** TWM Feedback Thread **

[Jgams]

So, i finally went for a decent drive this weekend with my SS base/cable bushings and i can say i like the new addition to my ride.

My only complaint is that i had a horrible time installing the cable bushings. I struggled to get the cable bushings on the pin and ended up having to unbolt those 3 screws holding down the cables ontop of the transmission. I was kind of freaked out that i had to remove these screws as i didn't want something to go wrong and have Honda come back at me saying I screwed up. I also struggled to get my air filter back in after installing the cable bushings. Anyways, i know nothing is wrong and everything is installed successfully, it's just that i'm fairly new at Modding, so i'm not too comfortable under the hood. (one mod at a time i guess)

All in all, It's been a good mod thus far. When you throw it in gear, damn it feels nice. Shifting does take a little more effort now, but shifting is even more fun now than when i first got my civic.

[Quantum]

Has anyone noticed that it is real tough to get into reverse gear with the TWM cable bushings? Twice I have accidentally put it in 6th in the parking lot thinking it was in reverse, because it seems to require considerably more force to go in then it did before I installed the cable bushings. All the other gears seem ok though.

[alex-moore]

Yeah i just installed the whole kit this weekend and had two issues with it. First the vertical shift cable would bump/rub on the base at the hole it comes through, not a huge issue I wasn't sure if this would cause me to run into trouble down the road so i grinded the hole open a little more with my dremel tool.

Second I had the same problem as above with hard to get into reverse, thinking it was the bronzoil bushings i took them out and got a drill bit one size bigger than the middle hole and I bore out hole on both, this solve my problem and works great.

As a side note i noticed once I installed it and driving around for a few days, I do notice that when the tranny is cold I notice the querks more now with shifting ie. delay going into gear and what not, even with the amsoil but when it warms up its great really makes you want to shift more much more fun to drive.

[montohill]

I did the cable bushing first but couldn't tell there was a big difference. After i installed the whole kit SS and bushing( luckily i didn't run in any kinds of trouble...didn't have to take the center console of) the shift is shorter but yes the shift has to be more firm and yes there's sort of difference when putting it in reverse.

[alex-moore]

Just as a side note now I took out the brozoil bushings and I like it alot better with the stock bushings, it goes in and out of gear alot nicer.

[broda1115]

The SS was definately one of the best mods I put on my car very pleased with the results, and it was a pretty easyt instal except for the little blue knob.

[TWM Performance]

Originally Posted by broda1115

The SS was definately one of the best mods I put on my car very pleased with the results...

Thanks broda1115, I'm happy to hear you like the results :)

Thank you again to everyone for your input!

Kevin
TWM Performance

[s0opa_Si]

looking at the recent post..i can see that many are please with the TWM SS.
Now i just traded my scion tC for the SI this past weekend. I had the TWM Stage 2 SS for the tC i was please with it. The only thing i wish could have improve was the throw of the shift, although the the Stick was shorten, the throw of the shift wasnt. Is the TWM ss availible for the 07' si? (sorry i havent researched) if so, is the throw reduced? that would be awsome!

[djthomi]

Originally Posted by s0opa_Si

looking at the recent post..i can see that many are please with the TWM SS.
Now i just traded my scion tC for the SI this past weekend. I had the TWM Stage 2 SS for the tC i was please with it. The only thing i wish could have improve was the throw of the shift, although the the Stick was shorten, the throw of the shift wasnt. Is the TWM ss availible for the 07' si? (sorry i havent researched) if so, is the throw reduced? that would be awsome!

Yessir... It's available at their website which I am currently looking at (I also own an 07 FG2). I'm about to place my order for the base+cable bushings kit. I also read over their installation manual, which is easy enough to understand, and conisdering I've installed short-shifters on previous cars. Anyway, based on everyones feedback, TWM, you'll be hearing from me soon!

[ebphoto]

just installed the ss and base bushings and am definitely glad i made the purchase. I thought the throw wouldnt be that much shorter, but it is a definite improvement.

[TWM Performance]

Originally Posted by djthomi

Yessir... It's available at their website which I am currently looking at (I also own an 07 FG2). I'm about to place my order for the base+cable bushings kit. I also read over their installation manual, which is easy enough to understand, and conisdering I've installed short-shifters on previous cars. Anyway, based on everyones feedback, TWM, you'll be hearing from me soon!

Sounds good, feel free to give us a call if you prefer to order over the phone at 1-877-655-0540, or here is the link to the page for the Short Shifter and Bushings: TWM Short Shifter and Bushings

s0opa_Si: We do offer the short shifter for the '07 Si, along with optional bushings which have receive great reviews. Here's the link: 2007 Civic Short Shifter

Thanks guys,

Kevin
TWM

[tolgaSI]

Nice product.
Good Shift Knobs too.
I recommend++

[hondaspeed]

I have install the short shifter, base bushings and the cable shifter bushings today and its very fastatic shifting feeling, I recommend. Very great and simple modification for 150$ thanks

[is2si]

just got mine in yesterday and installed it the same day. to start off the packaging looks so nice. very consistent with the red stickers i asked for. As for the install, it is cake and i love the new shifter feel. +twm

- Arie

[Izzy]

Originally Posted by TWM Performance

Yeah that's it, i would like to try a lighter shift knob too..! But since i work for TWM, i always had a weighted one.. But still, can't complain eh! ;]

Feel free to give us updates on all of that lighter knob and how does it feel with our shifter..!

Thanks for your time!

Simon
TWM Performance

I ended up buying a member's Spoon Ti knob, which weighs just about as much as a pencil. Seriously light. It's hollow, so it threads down pretty low -- about as low as the TWM Type R goes without the locking nut. At first, it was very clickety and I didn't like it. It requires much more effort (due to being so damn low and so damn light), but once you're going a bit faster, shifting is much smoother as compared to my old Type R. I have since gotten used to how light it is, and it no longer feels nearly as notchy and feel I shift better when I up the pace a bit. I still kinda want to raise it, but I can't -- the only major downfall to the shift knob.

That said, when I'm just cruising, I do miss my TWM. Shifting was almost effortless, it was smoother. The Spoon knob exacerbates the mechanical, notchy feeling -- though I'm a little on both sides of the fence on that. I love how it feels mechanical, but it does get quite tiring when I just want to drive a little slower.

With a few other people having driven my car though, they all loved the feel of the short shifter. A friend of mine test drove an FA5, tried my car, and went all googly eyed at how my shifter felt.

[drunkrusski101]

Hey I installed my TWM short shifter with bushings yesterday, The shifts are great, but it feels a little stiff, is it suppose to be like this? I never had experience with a short shifter so I am asking you guys.

[TWM Performance]

Hey man!

Yes it's 'normal' that the shifts are now a lil bit more stiff! It's mean to be like that, you will get used to it my friend and never miss a shift! :P

A+

Simon
TWM Performance

Originally Posted by drunkrusski101

Hey I installed my TWM short shifter with bushings yesterday, The shifts are great, but it feels a little stiff, is it suppose to be like this? I never had experience with a short shifter so I am asking you guys.

[drunkrusski101]

kk thanks, the product is great, I dont even have my 3rd gear popin out no more.

[TWM Performance]

Originally Posted by is2si

just got mine in yesterday and installed it the same day. to start off the packaging looks so nice. very consistent with the red stickers i asked for. As for the install, it is cake and i love the new shifter feel. +twm

- Arie

Thanks Arie :)

[broda1115]

A couple weeks after install and i'm still loving my short shifter. Bets mod i've done so far