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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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Default so how hard is it to install short shifters?

^^ i just bought one, dc sports.. my shift **** came polished silver... i dont like it, i wanna paint it black , but do i sand it , or should i just paint over it with a spray can?
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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Default Re: so how hard is it to install short shifters? (BadEH2)

its basically impossible, only about 30 people in the United States can install them........

and they have to paint them too
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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riiiiiiiight... your a funny guy...
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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Default Re: so how hard is it to install short shifters? (BadEH2)

its a really simple install if thats what you are asking..

there is a bolt that holds your shift links to the shifter, take that out and drop your shift links.
then there should be 2 12mm bolts holding the stock shifter in, remove those and install your new shifter.

you should give it a lite sanding before you paint over your shift **** yes
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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im pretty sure a trained monkey can install a short shifter
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:13 PM
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Default Re: so how hard is it to install short shifters? (DivisionSix)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DivisionSix &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im pretty sure a trained monkey can install a short shifter</TD></TR></TABLE>

i dunno some of thesed class of 04 members arent that sharp
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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but i said trained monkey... arent they one notch above '04 members?

monkey &lt; '04 members &lt; trained monkey
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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hmmm you do bring up a valid point
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DivisionSix &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but i said trained monkey... arent they one notch above '04 members?

monkey &lt; '04 members &lt; trained monkey </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -Gambit- &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmmm you do bring up a valid point</TD></TR></TABLE>

didnt u swap out that 04 member u were hiding in your trench coat for a trained monkey anyways?
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DivisionSix &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

didnt u swap out that 04 member u were hiding in your trench coat for a trained monkey anyways?</TD></TR></TABLE>

hahahahah
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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Default Re: so how hard is it to install short shifters? (DivisionSix)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DivisionSix &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

didnt u swap out that 04 member u were hiding in your trench coat for a trained monkey anyways?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yea but that was a secret, i didnt want the 04's members to find out and try to kill my monkey
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:54 PM
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Default Re: so how hard is it to install short shifters? (BoostedJeff)

its an easy install. it took me less than 30 minutes to install a shortshifter
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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Default Re: so how hard is it to install short shifters? (BadEH2)

just whack the **** outta it so falls out, spray the **** outtta shifter then duct tape... mad jdm rice yo! jk its not hard
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 03:17 PM
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Default Re: so how hard is it to install short shifters? (JayDieM_ej1)

whack the shitt outta it until it falls out, spray it pink, duct tape it and it will be mad jdm rice, also you need a 1/4 exhaust then a 7 inch muffler for +40 hp....jk its not hard, if its ur frst time bout 30 mins with the right tools
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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installed! feels great, when i first put it on, i felt it, it was really hard to get in gear, so i slapped on some grease, feels awesome! it was really simple too!
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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Default Re: so how hard is it to install short shifters? (darkcvc)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by darkcvc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its basically impossible, only about 30 people in the United States can install them........

and they have to paint them too</TD></TR></TABLE>

your an *** and a post *****..next time answer the kids question instead of being a douche.

no man its not that hard at all it also depends on the SS you have..heres a really good write up on a SS install with a B&M short shifter

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1007935

good luck
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