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Lets compare short shifters... SHALL WE?!

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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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ok, opinions on these... search... yadda yadda yadda. i know. but lets compare a few of the most common ones... as i have a chance at a cheap price for either one from a local source.

DC, Skunk2, B&M

all are made from steel....

im looking at single and dual bends (correct me if im wrong, but isn't that stock position and a dual is a bit more back?)

im just looking for the pros and cons of these, fitment, performance, or if there is really a difference, thanks.


p.s., the guy i emailed about the dc, he said it "only comes with the washers and spacers" isn't that all you need?
thanks again.
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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I have run a few, and am currently using a Skunk2 Dual Bend shifter. I love it. Best one yet, and its stock height.
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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Skunk2 sucks because it hits your exhaust
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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actually the dual bend shifter doesnt sit as far back as the normal shifter because the shift **** is angled straight up instead of backwards.
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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i got in on that group buy for the evasive motorsports shifter on these forums... and so far it rocks, perfectly crisp and smooth. it even looks pretty good too.
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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DC's are made out of aluminum from what I remember
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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I have a Skunk2 dual bend. Love it. Sits a tiny bit lower than stock, I was afraid that I would be hitting my elbow on the center consol, but ended up being pleasantly surprised when I shifted into 4th and it sat like 4 inches from neutral.
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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Skunk2 dual bend with Prothane shifter bushing kit.
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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stock gs-r baby!! not too short, not too long....8)
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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^^^^agreed
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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yeah the dc's are.. i just read up on that lol.... anyone with experience with a dc? how was/is it?
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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i have a skank2 with the weighted **** and bushings, I love it but I can't stand hittin my stock diameter exhaust everytime I shift into reverse
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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ITR dual bend
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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b&m dual bend
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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will a oem gsr shifter bolt up to my z6 trans linkage?
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t3h WIN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">b&m dual bend </TD></TR></TABLE> yea im happy with mine too. on the shorter side but its nice with the es bushings
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by graveltravel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">will a oem gsr shifter bolt up to my z6 trans linkage?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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still looking for info on the dc...
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 01:32 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GetawayInMoscow &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Skunk2 sucks because it hits your exhaust </TD></TR></TABLE>

It's not an uncommon occurence for aftermarket short shifters to hit the exhaust shield coz they position the shifter's pivot point lower. It's a quick fix with a nudge or two with a crowbar on the exhaust shield. The DC Sports shifters are made of aluminum and I've heard of more than one person snapping them so I'd stay away. I've been a happy owner of a Skunk2 dual bend for almost 2 years now and it's performed well. Just make sure you get the poly bushings put in well as well, makes a big difference in the shifter feel.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 01:35 AM
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ebay one.. working fine for me... bought as smooth as my stock shifter and the throw is very short
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 03:23 AM
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another dual-bend Evasive group buy shifter here, I love it. I'm thinking it's a b&m due to mention of such in the installation instructions, but I could be wrong. rocking the ES shifter bushings, Skunk2 **** and OEM Type R boot as well
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 03:36 AM
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Skunk2 dual bend, ES bushings and a MOMO **** here. Love it.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 03:39 AM
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Skunk2 is a shitty company. For that reason alone you should get the other ones.


seriously, <FONT SIZE="12">any company that calls honda-tech "bench racers and nobodys" shouldnt get our business.</FONT> Dave Hsu and his **** *** company gets a from me.

LINK IS HERE: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1356040
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 03:50 AM
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oh. my. god. no! A company makes a mistake, and the owner is a dickwad... who cares?

I don't seem to be having any problems with my dual bend short throw...

I know I'm not a bench racer, and I'm not a nobody, so who the expletive cares what he thinks? People on this board take **** too seriously.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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ok then.. b&m info&gt;?
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