TRD Quick Shifter Review xD

playindagamewell · Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Posts: 354 Location: Columbus, OHIO

Santa brought me a TRD Quick Shifter for the xD (and installed it!)

The peice is way different in design then the tC shifter was, where the whole shifting assembly was removed and replaced...

This peice actually goes under the hood (WHOO-HOO I have an under the hood modification) http://trdsparks.com/displayparts.ph...&parts_id=1361

Install only took about 10 minutes (that included test drive after installation)!

At first it was REALLY stiff and almost uncomfortable to shift in and out of gears, but after about a week of it being on shifting has become very comfortable, smooth and above all precise! Just makes it a tad more fun to drive.

It's a relativley cheap mod (133.00 from TRD Sparks) and adds to the enjoyability of the car!

2 thumbs up

duck_dodgers_24_5 · Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Posts: 9332

link you gave didn't work... heres a working one :D

http://trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=586&Part_cat=20&parts_id=1361

playindagamewell · Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Posts: 354 Location: Columbus, OHIO

duck_dodgers_24_5 wrote: link you gave didn't work... heres a working one :D

http://trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=586&Part_cat=20&parts_id=1361

Thanks!
Not sure what happened to my original link :doh:

IllNist · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 930

I decided to go with the NST short shifter. Comes in a better material, better price, and 3 color choices. http://www.nonstoptuning.com/pShiftNST.htm

heres a 57658768687 good reviews on the same product but for the yaris to get a taste of their quality.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

I'll be installing mine this weekend.

playindagamewell · Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Posts: 354 Location: Columbus, OHIO

i'm a bit of a TRD whore to some extent ;)

BlackYaris · Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 25

I love my NST SSK, as well as all my NST parts, and I am pretty sure everything that fits the Yaris fits the xD as well... but you will have to check with Mike from NST to be sure

I bought the NST SSK over the TRD one because of price and craftsmenship

ChinoCharles · Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 9 Location: Ohio, USA

I can vouch for that NST SSK. Good product, easy to install and a bit cheaper than the TRD piece for something that performs the exact same function. Why the hell not go with NST?

CRUZtc8 · Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 3007 Location: Chiicago

how hard is the trd quick shifter to install?

Yaris · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2

cruztc8 wrote: how hard is the trd quick shifter to install? Very easy,like 15 seconds of pulling a cotter pin and then putting it back in with the new piece on top.

NonStopTuning · Joined: 10 Sep 2007 Posts: 602 Location: USA

cruztc8 wrote: how hard is the trd quick shifter to install?

Less than a few minutes for most customers. Try the following link for a better idea...

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

Good luck and have fun with your project!

:)

XLR8R · Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 125

could some one post pics of the install?

i dont see where this would go or how it would shortin throws. :/

thanks.

NonStopTuning · Joined: 10 Sep 2007 Posts: 602 Location: USA

XLR8R wrote: could some one post pics of the install?

i dont see where this would go or how it would shortin throws. :/

thanks.

Please try this thread... http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=206836

:clap:

mmcwill · Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 15 Location: Louisville

Just installed my SSK from NST yesterday, which took about 15 minutes, which included searching for the washer I dropped in the engine compartment. But kidding aside, this mod *really enhances* the driving experience and even gives the care a different feel. Shifting becomes a joy. There were no problems with gear stiffness from the first shift.

Good Job, NST!

IllNist · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 930

downfall of trd ssk vs. nst ssk...
the trd is only held on with one pin unlike nst's 2 pin.... i feel much safer with nst after seeing both first hand

cuball · Joined: 13 Jul 2008 Posts: 28

Has anyone done this install? I could not get the U-clips off the bracket holding the transmission cables. I ended up not swapping out the TRD supplied bracket.

Does anyone know how to get off these clips? And what are the problems that might arise not using the TRD bracket?

silver06 · Joined: 12 May 2006 Posts: 201

I was having the same problem. I couldn't get the rear of the shift linkage off. Also the TRD instructions said to get under the car and disconnect something WTF. That NST install is easy as hell.

