Which short shift kit to get?
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Which short shift kit to get?
The next upgrade to my car will probably be a short shift kit. There are 3 available that I know of, and I am not really sure which one to go with. Would I be better off with the Corsport, Comptech, or TWM short shift kit? What are the differences (if any) between them?
I noticed that the TWM has optional aluminum base bushings that the other 2 do not. What exactly do these do? Would installing the base bushings and cable bushings make enough of a difference to be worth it?
Thanks in advance for the help.
I noticed that the TWM has optional aluminum base bushings that the other 2 do not. What exactly do these do? Would installing the base bushings and cable bushings make enough of a difference to be worth it?
Thanks in advance for the help.
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Re: Which short shift kit to get? (chiggin)
I dont actually have any of the 3,
but through my research it seems corsport has been the choice of most and they also have a bushing set, someone on here reported the smoothness with ONLY the bushings was a world of difference.
I would assume using corsport kit and bushings would provide a nice experience. I would add a weighted shift ****.
but through my research it seems corsport has been the choice of most and they also have a bushing set, someone on here reported the smoothness with ONLY the bushings was a world of difference.
I would assume using corsport kit and bushings would provide a nice experience. I would add a weighted shift ****.
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Re: Which short shift kit to get? (chiggin)
I have the TWM still in the box so I have no experience with any of these either. But If it was me I would get the stock Mugen SI. The bad part is you have to own a Mugen or know some one who owns a Mugen to get them.
Off the top of my head there are
CT-Engineering with no cable bushings
With cable bushings.
TWM
Corsport
StrutKing (there is a group buy on 8thcivic now)
If I cant get a mugen si shifter then I am going to install the TWM from every thing I've read on 8thcivic there the best.
Off the top of my head there are
CT-Engineering with no cable bushings
With cable bushings.
TWM
Corsport
StrutKing (there is a group buy on 8thcivic now)
If I cant get a mugen si shifter then I am going to install the TWM from every thing I've read on 8thcivic there the best.
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Re: Which short shift kit to get? (chiggin)
i got the ss + cables from TWM after i broke and separated my right shoulder
The throw is a little shorter but i was hoping it would make it easier to actually move it into gear. It hasn't. Especially going into 6th, i still have to push it down hard
The throw is a little shorter but i was hoping it would make it easier to actually move it into gear. It hasn't. Especially going into 6th, i still have to push it down hard
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Re: Which short shift kit to get? (jaepalm)
i have the "comptech" version. the ct-engineering one uses a different locking screw than the "comptech" version but is pretty much the same as corsports. i love my comptech ss. i dont really see the need yet for the cable bushings but maybe down the road i will get it.
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Re: Which short shift kit to get? (ju5tchi11in)
From what I have read so far, there have been issues with the Corsport ss rubbing and not fitting quite right. Has anyone out there had issues with the Corsport ss?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rolow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If I cant get a mugen si shifter then I am going to install the TWM from every thing I've read on 8thcivic there the best.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What makes the TWM the best over the other ss adapters? What about the Mugen? I have read that the Mugen ss kit is a full assembly instead of just an adapter. Does this really make a difference?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jaepalm »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got the ss + cables from TWM after i broke and separated my right shoulder
The throw is a little shorter but i was hoping it would make it easier to actually move it into gear. It hasn't. Especially going into 6th, i still have to push it down hard </TD></TR></TABLE>
You said that the TWM didn't make it any easier to move into gear.....did it make it harder (to move into gear)?
I know there are more people out there with ss kits. I need some more opinions!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rolow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If I cant get a mugen si shifter then I am going to install the TWM from every thing I've read on 8thcivic there the best.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What makes the TWM the best over the other ss adapters? What about the Mugen? I have read that the Mugen ss kit is a full assembly instead of just an adapter. Does this really make a difference?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jaepalm »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got the ss + cables from TWM after i broke and separated my right shoulder
The throw is a little shorter but i was hoping it would make it easier to actually move it into gear. It hasn't. Especially going into 6th, i still have to push it down hard </TD></TR></TABLE>
You said that the TWM didn't make it any easier to move into gear.....did it make it harder (to move into gear)?
I know there are more people out there with ss kits. I need some more opinions!
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Re: Which short shift kit to get? (chiggin)
I think that the simple that it was a slightly shorter throw made it "easier" to put in gear. I still have to pull down pretty hard, especially at high revs/acceleration. If i'm not assertive enough i'm almost guaranteed to grind going into 2nd.
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Re: Which short shift kit to get? (elohel)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by elohel »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Strut king. Special going on right now, $49 shipped for one and they are getting great reviews</TD></TR></TABLE>
Do you mean $59, or is there somewhere else that has it for $49?
Do you mean $59, or is there somewhere else that has it for $49?
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