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TWM · 11-10-2004, 05:55 PM

Hi Everyone,

We have completed the design of our Mazda 6 shifter and will be doing the first production run in the very near future.

Below is a picture to give you an idea as to the improvement over stock, we're VERY happy with its performance.

Thanks and feel free to contact me any time with any questions.

Karel W.
TWM Performance

Indy MPS6 · 11-10-2004, 06:59 PM

Thanks for the pics! I am going to put this in the Engine/Drivetrain section and make it a pinned topic for people to comment upon.

csvencer · 11-10-2004, 09:43 PM

Is this going to shorten side to side as well or just front to back?
-Svence

ShaDrag · 11-10-2004, 10:28 PM

Being a physically shorter shift rod (less tall) should make all movement shorter.

Mazda Gremlyn · 11-10-2004, 10:54 PM

Awesome, I've been waiting for word on this kit! If only it weren't coming out right before Christmas! Heh oh well, I'll have to buy myself a present after the fact... Any ideas on the rpice, I know your kits run in the mid $100's to low $200's for the most part. And any chance of a group buy?

Spanky1 · 11-11-2004, 06:58 AM

How difficult is it to install for someone who isn't that mechanically-inclined?

TWM · 11-11-2004, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ShaDrag@Nov 11 2004, 03:28 AM
Being a physically shorter shift rod (less tall) should make all movement shorter.

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True, but our shifter is not only a shorter shaft, we have also repositioned the pivot point to reduce the distance the shifter must travel between gears.

Price is TBA but should be in line with the rest of our product line.

Thanks.

DRAGONS6 · 11-11-2004, 09:46 AM

Looks good, I'm in for 1 thats for sure.

mazda6sedan · 11-12-2004, 01:09 PM

Hello Karel. I am interested in your short shifter. I have a question. How is this TWM short shifter compared to the Mazdaspeed one? Part number is GRMS-8M-H12. Description says: "Manual transmission. Reduced throw for improved feel and shift accuracy. Installation renders OE shifter non-usable". The link to the Mazdaspeed PDF document is here

GoofyG28 · 11-12-2004, 11:50 PM

I really loved the one the RPM guys made for us forum members. My 6 is my first stick, and after a few test drives, I realized that the super sticky knotch feel just wasn't for me (and living in San Francisco, there's always too much traffic).

How will this feel physically? And I'm assuming from the picture that we can keep our stock shifter knobs?

Also, I'm a tall guy, and I love the currnet height of the stock shifter. When not shifting, I rest my forearm on the arm rest. Maybe you can take some pics (even better: VIDEOS!) of something actually shifting? THANKS!!! CAN'T WAIT!

11-10-2004, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
TWM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Hi Everyone, We have completed the design of our Mazda 6 shifter and will be doing the first production run in the very near future. Below is a picture to give you an idea as to the improvement over stock, we're VERY happy with its performance. Thanks and feel free to contact me any time with any questions. Karel W. TWM Performance __________________ TWM Short Shifters TWM Shift Knobs

11-10-2004, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Indy MPS6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6,775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the pics! I am going to put this in the Engine/Drivetrain section and make it a pinned topic for people to comment upon. __________________ My Car Imagine how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.

11-10-2004, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
csvencer Learners License Join Date: May 2004 Location: CT Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Is this going to shorten side to side as well or just front to back? -Svence __________________ 2003 6s MTX Silver - CPE MAFci CAI, RPM Short Shifter, Dual Tone Door Sills

11-10-2004, 10:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
ShaDrag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: CT/NY Posts: 1,888 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Being a physically shorter shift rod (less tall) should make all movement shorter. __________________ Wagner Header'd! and enjoying it! Wants to punch bullydog in the testicules

11-10-2004, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mazda Gremlyn Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7,215 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	Awesome, I've been waiting for word on this kit! If only it weren't coming out right before Christmas! Heh oh well, I'll have to buy myself a present after the fact... Any ideas on the rpice, I know your kits run in the mid $100's to low $200's for the most part. And any chance of a group buy? __________________ 2004 Mazda6s MTX: Injen/CP-E Tunable, Espelier Lowering Springs, Racing Beat Sway Bars, 6gunrocket endlinks 1988 323 GTX: It LIVES!!

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11-11-2004, 06:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Spanky1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Little Neck, NY Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	How difficult is it to install for someone who isn't that mechanically-inclined?

11-11-2004, 09:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
DRAGONS6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,878 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks good, I'm in for 1 thats for sure. __________________ 64 mods (so far) Too much money spent http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?&amp...E=12&CID=17 6 of the month on eastcoast6.com March 2005 NH01 http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/859418 (better pics) and check out myspace http://www.myspace.com/21633211

11-12-2004, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
mazda6sedan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Hello Karel. I am interested in your short shifter. I have a question. How is this TWM short shifter compared to the Mazdaspeed one? Part number is GRMS-8M-H12. Description says: "Manual transmission. Reduced throw for improved feel and shift accuracy. Installation renders OE shifter non-usable". The link to the Mazdaspeed PDF document is here __________________ 2004 Silver Mazda 6S (MTX) \| Luxury & Sport Package \| RX-8 rims and 235/40-18 Toyo Proxes T1-S

11-12-2004, 11:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
GoofyG28 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 758 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I really loved the one the RPM guys made for us forum members. My 6 is my first stick, and after a few test drives, I realized that the super sticky knotch feel just wasn't for me (and living in San Francisco, there's always too much traffic). How will this feel physically? And I'm assuming from the picture that we can keep our stock shifter knobs? Also, I'm a tall guy, and I love the currnet height of the stock shifter. When not shifting, I rest my forearm on the arm rest. Maybe you can take some pics (even better: VIDEOS!) of something actually shifting? THANKS!!! CAN'T WAIT! __________________ 2007 Infiniti G35S 6MT Sedan (SOLD!!! 2003 Lapis Blue 6s MTX non-sports, 15/30 tint, blackened chromed moustache, gray leather, xenon/UV 194s, front/rear silver signals, tail light mod, blue-lit door sills, XenonDepot 4100K HIDs, blinking side markers, OEM-like lower yellow fogs, MagnaFlow Catback, hydraulic hood lifts, cargo net, CEL Injen CAI sold, K&N air/oil filters, Mobil1 Syn, Redline, factory MP3, US Acoustics amp, CDT comps, Infinity Reference 2-ways & Basslink sub, iPaq H4155 Bluetooth GPS, CLEAR SIDE MARKER LENSES with 5-matrix LEDs!)