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Engine TRD vs. TWM short shifter

Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by Ninety Four, Dec 19, 2006.

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    Ninety Four New Member

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    TRD vs. TWM short shifter

    Which one is better?

    Also, I know the TRD setup replaces the whole shifter assembly. How does the TWM compare and what does it include?
    Ninety Four, Dec 19, 2006
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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    I have a fidanza shifter, which is almost exactly like the TWM (only like $80 cheaper). It came with solid bushings for the base, and it works great. The only other part you'll need to buy is an e-clip (just go to autozone, they're cheap). Total install time for me (I took my time with it) was somewhere around an hour.
    cgreen38, Dec 19, 2006
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    Ninety Four New Member

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    What year is your car?
    Ninety Four, Dec 20, 2006
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    it says so right under his avatar...... 98 Corolla VE
    rayray1, Dec 20, 2006
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    Ninety Four New Member

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    You must be using the TRDstyle color setup for the board. That text doesn't show up for some reason in the Dark Blue color setup..
    Ninety Four, Dec 20, 2006
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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    Yeah. I use the TRD color scheme. :p
    cgreen38, Dec 20, 2006
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    How Much Is A Fidanza Short Shifter?
    Javidawg19, Dec 22, 2006
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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    Mine was about $50 shipped. Look for 00-05 Celica GT shifters on eBay.
    cgreen38, Dec 22, 2006
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    JspeXAE102 Well-Known Member

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    i recommend geting some shifter bushings as well.. improves shifting feel dramatically and replaces those worn out rubber bushings.
    http://www.speed-source.net/
    JspeXAE102, Dec 22, 2006
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    i found a fidanza for $61 and shipping for a celica gt. apperently it fits.
    Javidawg19, Dec 22, 2006
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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    Good deal.
    cgreen38, Dec 22, 2006
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    ZZcorollaVV_Ti 04 corolla

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    there was something about twm not being a "true" short shifter and trd being one. Ill try to dig up the thread, but this was in regards to 03+ corollas, and i guess you have a 94?
    ZZcorollaVV_Ti, Jan 10, 2007
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    I have the TRD. It is becoming notchy and grinds especially going to 3rd gear occasionally. Is this normal or is something wearing out? I installed it about 20k miles ago.
    Silver Bullet, Jan 11, 2007
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