Well been looking at HHR with a 2.4 and the getrag 5spd. is the trans an easy shifter no problems or anything? ive always driven autos, but have driven my friends older jeep w/finicky trans.

was looking around and found a short throw, is it worth it?
http://www.twmperformance.com/shorts...rtshifters.htm

 

i have a 5 speed. only have 20,000 on it. i've never had a problems. it does shift easy and postive.

 

I just topped 30K and have not had any problems with my 5-speed. It is much more fun to drive (IMO). I thought about a short shift mod, but actually short enough for me..we shall see when I get the SS (wishful thinking)

 

shift very well no problem at all

 

I have the 2.4L engine with the 5-speed. The shifter feels good and it isn't rubbery. Perfectly acceptable for a front-wheel drive car, in my opinion. Rear-wheel-drive cars generally have better shifter feel due to the fact that the transmission is usually directly under the shifter. FWD cars need a longer linkage or cable to reach the tranny which is under the hood.

Steve

 

IMO, the shifter does feel rubbery and the throw is pretty long. I put a Hurst shifter in my 98 S-10 though, which had about a 2 inch throw from first to second and was very solid. So that might be influencing me a bit.

I'm guessing Cobalt shifters will work in HHR's? Since when you download the install guide for the TWM shifter it says "2005 and up Cobalts" If that's the case I'd much rather have the Hurst shifter

 

i have the getrag in my pt and after 60k hard driven miles it's showing no signs of wearing out. i've heard of no issues with it from anyone else either, so if the brand name is a sign of reliability, i would say not to hesitate.

also, do get a short shifter as stated. booger racing makes poly shift link bushings for pts, but i just checked and they don't have any for hhrs yet, but if yall can find something like that, it will be 100% over the sts...

 

If you are looking for STS info check these..........good luck

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/deleted-threads-41/shorter-gear-shift-8578/


https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/appearance-modifications-discussions-6/short-throw-shifter-review-pics-6338/

 

A couple of members here have used the TWM short shifter on their HHRs. I have not seen any problems. The only difference in the instal from the Cobalt is the console.

 

My only complaint with the shifter is I wish it was a little higher. Definatley no short shifter for me.

Guess they fixed my complaint with the SS.