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Briggz -> short shifter question (7/5/2008 6:44:44 PM)

For this neuspeed short shift adapter...

http://neuspeed.com/products/product_details.asp?app=52|AC&type=3&ltype=ns_import&p_id=1047

I was wondering... does this only shorten the throw, or will it make the shifter also appear shorter. I LOVE the look of a short shifter... like the pics Falkore posted not too long ago in his tC. Something about it is just so... right. From what I''ve read in the instructions, I would think the throw is shortened, but the appearance remains the same. Anyone got insight?

  
Briggz -> RE: short shifter question (7/5/2008 6:45:42 PM)

...highlight and copy paste the link as it is into your browser...

RTexasF -> RE: short shifter question (7/6/2008 9:20:30 AM)

It does not change the height.

Briggz -> RE: short shifter question (7/6/2008 2:03:11 PM)

LAME. Haha, but thanks for the response.

RTexasF -> RE: short shifter question (7/6/2008 3:11:12 PM)

Do as I did, install the kit then use a shift knob that is lower than the stock one. I chose the Monster Knob and love the feel of it in hand plus it''s shorter.

Briggz -> RE: short shifter question (7/6/2008 6:30:31 PM)

Is that a universal knob, or does it actually thread on? I had a universal knob for about 3 days before I decided I hated it, cuz it didn''t stay in place.

RTexasF -> RE: short shifter question (7/7/2008 6:23:52 AM)

Exact fit, threads on. Go here for a DIY:

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=15361&highlight=Monsterknob

Briggz -> RE: short shifter question (7/7/2008 3:47:34 PM)

Wow, that is awesome, haha. I''ve been looking for something like that for a while. Thanks for the info, man. I appreciate it!

falkore24 -> RE: short shifter question (7/8/2008 6:23:48 AM)

As mentioned, the SS adapter only moves the pivot point, shortening the throw.  I changed the entire shifter rod.  A common miscomception is that a shorter shifter equals a shorter throw .... while this is true if keeping the same pivots, a long rod can have a short throw.  This pic is from the guys car that made my short shifter.  He claims that he has a shorter throw than any SS on the market.

[image]http://img.scionlane.com/rides/large/4819.jpg[/image]

RTexasF -> RE: short shifter question (7/8/2008 7:42:10 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Briggz

Wow, that is awesome, haha. I''''''''''''''''ve been looking for something like that for a while. Thanks for the info, man. I appreciate it!


You are certainly welcome. The shift kit, Monster Knob, and Red Line MTL in the transmission makes for one sweet shifting and effortless gear box regardless of the outside temperature.

falkore24 -> RE: short shifter question (7/8/2008 8:45:50 AM)

I have to try that Redline stuff ...... I''ll probably dump the MTF at 20k.

finch13 -> RE: short shifter question (7/8/2008 8:51:34 AM)

^ x2. I just filled my tranny with Honda Genuine 5k miles ago :(

Briggz -> RE: short shifter question (7/11/2008 4:23:35 PM)

Ok, so I''m definitely considering the monster knob... just one more question, texas. How does it keep the boot from slopping all around? I read the DIY, but can''t figure out how the boot stays up.

RTexasF -> RE: short shifter question (7/11/2008 6:27:14 PM)

A washer (two sizes supplied) goes on top of the nut screwed onto the gearshift lever. It is explained in the DIY link above but no picture.

Briggz -> RE: short shifter question (7/14/2008 7:33:15 PM)

So I just bought a monster knob! Haha.

  

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