Ford Focus ST owners love their cars for many reasons. One of those reasons is the ability to row through the gears with a manual transmission. However, the factory shifter has a long throw and probably isn't going to be as snappy and precise as you’d want it in a performance hatchback like the Focus ST.

Fortunately, there are a number of aftermarket Focus ST shifter upgrades available that can reduce shift throw and give you crisp, quick, and more responsive movement between gears. You can either replace the stock shifter with a Focus ST short throw shifter, or you can modify the factory unit with upgraded brackets or bushings. Once you’ve got your Focus ST’s shifter feeling perfect, increase engine performance with an upgraded turbocharger or a cold air intake.