This was one of the harder mod upgrades I have installed on my cars. Make sure you have the right tools if you are planning on installing this. The hardest part by far is getting that pin out and then back in. It would have probably been easier on a lift versus laying on your back like I was. As mentioned by the other reviewer, use a socket extension on the punch to safely strike to get the pin out and in. I started off with a regular hammer but then switched to a 4lb engineering hammer and it came out much easier.

There is a definite difference between this and the OEM short throw shifter. Combine this with the Perrin shifter bushing and shifter stop and it is like driving a whole new car. It took me a couple of days to get used to it but now that I have I love it! Very happy with the product.

I’m 6’ and 240lbs so installation using just a floor jack was a pain because of my size and lack of mobility. Other than that, this is awesome and I highly recommend this along with the brass shifter bushing (you’re right there so you might as well) and the shift stop.

Huge improvement over stock although I would have bought the Bomba instead of this one since it has the counterweights at each end.

Getting that pin out is a huge pain. I actually rented space from a local spot with a 2-post lift to get the car way off the ground.

I recently bought my 2015 wrx and when the short shifter was not included I looked for other options. this adapter is very well made and works great once it is in and seemed like a better option compared to the boomba shifter.
the install can be a little tricky, i found i had to move the braces (i was also installing the whiteline transmission mounts so it wasn't a huge deal. the trickiest part is driving out the roll-pin. no standard roll punch is long enough to reach in and give clearance for a safe strike. the trick (in the install video but not verbally mentioned) is to extend the punches length with a socket extension capturing the end of punch (I used a 3/8” socket to fit the end of my punch). once i figured this out it was only a few strike from coming out.
this with the brass bushing, whiteline mounts and perrin shift stop make for a very crisp and short experience.
more effort is required for the shifts but that is to be expected with a shortened lever arm.

I combined this with the Boomba short shifter and was very satisfied. Throws are at least half of stock and make a very satisfying click into each gear. Looks durable and high quality. Tricky to get the roll pin out, but other than that very simple install.