Kartboy shifters...are they really all that? Or just hype?

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01-05-2008, 08:16 AM

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Joe250

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My installation how-to for the Evo won't help you too much, but I will say that I've been extremely happy with my Kartboy shortshifter. I ran it in my 2003 Evo 8 and yanked it out when I traded it in for my 2005 Evo 8. Just the short drive to the dealer without the SS was a great reminder why I ditched the stock one. It's the first mod I recommended to all my friends who bought Evo's over the years.

BUY ONE!

http://www.joe250.com/cars/evo8/shor...rtshifter.html

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02-24-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EQ Tuning

all the kartboy shifters actually lower the shift **** as well as shortening the throw. I personally prefer the **** to be as high up and as close to the steering wheel as possible so I don't spend as much time going from wheel to shifter when driving hard.

I agree. I installed the Kartboy last night, and after a day of driving.. I think I will go back to stock. I just really don't like the **** height, its very uncomfortable to reach. I also had the bushings and the rear bushing mount which were never installed. I expect I will advertise them tomorrow once I uninstall that shifter. The shift distance and feel was excellent, I just don't like the height.

Last edited by plac; 02-24-2008 at 09:29 PM.