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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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What better shifters are out there like ones for auto x and road racing events. Most short thows lower the height of the shifter making it farther from the steering wheel and worse for racing with. I want something that is taller and better. I am thinking stock might be my only way but I want something maybe even a little taller then that. I might make my own if I cant find anything but I really dont want to have to reinvent the wheel.

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PS I dont want to start a "short throws ruin your tranny threads" and I have allready searched but it seems everybody just wants a short throw
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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b&m short throw
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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stock shifter, but cut it about 2 inches or more, until it feels right.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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when you say "cut it" you mean shorter? that exactly the opposite of what I want
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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http://www.fastlineperformance.com/shifter.htm
hows this one nice and tall and close to the wheel
keep in mind the pics its on a del sol and del sold tend to have the shifter higher then other hondas.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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but the throw won't be like a short shifter, you cut it so that it feels better and you're less likely to miss shift. try it costs nothing but time. stock shifters are usually high, so you cut it in relation to what feels like the right height, what car is this for?
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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this is for a 96 civic with b18 turbo, what I want is not a real short throw but I want something where the *** is closer to the steering wheel for racing.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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that fast line site isnt coming up, is it just me?
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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ok if you think the stock height is good, then why don't you just get a taller shifter ****?




Modified by frostcivic at 7:45 AM 6/11/2004
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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Most of the tall shift ***** dont really have a good feel to them and I like the one I have. Also I am looking for a shifter that is taller and shifts the same distance which means it is extend in both directions from the ball, a taller **** will only make my shift longer.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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what i use is a 1st or 2nd gen eclipse shift ****, its about 2" taller than the oem honda, i like using its more comfortable and all, hope that helps.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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ITR shifter is the best shifter you can buy.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:45 PM
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do you have any pics of it in a civic or next to a stock shifter?
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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itr shifter, which is the same shifter for an s2000, i have one in my eg.


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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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yeah I heard the shifters that are made by honda are designed to balance the weights of the shift linkage and stuff, I wonder what the exact differences are between the ITR and a stock 96 EX
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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grab a stock del sol's shifter. They come stock with a short shifter.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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stock gsr and 99-00si shifters are the same and are taller than stock sohc civic shifters. thats your best bet, taller, oem quality and reasonably priced.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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Skunk2 Short Shifter maintains stock heigth but gives you a shorter throw. It works real well. Kinda pricey though; I say short throw shifters are merely for the 'fun of it'. No real benefits if you think about it. . . Still the same clutch pedal travel is required. ...
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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Short shifters actually improve 60 foots.....
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 01:12 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by frostcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">itr shifter, which is the same shifter for an s2000, i have one in my eg.

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i'm finding that hard to believe
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 02:26 AM
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b and M buddy
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 03:03 AM
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Maybe buy a short shifter, and lengthen the lever itself, cut and weld perhaps?
That way you get the best of both worlds... Food for thought anyway
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 03:39 AM
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that first site http://www.fastlineperformance.com/shifter.htm has your best option. It is a very strong shifter, which is much taller, but due to the careful engineering has the same throw as stock even though it is taller. Basically it is a short throw shifter, with a much longer handle that has been carefully balanced to make shifting feel like stock. The shifter should come up to within 6" of your wheel in first gear. I know a couple people that bought these and are very happy with them.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 03:42 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by toolowsol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that first site http://www.fastlineperformance.com/shifter.htm has your best option. It is a very strong shifter, which is much taller, but due to the careful engineering has the same throw as stock even though it is taller. Basically it is a short throw shifter, with a much longer handle that has been carefully balanced to make shifting feel like stock. The shifter should come up to within 6" of your wheel in first gear. I know a couple people that bought these and are very happy with them. </TD></TR></TABLE>
do you work for them or something? i get that vibe
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 03:55 AM
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you could try also a 1st gen Eclipse/Talon ****. They are more like a fat pistol-grip style rather than a ball and are a bit taller than most. They come in leather and you cant beat the grip and feel.
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