Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ High-Mount H-Pattern Shifter
We threw out the standard business plan with one single goal: to engineer the absolute perfect H-pattern shifter for the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ platform. We analyzed the fatal flaws of existing aftermarket high-mount shifters and engineered mechanical solutions from the ground up.
The Engineering: Solving the BRZ/86 Shifter Flaws
- The “Virtual Pivot” System: Most tall floor-mounted shifters multiply engine movement, causing the shift knob to aggressively rock back and forth under heavy braking and acceleration. Through careful geometric design, we developed a virtual pivot system that reduces this unwanted movement to about 1/20th of standard aftermarket shifters.
- Zero “Gate Slop”: In traditional designs, adding a longer lever drastically widens and softens the shift gate. We integrated a custom angular change mechanism that keeps the gate incredibly tight, delivering crisp, mechanical driver feedback no matter how fast you throw the gear.
- A True Custom Fit: It was designed entirely around the BRZ/86 chassis. It bolts directly to the factory mounting holes and requires absolutely no cutting or modification to your interior trims.
Premium Construction & Materials
The assembly is machined primarily from anodised 6061-T6 aluminium, with critical load-bearing components made from stainless steel. To achieve the perfect mechanical feel and isolate unwanted vibration, the pivot system utilizes a precise combination of PEEK bushings, sealed bearings, spherical rod ends, and custom urethane bushes.
Key Features & Adjustability
- 100% Bolt-In Installation: Mounts directly to factory locations and completely replaces all factory shifter parts and brackets.
- OEM Aesthetics: Neatly retains your factory interior trims and rubber shift boot for a clean, sleeper look.
- Tailored Ergonomics: Fully adjustable lever position (fore/aft and left/right) to perfectly match your seating position and driving posture.
- Adjustable Reverse Lockout: Dial in the exact mechanical feel you want for reverse engagement.
- Upgraded Linkages: Features spherical joints on the shift push-rod and custom urethane bushings on the support rod.
- Shift Knob Included: Comes standard with our vintage-style “Lines” shift knob. If you want to customize your interior further, the lever accepts any aftermarket knob with a M12x1.75mm thread.
What’s Included?
This is a comprehensive, ready-to-run kit. Absolutely everything required to complete the complete shifter conversion is included in the box.
