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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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im debating wether to get a dual bend or single bend short shifter and hwich brand. i basically want the cheapest i can get thats name branded.

a side by side comparison i mean, how farther back does a dual shifter go back versus a single bend.

pics will help a hell of a lot.

also, is it or would it be smart to actually shorten the length of the shifter on a dual bend.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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what kind of car is it goin into?

i have a del sol and i have a b&m single and loce it because in the del sol your already real low and close to the shifter well i have long arms... and my friend has a b&m duel in his eg coupe and i like that better for that car because u dont have to reach as far.... hope this helps...
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 05:36 AM
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i got a ej8
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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seriously no body has a comparison?
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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I have a single bend Megan Racing short shifter with skunk2 weighted shift ****. Love it compared to the stock shift piece. I'm almost 6' 4" and I have no probs reaching for the **** to shift. car = 97 civic ex coupe

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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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you want one thats atleast name branded? lol, i use a skunk2 dual bend with the 440 gram weighted ****.... imo they have the best reputation when it comes to SS.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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dual bend i have the same car go with a dual you will like it better
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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Skunk2 dual bend with the weighted ****, they're designed for each other, and the results are phenomenal.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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I had a dual bend dc sports but I went with the B&M dual bend because it was much better. In my other car I have a Pacesetter adjustable shifter " and I prefer that over the other ones I've had it on my integra since 2001 and have never missed a shift with it, also it's single bend........but basically you can't go wrong with any of those brands.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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any places that i SHOULD buy it from? i want to get it w th eknob & es busuhings
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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I would go for somthing like this

http://www.prostreetonline.com...o.asp


Comes with a short throw, poly. bushings, and a ****...
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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what ever you do just dont buy an ebay one they'll break. and you'll be stuck shifting gears under the hood.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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I like the dual bends in the civics.

EDIT:
As for brand? To each his own.

Some people will say one brand sucks - another one will say it rules.

I'm a skunk2 fan when it comes to shifters.

On the other hand - maybe you might wanna go with something like B&M - they've kinda been making shifters since the 60's w/ hurst...
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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circuithero



http://circuithero.com/products.html
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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SS's are a waste of money.. there is absolutely nothing wrong with the stock shifter.. if you're worried about shifting, dont because i garuntee that you can shift a stock shifter as fast as a SS..
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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I have a blox dual bend and it's pretty decent. the throw is much shorter than stock and it goes great with the skunk2 ****.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by g23_ej1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">SS's are a waste of money.. there is absolutely nothing wrong with the stock shifter.. if you're worried about shifting, dont because i garuntee that you can shift a stock shifter as fast as a SS.. </TD></TR></TABLE>

it's not really about shifting faster it's about having a more comfortable shift.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by g23_ej1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">SS's are a waste of money.. there is absolutely nothing wrong with the stock shifter.. if you're worried about shifting, dont because i garuntee that you can shift a stock shifter as fast as a SS.. </TD></TR></TABLE>

short shifters feel alot better than stock ones. it has nothing to do with shifting faster.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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Short shifter FTW.

The shifting time is actually faster, but the difference is irrelevant it's so little.

The feel though is important for changing gears and using heel-toe.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by g23_ej1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">SS's are a waste of money.. there is absolutely nothing wrong with the stock shifter.. if you're worried about shifting, dont because i garuntee that you can shift a stock shifter as fast as a SS.. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i dont know why im wasting my time quoting you.... but, using a SS requires less effort to shift "as fast" as an oem shifter. skunk2 ftw.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Is there any shifter out there that will make the throw about as long as the s2000 throw? I love the very short throws. I have a single bend on my car and its not really that short. I know it really depends on where the ball is for the length of the throw but not sure if all the off the shelf shifters are all the same length.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Civicman86 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is there any shifter out there that will make the throw about as long as the s2000 throw? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Take your shift linkage to a shop and have it professionally shortened.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by akunamatta &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i dont know why im wasting my time quoting you.... but, using a SS requires less effort to shift "as fast" as an oem shifter. skunk2 ftw.</TD></TR></TABLE>

then dont quote me.. ive had skunk 2 shifter with skunk ****, cheap shifters, b&m, and alot of others.. truthfully i like a stock b-series shifter better then all of them..

okay less work to shift fast.. more comfortable.. well i can get all of that with a stock shifter
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