Posted on 6/30/2023
A car can either have a manual or automatic gearbox, as you might know. But when talking about the offspring of these two options, there are quite a lot. Today, we will take a look at two of the manual transmission variants - the short and normal gear shifters. Simply put, they affect the distance between gears on the shift stick and have other advantages, as you will see soon. Here are the main characteristics of both: Main Advantages Of The Normal Shifter Better control More precise because of the extra travel Vehicle comes equipped with it out of the assembly line Main Advantages of The Short Shifter Shorter time to shift More agile shifting Keeps the RPMs more stable while shifting Shifting Feel and Engagement The primary difference between normal gear shifters and short gear shifters lies in the shifting feel and engagement. Normal gear shifters typically have a longer throw, requiring more physical movement to shift gears. This can result in a smoother and more relaxed sh ... read more