Questions About Short Shifters...
#1
Questions About Short Shifters...
Are the short shifters really worth it? Do they really make a difference? For those that have them installed, what are your inputs on these? Just let me know, I would really appreciate it, thanks.
Thanks,
Fred
Thanks,
Fred
#4
Yeah I love mine too. Its really sweet going through gears with it. You just flick it in and out. Gives the car a nice race car feeling.
I think its well worth the money. They are quite cheep too. I got mine for $40. I was told the cheep ones might break and snap in half, but so far (after 1.5 years) mine still works beautifally.
So yeah go for it for sure. After having a short shifter in your car, anyother stick car feels just lame....
I think its well worth the money. They are quite cheep too. I got mine for $40. I was told the cheep ones might break and snap in half, but so far (after 1.5 years) mine still works beautifally.
So yeah go for it for sure. After having a short shifter in your car, anyother stick car feels just lame....
#6
Originally posted by Gatsby
Yeah I love mine too. Its really sweet going through gears with it. You just flick it in and out. Gives the car a nice race car feeling.
I think its well worth the money. They are quite cheep too. I got mine for $40. I was told the cheep ones might break and snap in half, but so far (after 1.5 years) mine still works beautifally.
So yeah go for it for sure. After having a short shifter in your car, anyother stick car feels just lame....
Yeah I love mine too. Its really sweet going through gears with it. You just flick it in and out. Gives the car a nice race car feeling.
I think its well worth the money. They are quite cheep too. I got mine for $40. I was told the cheep ones might break and snap in half, but so far (after 1.5 years) mine still works beautifally.
So yeah go for it for sure. After having a short shifter in your car, anyother stick car feels just lame....
#7
Second best mod I have done to my car, next to snow tires that is
I had a lower quality Solo shifter. It was pretty good, but it rattled, and the shifts were a little too short. I was grinding gears sometimes, and the shifter was so short that I had to reach forward to grab it.
I up-graded to a Skunk2 shifetr that cost about 3 times as much as the Solo, but it's way better. The shifts are smoother, it fits way better, and I never grind gears now. A very good investment.
I had a lower quality Solo shifter. It was pretty good, but it rattled, and the shifts were a little too short. I was grinding gears sometimes, and the shifter was so short that I had to reach forward to grab it.
I up-graded to a Skunk2 shifetr that cost about 3 times as much as the Solo, but it's way better. The shifts are smoother, it fits way better, and I never grind gears now. A very good investment.
#10
they are amazing... i can't believe I waited so long to get one... the throws are so short, my g/f has a stock civic and it feels like rowing a boat no joke... i thought people were exaggerating but damn... it's rediculous... a flick of the wrist is all it takes now, feels weird for the first little bit but then you just get used to it.
#11
One question though, since you're modifying the pivots points for the shift lever how much more force do you need to actuate the shift?
I have a stock shift level and even though the throw is long, it doesn't take much effort to shift... I wouldn't mind having short throws, but not if I have to *strain* to shift...
Just wondering... Answers?
I have a stock shift level and even though the throw is long, it doesn't take much effort to shift... I wouldn't mind having short throws, but not if I have to *strain* to shift...
Just wondering... Answers?
Originally posted by SilverSiG
they are amazing... i can't believe I waited so long to get one... the throws are so short, my g/f has a stock civic and it feels like rowing a boat no joke... i thought people were exaggerating but damn... it's rediculous... a flick of the wrist is all it takes now, feels weird for the first little bit but then you just get used to it.
they are amazing... i can't believe I waited so long to get one... the throws are so short, my g/f has a stock civic and it feels like rowing a boat no joke... i thought people were exaggerating but damn... it's rediculous... a flick of the wrist is all it takes now, feels weird for the first little bit but then you just get used to it.
#13
Originally posted by Vato_Loco
Thanks guys, I'm going to the shop tomorrow and buying one.
Thanks guys, I'm going to the shop tomorrow and buying one.
http://www.torontocivics.com/tccforu...threadid=46337 pretty sweet price
http://www.torontocivics.com/tccforu...ighlight=B%26M kinda $$$
#15
Easy to install. It takes about an hour with the right tools. The effort to shift is increased a tiny bit, but the shifts are much quicker and shorter. Sit in someone's car that has a SS and try it. Oh, get some new bushings too. They are about $25 from Energy Suspension.
#16
it's better than the schoolbus shifter that comes on the Civic stock
ohhhh the nicest shifters are on ITRs and Preludes - so nice, so refined *drooooool* Haven't felt an S2000 yet.... I'll wait till I buy one so I can surprise myself
ohhhh the nicest shifters are on ITRs and Preludes - so nice, so refined *drooooool* Haven't felt an S2000 yet.... I'll wait till I buy one so I can surprise myself
#17
Originally posted by TauMax
One question though, since you're modifying the pivots points for the shift lever how much more force do you need to actuate the shift?
I have a stock shift level and even though the throw is long, it doesn't take much effort to shift... I wouldn't mind having short throws, but not if I have to *strain* to shift...
Just wondering... Answers?
One question though, since you're modifying the pivots points for the shift lever how much more force do you need to actuate the shift?
I have a stock shift level and even though the throw is long, it doesn't take much effort to shift... I wouldn't mind having short throws, but not if I have to *strain* to shift...
Just wondering... Answers?
#20
Funny...
Let me pose this question to you.
If there was a door locking mechanism that would lock your door with 1/4 of the turn instead of the usual 1/2 turn but the effort was increased 200%, would you go for it?
Granted, the absolute required turning force would still be small, but neverless it would be an increase from the expected norm... I am simply trying to determine the "annoyance" factor. I bet you wouldn't go for it, so does that warrant a remark that you're a sissy because your can't handle it???
I didn't expect to get such a lame response to a legitamite question....
Let me pose this question to you.
If there was a door locking mechanism that would lock your door with 1/4 of the turn instead of the usual 1/2 turn but the effort was increased 200%, would you go for it?
Granted, the absolute required turning force would still be small, but neverless it would be an increase from the expected norm... I am simply trying to determine the "annoyance" factor. I bet you wouldn't go for it, so does that warrant a remark that you're a sissy because your can't handle it???
I didn't expect to get such a lame response to a legitamite question....
Original
lly posted by HAPPY
If the additional "strain" of a short shift is too much for you to handle I suggest getting your baby sister to shift the gears...or maybe hit the gym or something cause that would just be lame.
lly posted by HAPPY
If the additional "strain" of a short shift is too much for you to handle I suggest getting your baby sister to shift the gears...or maybe hit the gym or something cause that would just be lame.