A week after install

saraf · 08-28-2007, 07:33 PM

Well Ive had the short shifter and bushings set in now for about a week and what a world of difference.

I was a lil hesitant to do the install myself but it actually wasnt that bad especially for someone who hasnt worked on a car that much before.

Install took oh Id say prob about 45 minutes for both.

Taking out the airbox is prob the most pain in the ass. I actually didnt drop anything though like most problems listed. Just put a plastic baggy under the shifter and let the nuts and bolts drop in there.

But shifting is amazing and so much more fun now. Yes it requires a lil more umph I guess to shift but you end up breaking it in. But shifts are much more crisp and straightforward. I dont have any of the problems most people write about after the install.

For the money it is def a great mod to do, and little to no experience needed for a newb to install it. Id def recommend it to someone else.

Also, I put in Royal Purple MTF in, and royal purple motor oil. Took away the notchiness of the shifts and its so smooth now.

+1 for TWM for sure.

***ryryninja*** · 08-28-2007, 07:35 PM

Glad to hear you like it! Time for a heavier shift knob

mikea22m · 08-28-2007, 07:40 PM

how much $$$was it

saraf · 08-28-2007, 11:25 PM

umm think I paid 125 roughly for both things? pretty sure thats what it was, cheap mod

***TWM Performance*** · 08-29-2007, 10:04 AM

Hey guys!

First of all, thanks saraf for the great review..!

Here are the prices for the '06-'07 kits :
-'06-'07 short shifter: $71.95 USD
-'06-'07 shifter + base bushings: $91.90 USD

-'06 + cable bushings: $100.90 USD
-'06 + base + cable bushings: $120.85 USD

-'07 + cable bushings: $102.90 USD
-'07 + base + cable bushings: $122.85 USD

If you guys have some more questions, feel free to pm us!

Thanks and have a good one guys!

Simon
TWM Performance

marecki7 · 08-29-2007, 10:06 AM

I think its one of the best mods for the $$$. True, it does not give you more HP, but it does increase the driving fun exponantialy.

DxsecJb · 08-29-2007, 11:51 AM

i get mines installed monday!! yay!! so excited!! btw any recommendations on which weighted shift knob i should get? thnx!

**Izzy** · 08-29-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DxsecJb

i get mines installed monday!! yay!! so excited!! btw any recommendations on which weighted shift knob i should get? thnx!

Are you sticking with TWM? I use the Type-R atm -- but I LOVE my friend's M6 also. It really depends on how you like to hold the shifter.

***TWM Performance*** · 08-29-2007, 12:12 PM

For sure he wants a TWM shift knob.. ;]

I would recommand u the Bombshell since it's a little bigger then the others and the shape is just amazing! It's easy to drive with and you would probably like the Satin Finish since it fits well the Si inside! =]

Anyway, give us updates on the short shifter feel!

Simon
TWM Performance

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

Are you sticking with TWM? I use the Type-R atm -- but I LOVE my friend's M6 also. It really depends on how you like to hold the shifter.

DxsecJb · 08-29-2007, 12:14 PM

I mean i could do twm but i dont want to experiment with the bombshell lol but thnx simon .. is there anywhere i can see the m6? or the one you currently use? i like the type r feel but i dont think i would mind changing to the ball knob (sorry dont know the model name hehe)

Jgams · 08-29-2007, 01:30 PM

DxsecJb,

Check out the twm knobs. If you're going to get the ss, you can get discount on the knob as well ... just a thought. I got the type r.

**Izzy** · 08-29-2007, 01:39 PM

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...hiftknobs.html FTW.

I bought this one: http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...hiftknobs.html in "Gun Blue" which is actually a black "stainless finish" finish.

saraf · 08-29-2007, 06:44 PM

i just kept the stock shifter knob

DxsecJb · 08-29-2007, 11:43 PM

hey thnx yall! .. ill first try it with the stock knob for like a month, then I'll buy the A6 = ] .. we'll see how it goes

Duce2k · 08-30-2007, 11:00 AM

I'll be ordering my combo next paycheck, can't wait

***nycclaye*** · 08-30-2007, 12:36 PM

I've got the Bombshell right now, and I love it. I'm doing my bushing's tonight. I've had mine in for 3 weeks now, and I'll admit, the freeway with all the construction is now a lot more fun

**Izzy** · 08-30-2007, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycclaye

I've got the Bombshell right now, and I love it. I'm doing my bushing's tonight. I've had mine in for 3 weeks now, and I'll admit, the freeway with all the construction is now a lot more fun

Can you take a picture of that? I haven't seen it on a car yet....

