Billetworkz - 2015+ WRX Short Throw Shifter Install Guide
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- Опубліковано 12 сер 2020
- Learn how to install your Billetworkz 2015+ Short Throw Shifter!
Our Short Shifter reduces throw by ~35% and also includes a customizable Reverse Lockout!
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For anyone having trouble with the roll pin, use a 3/32 punch. Got it out in about 5 solid whacks, didn’t even have to put it in the vice
Just ordered mine today thanks to that 4th of July sale! Can’t wait to use this video on the install 🔥🙏
OK, this video was really crucial to a successful install. I'm not a tech and I did this in my driveway. It took almost 5 hours to slowly get this done. The damn roller pin would NOT come out. It would only come about 1/2 out. I ended up cutting it in half with a saw and hammered the remainder back in so I could slide the shifter out. Ooof. Lots of hammering and cursing. Otherwise, it went pretty smoothly. It's no fun under the car and I hate being under a few tons of weight that could crush me, but it went OK. The last thing that ISN'T in this video is adjusting the 5th/6th gear stock shifter stop. I couldn't shift into 6th after the re-install and thought for sure I had screwed something up. After some more searching on youtube I found a video on installing a new 1st/2nd Billetworkz shiftstop and it addresses adjusting the stock 5/6 stop. PLEASE, please add the adjustment of the stock 5/6 stop to this video - or link to a new vid on how to adjust it. Anyway. this video is CRITICAL to getting this shifter swap done. The shifter is kick-ass and I love it. It just takes a lot of work to get it installed, especially if you're not a pro tech. If you're going to do this, plan on a whole day of work, get your tools ready, and take your time.
Just got mine done today, the whole installation took me around 5-6hrs as well because of no lift so it was 3 times more the work. The installation is very straight forward but them mofos bolts took me forever to get off. Overall, it was not complicated but just difficulties finding tools that would help. The pin was pretty ez for me, you can buy a set of punches for 15 and just pick the size that you need, be patient and smack it slow and hard. I got the whole kit done, shaft, bushing, and plates too. Everything is really sturdy just need to get used to how short it actually is, huge difference I would say since you can “feel” your car more. Well done brother!!!
What is the video?!
1000th subscriber 😁😁 this video was amazing and half the time u were showing the assembly at the table I had to keep going back cuz I was distracted by the beautiful Nissan powered subi with viper parts 😁😁😁
Holy lord that’s so much work for something so small
You’ve never done a throw out bearing then
facts 😂😂 im used to a short shifter being a 15-20 minute job
That's....what she said.
@@nickc6570 last time i did a shifter everything was up top, and the car didn't have a reverse lockout. This is very complex because Suburu doesn't want you to do it. It's still less than an hour total, but it is a lot. That pin in the reverse lockout is the worst. I used a 1/8 flat and then held an allen with a pair of pliers cause i don't own punches. Then tragedy struck as i found the nut to be missing. Been looking for it and can't find it. Problem is it's small, but it's also big. And a random replacement nut won't fit without grinding it to fit into place or modifying the housing. That little nut is the only thing stopping me from having this done. Only question is where did it go. I'm going to end up doing it the hard way, and a couple months down the road finding it and knowing exactly what this random nut i found is.
Edit, i found the nut. It was being held hostage by a 17mm socket for some reason. That's why i couldn't find it. The weird thing is that socket was no where near where i was working.
especially going from honda to subaru i prolly unbolted less than 10 bolts installing my short shifter on my 99 civic 😭🤣
Yeah, after watching this video I will learn to love my stock shifter lol, Installing a short shifter on a mustang took like 5 min...
I'm thinking the same thing
Was installing my boomba shifter and this video helped a lot with reassembly. Just wanted to say thanks. Subispeed's video just brushed over reassembly of the shifter parts saying just reverse what you did. I was having trouble with that same threaded bushing you showed that dropped out. Ha! I didn't even realized it dropped out until I was almost finished. I see your shifter is even shorter than the boomba. If I ever decide to swap it out again I'll get yours.
