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

[Adlh29]

Originally Posted by Si_Jeff

guys, can someone help me, I broke the blue plastic cup into two, where can I get this part?

Honda dealer is the only place I know of.

[Si_Jeff]

Ok, thanks.. I'm really screwed now.. I just checked the honda oem parts list and I might have to buy the whole shifter assembly

[TWM Performance]

Originally Posted by Si_Jeff

guys, can someone help me, I broke the blue plastic cup into two, where can I get this part?

Hey,

Check your pm's.

Simon
TWM Performance

[Jdog_Si]

Thanks for the DIY, it worked out perfectly. I did find though, that its easier to take the center console off or at least take all the things holding it down off so you can slide it back (toward the backseat) if you are installing the bushings. Gives you more space to play with since there is limited space.

[Arcage]

Just placed my order for the SS, cable, and base bushings. I've read plenty of great feedbacks from this product and anxious to get the same results. Hopefully all goes well

[HHondaZC]

nice

[SiliconX]

Originally Posted by Arcage

Just placed my order for the SS, cable, and base bushings. I've read plenty of great feedbacks from this product and anxious to get the same results. Hopefully all goes well

You'll love it. I still think it's the best mod i've done. The difference is night and day and you'll wonder how you could have ever done without it.

[Arcage]

Originally Posted by SiliconX

You'll love it. I still think it's the best mod i've done. The difference is night and day and you'll wonder how you could have ever done without it.

Sweet. This will be my first of many mods to come. I'll be posting back after install to give feedback.

[gizmo84]

just bought the TWM SS. just wanna thank everyone who left tips and tricks to make the install easier for us newbies.

[MutantCheese]

sub-scribe-ED for DIY

[geminon2k7]

Great DIY. Not too difficult I would've been done in like 20 minutes if the variance of the shifting rods in the 07 wasn't a problem. I had to file out a piece of that big circle around the shifting rod because I couldn't engage second gear.
After that mess, I took it for a spin around the block. At first I didn't notice a difference in throw, and I kinda hated on the SS. Then I took it for a drive down the highway to the gym and I gotta say I definitely feel the difference and shifting feels great now. Nice and easy, much more firm and I hardly feel the 3rd gear problem. Again Great DIY!

[MutantCheese]

I just installed my Corsport short shifter and Strut King base bushings. Ended up having to take out the console after dropping a hex wrench....dolp! It was worth it because it went so much smoother without the console.

Thanks for a great DIY!

[harobmx87]

i dont know if i should order the twm ss with cable and base bushings or the corsport ss with cable bushings only.

[maximus20895]

I would order TWM w/ base/shifter bushings and the short shifter. The more you buy the more you save. Just make sure you buy the 07 base bushings if you have an 07

[Adlh29]

Originally Posted by harobmx87

i dont know if i should order the twm ss with cable and base bushings or the corsport ss with cable bushings only.

Order everything shifter related from TWM. I had the Corsport SS originally and had to send it back because of fitment issues (this may not be the case for everyone). The TWM design is better and does not use the little pain in the ass set screws. It just had one allen nut which makes it super quick and easy to install.

[harobmx87]

i just ordered from twm
couldn't get the abrams knob i wanted though

eh well... can't wait till it gets here, my shifter feels like crap

[harobmx87]

i just got it today but can't install it till tomorrow after school probably. i wanna go do it now but its dark and i gotta study a bit. final tomorrow and hvac competency test. i hope i pass. shouldn't be too bad tho

[Lexster]

Just got my TWM w/ base/shifter bushings and the short shifter for my 08. Did everything in 40mins. I didn't need to shift the center console at all, when i slide the 2 bottom base bushing in place, they held in place for some reason, didn't fall out. Everything went smooth. Very nice shifting feeling, very solid.

[injentech]

hey you guys i hope this helps, what i did was used a monkey wrench and tightened it above the blue cap, <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/jasperandlucy/101_0266.jpg">
at this next pic, i had my gf hold the gear shift up (3rd gear position), my left hand is holding the ball (where the cap is) and with my right hand i "scooped/scrapped" in the arrow direction, using ur thumb to curve around the ball. also to note my cap came off perfectly, not damaged.
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/jasperandlucy/101_0267.jpg">

ok to put it on to the short shifter, what i did was i placed the blue cap inside a ratchet thingy =P size 11/16 or 15mm...i forgot, anywho i got the short shifter placed it on the floor (ball pointing up) and used a ratchet to pop it in, any other way i found extremely hard. pm me for any questions, its fairly easy after that. also something i learned on the way, was on the short shifter theres two black allan wrench screws, you need to loosen it a bit and place it on the stock, and use that glue thingy. hope that helps, take it out of 4th and into neutral so it can go in just keep ur foot on the clutch just in case you shift gears, =D

hope that helps

[harobmx87]

i used a rubber mallet. put the ss on the ground with the blue cap on top and gave it a tap