Just installed mine today and wow! What a difference this shift stop made it feels like a brand new shifter. I also didn't cut the the tabs I didn't feel it was necessary. I installed the washers and that was ten hardest part lol still not sure what the washers are even for? Would love an explanation from Perrin lol
This and the brass shifter bushing were two of the best, most noticeable mods I did to my VA. Looking forward to getting one ordered for my VB! Thanks for the great install video, as always.
@@VBFullSend dude when I got the shift plate my buddy and I were gonna do it. I bought more jack stands and a low pro jack. We got under it but it was like 19degrees so those bolts were SOLID and we didn't have an impact gun. I was like "alright, pack it up!"
Haha dude Perrin is gonna watch this video and be like "did you even follow the directions ?!" I didn't cut the tabs. I feel like I did something wrong 🤣
Been watching all your videos since you got the VB, but just realized today that I wasn't subscribed. Sorry about that. Now I am subscribed. Love the channel even though I don't mod my own cars.
I know! I remember you posting way back when I was like 300subs. I appreciate the support and I hope you continue to enjoy the content. Things really are picking up steam on the channel but it's because of people like you who keep coming back. 🤘🙏
when you put the nut inside the wrench so you didn't drop it..... if you put a piece of black tape on one side of the opening on the wrench, the nut wont fall cause it sticks to the tape. You got it though. Nice job.
@@HeavyMetalWRX I feel this! First time is always the worst! Back in 2002 or so I remember being on my driveway for what felt like forever (and it was) doing my first subaru up pipe. It sucked!
@@HeavyMetalWRX no I just took one bolt out the current stop on left one at time and added new pc ..this way I didnt lose where I had it set initially...didnt fool with any tab removal and all that.
The first mod I did to my '22 was install a Perrin shift stop. Mine doesn't have the new fore/aft stops on it. That looks like a cool feature if it doesn't get knocked out of place by it getting hit every shift. One suggestion I would make- if your going to try and adjust the factory plastic stop for the 5/6 side use a simple feeler gauge to messure the factory clearance. It's tricky to get right and my shifter (OE STI) locked up on me while working on it. Glad I had an idea what it was original to go back to it and start over. You might also like a better pitch stop with all the racing down in Mexico your doing now. I installed the only slightly stiffer Group N one because I wanted it to look stock and also to avoid any NVH and it did make a slight difference in shift feel without the engine rocking so much. I suspect there was probably a Perrin pitch stop in that box you couldn't show us? It's an easy job once you get the IC off.
Hahah actually no pitch stop in there. I do want to pick one up and maybe the transmission mount. Dude the stop does not move. It is SOLID. I want to make another video of it like a legit review. It's impressive. It actually shortens the throw as well because the gear stick doesn't go all the way into the shift gate. Just goes enough to get the gear. It really is a Great alternative to getting a short throw shifter stick or shift plate , i feel like. It shortens it maybe another 10% and combined with my STi short throw OEM it feels pretty damn good.
Do you have any shifter component upgrades in your car? Videos a bit long..chapters below: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:34 Removal of Knob and trim 5:06 Installation of washers 10:34 Pitch stop placement 12:00 Adjustment 13:33 To cut or not to cut tabs 17:57 First impressions 19:30 Driving impressions 21:52 Outro
Hey so did you find out from Perrin what the reason for cutting the tabs? I installed mine yesterday same as yours with the factory STI short throw installed from the dealer, not only could I not see what tabs the instructions are talking about, I didn't have any trouble shifting whatsoever..i didn't cut anything..? Let me know if you found out?
1st to 2nd is so clunky 😂😂 my car is all still bone stock and I don’t have the Sti short throw. Just enjoying it stock until more R&D is done for the car 💙💛. I only wanna buy parts one time!
😭😭 dude before my Dyno day I needed to change oil and I 100% thought of you. I was gonna order the plug but it wasnt gonna be here in time. I actually ordered it this week! Next oil change I'm doing it extra early because the Dyno day so I will for sure be putting it on and getting that video for you!!
