WE UNBOXED IRP'S FIRST VA WRX SHIFTER AT WATKINS GLEN

IRP builds some of the most precise short shifters in motorsport, and this is the first one they have ever made for the VA WRX. They sent it out to us, so we opened it up trackside at Watkins Glen to see what sets it apart. Short version: this is not a shift knob or a shift plate. It replaces the entire factory shifter assembly. What we cover: Who IRP (Individual Racing Parts) actually is, and where they build Why a full-assembly shifter is different from a plate or a knob swap The billet construction, precision bearings, and resistance springs behind the notchy feel The push-button reverse lockout on top of the knob What is adjustable, from gear engagement to left-right position Who this shifter is actually for, and who can skip it Honest note: this is not the cheapest shifter on the shelf. If you daily your WRX and never push it, the factory unit is fine. If you track, autocross, or just want every shift to feel deliberate, this is the kind of upgrade you notice on every drive. Want to see it installed? Let us know in the comments. Learn more and shop IRP: https://www.rallysportdirect.com/coll... RSD. Built by Enthusiasts. Driven by Experience.