short shifter advice..
03-06-2006, 06:37 PM
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My cheap eBay one worked great except for the fact that it wouldn't go into first unless the car was at a complete and full stop without mad crazy grinding,and it took about 5 minutes to try to get it into reverse,and it broke after 4 months.
Then I got my DC sports shifter w/dc **** and ES bushings. Best shifter ever.
Then I got my DC sports shifter w/dc **** and ES bushings. Best shifter ever.
03-06-2006, 06:47 PM
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Re: (00IntegrAllmotoR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00IntegrAllmotoR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">magnet's dont connect to stainless steel.</TD></TR></TABLE>
or aluminum
or aluminum
03-06-2006, 06:53 PM
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hate to throw in something negative, but for you guys with the short shifters....
shiftin quickly with a short shifter, doesnt that reduce the life of your synchros? i read that somewhere but i cant remember where, so i dunno how much truth there is to that.
shiftin quickly with a short shifter, doesnt that reduce the life of your synchros? i read that somewhere but i cant remember where, so i dunno how much truth there is to that.
03-06-2006, 07:05 PM
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Re: (danteisme)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by danteisme »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hate to throw in something negative, but for you guys with the short shifters....
shiftin quickly with a short shifter, doesnt that reduce the life of your synchros? i read that somewhere but i cant remember where, so i dunno how much truth there is to that.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Aint never had tranny probs here and I ALWAYS run short shifters.
shiftin quickly with a short shifter, doesnt that reduce the life of your synchros? i read that somewhere but i cant remember where, so i dunno how much truth there is to that.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Aint never had tranny probs here and I ALWAYS run short shifters.
03-06-2006, 07:07 PM
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Re: (4door_demon)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4door_demon »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Aint never had tranny probs here and I ALWAYS run short shifters.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't think I've ever actually heard anyone have this issue.
So it probably does affect the tranny, but no more than simple
wear so its not influential
Aint never had tranny probs here and I ALWAYS run short shifters.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't think I've ever actually heard anyone have this issue.
So it probably does affect the tranny, but no more than simple
wear so its not influential
03-06-2006, 07:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
dang you butchered that guy's name... Papadakis
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lol my bad.. i forgot to mention.. thats what me and my friends call him.. in reference to that one mc on 8 mile (eminem movie).. i knew it was papadakis.. cmon that guy is a legend..
dang you butchered that guy's name... Papadakis
</TD></TR></TABLE>lol my bad.. i forgot to mention.. thats what me and my friends call him.. in reference to that one mc on 8 mile (eminem movie).. i knew it was papadakis.. cmon that guy is a legend..
03-06-2006, 08:32 PM
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evasive motorsports short shifter....made out of Stainless steel....nice feel....$35 shipped.....best short shifter for the price imo
evasive motorsports short shifter....made out of Stainless steel....nice feel....$35 shipped.....best short shifter for the price imo
03-06-2006, 08:49 PM
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Re: (wytechoppin)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wytechoppin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">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 
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Too much effort IMHO, plus you would still have that OEM insert at the bottom. Sealed bearings on quality short shifters are better than the factory insert w/ the o-rings, IMHO.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Too much effort IMHO, plus you would still have that OEM insert at the bottom. Sealed bearings on quality short shifters are better than the factory insert w/ the o-rings, IMHO.
03-07-2006, 09:45 PM
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Re: (danteisme)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by danteisme »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hate to throw in something negative, but for you guys with the short shifters....
shiftin quickly with a short shifter, doesnt that reduce the life of your synchros? i read that somewhere but i cant remember where, so i dunno how much truth there is to that.</TD></TR></TABLE>
shifters don't break synchros. crappy drivers do.
shiftin quickly with a short shifter, doesnt that reduce the life of your synchros? i read that somewhere but i cant remember where, so i dunno how much truth there is to that.</TD></TR></TABLE>
shifters don't break synchros. crappy drivers do.
03-07-2006, 09:48 PM
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03-08-2006, 08:58 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.." 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..</TD></TR></TABLE>
All DC shifters are the same.
I had a short shifter in my R, but switched it out for the stock one. But before I put it in, I replaced the bushings with ES. That made a whole world of difference, as my shifts felt very crisp and clean. Short shifter really won't make any noticable difference, anyway. Besides, you want less of a gap between the steering wheel and the shifter, so the stock unit worked fine for me.
And about this myth that it messes up the synchros...you guys are right that it's the driver's fault, but a car with a short shifter does have a less margin of error when shifting, so even though it is the driver's fault for the premature wear, the shifter is not helping, either.
Best shifter, though, is my stock S2k.
All DC shifters are the same.
I had a short shifter in my R, but switched it out for the stock one. But before I put it in, I replaced the bushings with ES. That made a whole world of difference, as my shifts felt very crisp and clean. Short shifter really won't make any noticable difference, anyway. Besides, you want less of a gap between the steering wheel and the shifter, so the stock unit worked fine for me.
And about this myth that it messes up the synchros...you guys are right that it's the driver's fault, but a car with a short shifter does have a less margin of error when shifting, so even though it is the driver's fault for the premature wear, the shifter is not helping, either.
Best shifter, though, is my stock S2k.
03-09-2006, 11:13 AM
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Actually I went with a ITR linkage and shifter lever complete for my 91 Teg. I put the prothane shifter bushing in and man this thing's great. Its dual bent, sits closely to you, more of a gated feel and its tight. No more of that play while in gear or neutral. Plus its OEM =] Anyway just thought I'd throw that out there.
03-10-2006, 01:36 PM
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evasive motorsports short shifter....made out of Stainless steel....nice feel....$35 shipped.....best short shifter for the price imo </TD></TR></TABLE>
That's the same exact one I got on ebay for about the same price that suposedly came from an apex-i dealer. Its also identacle to the B&M shifter I've seen as well.
evasive motorsports short shifter....made out of Stainless steel....nice feel....$35 shipped.....best short shifter for the price imo
</TD></TR></TABLE>That's the same exact one I got on ebay for about the same price that suposedly came from an apex-i dealer. Its also identacle to the B&M shifter I've seen as well.
03-10-2006, 01:39 PM
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Just picked up my shifter,**** and bushings. Try to get to the install next week. Since the console will be in peices anyway decided to throw an ITR boot and armrest eliminator in as well.
03-14-2006, 12:49 AM
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Re: (Ch3mik)
for $35, the Evasive Motorsports shifter works just fine for me. although i think i'd like to try a weighted shift **** like the Skunk2 [but not willing to pay that much].
but this thing is just sweet: tallest shifter evar!
i like the idea. get that **** up there where you can reach it! same idea as the recent Si hatch shifter...
but this thing is just sweet: tallest shifter evar!
i like the idea. get that **** up there where you can reach it! same idea as the recent Si hatch shifter...
03-14-2006, 01:12 AM
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i got my skunk 2 dual bend brand new in box on ebay for like 90 something shippd and i got the knobby from a friend for sand blasting some of his ****
and i got the knobby from a friend for sand blasting some of his ****