DxsecJb · 08-30-2007, 11:44 PM

08-28-2007, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
saraf Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blacksburg VA Age: 22 Posts: 259 Sean iTrader: 4 / 100%	A week after install Well Ive had the short shifter and bushings set in now for about a week and what a world of difference. I was a lil hesitant to do the install myself but it actually wasnt that bad especially for someone who hasnt worked on a car that much before. Install took oh Id say prob about 45 minutes for both. Taking out the airbox is prob the most pain in the ass. I actually didnt drop anything though like most problems listed. Just put a plastic baggy under the shifter and let the nuts and bolts drop in there. But shifting is amazing and so much more fun now. Yes it requires a lil more umph I guess to shift but you end up breaking it in. But shifts are much more crisp and straightforward. I dont have any of the problems most people write about after the install. For the money it is def a great mod to do, and little to no experience needed for a newb to install it. Id def recommend it to someone else. Also, I put in Royal Purple MTF in, and royal purple motor oil. Took away the notchiness of the shifts and its so smooth now. +1 for TWM for sure.

08-28-2007, 07:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
*ryryninja* triforze i has powaH! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: projector isle Age: 22 Posts: 43,576 205whp 147tq :D iTrader: 32 / 100%	Glad to hear you like it! Time for a heavier shift knob __________________ Click on picture for my mod thread\|95K Miles\|Challenge me on WiFi SSB Brawl\|The crabs still burn ..... Crab Meet PART II

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*nycclaye* VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA and Cols, OH Age: 25 Posts: 2,400 Nick iTrader: 1 / 100%	I've got the Bombshell right now, and I love it. I'm doing my bushing's tonight. I've had mine in for 3 weeks now, and I'll admit, the freeway with all the construction is now a lot more fun __________________ *I WIN YOU LOSE* *My monster* http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/intro...uild-pics.html

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*TWM Performance* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montreal Age: 31 Posts: 426 iTrader: 24 / 100%	Hey guys! First of all, thanks saraf for the great review..! Here are the prices for the '06-'07 kits : -'06-'07 short shifter: $71.95 USD -'06-'07 shifter + base bushings: $91.90 USD -'06 + cable bushings: $100.90 USD -'06 + base + cable bushings: $120.85 USD -'07 + cable bushings: $102.90 USD -'07 + base + cable bushings: $122.85 USD If you guys have some more questions, feel free to pm us! Thanks and have a good one guys! Simon TWM Performance

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marecki7 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I think its one of the best mods for the $$$. True, it does not give you more HP, but it does increase the driving fun exponantialy.

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DxsecJb Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hollywood, Fl Posts: 71 Jaime iTrader: 1 / 100%	i get mines installed monday!! yay!! so excited!! btw any recommendations on which weighted shift knob i should get? thnx!

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DxsecJb Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hollywood, Fl Posts: 71 Jaime iTrader: 1 / 100%	I mean i could do twm but i dont want to experiment with the bombshell lol but thnx simon .. is there anywhere i can see the m6? or the one you currently use? i like the type r feel but i dont think i would mind changing to the ball knob (sorry dont know the model name hehe)

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Jgams Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 244 iTrader: 0 / 0%	DxsecJb, Check out the twm knobs. If you're going to get the ss, you can get discount on the knob as well ... just a thought. I got the type r.

08-29-2007, 01:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...hiftknobs.html FTW. I bought this one: http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftkn...hiftknobs.html in "Gun Blue" which is actually a black "stainless finish" finish.

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saraf Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blacksburg VA Age: 22 Posts: 259 Sean iTrader: 4 / 100%	i just kept the stock shifter knob

08-29-2007, 11:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
DxsecJb Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hollywood, Fl Posts: 71 Jaime iTrader: 1 / 100%	hey thnx yall! .. ill first try it with the stock knob for like a month, then I'll buy the A6 = ] .. we'll see how it goes

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Duce2k Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,711 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I'll be ordering my combo next paycheck, can't wait

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