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Billetworkz Short Shifter – Subaru BRZ / FR-S / GT86 2013–2021
24 reviews
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$260.00
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Elevate your 2013–2021 Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S, and Toyota GT86 with the Billetworkz Short Throw Shifter, designed to deliver faster, more precise gear changes. With a 30% reduction in shift throw, this shifter provides a sportier, more engaging feel, perfect for daily drives or spirited back-road adventures.
Unlike other designs, ours eliminates the awkward “hand-into-the-e-brake” issue when grabbing second gear, giving you a smooth, confident, and natural feel every time.
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30% Throw Reduction – Enables quicker, more responsive shifts for enhanced control.
- Best-in-Class Ergonomics – Comfortable hand position, no interference with e-brake
- Reverse Lockout – CNC-machined from 6061 aluminum, anodized for durability and color
- Shifter Rod – Precision-machined from 304 stainless steel for strength
- Rattle-Free Design – Reverse lockout assembly includes O-rings (lubricate with O-Ring Silicone Grease)
- Install Kit included - Comes with bushings and a cover plate to to minimize OEM swapping
- Made in the USA – Expertly designed and manufactured for top-tier quality and reliability.
Fits:
- Fits Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S, and Toyota GT86 2013–2021 (manual transmission only).
Whether you're carving corners on the track or cruising city streets, this short shifter offers smooth engagement and a sporty feel that transforms every drive. Check out our product video comparing the most popular BRZ/FR-S/GT86 short shifters on the market to see why Billetworkz stands out.
Materials
Materials
Shifter Rod: CNC-machined from 304 stainless steel for strength and long-term durability
Reverse Lockout Collar: Made from 6061-T6 aluminum, anodized for a vibrant and corrosion-resistant finish
O-rings: Installed in the reverse lockout to eliminate rattle (lubrication recommended)
Hardware: Includes stainless steel hardware for rust-free performance
Designed and manufactured in the USA with premium materials throughout
Specs
Specs
Engineered for shorter throws, enabling quicker and more accurate shifts while enhancing overall driving responsiveness.
Installation Guide
Installation Guide
Installing your product is simple—and we’ve got you covered.
Processing Time
Processing Time
Most orders ship within 1–3 business days, but processing times can vary depending on inventory, color selection, and customization options.
Our Guarantee
Our Guarantee
Your satisfaction is important to us. Most standard items are eligible for returns within 15 days, and all Billetworkz products are backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty.
See our full Refund Policy and Warranty Details for complete information.

Billetworkz Short Shifter – Subaru BRZ / FR-S / GT86 2013–2021
$260.00
Retains Factory Reverse-Lockout Function
Engineered to work seamlessly with OEM safety and lockout mechanisms for full compatibility and reliability.
More Confident Gear Positioning
Reduces lateral play to help you lock into each gear with improved accuracy and a crisper mechanical feel.
Designed for Enthusiast Driving
Ideal for spirited street driving or track days — delivers faster engagement without sacrificing daily drivability.
Smooth, Low-Friction Operation
Precision tolerances and high-quality materials ensure a fluid, consistent shift motion with reduced wear over time.
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Reduced Shift Throw
Experience a reduction in shifter throw, allowing for quicker and more precise gear selection.
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Premium Billet Construction
Crafted from high-grade billet 304 stainless steel and 6061 aluminum, this short shifter is built to last, providing a solid and direct shift feel.
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Easy Installation
Our Short Shifters are designed for a straightforward installation process, enabling a quick upgrade with basic tools.
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Compatibility Assurance
Engineered for perfection, our short shifter will seamlessly integrate with your vehicle's system.
Reduced Throw for Faster, More Precise Shifts
Engineered to shorten the distance between gears, giving you quicker, more controlled shift engagement. Delivers a tighter, more performance-focused feel compared to the long, vague factory throw.
CNC-Machined Components for Strength & Reliability
Crafted from high-quality billet materials for durability under daily driving or spirited use. Every component is precision-machined to ensure smooth motion, consistent engagement, and long-term performance.
Great Upgrade With OEM Fitment
Installs using factory mounting points and hardware (or included hardware, depending on model). No cutting, drilling, or major modifications required — just a straightforward upgrade that instantly transforms your shifting experience.
Customers praised this short shifter for its premium materials, crisp shifts, and easy installation. Many noted it makes driving "more of a pleasure" with a noticeably shorter throw. Some concerns include occasional rattling at high RPM and installation challenges with the included washer. One customer received the wrong color but kept it due to difficult returns.
- 5 stars: 19 (79%)
- 4 stars: 2 (8%)
- 3 stars: 2 (8%)
- 2 stars: 1 (4%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Derek Wu Matte Black
As if my 86 wasn't fun to drive already, the short shifter + weighted knob combo has made it more so. Each shift is crisp and precise and makes me excited every time I go for a drive.