PHATBLK · Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 121

I did the TRD job this evening.

Understand that this job has a major part which is missing in the second string upgrade kits. The TRD kit has a significant aluminum alignment plate which replaces a heavy cast iron unit attached to the transmission housing. This plate realigns the shifter cables to reduce friction (and wear) which is otherwise present with a SSK module-only install (NST does not include this significant part).

In addition to the TRD instructions, I ended up removing the battery for additional wrench clearance.

Oddly, I was able to do the whole job from the top down (the TRD instructions directed me to jack the car). I did put the car on ramps and surveyed the situation, but eventually did everything through the hood.

The transmission cable clips need to be rocked left / right while pulled. They also need some weighted tapping to re-install.

To break the bracket bolts free - I used a long armed torque wrench without extender. I was able to pop the bolt - then I used a small doorknob style hand-ratchet to remove the plate bolts.

I understand why the new plate was included in the TRD kit. I am not sure if my impressions of the result are based on this understanding or true reality. My suspicion is that this is a longevity fix (less wear on the shift cable). My subjective feeling is that the shifts are a a bit looser between gears. I also feel like neutral is easier to locate now. Without the plate installed, my impression is that the shift cable binds a bit and sensitivity between gears is compromised.

In retrospect, I am glad I spent a few extra dollars (go to Sparks Toyota) for a complete kit.

If anyone is interested in seeing the extra part and the difference from stock - let me know and I will post.

- David

cuball wrote: Has anyone done this install? I could not get the U-clips off the bracket holding the transmission cables. I ended up not swapping out the TRD supplied bracket.

Does anyone know how to get off these clips? And what are the problems that might arise not using the TRD bracket?

PHATBLK · Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 121

PHATBLK wrote: I did the TRD job this evening.

Understand that this job has a major part which is missing in the second string upgrade kits. The TRD kit has a significant aluminum alignment plate which replaces a heavy cast iron unit attached to the transmission housing. This plate realigns the shifter cables to reduce friction (and wear) which is otherwise present with a SSK module-only install (NST does not include this significant part).

In addition to the TRD instructions, I ended up removing the battery for additional wrench clearance.

Oddly, I was able to do the whole job from the top down (the TRD instructions directed me to jack the car). I did put the car on ramps and surveyed the situation, but eventually did everything through the hood.

The transmission cable clips need to be rocked left / right while pulled. They also need some weighted tapping to re-install.

To break the bracket bolts free - I used a long armed torque wrench without extender. I was able to pop the two bracket bolts - then I used a small doorknob style hand-ratchet to finish removal.

I understand why the new plate was included in the TRD kit. I am not sure if my impressions of the result are based on this understanding or true reality. My suspicion is that this is a longevity fix (less wear on the shift cable). My subjective feeling is that the shifts are a a bit looser between gears. I also feel like neutral is easier to locate now. Without the plate installed, my impression is that the shift cable binds a bit and sensitivity between gears is compromised.

In retrospect, I am glad I spent a few extra dollars (go to Sparks Toyota) for a complete kit.

If anyone is interested in seeing the extra part and the difference from stock - let me know and I will post.

- David

cuball wrote: Has anyone done this install? I could not get the U-clips off the bracket holding the transmission cables. I ended up not swapping out the TRD supplied bracket.

Does anyone know how to get off these clips? And what are the problems that might arise not using the TRD bracket?

PHATBLK · Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 121

Do a little more research. The NST part is missing a significant cable alignment plate.

3 color choices?! That part is buried under hoses / pipes / cables - what difference does color make!

IllNist wrote: I decided to go with the NST short shifter. Comes in a better material, better price, and 3 color choices. http://www.nonstoptuning.com/pShiftNST.htm

heres a 57658768687 good reviews on the same product but for the yaris to get a taste of their quality.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

I'll be installing mine this weekend.

cuball · Joined: 13 Jul 2008 Posts: 28

Thanks for the info David. I think your analogy is correct. I've been using this without the plate modification for 2 weeks now. The shifts do seem a bit stiff. I will make the swap and post my comments.