How to Install a Short Throw Shifter

See how to install a short throw shifter. This installation is in my 2020 STI, but along the way I show you how the shifter works and what it looks like in action. There are a few short throw shifters on the market and regardless of which you pick this video can be of some benefit to watch. If your car is older and your shifter has become loose over time, I recommend getting this with a bushing, rather than the options that only replace the lever that way not only do you get a short-throw shifter, but you also firm up the whole assembly to its as-new condition.

Tools to follow along:
Socket wrench set (10mm, 12mm, 14mm)
Breaker bar (have is available just in case)
Needlenose pliers
Phillips Screwdriver
Flathead Screwdriver
Gasket (if you remove the midpipe it is recommended to replace the gasket)

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[asdfjklable]

"Remember that the sti logo is LIT"
You're goddamn right

[launderedentertainment]

You’re an absolute godsend 🙏 IMO you’re the best STI instructor on YT

[johnnyVGtran]

excellent video a lot of bigger channels failed to show the points that you have

[BradlehDadleh]

I can't wait to see what exhaust you go with! I freakin love this channel!

[Thatwrxguy]

This video rocks. My bushings keep disintegrating, 2nd time in 6 months. I'm stuck in 1st gear currently, 2nd gear last time it happened.. I have replaced the bushings. But failed again Goin to subimods now to order new assembly. Thanks for the walk through 🤜🤛

[jonathansuarez]

Awesome vid man. Like always explaining everything step by step. I was happy I already had the short shifting but good stuff to know.

[TheJasbmx]

Thanks for the video just got my 2020 sti window sticker says short throw shifter option installed on mine, but enjoyed the info on this video keep them coming!!

[jukeboxzero]

Great video! Sorry you went through all that just to find you already had a short shifter. But not a total loss as your video will help many people with their installs. I bought my bugeye new 19 years ago. Very first mod i did was install the Subaru short throw shifter (using a jack and jack stands in an apartment parking lot). Many years later i upgraded to the Cobb shifter which gave REAL short throws. That made the car fun to drive all over again and i wish i had done the Cobb upgrade as soon as it was available. I already bought a Subaru STI short throw shifter for the '22 BRZ i have on order. It's an option but i need to make sure it doesn't already have one installed from the

[brightsydebill]

Just ordered my 2020 sti 2 weeks ago and just ordered it so I wouldn’t have to bother later on. Nice info though man, fellow ny Subie owner✌🏼

[grasshoppercreations]

Interesting if the 2020 does come with the short throw shifter standard. I have a 2020 ... need to do some research now. I had a 06 LGT and put a COBB short throw on, was great being adjustable. Made my shifts super super super short.

[micahstory]

Love your videos man....best Sti install vids on the internet 👍

[Kruse]

wrong gasket? looks like turbo to downpipe not downpipe to midpipe

Anyway you literally have the best install vids, better than the shops and aftermarket manufacturers put up for their products.

[markbaldwin]

Man, that must have been a facepalm moment! But, it was a very well-done video and good to know that the short-throw shifter is the factory default. Also, great to know about the shifter bushing if that ever needs to be replaced.

[djrichsaracino]

Glad my 2020 came with this option already installed, dealer even gave me back the long throw in the box for whatever reason, I guess to to sell or to prove it was done?.Great video

[lilreaper]

Great video. I Just ordered a kartboy short shifter with bushings for my 2016 sti.

[josesermini]

That’s a beautiful shop!!! Seems familiar!! 😂😂.
Badass videos brother!!!

[blovel]

That vertical bolt with 14mm head and 12mm nut is killing me

[Tonyromeo]

WOW LOL... what a bummer.. But great attitude and im sure many people will appreciate the great install video. Did you put the new one in or the original?

[paulmarsdensr]

A great video brother. I just had a weird thing happen to my 2020 STI in May this year. I took my 2020 STI to Irvine Subaru out here in Ca where I live for my 30K service. After the service my shifter scraped in 4th gear, I took it back and after a week it migrated to start scraping in 3rd gear. So my STI was basically in the shop @yhe dealer for a month and I couldn't understand how that happened. I finally received the STI back and the head mechanic told me that they replaced the 4th and 3rd gear Synchros and a bunch of other parts. It shifts like a dream now. But it shifted great before the 30K service. What do you think they screwed up if you don't mind me asking. I have never seen anything like that. A great video brother. Stay safe. Do you still have your STI? Subies forever.

[CookinBeatloaf]

Really don't like the stock shifter but I'm not going to have access to a lift anytime soon (2019 sti, would go with kartboy)