Short shifter kit? - LotusTalk

plastique999 · 06-15-2008, 03:47 PM

tried to do a search....but, is there a short shifter kit available for the 2005 Elise?

Chococar · 06-15-2008, 08:07 PM

nope

plastique999 · 06-15-2008, 09:04 PM

dang....has anyone makeshifted or cut down the shaft length?

tvacc · 06-15-2008, 09:07 PM

Auto Europe does a shortened shifter mod. They just make the shifter shorter in height. i had it done to my car and i like it.

They also bend the shifter to the left as they way it is is for RHD.

This gives it the illusion that the throw is shorter although it really is not.

plastique999 · 06-15-2008, 09:20 PM

great!...can you give me info where they are located?
though i'm in socal

tvacc · 06-16-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by plastique999

great!...can you give me info where they are located?
though i'm in socal

Auto Europe is located just outside of detroit. give them a call 248 645 6300. talk to tom and tell him i sent you. i am sure that you can just send them your shifter to do the mod.

andrewgotanelise · 06-16-2008, 12:55 PM

b & m makes one but they arent available anymore. Not too many positive things about that shifter kit

Chococar · 06-16-2008, 08:06 PM

I have the B&M. It doesn't have shorter throws. It was a great solution to the early '05 shifters that broke. But then Lotus fixed the design and did a recall ...

GTsRasta · 06-16-2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

Auto Europe does a shortened shifter mod. They just make the shifter shorter in height. i had it done to my car and i like it.

They also bend the shifter to the left as they way it is is for RHD.

This gives it the illusion that the throw is shorter although it really is not.

So all they do is add a gooseneck?

xtn · 06-17-2008, 08:22 AM

Um... if it's a shorter lever, it results in a shorter throw at the ball.

How can you say it isn't really a shorter throw?

xtn

JUNGLISTluder · 06-17-2008, 08:35 AM

I find the throw in my Lotus to be very short from the factoy. Even shorter than my M3 with SSK.

evilelise · 07-24-2009, 08:04 PM

well, i have an 05 lotus....... and my shifter just broke!!! im sunk, what do i do

RoadDad · 07-24-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by evilelise

well, i have an 05 lotus....... and my shifter just broke!!! im sunk, what do i do

Is it a hex shaft or round?

If it is hex shaped shaft you will get it replaced at a dealership under the recall at no cost to you.

If it is round, it has already been replaced and you buy another.

cspak71 · 07-24-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by evilelise

well, i have an 05 lotus....... and my shifter just broke!!! im sunk, what do i do

COnsidering the cost of a replacement shifter cable, and shifter (not sure which part your talking about exactly), there are two guys on this board that have come up with a beefier shifter cable, and another guy who made a short-shift kit (at the transmission end) I believe.

evilelise · 07-28-2009, 09:09 PM

its hex and fox valley is takin care of me..... i do want a short shifter though

ErictheBastard · 07-28-2009, 09:30 PM

LETSLA Short Shifter Linkage

I'll never go back.

06-15-2008, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,046	Short shifter kit? tried to do a search....but, is there a short shifter kit available for the 2005 Elise? __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

06-15-2008, 09:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,046	dang....has anyone makeshifted or cut down the shaft length? __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

06-15-2008, 09:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,226	Auto Europe does a shortened shifter mod. They just make the shifter shorter in height. i had it done to my car and i like it. They also bend the shifter to the left as they way it is is for RHD. This gives it the illusion that the throw is shorter although it really is not. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

06-15-2008, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,046	great!...can you give me info where they are located? though i'm in socal __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

06-16-2008, 12:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,208	b & m makes one but they arent available anymore. Not too many positive things about that shifter kit __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

06-15-2008, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chococar #334 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,547	nope

06-16-2008, 08:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chococar #334 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,547	I have the B&M. It doesn't have shorter throws. It was a great solution to the early '05 shifters that broke. But then Lotus fixed the design and did a recall ...

06-17-2008, 08:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	Um... if it's a shorter lever, it results in a shorter throw at the ball. How can you say it isn't really a shorter throw? xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

06-17-2008, 08:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
JUNGLISTluder High Roller Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 808 Images: 6	I find the throw in my Lotus to be very short from the factoy. Even shorter than my M3 with SSK. __________________ 96 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 06 Lotus Elise Supercharged - SOLD 88 BMW 528is

07-24-2009, 08:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
evilelise Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 113	well, i have an 05 lotus....... and my shifter just broke!!! im sunk, what do i do

07-28-2009, 09:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
evilelise Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 113	its hex and fox valley is takin care of me..... i do want a short shifter though

07-28-2009, 09:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
ErictheBastard NOT the Stig Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 265 Images: 5	LETSLA Short Shifter Linkage I'll never go back. __________________ Eric the Bastard, Esq. Sylmar, CA 2005 Buzzbomb Chrome Orange Larini SE Exhaust LETSLA shift kit

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