I've heard the boomba has some issues, but once you get over them it's pretty. Good. I didn't like how people said while in neutral it's pretty far left, and in second it's basically against the parking brake. That's why i shelled out more money for this one. I love it so far.
@@mattevans1643 I wouldn't say it's that far left, but it is kinda weird going from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd back down to 2nd. because it sits left, it feels like you're going in the wrong gear. I bought my WRX used and it came with it. I'm probably going to swap it out for a billetworkz
@@peeposadboyMy boomba just snapped on me going 2nd to 3rd luckily it snapped in half in neutral.. I’ve installed the short shifter kit a year ago
100% confirm will fit the 18+ Crosstrek 6mt.
Just finished installing this into my 2021 Crosstrek 6mt.
A video on installing the shifter stop would be awesome.
The 18+crosstrek has the same shifter as the 2015+wrx, it also fits the 2017+ imprezza.
And yes super worth upgrade. I put in my crosstrek, and it's such a better drive now. I don't think they need to make a video of the shift stop. It's kind of self explanatory for anyone thinking of putting it in. You just put it in first, set the stop, put in 5th set the reverse lockout stop, and tighten it down. There's plenty of other video on UA-cam about it. But if you drive manual you shouldn't need an explanation. As long as you can get into all gears, you did it right.
Hey nice to know:) My girl has been wanting an STS in her '19 crosstrek. Thx
I just installed mine in my 23 crosstrek and was wondering if it is supposed to be seated a little to the left?
I appreciate you using hand tools and not ramming it all back together with an impact. More people should take the time and use hand tools. Less issues from stripping or breaking bolts.
Sometimes I use an impact when removing bolts, but I always like using hand tools for reassembly!
Watching this process conjures up memories of .50cal MG bolt carrier disassembly/reassembly from my military days.
15:14 Timestamp for referencing reverse lockout installation instructions. After a year+ of use, the retaining ring got dislodged from its groove, causing the spring to no longer return the assembly to its down position when not using the reverse gear. Easy fix, though. I removed the upper receiver, reshaped the retaining ring, and reinstalled while sitting in the driver's seat.
Great video. Very detailed and thorough.
Whoever is the camera man shouldn’t be allowed to ever record. The camera man is horrible, there were so many detail steps that would’ve been easier if the camera man actually put the camera on the shifter.
At 15:19, they even got themselves into the shot 👍
I need this!! I hope there will be a 4th of July sale!
I really like the detailed install makes it easy to follow along
I just beraly place my order but kinda want to cancel now . So much work 😅😅great video though!
U forgot the bolt in the cupholder 😉 lol but thanks for getting my short shifter to me so fast. Came a day early, now its time for me to get to it and give her a rip! Thanks again guys !
I wasnt the only one who noticed that then lol
Can you install this, and a shifter stop together?
The screw with that lock washer.. im tried everything and not able to get it all tightened n secure. Assist please
Messed up during install, does the 2017 WRX shifter assembly fit into a 2023 wrx?
Are you supposed to lube the outside of the white piece on the bottom of the shifter before reconnecting it to the shifter linkage? Not sure how much it moves around when shifting, but I installed mine last weekend and am now wondering if I missed that.
Make sure you tighten the ball down when you get it. It comes loose in a few weeks and causes some issues. The rod and ball are held together with a pretty loose allen screw so give it a good crank when you get it. Should alleviate the issues you will find if you don't. If it does come loose you better hope you put it back together in the right position. The slop in 3rd and 4th is disgusting if it's not perfect. Also was not shown in the video, but you must adjust the factory reverse shift stop position in order to use the shifter. If you don't you cannot access 5th and 6th. Getting it out the first time is the hardest. After that, it's pretty simple and burned in your memory. So taking it back out to fix it isn't the worst, but it is tedious that you have to do it again. But i still love this shifter.
