Spoon Duracon knob Vs. Skunk 2.... I thought I'd keep both, but no longer...
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Spoon Duracon **** Vs. Skunk 2.... I thought I'd keep both, but no longer...
It all started with the stock EF **** on my hatchback. The **** wasn't all too terrible, it was shaped like squared teardrop and weighed like any other stock "leather" ****.
Then came the Spoon Duracon ****. Neutral temperatures during winter and the summer seasons were a definite plus for this ****. In addition, the shifts were very precise because of the narrow cylindrical shape of the unit. The only downside is the weight, which is practically non existent. Bling factor = 10/10, but that's subjective.
Then came my integra. I drove around with the stock gsr sausage shift **** for a few days, and couldn't stand it, so i switched to the Spoon ****. It was about a year later that I had the chance to acqure the Skunk 2 weighted ****.
Upon handling and installation, you'd have to be dense not to notice this **** is H_E_A_V_Y! For those with crappy ebay shifters, there's not a single doubt in my mind that this would aid in the snapping of your sub 20 dollar shifter. Anyways, unlike the "duracon" aka plastic Spoon ****, this Skunk2 **** is made of some sort of metal, which means that the elements will take their toll on your shift hand. Hot days = damn near impossible to shift. Same with cold, but not nearly as bad. My shifts didn't feel nearly as accurate or notchy (I prefer notchiness) because of the shape of this shifter (teardrop). The weight of the unit had a very positive effect on shifting, as it was nearly effortless compared to the Spoon ****. Bling factor = 7/10, subjective once again.
The Skunk2 **** sat higher on the shifter, which may have accounted for the less precise shifts. The threads on the skunk2 **** stop about half way up the ****, whereas the Spoon ****'s internal threads nearly make it to the top. What does this mean? If you're using the stock itr shifter like me, the Skunk2 **** would raise the whole shifting apparati, something I did not want. The Spoon ****, however, would do the opposite.
I've gone back to the Spoon **** for now. But, if I did have a short shifter (one that physically shortens the lever), the Skunk2 **** would probably prove to be a better match.
No pictures, you guys know what they look like
Take this pseudo review for what it is, it's all subjective. Just pull what facts you can find.
Then came the Spoon Duracon ****. Neutral temperatures during winter and the summer seasons were a definite plus for this ****. In addition, the shifts were very precise because of the narrow cylindrical shape of the unit. The only downside is the weight, which is practically non existent. Bling factor = 10/10, but that's subjective.
Then came my integra. I drove around with the stock gsr sausage shift **** for a few days, and couldn't stand it, so i switched to the Spoon ****. It was about a year later that I had the chance to acqure the Skunk 2 weighted ****.
Upon handling and installation, you'd have to be dense not to notice this **** is H_E_A_V_Y! For those with crappy ebay shifters, there's not a single doubt in my mind that this would aid in the snapping of your sub 20 dollar shifter. Anyways, unlike the "duracon" aka plastic Spoon ****, this Skunk2 **** is made of some sort of metal, which means that the elements will take their toll on your shift hand. Hot days = damn near impossible to shift. Same with cold, but not nearly as bad. My shifts didn't feel nearly as accurate or notchy (I prefer notchiness) because of the shape of this shifter (teardrop). The weight of the unit had a very positive effect on shifting, as it was nearly effortless compared to the Spoon ****. Bling factor = 7/10, subjective once again.
The Skunk2 **** sat higher on the shifter, which may have accounted for the less precise shifts. The threads on the skunk2 **** stop about half way up the ****, whereas the Spoon ****'s internal threads nearly make it to the top. What does this mean? If you're using the stock itr shifter like me, the Skunk2 **** would raise the whole shifting apparati, something I did not want. The Spoon ****, however, would do the opposite.
I've gone back to the Spoon **** for now. But, if I did have a short shifter (one that physically shortens the lever), the Skunk2 **** would probably prove to be a better match.
No pictures, you guys know what they look like
Take this pseudo review for what it is, it's all subjective. Just pull what facts you can find.
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Re: (00IntegrAllmotoR)
I also have the Spoon Duracon ****. I agree about having the control, the **** is soo thin and sits soo low that I can really feel where the gears are.
I recently switched back to my stock shifter from a generic short shifter. I was really surprised that even with the stock shifter, the Spoon sits so low that the overall height as nearly the same as the short shifter, haha.
The only complaint I was give is that the material is rather easy to strip, especially when tightening the allen screw. Other than that, good stuff.
Spoon
I recently switched back to my stock shifter from a generic short shifter. I was really surprised that even with the stock shifter, the Spoon sits so low that the overall height as nearly the same as the short shifter, haha.
The only complaint I was give is that the material is rather easy to strip, especially when tightening the allen screw. Other than that, good stuff.
Spoon
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Re: (carma_626)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by carma_626 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I also have the Spoon Duracon ****. I agree about having the control, the **** is soo thin and sits soo low that I can really feel where the gears are.
I recently switched back to my stock shifter from a generic short shifter. I was really surprised that even with the stock shifter, the Spoon sits so low that the overall height as nearly the same as the short shifter, haha.
The only complaint I was give is that the material is rather easy to strip, especially when tightening the allen screw. Other than that, good stuff.
Spoon </TD></TR></TABLE>
i used a weighted RAZO **** on my "ebay sub $20 shifter" for a few years and it never broke. perhaps i know how to shift
I recently switched back to my stock shifter from a generic short shifter. I was really surprised that even with the stock shifter, the Spoon sits so low that the overall height as nearly the same as the short shifter, haha.
The only complaint I was give is that the material is rather easy to strip, especially when tightening the allen screw. Other than that, good stuff.
Spoon
</TD></TR></TABLE>i used a weighted RAZO **** on my "ebay sub $20 shifter" for a few years and it never broke. perhaps i know how to shift
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Re: (temp)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by temp »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i used a weighted RAZO **** on my "ebay sub $20 shifter" for a few years and it never broke. perhaps i know how to shift </TD></TR></TABLE>
Or maybe those twizzlers you call arms couldnt break a pencil if it had a 20lb shift ****, haha
</TD></TR></TABLE>Or maybe those twizzlers you call arms couldnt break a pencil if it had a 20lb shift ****, haha
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Re: (carma_626)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by carma_626 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Or maybe those twizzlers you call arms couldnt break a pencil if it had a 20lb shift ****, haha </TD></TR></TABLE>
or maybe people think they know how to shift and think its a good idea to SLAM a car into gear, when its not, **** breaks then they bitch
Or maybe those twizzlers you call arms couldnt break a pencil if it had a 20lb shift ****, haha
</TD></TR></TABLE>or maybe people think they know how to shift and think its a good idea to SLAM a car into gear, when its not, **** breaks then they bitch
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