The world’s finest shifting experience has arrived for your WRX! Born from a lifelong obsession to redefine performance, the DARKMATTERX Shifter features the ultimate evolution with our patented shifting technology for Subaru WRX/STI. Handcrafted in the USA by DARKMATTERX, this mechanical masterpiece replaces the entire OEM shifting assembly. The DARKMATTERX shifter delivers razor-sharp mechanical shifts that forge an unbreakable bond between you and your Subaru.
DM-1 Shifter Subaru WRX/STI Contents:
DM-1 Shifter 2002-2014 Subaru WRX/ 2005-2021 STI
DM-1 Precision Shift Arm 2002-2014 Subaru WRX/ 2005-2021 STI
Key Features:
Chassis Mounted: A robust, chassis-mounted design not only fixes the shifter in place to ensure stability under extreme conditions but also uses existing mounting points, which require zero modifications during installation.
DM-1 Precision Shift Arm: The DM-1 Precision Shift Arm replaces the entire OEM shift arm and gives you the most precise shifting possible.
Tool-Free Shift Height: Adjust shift knob height over an inch from its lowest point (lowest point equivalent to OEM height) by twisting the leather boot collar—no tools, no disassembly—tailoring the throw and shift knob height to your street or track style.
Cable-Free Reverse Lockout: A fully integrated reverse lockout design combines the 5th & 6th gear shift stop with the reverse lockout. With increased rigidity for the shift stop, you'll get the most precise feedback when selecting these gears. *Lockout comes equipped but is not used for 5-speed transmissions.
1st/2nd gear shift stop: The DM-1's 1st and 2nd gear shift stop has unmatched rigidity for an extremely firm feel.
Easy Installation: The DM-1 bolts straight into the vehicle with no modifications needed and no specialty tools required.
Hand Assembled: Every shifter is hand assembled and tested at DARKMATTERX, ensuring the strictest quality control on our shifters.
OEM Shift Knob Compatible: Factory shift knob thread specs on the DM-1 allow for any shift knob that is compatible with a Subaru to be used.
Fitment:
2002-2014 Subaru WRX
2005-2021 Subaru STI
DM-2 Shifter Subaru WRX
Key Features:
Linkage System: Steel linkage with 3-piece rod ends eliminates cable slop, delivering lightning-fast mechanical shifts. Even under aggressive cornering or hard acceleration, you will be confident with the stress-free shifting of the linkage system.
Centering Mechanism: The billet aluminum centering mechanism features twin detents and a firm ceramic-coated torsion spring, ensuring perfect gear engagement, banishing missed shifts forever.
Tool-Free Shift Height: Adjust shift knob height over an inch from its lowest point (lowest point equivalent to OEM height) by twisting the leather boot collar—no tools, no disassembly—tailoring the throw and shift knob height to your street or track style.
Cable-Free Reverse Lockout: A fully integrated reverse lockout design combines the 5th & 6th gear shift stop with the reverse lockout. With increased rigidity for the shift stop, you'll get the most precise feedback when selecting these gears.
1st/2nd gear shift stop: The DM-2's 1st and 2nd gear shift stop has unmatched rigidity for an extremely firm feel.
Easy Installation: The DM-2 bolts straight into the vehicle with no modifications needed and no specialty tools required.
Hand Assembled: Every shifter is hand assembled and tested at DARKMATTERX, ensuring the strictest quality control on our shifters.
OEM Shift Knob Compatible: Factory shift knob thread specs on the DM-2 allow for any shift knob that is compatible with a Subaru to be used.
DM-2 V2 release notes:
Reverse Lockout: The entire reverse lockout system has been consolidated into the housing of the shifter, eliminating the reverse lockout cable and creating a smaller form for the DM-2.
Non-adjustable 5th/6th/reverse Shift Stop: No adjustment necessary for the shift stop on the passenger side of the shift pattern. Shift stop is integrated onto the u-joint, saving space, installation time, and also is a more robust system with increased feedback when engaging the stop.
1st/2nd Shift Stop: The Shift stop is easier to adjust and integrated onto the housing of the shifter, saving additional space and time during installation. Rigidity is also increased to give an even firmer feel when engaging the stop.
Centering Mechanism: Ceramic coating has been added to the torsion spring and hardware, along with an updated OEM cable connection that eliminates a step in the install process by self-securing the OEM cable when it is installed.
Compatibility with the DARKMATTERX Billet Shift Trim Kit Subaru WRX (2015-2021): A revision has been made on the DM-2 linkage, which now allows compatibility for the Billet Shift Trim Kit to be used in conjunction with the DM-2 V2 Shifter.
Fitment:
2015-2025 Subaru WRX