short shifters

[d-rok5987]

ok guys i'm looking to throw on a short shifter. there a few out there that i know of corsport, dc-sports, ct engineering.... but which one is the most reliable and overall best in performance? please help me out here 8thcivic crew.

[mako8]

The aftermarket short shifters for us all claim to reduce throws by the same amount (22% I think).

I got the TWM short shifter (also got the cable bushings, base bushings, and shift knob). Great quality and great improvement. I would highly recommend this product.

[d-rok5987]

cool, what website would i be able to find the TWM short shifter?

[20civic07]

twmperformance.com they are a sponsor here.

[mako8]

2006-2008 Honda Civic Short Shifters and Shift Knobs - TWM Performance

Haven't had a single problem with the setup and you will feel a good difference...definitely a worthwhile mod IMO. Any more questions, just ask.

[Import2uner]

i got mine from autocarparts.com I got the comtech ss and its great

[Adlh29]

Originally Posted by mako8

2006-2008 Honda Civic Short Shifters and Shift Knobs - TWM Performance

Haven't had a single problem with the setup and you will feel a good difference...definitely a worthwhile mod IMO.

TWM is where I got mine from also. Extremely fast shipping. But all of these things do the same thing. You really can't go wrong with any of 'em.

[illusionstwice]

I have a corsport and although I love it..I would never recomend it to anyone. I bought the package with the SS and the bushings. I say go with TWM...here's why...

When you remove your knob, and the whole base to install the short shifter, their is a little blue plastic cap. Everyone here knows what I am talking about. You have to remove the cap, put the short shifter on and then put the cap back on. The thing is, the corsprt shiftr doesnt come with anything to ehlp you. The TWM one does. It comes with a little tool that allows u to remove the blue cap in seconds. Making your life so much easier. The fact they include that alone makes a world of difference on their service in my opinion. I will never recomend corsport SS to anyone based on that alone.

hows that for a honest write-up

edit: I do not know if any other brands come with the tool I am talking about.

[DeePStr33tzOfTn]

damn, i just ordered the corsport one cuz i was ordering stuff off there anyway.. anybody wanna let me borrow that thing that can get the blue piece off easy?

[illusionstwice]

Originally Posted by DeePStr33tzOfTn

damn, i just ordered the corsport one cuz i was ordering stuff off there anyway.. anybody wanna let me borrow that thing that can get the blue piece off easy?

haha... I had to get my boy to come down from North Jersey to bring his tool. SO he drove an hour just so i can do the stupid install. I felt bad.

cancel the order??

[Adlh29]

Just use an adjustable wrench. Put pressure on the top of the blue cap and press down to wiggle it off. You will figure it out.

[illusionstwice]

Originally Posted by Adlh29

Just use an adjustable wrench. Put pressure on the top of the blue cap and press down to wiggle it off. You will figure it out.

true... I tried that it ddint work. Then I quit trying it cuz I know someone who broke their cap, and had to wait 10 days for HOnda to get it in so he was out of a car

[DeePStr33tzOfTn]

i ordered a few things, so i dont think i can just cancel one thing from there. it would be bad ass if some1 had one that they could send me so i can do the install and i'll send it back :)

[asa]

Could someone explain me what is a short shifter ?

[illusionstwice]

Originally Posted by asa

Could someone explain me what is a short shifter ?

its a hunk of metal that goes around your stock shifter. It shortens your THROWS between gears. Their is a huge misconception that everyone thinks it makes your shifter itself shorter. But it doesnt. It shortens the throws, so u can switch between gears quicker.

[DeePStr33tzOfTn]

hey d-rok. u dont live too far away from me right? i live in crossville, i could always drive down there and use the tool u get w/ ur SS. think that could work?

[scottyk20z3]

I have the Comptech (CT-Engineering) short shifter. In thier instructions, they put a little plastic sandwich bag over the blue cap (to catch it) and use a wrench (can't remember the size) to pry it off. I did that and it took all of 30 seconds to get it off. No breakage or anything, and I couldn't be happier with the change in the throw now. I still want to get the base and cable bushings, I'll probably go ahead and get them and install the base now, and wait for the cable for when (if) i decide to swap out the intake.

[mako8]

The base bushings were the most annoying part of my upgrade (awkward location...ended up taking my console apart although it wasn't hard to do). I really like the feel of the TWM bronzoil cable bushings, it's a more solid feel now.

I want to change out the shift lever springs now. Another member posted up about doing this, but I can't find the instructions for it anymore because I think they were on fgcoupe.

[RALLYRDSI]

i ordered mine from the neuspeed website it went in no problem and free shipping

[d-rok5987]

yea deepstreets you could drive over. i've got to order the part first, and once i get it in i'll let you know.