jporky99

hey guys, i've been looking through the forums and the protege FAQ and am having trouble finding info on 1st gen short shifters.

help pls? i read threads with ppl claiming mp3 shifters and kartboy shifters, but where do i buy them?

and i need more info!

marc93lx

The way I understand it is that any short shifter from any year should work in your car. You can get them from corksport. The kartboy can be bought here As for the MP3 shifter you would probably have to get one from a MP3 owner who has upgraded or from a junkyard.

jporky99

cool thanks for the info. i went to kartboy and saw the product.

my question is, do i need to buy the bushings and the **** too?

will my stock shift **** fit on the kartboy?
what exactly are those bushings for?

jporky99

hey i also found a twm shifter for proteges. that will work too?

mazdaspeedwest

The Kartboy will work fine with all your stock Protege hardware and bushings. But it is a good idea to get new ones while your at it. Dunno about the shift **** though, i've always had an aftermarket...

Never heard of TWM...

Vormav

P5 shifters fit as well and they have about 1" shorter throw.. ask my buddy Semtex he just got his installed.

sileighty21

the stock **** will work with the kartboy shifter. i have had mine for a few months and love it. it's very short and the throws feel very nice and direct. i highly recommend the kartboy.