Sorry for missing your comment! After tightening the bolt during our assembly process, we have started welding the bolt head so it does not break loose. Thanks for your support!
@@Billetworkz I have the 'OG' version without the weld. Would you recommend adding loctite to the bolt thread?
@@stanley3055 yes..red loctite..worked for mine
What ball you were talking about? I've seen you comment a lot and makes me nervous installing it, feels like there a bunch of step missed out in the video bec of the comments.
@@sethimacus8754 it's not something to worry about now..they weld the Allen screw now so it doesn't come apart
is it a special size allen key for the bottom lock out? legit every single size in both my metric and standard sets do not fit.
The bolt in lower portion of the reverse lockout needs a 7/64” Allen key. It should be a common size in standard sets!
You left out the shifter limiter on the right side
Now if i just had a car lift to be able to install this. 😂
What size Allen wrenches did you use for disassembling the Billetworkz shifter?
Have no idea what size they used. A 3.5mm is too big, and a 3mm is too small. Likewise there is no standard size that fits it either. Apparently it's a special size. I ended up using a flatip screwdriver to get it out. These are strong bolts so you won't hurt it.
Edit, the top 2 are a 3 or 2.5 mm can't remember. The bottom one has no size. But a 1/8 flat tip screwdriver bit fits right in.
@@mattevans1643 yes they mess up doing that. Why still can't remove my bottom one 🤪
@@yaoyang04 what did you use for the bottom one?
@@sethimacus8754 Posting this for future people to see… the lower reverse lockout allen bolt is 7/64.
I can't get the two 10mm nuts off the bottom of the assembly. They spin a bit and then don't move. I'm getting super frustrated since I got this far.
This is where I’m at. What did you do? I’m having the same problems
@@Basedgodnick69 lol I drilled a pilot hole in one corner of the square pin, inserted the old shift assembly dowel pin into it and used the handle of a 5lb sledge as an edge to prevent the pin from rotating while breaking the nuts. It worked and the shifter has been flawless for the last 7 months
I had the same problem. I drilled 2 holes from the side of the plastic into the corners of the square opening and ran 2 screws into the edge of the metal. Wish I could add a picture
The last 2 10mm nuts...mine are so tight the flange on the other end forces through the plastic. Any recommendations?
Mine are too. Did you get them loose? What did you do? I tried to thread a screw through the top, but trying to break those 10mm nuts off isn't working. It is like they came too torqued from the factory
@@johnyoung7732 I realize both of your comments are a few months old but just in case you still haven't managed to get it resolved: I had the exact same issue and ended up going with a hail mary of using crazy glue to try to keep the plastic bits on the other end from spinning and IT WORKED. So if you're struggling with this still, maybe try that.
@@honko802 I just went through this and ended up getting the one off fine but the other one I stripped the fuck outta the top part that spins and used a drill to cut out the plastic around the top part that spins and held it with vice grips. Looks like shit and won’t fully tighten anymore but fuck it, it holds lol
@@hetts_ Whew, glad you got it to work. No one will ever see it so as long is stays put it's all goood!
Take off the stock shift stop. 2 10 mm bolts on top. Take them out and remove the shift stop this will give you access to the bolt attached to the nut. You should have a little wiggle room to stick something in there stop it from spinning. I had the same issue with the 7mm bolts. But with those you have no room to play with. The issue is the plastic housing gets damaged from the nut being overtorqued. Unfortunately it's ruined forever and there is no fix, without buying a new housing, but you can't buy a new housing without the whole shifter assembly, and it's $200. So just make it work lol. When.putting the shift stop back in, do not overtoque the 10mm bolt, when you feel it.get tight, stop. If you go any further you will destroy the threads on the bolt and it become a bitch to get it back out. Luckily i order the shift stop with it that came with 2 brand new bolts, and luckily the threads for the other bolt that it bolts into were fine.
Do you have one available for a 19 sti?
Yes it is under the STI part. They use a different shifter than the WRX.
Does this fit a 2020+ wrx sti?
