Description
Improve your driving experience with the new CorkSport double-adjustable short shifter for 2007-2009 Gen 1 Mazdaspeed 3. You are sure to find the perfect setup for your ride with our short shifter. With it, you can personalize both the throw distance and shift knob height exactly to your liking.
Not only is your shift time faster with our customizable shifter, it is more precise and controlled. You will immediately feel the difference. The CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 short shifter is:
- Up to 35% shorter than an OEM.
- Up to 2 1/4" adjustable height reduction.
The CorkSport Advantage
Design:
Designed and strength tested using CAD software and simulation to provide the best short shifter for you.
Reduced throw comparison:
Adjust the throw distance from OEM to 35% shorter. Without adjusting the height.
Shifter height comparison:
- OEM height - 11 1/8"
- CorkSport tallest setting - 11 3/4"
- CorkSport shortest setting - 9 1/2"
- Adjustability - 2 1/4"
Adjustability:
Easily find your sweet spot with 2-way adjustability
- Shift knob adjustment from 0.6 inches taller than OEM to 1.6 inches shorter than OEM.
- Throw distance adjustment from OEM throw to 35% shorter.
Additional Features
- Material: Manufactured from 6061-T6 billet aluminum. Finished with black and red anodizing for killer looks, corrosion and wear resistance, and extreme durability.
- Compatibility: Looking for the ultimate in performance when it comes to your Mazdaspeed 3? Pair our adjustable short shifter with the CorkSport Aluminum Shift Knob.
- Made in the USA: Engineered, manufactured and assembled by CorkSport in the Pacific Northwest Vancouver, Washington.
- CorkSport service and support: Includes a 2-year limited warranty, full-color installation instructions, and all necessary components. We provide knowledgeable telephone support at 360-260-2675.
How To Install Mazdaspeed 3 Adjustable Short Shifter
It will take you 1 Hour to install the Adjustable Short Shifter.
1 hour Install Time
3/5 Difficulty
2-Year Warranty
No CEL
Reviews
Raider
I will preface this, that I am the original owner of the 2007 Mazdaspeed 3. Purchased it in 12/06, and have 164K miles on it now. I have upgraded, wore out, and replaced many items. Today, I replaced a short shifter I had for probably 15 years. Company who made it, long gone. It was a basic OEM shifter, but short. Made it so my giant coffee mug would fit and I could still shift. However, I had noticed it was rather sloppy in recent years. I decided to upgrade after my engine build. Then, intimated by the install I let it sit for a few months. Until last night after driving and having issues with shifting. It was time. First, if you have not done so, print the directions or have them available. I went ham on it and forgot to unclip the cables before removing the bolts to the base. That was my sign to sleep on it. Restarted this morning. Of course it was easier to proceed not being an inferno outside. Followed the steps, paid the blood sacrifice my car demanded, and it went back together easily. Lots of lithium grease applied. (Does that make me a hybrid now?). If you have shifter base bushings, you know how they like to slide around during install. So I put a little cheap crazy glue on them to hold them in place for reinstallation. From sloppy and vague to tight and precise, I am very happy with my purchase. 11/10 should have done this sooner.
Wyatt Hockensmith
Absolutely love this shifter! I’ve had a shift plate from a different company for years but have heard that it will put extra stress and wear out the cables so I decided to switch. The installation was extremely easy for me being that I don’t have any interior in my car left to remove. I was really careful breaking down and reassembling the shifter into the base. Just don’t forget to get the grease to lube it up before you put the shifter ball into the cup! I love the adjustability of the shifter, both with height of the shifter and length of the throw. This thing looks like a work of art and I’m so happy I get to keep it out in the open!
Dallon Ebmeyer
I wasn't planning on getting a short shifter originally, but after my oem shifter broke I was pointed towards this one. This thing is amazing! It gives a much more solid feel while going through the gears and makes the whole driving experience of this car overall more enjoyable. I have mine set at the shortest throw setting and medium height. Add this to your mod list, you won't regret it.
Nicholas Roberts
I do not recommend this shifter. On first install you notice that the shifter's neutral position is no longer in the center of the shift boot, but rather sits in the OEM sixth gear location. If that aesthetic doesn't bother you the performance will. Shifting into reverse and into first gear is a nightmare. The shifter scrapes on the OEM plastic internals and sixth gear is a struggle due to poor central placement of the shifter. I uninstalled the part after driving for 10 minutes or so. The shifter was not livable. After reading the other reviews I was surprised I was experiencing so much trouble. I thought for sure I had a defective part. I contacted CorkSport about my problems and they told me I had to re-install their shifter and film my issues before they would even consider sending me a new shifter. Apparently they have a no return policy so there was no chance of getting my money back. I've been a mechanic for 4+ year. I installed the part correctly the first time around and couldn't believe their poor customer service. Honest truth, all of it. I will be spending my money elsewhere from now on and I recommend you do as well. CorkSport will likely remove this review from their site so if your reading this, get out while you can.
derek emanuelson
Had to pick this up after the stock shifter wouldn't go down into reverse. Its a nice overall unit the adjustable height is great. Also you can turn the shift rod around to center a aftermarket shifter knob more easily which helps alot. I left the shift throw at the stock or longest throw position for my own reasons so i can't speak on that part but i like it overall and would recommend it.
Christopher DeCaro
Great f**cking product!! This shifter blows all I've tried out of the water. Feels so solid. I removed my Corksport short shift plate upon shifter install. I did leave the CS weight though. I hate the OEM one. I have it set to the shortest throw and shortest height it's still smoother. I'm not a fan of the fact that it's not centered anymore; it sits more to the right, due to the fact that there aren't bends in the shifter shaft. But I do understand why. The height adjustablility would be compromised. I'll think I'll get used to I though.
Victor Tarhon-Onu
I just broke my Cobb short-shifter and moved to this one. The CS shifter feels a lot better and has less slop, the actual design being also better and fixing some of the issues the Cobb unit had (such as re-using the white collar the spring sits on, and using a too sharp pin for pushing the selector cable lever for 1st, 2nd and reverse). So yeah, I highly recommend this one.
Zac Tyler
I paired my short throw shifter with the rigid shifter bearings from corksport. The install didn't go quite as quick as estimated but once it was complete, I was surprised by how amazing the shifts are and how much more solid the transmission feels as I row through the gears. the only improvement to the package would be to include spare plastic retaining clip for the side action actuator. Other than that, loosing the shifter bearings when installing were the cause of my project delay. Overall, the workmanship of the shifter itself and the value is top notch. Thanks Corksport!
Oscar Obregon
Great costumer service and great product!
Josh
Amazing product!! Install was easy and results are beyond my expectation. Pair this with the CS aluminum shifter bushings and it changes the whole feel of the car! Shifts are smooth and more precise 2nd to 3rd is straight butter! All around more then amazed and happy about this product.
- Fitment
- Mazdaspeed 3