Install Guide: TWM Short Shift Kit 2006+ Honda Civic / Civic Si - Page 3

**dentrecords** · 11-22-2006, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sole

if im just installing the short shifter and not the bushing, you guys think i need to remove the whole console?

You should be fine.

Take your shift boot off and you should be able to work in that space.

I'll also provide a testimony to just how helpful some sticky tack can be when installing these bushings. A bit of that stuff to hold the bushings to the shifter as you're placing the others worked absolute wonders.

catchx34 · 11-22-2006, 11:36 AM

i used super glue to hold the bushings in place. worked like a charm

HoNdA06 · 11-22-2006, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimjim8481

A question for Larryd Its a little off subject but what pedals do you have. I noticed them on the DIY pics. I have only found a few sets with the long gas pedal, but those look pretty nice.

Those come stock in the Si. I really dont know but Honda might sell them, check n see. I know cause they came with mines.

drfters13 · 12-23-2006, 06:54 PM

so you don't have the use the black bushing or the metal piece that goes in it? just the twm bushings?

Kroze · 12-25-2006, 03:23 PM

My girlfriend got my the TWM short shifter, metal bushing, and the weighted shift knob for christmas. Let me tell you, it feels incredible!!! Driving is just a blast!! I now often find myself downshift instead of putting the car in neutral coming to a stop. lol.

it's so much more precise in the shift, very little effort to put it into gears, and the metal bushing stop that spungy feeling of the shifter. It's a must upgrade for all civics.

edit:

this is for my 2 door coupe civic DX.

bluetroll · 12-25-2006, 03:37 PM

i don't think it's possible to install the brushings without removing the center console?

drfters13 · 12-25-2006, 05:59 PM

wow the bushings are great... along with the short shifter

lowerlevel · 12-26-2006, 05:00 PM

im selling a comptech ss for $25 pm me for details if intrested..
just sold the coupe and got a sedan auto

***TWM Performance*** · 12-29-2006, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drfters13

so you don't have the use the black bushing or the metal piece that goes in it? just the twm bushings?

That is correct, the TWM base bushings replace the black rubber bushings and the steel insert inside them.

Thanks for all your feedback guys, glad to hear you like the short shifter and shift knobs!

Happy Holidays!

Kevin
TWM Performance

Seemund · 01-02-2007, 06:02 AM

I'm interested..

Edit:
Sorry, just searched and found some good info

will order this week

sbigshot · 01-02-2007, 06:14 AM

^^

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kroze

It's so much more precise in the shift, very little effort to put it into gears, and the metal bushings stop that spongy feeling of the shifter.

This is the comment most people make after the install ... metal bushings take away the spongy feeling while shifting.

Nighthawk_Si · 01-06-2007, 08:47 PM

Just got done installing the ss with bushing. I did it in my driveway. It was not that hard except is was too dark outside. Well after i got done ,I took a test drive before i put the center console back on and it feels great. I was in a hurry to put everything back. After i reassemble everything i find out my 12v adapter in the center console is not working. I guess i need to take it apart again tomorrow to see what went wrong.

***TWM Performance*** · 01-08-2007, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluetroll

i don't think it's possible to install the brushings without removing the center console?

It is possible to install the base bushings without removing the center console, with a little help from an adhesive. I usually just put a piece of "fun tack" on the bushings and secure the bushings to the underside of the shift assembly, then place the shift assembly with the holes lined up and bolt it down. Some people have used a drop of super glue to hold them in place while working as mentioned earlier in the thread. If you do not have quick access to any of these, just unbolt the console and back it up several inches to create enough room to work.

I hope this helps!

Also guys, we have extended the Boxing week sale until the 18th of January! Check out the details here: TWM Boxing Week Sale.

Kevin
TWM Performance

mO 64 StAnG 06 · 01-31-2007, 02:05 AM

Im going to be ordering the SS and bushing's here soon when I get some cash. I would love to get the Type R shift knob with it too, but for $100 for that seem's kind of steep for a hunk of metal...

wixxer · 02-03-2007, 10:53 PM

I got my TWM short shifter and bushings installed today... It actually wasn't so bad (except for the black and white pictures!!) I had to go online and look at their color photos... Overall, it has a pretty nice feel to it. Next step MTF! BTW... Thanks for the quick shipping! Placed the order on Monday and got the package on Wednesday!

mattsbobo · 02-04-2007, 09:55 AM

Just installed my ss/ and bushings last night at work. Shifting is a lot more stiff, and crisp. I've only driven it home from work so far, but I know I'm going to love it.

***TWM Performance*** · 02-05-2007, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mO 64 StAnG 06

Im going to be ordering the SS and bushing's here soon when I get some cash. I would love to get the Type R shift knob with it too, but for $100 for that seem's kind of steep for a hunk of metal...

