short shifter advice..
03-06-2006, 07:06 AM
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short shifter advice..
i want to get a short shifter for my 94 integra ls...i went on ebay there are some just for a serveral bucks and some for like a 100 bucks...
whats would go wrong if i buy a cheap one??? it looks the same from the picture...
what would you recommand???
whats would go wrong if i buy a cheap one??? it looks the same from the picture...
what would you recommand???
03-06-2006, 07:54 AM
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Re: short shifter advice.. (Danhphan04@hotmail.com)
Don't get an aluminum shifter.
The B&M is stainless steel and very strong. You can find other stainless steel shifters for a lot less if you look around a bit. I found a stainless steel knock off B&M for a lot less that are exactly the same as the B&M when put side by side (probably the same company that makes them for B&M made them for this outfit).
just make sure you geat stainless steel and not aluminum!
The B&M is stainless steel and very strong. You can find other stainless steel shifters for a lot less if you look around a bit. I found a stainless steel knock off B&M for a lot less that are exactly the same as the B&M when put side by side (probably the same company that makes them for B&M made them for this outfit).
just make sure you geat stainless steel and not aluminum!
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03-06-2006, 07:59 AM
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Re: short shifter advice.. (mike-y)
Yeah, I bought a cheap one off of ebay, and it broke after about 2 months of having it. Then I got the gsr double bend shifter. I liked it.
03-06-2006, 08:02 AM
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Re: short shifter advice.. (mike-y)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike-y »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Don't get an aluminum shifter.
The B&M is stainless steel and very strong. You can find other stainless steel shifters for a lot less if you look around a bit. I found a stainless steel knock off B&M for a lot less that are exactly the same as the B&M when put side by side (probably the same company that makes them for B&M made them for this outfit).
just make sure you geat stainless steel and not aluminum!</TD></TR></TABLE>
why? billet 6061 is just as strong as stainless steel, but half the weight.
The B&M is stainless steel and very strong. You can find other stainless steel shifters for a lot less if you look around a bit. I found a stainless steel knock off B&M for a lot less that are exactly the same as the B&M when put side by side (probably the same company that makes them for B&M made them for this outfit).
just make sure you geat stainless steel and not aluminum!</TD></TR></TABLE>
why? billet 6061 is just as strong as stainless steel, but half the weight.
03-06-2006, 09:03 AM
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Stephen Papadock once said when asked which is the best shifter... he said "stock type r.." but i have had the dc sports and worked just fine.. dont go cheep.. my friend bought a cheep ebay one and, once while (racing) shifting from 2nd to 3rd, it broke and scratched the living crap out of his forearm..
03-06-2006, 09:44 AM
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Re: (You Know I Got SOL!)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by You Know I Got SOL! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Stephen Papadock once said when asked which is the best shifter... he said "stock type r.." </TD></TR></TABLE>
dang you butchered that guy's name... Papadakis
I've been using an aluminum AutoZone shifter since I bought my car nearly 5 years ago. Hasn't given me one bit of trouble. Having the proper bearings and spacers in the bottom really helps it work great.
dang you butchered that guy's name... Papadakis
I've been using an aluminum AutoZone shifter since I bought my car nearly 5 years ago. Hasn't given me one bit of trouble. Having the proper bearings and spacers in the bottom really helps it work great.
03-06-2006, 01:43 PM
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Re: (4door_demon)
The Skunk2 shifter and Skunk2 **** are a great combo. It was the first thing I did to my GSR. It really makes the shifter feel positive and short. I love it!
03-06-2006, 01:53 PM
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Re: short shifter advice.. (Danhphan04@hotmail.com)
cheap ebay ones break.
I have the skunk2 with their **** and I couldn't be happier but I've also had B&M and it was dope too. depends on how much you want to spend but at least get a good name brand.
I have the skunk2 with their **** and I couldn't be happier but I've also had B&M and it was dope too. depends on how much you want to spend but at least get a good name brand.
03-06-2006, 03:40 PM
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Re: (4door_demon)
i have a TWM Performance single bend and have no complaints about it, but i do want to get a weight shift **** though.
i have not heard complaints about skunk2, dc or b&m shifters either.
i have not heard complaints about skunk2, dc or b&m shifters either.
03-06-2006, 04:03 PM
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if you Know how to weld you can fit a oem shifter at a junk yard and cut it from both side. and mig weld it back real good. works out perfect.... but that me 
03-06-2006, 04:08 PM
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I have a 'Cosmo Racing' one. It is red. I cant tell if it is aluminum or not. I got a type r replica **** with it too. It has lasted my for about a year i think. It is just starting to creek a little. I dont feel it breaking anytime soon...
03-06-2006, 06:26 PM
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Re: short shifter advice.. (Danhphan04@hotmail.com)
how much of a difference is the short shifter compare to stock?? for those who have short shifter installed on your civic or integra....haha dont mean to jack your thread
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Re: (Riake)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Riake »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I cant tell if it is aluminum or not.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Kind of off-topic, but why don't you toss a magnet on it? If it sticks, then it's probably stainless steel. Otherwise if it doesn't stay, you're probably looking at an aluminum short shifter.
Kind of off-topic, but why don't you toss a magnet on it? If it sticks, then it's probably stainless steel. Otherwise if it doesn't stay, you're probably looking at an aluminum short shifter.