Dark Matter X DM-1 V2 Shifter (08-14 WRX, 08-21 STI)

[ ANY ORDERS FOR DARK MATTER X SHIFTERS AFTER MAY 1, 2024 WILL NOT SHIP OUT UNTIL AUGUST 2024 ]

The DM-1 V2 shifter is packed full of engineered designs to maximize your driving experience. Available for nearly all manual Subaru's, this is not only the strongest Subaru shifter available but also has the shortest throw capabilities with nearly 50% shorter throw than OEM.

Manufactured in the USA by DARKMATTERX, they use only the best industry techniques and materials to create this beast. Billet aluminum makes up all structural components. The shifter pivots on a custom designed CNC machined U-joint. The U-joint utilizes four, deep groove ball bearings for an exceptionally smooth shift. This Patented design address's fundamental engineering mechanics that set the DM-1 V2 apart from every other short shifter package on the market.

FEATURES

• SHIFT STOP: Factory WRX and STI shifters are not equipped with a shift stop on the shifter assembley. The DM-1 V2 shift stop comes standard and provides improved mechanical feel when selecting 1st or 2nd gear. This is achieved by phyisically stopping the shifter on the stops low friction Delrin surface and allowing the shifter to move into 1st or 2nd gear with ease. 
• CHASSIS MOUNTED DESIGN: The chassis mounted design secures the foundation of the DM-1 V2 in a fixed position relative to the driver. Both the driver and shifter are secured to the chassis of the vehicle which prevents a change in position under extreme driving conditions. Mounting the foundation to the chassis also provides the most efficient energy transfer both in and out of the DM-1 V2's pivot point rather than using a series of soft rubber busings found on OEM & aftermarket designs.
• TOOL FREE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: Adjusting the height of the DM-1 V2 does not require ANY tools or the dissasembly of your interior that other aftermarket shifters require. Simply rotate your billet aluminum leather boot collar for over an inch of shift knob height adjustment. This easy adjustment can provide both a change in throw and a change in the force required to shift.

FITMENT

Please read fitment notes for specific vehicles! This product is intended for off-road and track use. We only confirm fitment for a factory vehicle with its original transmission.

08-14 WRX:

• WRX vehilces with 5-speed transmissions must install the 6-speed transmission shift arm with the DM-1V2 shifter. Subaru part number: 35041FG010
• the 5-speed leather boot needs to be switched out with the 04-07 STI leather boot, or the boot's opening needs to be cut large enough to fit around the DM-1V2 boot collar.

08-21 STI:

• The DM-1 V2 shifter fits the 08+ STI models with no additional parts necessary!