What's a good short shifter?
02-22-2002, 07:43 AM
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What's a good short shifter?
i've been through 2 short shifters and i really think the brand names are the way to go. i had a Ractive one and how i have the OBX one. the Ractive wasn't that bad but i still had trouble getting into 1st when slowing down from 2nd gear. now as for this OBX pos....it grinds my 3rd gear sometimes and it's almost impossible to get it into reverse. i installed both short shifters properly and when i put the stock back on everything was better. so i'm looking for a precise short shifter that has the 2 bends(like the integras). some people tell me to get the Neuspeed but i think it only has the one bend and the DC SPORTS one...some say they like it and other don't. i don't want to waste anymore money on a sucky short shifter, so please i need some suggestions from those who have a good short shifter.
by the way i have a 00' civic ex coupe. does anyone have trouble getting into 1st gear when slowing down? and have you noticed that when you pull the hand brake and look at the car from the rear, it's kinda tilted to one side? this is the same thing that happens to my friend's Si. it's weird....we always thought the car wasn't on level ground, but when we compared each car to see if both have a tilt when the hand brake is up. i hope anyone can help. thanks
by the way i have a 00' civic ex coupe. does anyone have trouble getting into 1st gear when slowing down? and have you noticed that when you pull the hand brake and look at the car from the rear, it's kinda tilted to one side? this is the same thing that happens to my friend's Si. it's weird....we always thought the car wasn't on level ground, but when we compared each car to see if both have a tilt when the hand brake is up. i hope anyone can help. thanks
02-22-2002, 07:46 AM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (jmad08)
None. The stock shifter is still fast as hell and is just long enough to keep from screwing up your syncros in the tranny.
02-22-2002, 07:47 AM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (jmad08)
i am going to get the B&M shifter in a few months....its about 160 bux, but i have not heard anything wrong about it!
02-22-2002, 07:48 AM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (jmad08)
Get a Skunk2 shifter, works great and a high quality piece. works even better with thier weighted shift ****....i have no complaints since i have put mine in,( over a year now) very sure feel and solid piece of steel. 
02-22-2002, 08:13 AM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (Blue-Civic-Hybrid)
hmmm....well, i had a JG short shifter and honestly it felt a lot better than than the skunk. it was light weight as well. best $40 i spent.
02-22-2002, 08:19 AM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (jmad08)
ive heard the worst things about dc....bad feel and not properly weighted....i am buying skunk2 hands down in a few weeks. Heavy enought to give you a nice feel and solid enough so it will last and looks AWESOME!
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (Simon_the_Pieman)
i got my car used and dont know if i have a short shifter already. Its black and looks about the same. I took it out and compared to an opened short shifter and there wasnt a whole lot of difference.
Any thoughts?
I heard Neuspeed was really good, but its expensive for a piece of metal.
Any thoughts?
I heard Neuspeed was really good, but its expensive for a piece of metal.
02-22-2002, 09:00 AM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (samdawgsol)
I've got a cheap Arospeed one and it works okay. I'd like to upgrade myself. As far as it being difficult going down to 1st gear....does it only happen when you are slowing down for like a stop sign or traffic light?? Mine has always done the same thing until I slow down to almost a complete stop...then it just slides right into 1st gear. I think it has something to do with your speed......maybe?? I don't know....I've never really worried about it though.
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02-22-2002, 09:02 AM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (samdawgsol)
SOLO are the best, and the cheapest!!! Not just that I'm sponsored by them, but they are real good, and way better than dcsports!!!
02-22-2002, 11:20 AM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (mano77)
i found a SOLO for $100 shipped....is this reasonable? i want to hear from peeps who have the SOLO. thanks
02-22-2002, 11:38 AM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (Blue-Civic-Hybrid)
I have a C's short shift for my EK. Best investment you can ever make. Its so smooth and light. Its a one piece machined aluminum. Super Light. I never thought a brand name shortshift could make a difference untill I got a C's.
02-22-2002, 11:42 AM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (julow)
theres one on ebay now
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...446302&r=0&t=0
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...446302&r=0&t=0
02-22-2002, 12:28 PM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (jmad08)
i haev a skunk2 . it is the stock height but the throw is very short . great shifter IMO . i have had the DC . its too notchy. skunk2 is the way to go !
02-22-2002, 01:21 PM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (FifthGearOnline)
b&m is a solid shifter the only problem, as i am sure others have said, is that it rattles. other than that a great buy.
02-22-2002, 02:36 PM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (jmad08)
i've been through 2 short shifters and i really think the brand names are the way to go... i'm looking for a precise short shifter that has the 2 bends...please i need some suggestions from those who have a good short shifter... i hope anyone can help. thanks
The SKUNK2 Racing Dual-bend Short-shifter/SKUNK2 Shift **** is the best combination on the market - period. There is NO OTHER CHOICE IMO!!! That's all you need to know. Take it for what it's worth; your loss if you don't listen...
02-22-2002, 02:42 PM
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Re: What's a good short shifter? (Simon_the_Pieman)
You guys need to get your heads outta yer asses. Read the phucking posts before replying! Does this look like a dual-bend shifter to you???