I dropped a hex key into the gearbox while installing and can’t find it lol. Do you think this is something to worry about? Haven’t had any issues so far and loving it.
Don't feel bad about dropping stuff. I took my intercooler off so I could refill my transmission with Valvoline Synthetic 75w90 (the highest shear strength gear oil in independent test) and dropped one of the intercooler bolts. Took me like 15 min to find the damn thing. I wonder if the stop is not touching because (I think I remember) you saying the car has an STI shifter in it? ETA- you have the shift stop labeled "pitch stop" on your time bar.
Hi sir, just bought this and found your video for installing! Did you end up cutting the tabs? I went on the Perrin website and saw their instructions for this piece and it did not mention cutting the tabs. On it. Not sure if I should cut them or not. (VA Chassis)
Hey there! So glad to have you here 🤘. I did not cut any tabs. It's been working fine for the last few months, no issues at all. If the shifter moves with no issues I'd say let it roll!
@@McDeezy4sheezy I really appreciate the support! I do my best to answer everyone! If you scroll through and check out my other videos you'll find some entertainment, news, and a LOT of valuable information. I have a series called Tuner Talk where I interview actual tuners from across the US. Plus a bunch of race videos. Also check out my latest video. It's a Halloween special I did as Freddy Krueger for fun. I think you'll love it. 🤘
OK, so I had to get it out of my system today... so went and drove a 2022 WRX Manual. Wow.. that shifter feels like waggling my appendage around in a big paper bag. How the heck did they release it like that lol. (I'm coming from a VA STI). Would definitely need a short shifter to stop myself going nuts. Second, first gear with the low rev limit sucks. Other than that, was pleasant to drive. Very much like the experience I had with the VA WRX (non-STI), it was composed and just went, no drama, very smooth. VB Definitely lacking compared to the STI in terms of excitement though as stock. Seats I feel are actually better and more supportive than my Limited's Recaro's. Dislike the turn signals lol. VB WRX doesn't feel like it is 'anything special' overall. Interior doesn't seem 'cheap' like people make out in reviews. OK, it isn't plush, but it doesn't seem cheap. Oh, I will say, the trans was wayyyy easier to get into gear than my STI, even if it was loose as hell, and clutch was silly light.
All of what you said is right. It's the VA WRX vs VB WRX where the differences live. The factory tune is miles ahead of the VA. The shifter does suck...but the seats are better. The interior has more room. The car is a bit more tail happy ( an issue with the 50/50 but the VA just didn't want to rotate). There's so many other little changes that add up. The engine Is the star here, though. I'm glad you were able to drive it. It's a big departure from what a WRX is. I feel like it sits solidly between the VA WRX and VA STi. Closer to the latter ( minus the brakes..-goodness are they terrible)
@@HeavyMetalWRX Good assessment. It is definitely more mature and a class above the VA WRX. Reached out to Dmann on tuning options for my 69k.miles.STI and then VB. VB I am.sure can be great, but will require investment
@@GR_Papi yea I actually have a snowman that my daughter made for me that I hang from the mirror. I try to include her in this because I want her to like cars...and while I'm out it reminds me to be careful.
Yea that's exactly what happened to me. Does yours go into second ok? Mine actually goes into second but lifts the reverse lockout a tad bit. So I need to pop it open and take another look.
No short throw shifter. This actually reduced the throw a bit because you don't have the shifter going so far into the shift gate. It's actually pretty ingenious.
@@jonnyftw1441 oh so sorry, in a dumb. I do have the OEM STi short throw. Perrin has an option when you purchase this to let them know if you have stock or OEM STi short throw. It works really well with the OEM STi short throw. But tbh calling that a "short throw" is like calling me a famous actor 🤣🤣
Actually, there's nobody that lives in any of those houses. Also the only thing up there is a church and a daycare that are closed at night. What you were saying is business mailboxes. The rest of the houses are vacant because they are knocking that area down to build up. I believe in apartment building. The road is also a dead end which is why I use it for testing. But I do appreciate your concern and totally agree with that.