The shift knobs are on sale this month, check it out: TWM Shift Knob Sale

You save $10 on all Classic shift knobs, or $20 off if purchased with a short shifter.

Thanks,
Kevin
TWM

***TWM Performance*** · 02-05-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wixxer

I got my TWM short shifter and bushings installed today... It actually wasn't so bad (except for the black and white pictures!!) I had to go online and look at their color photos... Overall, it has a pretty nice feel to it. Next step MTF! BTW... Thanks for the quick shipping! Placed the order on Monday and got the package on Wednesday!

You're welcome

Glad to hear you're enjoying the new short shifter!

Kevin
TWM

mO 64 StAnG 06 · 02-05-2007, 12:52 PM

Well, I went ahead and got the SS w/ Bushings and the Type R...

But... Seem's that you guy's are out of bushings so I got to wait till the 7th till you guys can send them out.

***TWM Performance*** · 02-05-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mO 64 StAnG 06

Well, I went ahead and got the SS w/ Bushings and the Type R...

But... Seem's that you guy's are out of bushings so I got to wait till the 7th till you guys can send them out.

Hi,

Thank you for your order! We just finished our production run of bushings this morning so your order should ship out today.

Thanks!

Kevin
TWM

12-25-2006, 03:23 PM	#45 (permalink)
Kroze Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 670 iTrader: 0 / 0%	My girlfriend got my the TWM short shifter, metal bushing, and the weighted shift knob for christmas. Let me tell you, it feels incredible!!! Driving is just a blast!! I now often find myself downshift instead of putting the car in neutral coming to a stop. lol. it's so much more precise in the shift, very little effort to put it into gears, and the metal bushing stop that spungy feeling of the shifter. It's a must upgrade for all civics. edit: this is for my 2 door coupe civic DX. Last edited by Kroze; 12-25-2006 at 03:29 PM.

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Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I'm interested.. Edit: Sorry, just searched and found some good info will order this week Last edited by Seemund; 01-02-2007 at 06:14 AM.

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11-22-2006, 11:36 AM	#42 (permalink)
catchx34 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 298 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i used super glue to hold the bushings in place. worked like a charm

12-23-2006, 06:54 PM	#44 (permalink)
drfters13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,618 iTrader: 6 / 100%	so you don't have the use the black bushing or the metal piece that goes in it? just the twm bushings?

12-25-2006, 03:37 PM	#46 (permalink)
bluetroll Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 1,462 NBP Si iTrader: 6 / 100%	i don't think it's possible to install the brushings without removing the center console?

12-25-2006, 05:59 PM	#47 (permalink)
drfters13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,618 iTrader: 6 / 100%	wow the bushings are great... along with the short shifter

12-26-2006, 05:00 PM	#48 (permalink)
lowerlevel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin tx baby Age: 32 Posts: 1,985 dave iTrader: 5 / 100%	im selling a comptech ss for $25 pm me for details if intrested.. just sold the coupe and got a sedan auto

01-06-2007, 08:47 PM	#52 (permalink)
Nighthawk_Si Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ny Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just got done installing the ss with bushing. I did it in my driveway. It was not that hard except is was too dark outside. Well after i got done ,I took a test drive before i put the center console back on and it feels great. I was in a hurry to put everything back. After i reassemble everything i find out my 12v adapter in the center console is not working. I guess i need to take it apart again tomorrow to see what went wrong.

01-31-2007, 02:05 AM	#54 (permalink)
mO 64 StAnG 06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wylie, Texas Age: 21 Posts: 3,983 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Im going to be ordering the SS and bushing's here soon when I get some cash. I would love to get the Type R shift knob with it too, but for $100 for that seem's kind of steep for a hunk of metal...

02-03-2007, 10:53 PM	#55 (permalink)
wixxer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Albany Age: 29 Posts: 128 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I got my TWM short shifter and bushings installed today... It actually wasn't so bad (except for the black and white pictures!!) I had to go online and look at their color photos... Overall, it has a pretty nice feel to it. Next step MTF! BTW... Thanks for the quick shipping! Placed the order on Monday and got the package on Wednesday!

02-04-2007, 09:55 AM	#56 (permalink)
mattsbobo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 35 Posts: 9,218 Herra Frush Hater iTrader: 16 / 100%	Just installed my ss/ and bushings last night at work. Shifting is a lot more stiff, and crisp. I've only driven it home from work so far, but I know I'm going to love it.

02-05-2007, 12:52 PM	#59 (permalink)
mO 64 StAnG 06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wylie, Texas Age: 21 Posts: 3,983 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well, I went ahead and got the SS w/ Bushings and the Type R... But... Seem's that you guy's are out of bushings so I got to wait till the 7th till you guys can send them out.