04-07 CADILLAC CTS-V ADJUSTABLE SHORT THROW SHIFTER
Our CTS-V Adjustable Short Throw Shifter completely replaces the original shifter stick and plastic pivot/mounting bracket that mounts the original shifter to the car.
Throw-
The “Throw” of our shifter is adjustable. The range of adjustment is 16%-50% less throw from the OEM shifter. We designed our shifter to be adjustable for several reasons. Many CTS-V owners like the throw of the original shifter, many do not. What both groups agree on is that a shifter should feel solid in the car and be a precision mechanism connecting the driver to the transmission. This allows accurate shifts either on the way to work or on the track. Our goal was to produce one mechanism that appealed to both groups.
Knob height –
The height of the shifter knob is adjustable. 1/2″ taller to 3/4″ shorter is the adjustability of our shifter. The adjustment of the knob height is independent of the throw adjustment. We made the shifter height adjustable because one size does not fit all. Most competitor shifters are non adjustable. At Creative Steel, we don’t like the “take it or leave it, this is the way we make it” point of view. With a Creative Steel shifter, the customer can fine-tune the shifter to their needs.
Another reason for adjustability is drive shaft clearance. Short shifters and drive shafts may seem unrelated, but it’s well known that some short throw shifters are not compatible with some aftermarket drive shafts. Regardless of which driveshaft you have installed, our Shifter is capable of the shortest throw possible.
Additional features-
Multiple “top half” sections are available and are interchangeable so the customer may have the shift knob of their choice. Either the original knob or any aftermarket knob may be installed, or changed at a later date. The thread on our shifter is 3/8-16.
The vibration isolation feature of the original shifter stick has also been retained on our shifter stick.
Bronze and Stainless shifter bushings are included and are part of the shifter.
Our shifter is serviceable.
MICHAEL OLDFIELD –
Easy to install. Made a huge difference in the way the car shifts. Highly recommend this shifter.
Vince –
Made a huge difference in shifting. It was relatively straightforward to install and can be adjusted without removing it from your car. I would definitely recommend this as the first mod you do, along with the motor and transmission mounts.
Damon –
This shifter is the best fully adjustable anytime i just shorten my throw again cant ask for a better product
Drew –
Very nice. Will not dissapoint.
James Green –
Just finish install yesterday, did test drive. Shift’s better than when new. Bought 05 V new in 04. Install was easy, read instructions several times to get a good understanding. I also install allen screw in grease fitting hole to keep dust out, 13 cent at Ace Hardware. Do not screw allen screw in to far will hit shifter ball.also purchase 12″ drill bit from Ace 13.00 (5/16) Irvin brand drill bit .I drilled rivets from underneath car. Very easy be sure to wear safety glasses. Again a great shifter.
Clifford Foote –
Thanks u guys a great n good shifter a big difference whole different car v1
Stephen Saulen –
Bought this and installed on my 04 V… What an amazing difference! I also bought the mega deal package and installed the motor mounts and trans mount. Got the linkage bushings with shifter purchase and the car shifts and runs like it never has. I’ve owned it for 2 years now and I now love the car again! I love the shifter highly recommend to anyone!
ggoodrich –
in a word, AMAZING! My 2004 “V” has over 135,000 abusive miles on it, I drive it like I stole it every day. The shifter had wore to the point that it was almost impossible to get into reverse, and was more like driving a truck than a car. The install was almost as easy as changing the oil. The feel of the new shifter is far better than I expected! Fact that it is fully adjustable is just over the top! I look forward to trying more of your products. My only advise to anyone else installing this, remove the center console. There’s only 6 10mm bolts holding it in, and it made getting to the other bolts a snap, and drilling the out the rivots a 20 second job.
Joe Gemma –
I replaced an unnamed short shifter with the CS shifter and felt a huge difference. Shifts are more precise! The adjustability is incredible. The harder I shift the better it feels. I highly recommend this shifter.
Will –
You guys really have something special with this shifter. I switched from the Hurst to your design and I couldn’t be happier.
This design really takes advantage of the smooth shifting the Tranzilla I have installed. It’s a night and day difference, and I won’t be going back. I am able to set it exactly where I want my knob height to be, which keeps my arm parallel to the shifter and its almost effortless to change gears, no clunk in first and second as it drops into gear.
I had to relearn the shifting with this shifter, its that good. I have zero NVH that enters the cabin, and I have the bronze link installed with your poly bushings.
Thank you again for keeping our cars alive.
Mike –
Don’t waste your time and money on other shifters! This is absolutely THE BEST product I’ve put on my car yet! Easy installation, just follow the directions. The ability for adjustments is very nice, but the throw fit shifting has been reduced by 50%!!! Solid feel, with not much practice, you can slam through gears quicker than ever! Worth every dollar!!!!
Jason Loughran –
This shifter is incredible! My 2005 V1 has 305,000+ miles on it (bought it at 300K) and the stock shifter was trashed, making it difficult to get into 1st and reverse. This, with the new bushings, fixed my problems. Difference is night and day. I was able to install it myself, despite not having a proper garage or really being a car guy. The hardest part was getting the rivets out of the stock shifter, but after that, easy. I got the 3/8-16 stick and black threaded shift knob. Super-nice. Creative Steel is a winner for this one. Do it and throw your stock shifter in the trash like I did.
Mike Roth (verified owner) –
This is amazing! Before installing this, shifting my car was a crap shoot. This shifter made driving fun again. Install took less then 3 hours. Do it! You won’t regret it.
ERIK Lund, Minnesota –
Awesome shifter. Took my week worn out shifter and made it feel like it never had. Set at the longest throw shift still feel smooth and nice and direct. This is a must have.
Bob Bohannon (verified owner) –
Best mod I have done, The adjustability is great and easy. Creative steel makes a great product, well worth the money.
And the quality of the Shifter Knob is top notch, very happy. ( I went with the threaded knob)
Corey Lloyd (verified owner) –
You guys knocked it out of the park. Fast shipping and an amazing product. Install and adjustability is a breeze. Just put in another order to keep going on my V build and can’t wait to do more business and support a great company!
dan (verified owner) –
One owner 2004 CTSV- replaced rubbery factory shifter with Hurst shifter many years ago. Some improvement but not impressive over time. Finally upgraded to Creative Steel shifter. What a difference. Smooth, precise throws. It makes driving enjoyable again.