Comptech Short Shifter Review - Page 2

legendman · 05-14-2006, 12:40 PM

Installed within 10 minutes.....best investment so far!

Skyline · 05-14-2006, 06:21 PM

Pictures? Anyone?

***nyblksi*** · 05-14-2006, 06:38 PM

http://www.fgcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1043

BLU BY U · 05-14-2006, 06:38 PM

i can't imagine a short shifter helping when the electronic throttle cant keep up, but who the heck am i.

T5Soul82 · 05-14-2006, 08:47 PM

I installed. I shifted. I grinned, From ear to ear.

Next up: K&N Air Filter.

Skyline · 05-14-2006, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyblksi

http://www.fgcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1043

Have to be a member to see the thread...

**Cookstar** · 05-14-2006, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyline

Have to be a member to see the thread...

Here's the Comptech instructions:
http://www.comptechusa.com/store/med...hifter2006.pdf

**Cookstar** · 05-14-2006, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLU BY U

i can't imagine a short shifter helping when the electronic throttle cant keep up, but who the heck am i.

I think it's worth it just for the feel.

TwofouroSi · 05-15-2006, 04:56 AM

Just installed mine today after it sat around for a few days. I wish I would have done it sooner. The best way I've thought of to describe it is this: The shifter now feels like it SHOULD. The short shift now matches the short gears. The entire driving experience has changed! It's so much more of a pleasure to drive now. AN ADDITIONAL WORD OF CAUTION! When removing the plastic piece, don't let it fall into the console..it was so frustrating to get out. I had to remove the whole damn thing ARRRGHHH!!!. It would have taken 5 minutes but instead took half an hour. Oh well it was definately worth it! AMAZING!!

Skyline · 05-15-2006, 09:20 AM

So is someone going to try it out on the DX/LX/EX? I'd love to hear how it goes...

SpeedDemon · 05-15-2006, 09:41 AM

Im gonna get mine soon, did you all order it from comptech themselves?

TwofouroSi · 05-15-2006, 03:41 PM

I ordered mine directly from Comptech on their website. Once again, I'd like to reiterate the fact that you simply must PURCHASE THIS SHORT SHIFTER. If you regret it in any way you can kick me where the sun doesn't shine. However, if you simply love it, can't get enough of it, obsess about driving after this mod, and cannot wait to rally through the gears everytime you drive your si, you can wire me 5 bucks via paypal.

civicsi1217 · 05-16-2006, 11:50 AM

marvie... where da pics at boy???

***sickyute*** · 05-16-2006, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicsi1217

marvie... where da pics at boy???

pics of? i know u not talking about the short shifter....it's not worth having pics of...it looks no different.

itzmeahvee · 05-17-2006, 12:54 AM

haha ordered mine today... hopefully its as good as you guys say haha how long does it usually take to ship??

TwofouroSi · 05-17-2006, 09:54 AM

Every time I've gotten in my car and turned it on, and shifted into neutral to let the car warm up I've been greeted by a nice surprise. My perfect short shifter. I can't get enough of the damn thing. It seriously gives my Si a whole different persona. The shifter is like a precision-engineered tool now. Shifts are razor sharp and lightning quick. There are just no words to describe how sexy this mod is. I think I'm in love with Comptech. Where's my damn supercharger!

CecilSi · 05-17-2006, 11:29 AM

Just ordered mine. Now I need to find a Torque Wrench

***nyblksi*** · 05-17-2006, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CecilSi

Just ordered mine. Now I need to find a Torque Wrench

u and me both

i check a few stores last night and they had some for about $80-$100

CoryB · 05-17-2006, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyblksi

u and me both

i check a few stores last night and they had some for about $80-$100

Check Home Depot if you have one nearby. ~$50 for a Husky 1/2" torque wrench. I don't know if they carry 3/8" though.

CecilSi · 05-17-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoryB

Check Home Depot if you have one nearby. ~$50 for a Husky 1/2" torque wrench. I don't know if they carry 3/8" though.

Thanks for the info. Its about time that I buy one

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CecilSi Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 92 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Can't Wait Just ordered mine. Now I need to find a Torque Wrench

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05-14-2006, 12:40 PM	#21 (permalink)
legendman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 662 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Installed within 10 minutes.....best investment so far!

05-14-2006, 06:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
Skyline Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hermitage, TN Age: 28 Posts: 407 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Pictures? Anyone?

05-14-2006, 06:38 PM	#24 (permalink)
BLU BY U Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 7,767 iTrader: 2 / 100%	i can't imagine a short shifter helping when the electronic throttle cant keep up, but who the heck am i.

05-14-2006, 08:47 PM	#25 (permalink)
T5Soul82 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I installed. I shifted. I grinned, From ear to ear. Next up: K&N Air Filter.

05-15-2006, 04:56 AM	#29 (permalink)
TwofouroSi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Age: 25 Posts: 390 Josh iTrader: 1 / 100%	Just installed mine today after it sat around for a few days. I wish I would have done it sooner. The best way I've thought of to describe it is this: The shifter now feels like it SHOULD. The short shift now matches the short gears. The entire driving experience has changed! It's so much more of a pleasure to drive now. AN ADDITIONAL WORD OF CAUTION! When removing the plastic piece, don't let it fall into the console..it was so frustrating to get out. I had to remove the whole damn thing ARRRGHHH!!!. It would have taken 5 minutes but instead took half an hour. Oh well it was definately worth it! AMAZING!!

05-15-2006, 09:20 AM	#30 (permalink)
Skyline Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hermitage, TN Age: 28 Posts: 407 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So is someone going to try it out on the DX/LX/EX? I'd love to hear how it goes...

05-15-2006, 09:41 AM	#31 (permalink)
SpeedDemon Senior Member Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: At the Track. Posts: 6,470 Not Listed. iTrader: 9 / 100%	Im gonna get mine soon, did you all order it from comptech themselves?

05-15-2006, 03:41 PM	#32 (permalink)
TwofouroSi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Age: 25 Posts: 390 Josh iTrader: 1 / 100%	I ordered mine directly from Comptech on their website. Once again, I'd like to reiterate the fact that you simply must PURCHASE THIS SHORT SHIFTER. If you regret it in any way you can kick me where the sun doesn't shine. However, if you simply love it, can't get enough of it, obsess about driving after this mod, and cannot wait to rally through the gears everytime you drive your si, you can wire me 5 bucks via paypal.

05-16-2006, 11:50 AM	#33 (permalink)
civicsi1217 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hollywood, Florida 206whp/161tq Age: 23 Posts: 1,717 All Motor Beast iTrader: 6 / 100%	marvie... where da pics at boy???

05-17-2006, 12:54 AM	#35 (permalink)
itzmeahvee Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: kansas Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 / 0%	haha ordered mine today... hopefully its as good as you guys say haha how long does it usually take to ship??

05-17-2006, 09:54 AM	#36 (permalink)
TwofouroSi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Age: 25 Posts: 390 Josh iTrader: 1 / 100%	Every time I've gotten in my car and turned it on, and shifted into neutral to let the car warm up I've been greeted by a nice surprise. My perfect short shifter. I can't get enough of the damn thing. It seriously gives my Si a whole different persona. The shifter is like a precision-engineered tool now. Shifts are razor sharp and lightning quick. There are just no words to describe how sexy this mod is. I think I'm in love with Comptech. Where's my damn supercharger!