I read from Takakaira that the Spoon Sports reinforced shift linkage is the same item supplied on Honda Type Rs. Is this true?

There doesn't seem to be any mention of it(being the same items) on the Spoon web site. Thanks!

 

It's probably true. Just better quality control.

 

Spoon uses a bigger rod and extra welds and brackets to re-enforce it. It offer more accurate shifting and much better FEEL.

 

Hmmm...conflicting answers. So who's right and who's wrong?

Why would Takakaira state something that's not true?

 

Who's right? I would believe AJ PwR

 

I will try to post the pic soon cuz I am quiet stupid with computers

 

"Installation of this Spoon Sports shift linkage with its respective stiffer bushes will result in a firmer gear change, which provides a better gear engagement feel. With this assembly, there will be no more miss-shifts. Material used for the shift linkage is also slightly lighter compared to the factory item. This is realized by utilizing hollow tube construction compared to the factory's solid steel bar. Stiffer bushes are used to take any slack during gear change. This shift linkage is a standard item on all HONDA Type R cars."
Taken from Takakaira.

 

That last line from Takakaira's description about the Spoon shift linkage muddles up everything before it. "This shift linkage is a standard item on all HONDA Type R cars", hmmmm....?


[Modified by sutats, 7:09 PM 5/3/2002]

 

nope they are different, Spoon one is chunkier and goldish colour
I have one in stock, if you are interested Sutat

 

the Spoon shift linkage is different from stock DC2R and EK9. most obviously, it is noticeably thicker.

this isn't a very good pic, but it gives some idea.

 

whats the $$ on these guys??

 

How much are you selling them for? New or used? Cheers!

 

who owns one and can actually notice a difference?

 

do you realy think you guys need to spend $xxxx on a shift linkage you guys have too much $$$$$

 

Doesnt look thicker to me. You have to remember that ITR shift linkage is already
much thicker than GSR and others. I wouldnt doubt it if the spoon linkage was
just an ITR linkage meant to be sold to NON-ITR owners

 

you can't really tell from the picture... but trust me, it's thicker

whether or not it's worthwhile is individual preference

 

Spoon made the change rod identical to the JDM ones with re-enforced brackets (place where the shifter seats).

 

hmm,,,,,that pic may be the CTR tranny, i know the CTR came with gold-shift linkages...........just a thought

 

does thicker shift linkages make a difference? im about to buy do an auto/manual swap (i know i've been talking about it for a long time) and im missing an linkage.. does it matter what linkage i use? (i know.. just use any integra ones...)
but does some linkages make shifting faster? easier? smoother? etc etc.. i dunno anything about linkages..