Anybody have the short shifter from Xvipers?

[Juice]

It's not quie a short shifter, just a shorter rod.

Does anybody here have one? How does it install?

eBay Motors: DODGE VIPER SHORT SHIFTER ROD, EASY INSTALL SHORT THROW (item 370061719540 end time Jul-18-08 05:58:56 PDT)

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[michaelnouri]

hello,
is a cheap price upgrade and easy to install.
you get two different heights to see what you like on shift height.
you can also go with a hurst/bm or other complete short shift kits, however, you need to drill a hole in the frame to install a short shifter(hurst) or drop the transmission out to get a clean install.

this is just a simple two minute upgrade.
i do have the shifter ring/bezel in carbon fiber that is lowered and saves your knuckles.

1-866-XVIPERS

 

[Malu59RT]

Awesome, that's exactly what I wanted. I'll be picking up one of these in a couple of weeks.

 

[Malu59RT]

Also, Michael, the blue car pictured for the spring caps on your auction, does it have lowering springs also, or can I achieve that look without the springs? Thanks!

 

[treesnake]

Also, Michael, the blue car pictured for the spring caps on your auction, does it have lowering springs also, or can I achieve that look without the springs? Thanks!

The car has Eibach pro springs and spring caps

 

[Malu59RT]

The car has Eibach pro springs and spring caps

Yeah, I thought I read that somewhere else, and I was afraid of that That image is the tiniest bit misleading on the ebay auction then.

 

[johnk]

treesnake, what's your opinion of the springs plus the spring caps? How's the ride, bouncy? any problems?

Thanks!

John

 

[Juice]

hello,
is a cheap price upgrade and easy to install.
you get two different heights to see what you like on shift height.
you can also go with a hurst/bm or other complete short shift kits, however, you need to drill a hole in the frame to install a short shifter(hurst) or drop the transmission out to get a clean install.

this is just a simple two minute upgrade.
i do have the shifter ring/bezel in carbon fiber that is lowered and saves your knuckles.

1-866-XVIPERS

Sounds good.

Just wondering how it's installed? Does the knob come off of the stock shifter rod and screw onto the new shorter one?

Does the round cylinder have to be cut or anything?

Maybe I'd get it if I saw it first hand. Just not making much sense at the moment.

 

[Juice]

treesnake, what's your opinion of the springs plus the spring caps? How's the ride, bouncy? any problems?

Thanks!

John

I've had a set of Eibachs and caps waiting to be installed for months. Still not sure which route I want to go.

 

[Vipermann]

I put the lowering caps on my '05 ...the front seemed fine, but the rear was bouncy as hell ...never could figure out why (same springs, but maybe bottoming out?)

 

[SnakeEye]

MGW has done something similar but with a modified machined bezel to compliment the 'shorty'. Check it out. Viper SRT Shifter Bezel. No need for skinned knuckles, etc...

 

[michaelnouri]

We have the same bezel in billet polished or carbon fiber.
Chrome don't ever belong on viper. During the chrome process, copper is layered on, then nickel.
This adds weight, future chipping, and most of all the copper helps conduct unwanted heat to the item.
The bezel becomes to hot to handle.

 

[kllymartin]

Yeah, I thought I read that somewhere else, and I was afraid of that That image is the tiniest bit misleading on the ebay auction then.

Just get the Moton's.

 

[PittsburghRT]

Chrome don't ever belong on viper. quote]

Hmmm.... thats interesting.

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

We have the same bezel in billet polished or carbon fiber.
Chrome don't ever belong on viper. During the chrome process, copper is layered on, then nickel.
This adds weight, future chipping, and most of all the copper helps conduct unwanted heat to the item.
The bezel becomes to hot to handle.

I'm on my 4th Viper with MGW chrome bezel, NEVER ANY problem with ANY chipping and it has NEVER been to hot to touch in all 4 cars. Easy intstall with NO drilling. And if you don't like chrome it's available in satin finish.
And not taking away anything from the other products on this thread but there is a brand new alternative. The new MGW full shift kit. For around $400-500 you get the shift kit, shorter shaft and your pick of thier shift knobs. Woodhouse put it on my new ACR and believe it you won't miss a shift again, someone finally completely fixed this.
George is also always willing to talk on the phone and is a Viper owner himself.
The shift kit is so new I don't think it's even on the web page. The first one was installed and developed on Bob Pantax's car. He posts a lot here so maybe he will comment.
Whatever the choice of shifter or short shaft, and I know Michael builds a great product as well, I'm hearing many happy comments regarding his service from those who have bought from him, any one of them is an improvement over stock and should be the first mod any one does in my opinion.