No, the STI is a different shifter. This fits a 2015+WRX, 2017+Imprezza, or 2018+crosstrek.
does this work on a 2019 sti?
Exactly what I’m wondering bro I’m trying to order a short throw shifter right now and need to know
ty for the vid, but the camera man needs to dial that in a bit .
I thought this would be like dropping a short throw in a na Miata holy shit lol
Could of showed how short the throws are
Whitch 3 in 1 lubricant is he using
Also wanted to know.
Just use the grease from the old shifter. There's plenty of it.
He is using HOPPE'S Lubricating Oil it's Gun Oil
@@waltsmoreno8934 I read all the comments to see if someone recognized the oil he was using. He purposely held and placed it so we couldn't see! :)
Would have loved a before and after shot…
Feel free to check out our comparison video: ua-cam.com/video/IiEP_kxsEgE/v-deo.html
Does this part work on 2022/2023 WRX?
Yup, our Short Shifters fit the 2022 and 2023 WRX!
@@Billetworkz perfect thanks! I'm going to be ordering a 23 soon. I plan to get your short shifter but I'll wait till I try the stock shifter to decide whether I want the shifter plate 😁
I think this is the exact reason why the wrx i just bought doesn't go into reverse!!!!!
Followed the instructions and I was not able to put in 5 & 6 gear. The bottom reverse lockout was hitting the plastic cover. I had to flip 180 the bottom reverse lockout for it to work. Can someone let me know if I did something wrong
Yes, the reverse lockout should be pointing toward 5th and 6th. There are 2 bolts that hold down the 5th and 6th shift stop. Loosen the two bolts, and move the shift stop out of the way, put the car in 5th, and position the stock shift stop so that you can go into 5th, but no further. Tighten down the stock shift stop. Make sure you can go into 6th as well, and you're good.
On the stock assembly they put white paint where the stock shift stop line ups. That is for the stock shifter. For the billet shifter you have to move the shift stop out to accommodate the longer reverse lockout.
@@mattevans1643goat comment going through this problem as I type thank you so much
Ooof that's a lot of work. Great video though!
Why did subaru have to go to cable!? Seems like a lose lose situation. Rod was better lol
Ya when the plastic piece breaks in the box under the car isnt to fun....
Is anyone else having issues getting the last 2 bolts removed from the bottom of the assembly? It just rotates and never breaks off..
I just did it today in my crosstrek. I ended up having to hold is still with long handled 90 degree needle nose pliers. Hope this helps or that you already got it
not liking my kart boy .
Holy shit this looks like a pain in the ass. Guess I’ll just learn to like the stock shifter. Have no interest in disassembling half the car to lower the shifter an inch.
Short Shifters don’t just shorten the height, we change the pivot points to shorten the throw. Those who do our complete short shifter kit say it’s definitely worth it!
@@Billetworkz I’m sure that it’s a great product that improves the feel and people love it. My comment wasn’t anything against you guys, it was more about the design that Subaru went for in this model. I was able to do a short shifter install in my 13 WRX in like 45 minutes and I’m not very mechanically inclined. This new design Subaru went for just seems needlessly complicated.
Came here thinking its super simple to install a short shifter... bruh why is subi shift assemble so complex.
Dude forgot a whole two pieces to install wtf
Please further explain your comment so I can help!
-Dude in video (aka owner of Billetworkz and engineer of products)
@@Billetworkz so I finished the shift plate yesterday and the short shifter and now my car only shifts to 2nd and 4th but to shift into 2nd and 4th I have to shift upward instead of down ward for those two gears
@@LarkinFilmz you do not want to install the shifter plate cover plate. If you install the cover plate, it won’t allow you to engage certain gears.
@@Billetworkz I did not put back the small plate 4 bolt sheiks for the trans but I put back the small 2 bolt bracket next to the plate any other ideas what I did wrong also looks like neutral it’s farther toward the back seat than normal
I just beraly place my order but kinda want to cancel now . So much work 😅😅great video though!