does any one have it in there ep3 if so do u like it and how much was it total part+install i was wouldering if its worth it


Modified by shllipperybert at 10:45 PM 1/18/2007

 

avg short shifter eg. bc is about 160 ish and installation is pretty much DIY 1 outa 10..

 

buddy club is the best out there.
ive seen it for $130 someplaces

 

do you really need one in the ep i find it short enough stock but thats just me.............

 

i was j/w if it is worth it i like it just fine the way it is but if not a lot of ep owners have it then mine would stand out just a lil

 

well. you could get shifter bushings and the cables and call it a day.

 

I had a Neuspeed short shifter (not as nice as the BC assembly, but still shorter front-back throws than stock), then eventually took it back off. I agree, it's still pretty short stock, and I think I like it better this way.

I've also got an aluminum Honda **** on it (optional base RSX 5-spd, just like the CTR **** except for the pattern and letter color), and it feels pretty darned good overall. I've thought about an FG2 or S2K leather-aluminum **** for better hot & cold weather feel, though.

 

i tried to change the **** b ut that silver thing on the shift rubber that attaches to the stock shifter looked weird cuz it was just there so what after market **** do u recomend

 

short shifters are pretty much just another modification to make you feel like a good driver. you could save that 150 to get some power to the ground or many other parts that would help you. All you need is to shift your arm faster, pros still use stock shift levers, so why cant you?

 

The BC ss absolutely rocks! It blows away the Neuspeed POS.

 

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There's a few things you can do with the shift boot & chromed plastic clip...

You could buy an OEM Type-R shift boot. It has a small chromed ring on top that goes well with any aftermarket ****, and a larger rubber boot to keep it from sagging. ICB Motorsport has them at a good price:
http://yhst-1408381693991.stor....html

You could buy or fabricate another shift boot to replace the stock one. I've seen some in red-stitched suede that match the seats.

Also, the aluminum base RSX **** I mentioned came with an alternate black plastic ring that would replace the chrome clip. Supposedly, it's been available separately from Acura dealers, but you may have to do some digging to find it these days.

Lastly, and for free, you could somehow invert the stock clip & ring to clean up the top of the boot. I didn't quite figure it out myself and ended up snapping the clip tabs and supergluing everything together.

IMO, the best option is the CTR shift boot. Looks clean, factory fit, and really isn't any more expensive than the USDM boot.

 

Depends on what you're looking for! The Buddy Club S/S is about 150 and is a direct replacement assembly where as the Neuspeed is about 100 and is an adapter that is installed on the shifter!

 

how hard is it too install the not shifter cover ur self it looks like 3 bolts does any body know ???

 

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It's cake; I can probably swap one for the other in fifteen minutes. The difficult part is pulling the fascia from the dash. Let's see how concise I can be...

- Pull the chrome ring down and unsnap it from the shift ****, then unscrew the ****.

- Poke your thumbs into the top of the shift boot and begin tugging -- gently -- at the silver part of the lower dash. There are three clips to unsnap; the difficult one for me is in the upper right.

- Disconnect the plug for the hazards button.

From here, it's easy -- you'll see three screws holding the shift boot to the dash piece. I think you'll be able to figure it out after that.

 

oh ok kool souds easy my dad said he would order it for me for a little b-day gift so i cannot wate till it gets in

 

well yea i got it on it was like a 5 min job i also put on the spon **** silver looks way better with the type r boot and not the stock one hanx for all the help

 

I am holding off getting the BC short shifter until i swap to a 6 spd tranny so i don't have to modify the stock shifter.