Short shifter

ok.. pathetic question, but will someone please tell me why a short shifter is so much better?
are there any disadvantages?
how much do they cost?
i have a 2nd gen v6 4x4 6-speed manual...

 

I can tell you with mine its a love hate relationship. I have the URD Short Shifter and Paid around $120 I think. I love that I can shift between gears quicker but its hard to get into first and even harder to get in reverse. So unless your racing at every stop light I don't know if its worth it. JMO

 

^^^^^THIS

 

alright ya i dont need the extra tenth of fifth of a second in my races around town. mostly because i dont race! sounds like i can put that 120 to something else...
Thanks guys!

 

I have the URD short throw with the Coupe's shifter. Such a huge improvement over stock. At first I experienced difficulty getting it into reverse, but as the parts wear in it becomes much easier. I really like my setup now but then again, I also have a supercharger, and might be guilty of racing between lights. Really didn't get it to be faster, just to correct the slop that I felt when shifting.

 

What is this "Coupe's" Shifter you speak of?

 

Wow, found the write up for Coupe's shifters on XR Underground. Seriously thinking about trying that. Here's the link for anyone else who wants to see: http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31063.

 

Sorry that I didn't get back to you on that Holyfield.

 

It's cool I let my fingers do the walking and learned something.....lol. I may try that cuz my shifter is mushy.

 

I love my TRD, it was a little stiff getting into reverse but it just takes some getting use to. However I have no idea what the stock shifter feels like.