Getting closer to pulling the trigger on a MGW short throw shifter. It appears to be the best choice out of them all since it replaces the whole shift assembly instead of just the rod.
My dad, though, seems to think the short throw shifter is a horrible idea and has been really trying to talk me out of it. "I don't know why you would do that on your daily driver." "Why don't you find a car that has one first so you know what you're getting into" "I can understand doing it if it's going to be a show car, but not if it's a daily driver" (I don't even understand his logic on that one) etc etc. Frankly, I'm not sure why... probably because he doesn't want to have to help me with the install.
So that said - has anyone regretted doing the short throw shifter? Anything I should be aware of? This is my first manual transmission car that I've owned and I like the idea of the throws being shorter, but otherwise I'm not sure if there's any negative reasons why I shouldn't do it? Is it overrated? Should I spend my money elsewhere? I wouldn't mind doing HIDs, but between the two I think the short throw shifter would get me the most "noticeable" difference since this car is my daily driver to and from work.
Tips, advise, etc appreciated. Thanks in advance.