People with short shifters

Gimenez · 05-15-2008, 08:29 AM

I have searched around the forum and have not found much info about these. I have read some people say they wouldn't drive their Si's if it wasn't for their short shifters... Who here has one and why is this true? I read in a review that a civic with a short shifter did not experience the 3rd gear problem that much... Does this mean that a short shifter will help not grinding the gears and such?

***ImTheVoiceOfGod*** · 05-15-2008, 08:40 AM

Wtfssftmfbbq!!!

Gimenez · 05-15-2008, 08:54 AM

Wtf? O_o

20strong · 05-15-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ImTheVoiceOfGod

Wtfssftmfbbq!!!

It means " what the fack short shifter for the mother facking win facking BBQ"

The SS just makes it feel a little more precise, my car still did the 3rd gear pop out with it and the bushings.

***nycclaye*** · 05-15-2008, 10:22 AM

i have the TWM ShortShifter, and changed my MTF to Amsoil @ 7k miles on my car and don't have any 3rd gear grind. Never have. or pop out.

I love my SS though. Even if ImtheVoiceofGod did all the work puttin it in for me!! I have the cable and base bushings as well.

zid · 05-15-2008, 01:02 PM

short shifter won't fix the 3rd gear problem. I have the TWM and it's ok. It's a slight difference. I'm more interested in a new shifter assembly, so I'm lookin to see if the Mugen kit for the RSX-S will work in the Si.

**Izzy** · 05-15-2008, 01:05 PM

zid, just get the Mugen kit for the Mugen Si Sedan then. You know that will work.

nastynogales · 05-15-2008, 08:47 PM

what do the bushings do again? sorry i'm fawking lazy

***GeezerSi*** · 05-15-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nastynogales

what do the bushings do again? sorry i'm fawking lazy

base bushings & cable bushings take out the rubberyness...makes everything solid.

**Izzy** · 05-15-2008, 09:15 PM

I just have the base bushings, and you know how you see other cars wobble at the shifter when cornering or just when idling? Mine's rock solid. No movement at all. It makes it feel more...mechanical.

lyttleviet · 05-16-2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

I just have the base bushings, and you know how you see other cars wobble at the shifter when cornering or just when idling? Mine's rock solid. No movement at all. It makes it feel more...mechanical.

is that something you would recommend for everyone?!

**Izzy** · 05-16-2008, 03:10 AM

I would. I've been using it for two years, and no detrimental effects that I've felt. My friend doesn't like it, but I actually do.

lyttleviet · 05-16-2008, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

I would. I've been using it for two years, and no detrimental effects that I've felt. My friend doesn't like it, but I actually do.

stepping into his shoes, what would your complaint be about them?

mischief316 · 05-16-2008, 10:40 AM

I have the CT SS and well its ok. Don't like that i had to trim off a good chunk to make it fit and well while it helps it still makes the 3rd gear very notchy and still grinds.

**Izzy** · 05-16-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lyttleviet

stepping into his shoes, what would your complaint be about them?

He says it feels TOO mechanical, which is my pro about it. He also said there's no feeling in the shifter, but that complaint was also apparent when I first got the car.

As far as modifications to the shifter area, the TWM SS that I use had no need for any type of modification for it to fit and move properly.

05-15-2008, 08:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gimenez Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 848 Luis Gimenez iTrader: 0 / 0%	People with short shifters I have searched around the forum and have not found much info about these. I have read some people say they wouldn't drive their Si's if it wasn't for their short shifters... Who here has one and why is this true? I read in a review that a civic with a short shifter did not experience the 3rd gear problem that much... Does this mean that a short shifter will help not grinding the gears and such?

05-15-2008, 10:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
*nycclaye* VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA and Cols, OH Age: 25 Posts: 2,488 Nick iTrader: 1 / 100%	i have the TWM ShortShifter, and changed my MTF to Amsoil @ 7k miles on my car and don't have any 3rd gear grind. Never have. or pop out. I love my SS though. Even if *ImtheVoiceofGod* did all the work puttin it in for me!! I have the cable and base bushings as well. __________________ *I WIN YOU LOSE* *My monster* http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/intro...uild-pics.html

05-15-2008, 01:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	zid, just get the Mugen kit for the Mugen Si Sedan then. You know that will work. __________________

05-15-2008, 09:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I just have the base bushings, and you know how you see other cars wobble at the shifter when cornering or just when idling? Mine's rock solid. No movement at all. It makes it feel more...mechanical. __________________

05-16-2008, 03:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I would. I've been using it for two years, and no detrimental effects that I've felt. My friend doesn't like it, but I actually do. __________________

05-15-2008, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gimenez Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 848 Luis Gimenez iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wtf? O_o

05-15-2008, 01:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
zid Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 / 0%	short shifter won't fix the 3rd gear problem. I have the TWM and it's ok. It's a slight difference. I'm more interested in a new shifter assembly, so I'm lookin to see if the Mugen kit for the RSX-S will work in the Si.

05-15-2008, 08:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
nastynogales Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 741 iTrader: 1 / 100%	what do the bushings do again? sorry i'm fawking lazy

05-16-2008, 10:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
mischief316 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Age: 23 Posts: 545 Rude iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have the CT SS and well its ok. Don't like that i had to trim off a good chunk to make it fit and well while it helps it still makes the 3rd gear very notchy and still grinds.

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