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kameron nezhadian Installed myself, moderate difficulty, car did not need to be raised. Works great, perfect for street use. Been using it for 2 weeks now and no complaints
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T.B. The installation was easy and only took about 35 minutes. Very satisfied with performance and reduction of throw over the stock shifter. Would highly recommend this product.
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Morton Rubin I bought the Billetworkz short shifter for a 2015 BRZ. The product came very fast and using the YouTube Billetworkz how to video the installation was so simple. Whole process took 30min. The shifter worked great ! The short throws made a huge difference. Highly recommended the the product and the company.
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Nathan Lesman Matte Black
the short shifter feels great in my BRZ. I covered pretty much every connecting surface (bushings, linkage, etc) with grease while installing, and I'm not noticing vibration or buzzing. I did note some vibration when driving on the Autobahn above 180kph, but I also noteiced vibration at high speed with the regular shifter. Mine is coupled with weighted knob, and the shift feel is smooth and precise. Very happy.
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Anonymous Red Cosmic Space
Great feel , premium materials , makes the car feel much smoother to drive and shifting very happy with purchase. Plus give interior a different look
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Ava Crespo Matte Black
Great quality & easy install.
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Katherine Burke Red
I've had my BRZ for a year and a half and I wish I installed this short shifter much sooner! It's a huge quality of life upgrade. I'm new to working on cars and it's absolutely doable for a novice. Highly recommend ordering an OEM shift linkage boot as well, once I got to that stage mine was ripped. It was about $18 from Subaru.
This short shifter has been an absolute game changer and it's a pleasure to drive even in traffic! Super happy!
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Jeffrey Gomez Matte Black
Feels good, but rattles at high rpm
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Gio Augone Silver
install was pretty smooth until the very end, when i was attempting to install the linkage pin with the included washer for almost an hour before giving up and using the oem one. I realized that the included washer is too thick and does not allow for the pin to go through the hole and lock the linkage together
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S.R. 2020 toyota 86. Easy install, looks good, didn't really change the throw dynamic all that much. A bit clunkier, no noticeably shorter shifts. Still a fun part to install, would be a good experience for a kid getting into personalizing their car.
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Eric Lee Blue
Honestly, this makes my frs's shifter feel so much better, notchy and the throw is much better, I love it
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Sebastian Cibrian Red
It took a while for me to choose a shifter because I kept reading about aftermarket ones having a rattle but I have actually only heard the rattle once or twice within the first two days of having it. After that, I guess the grease hit all the right spots and it hasn’t rattled since. The throw is great and it also feels a bit more notchy than the stock one. I opted to get the weighted knob they sell as well with the shifter and it feels great! Just make sure to order some grease when you buy this and you’ll be all set!
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Kala Lum Red
Really easy to instal and has a great throw distance, very happy with the product
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Jay Caliva Blue
Ordered this shifter in blue and received a black one. Contacted customer service and they had me take a picture of the incorrect shifter I received, I did. I was sent a return shipping label to which I would need to print and take to a post office. I don’t have a printer and they pretty much to me to figure it out. I didn’t want to deal with them anymore and I didn’t want to wait the time it takes to send it back, processing, and the shipping time it takes for the new one so I just kept it. Shifter however was easy to install and does have a sharper/swifter/noticeable shorter throw. I recommend getting this shifter but cross your fingers you get the one you ordered.
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Martin Andersen I bought and installed this shifter in my 2014 GT86 GT-model, easy to install, but had a slight rattle from the reverse lockout first time driving, but after giving it some extra grease it only rattles above 6k rpm. as my old stock shifter did.
It is the best shifter I have had and I really enjoy the shifters shorter throw. Also going for all black in the car so the matte black fits perfectly and looks like the OEM.
Would definerly recomend this over stock.
(Would have given it 5 stars if it fixed the above 6k rpm. rattle.)
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Connor Stewart I had bought the billetworkz custom shift knob for my car and needed a short shifter and since I was in love with the shift knob I knew when I saw billetworkz made one I definitely knew I would go with that short shifter!
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Joey Collins Doesn’t take long to install. Definitely feel a shorter more crisp throw. Their install video is very helpful and straight to the point.
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Luis Roque I have never order a car part and had some of the best customer service in my life. Quick responses on all my questions and very informative install videos to help.
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Kai Mays I broke my Billetworkz shifter basically right out of the box because I got my aftermarket shift knob stuck on there and was an idiot trying to get it off, and when I emailed about this they had no problem fixing it. I got it back and everything works perfectly now. The shifts are so short, smooth, and the shifter isn't loose so you get clean hard shift without any play.
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Steven Roby Outstanding piece, made in the USA
Thx fir a great shifter that works ❤️👍