Whats the difference between the straight, single and dual bend short shifters? Just how close the shift **** is to the steering wheel?

any opinions on brands?


Modified by luciffer at 5:05 PM 10/2/2008

 

IMO i would grab a dual bend from a gsr

NO ebay special ones , just straight OEM GSR

 

I’m using a Fastline Road Race dual bend shifter in a ‘91 CRX. I’m 5’10” tall so I also use a 75mm (2.95 in) steering wheel spacer. The dual bend shifter allows the gearshift to be closer to the steering wheel. Shifts throws are the same as stock, but shifting to 5th gear feels longer than stock. I also had to cut the shift linkage counter weight below the car to clear my larger aftermarket Invidia exhaust. Also, it started to get a little rust on it, so I coated it with rust converter.

You can read more about it below:
http://www.fastlineperformance.com/shifter.htm

 

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NO ebay special ones , just straight OEM GSR</TD></TR></TABLE>

x2, but I like my S2

 

I've had every kind imaginable and I would say S2 dual bend short throw or OEM GSR dual bend is the way to go. It puts the shift **** in a better place for standard driving.

 

got my buddyclub dual bend for cheap, so i vote for that one.

gsr and s2

 

my skunk2 dual bend feels very firm, and smooth.

 

dual bend all day...i got a skunk2 replica on ebay for cheap

 

I have the B&M single bend SS, and I like it. Excuse the dirtyness. This is with a GSR ****:

 

i have the b&m dual bend and it is great

 

You will never feel anything smoother than when the S2 dual bend and the S2 shift **** are combined. I love mine

 

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X2..I love mine as well....

 

i have a s2 dual bend in my crx and i would have to say my only complaint would be the half a mile reach for 5th.

 

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Thats not the shifter. Thats ALL the shifters.

 

Short shifters are bad for your tranny.

 

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any opinions on brands?</TD></TR></TABLE>

The FLP is probably the only one that puts you closer to the wheel. The others just move teh shifter closer or further front to back, more or less.....

 

The Honda factory shifter from the ef wagon is a bit longer and will also locate the shifter closer to the wheel....good luck

 

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does that gsr **** screw on like a factory shift ****?

 

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does that gsr **** screw on like a factory shift ****?</TD></TR></TABLE>


Yes it does.

 

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</TD></TR></TABLE>Does the gsr have a shorter throw over a stock ef version?

 

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what?? NOT true. speed shifting may be bad for your tranny, but changing the throw on the linkage does nothing to the internals. you are simply making less work for yourself. plenty of people ruin transmissions with stock shifters

 

I am going to take a wild guess and say he was being sarcastic

 

Short shifters won't mess up your tranny. Don't try to slam gears before engaging the clutch.

Rev match, you can shift into gears without using the clutch. (I did it all the time in my Integra without grinding) If you know your car well, RPM, GEAR, you can do this without grinding.

The Integra im talking about, (97 LS with I/H/E, ran a 15.4 with full interior, P/S, and A/C. I used the clutch, but only to shift into the gear. (I didn't use it when I pulled out of gear.)

 

sarcasm or not, people will read this thread and think he is serious. there is enough mis-information around here

 

whats the buddy club website?