Short Shifter

[codycb7]

hey guys i know this has been posted many many times but it seems that most of the questions get off topic. So i just decided to ask my own.

I want to buy a short shifter for my 91 accord lx, is this exactly what i need or do i need something else too?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-A...Q5fAccessories

[xkjnboix]

cut you old one and reweld it. cheap, effective, oem, and completely functional. longivity depends on how good the welder is.

[codycb7]

i dont have the tools to weld otherwise i would

[deevergote]

That adapter would work fine. You won't need anything else, other than an allen wrench to properly tighten it.
You can also make one for about $4 using parts from a hardware store. All you need to do is move the cable mounting point on the shift lever.

Honestly though, and I've said this about 10 times in recent threads (this is a common topic these days... and ALL the info you need has been provided in each one of them...) short shifters cause problems. The synchronizers in your transmission wear out much faster, and shifting gets notchy. Notchy shifting ends up being slower, because you can't slip into gear as easily.

[sugar]

Agree with Deev.

[Brandoncb7]

Agree with Deev.

Post whore. LOL.

You could buy the bracket for it but you might as well get the parts from the hardware store. It'll have the same outcome and when it's all said and done it'll be covered covered up and nobody will know the difference. 60-70 dollars or so on a name brand piece of metal or 7 bucks and the same result. Your choice.

[codycb7]

alright thanks alot guys for the info, i dont think i will be putting one in

[deevergote]

If you're curious, check out the DIY section for the cheap homemade bracket instructions. You can see what it's like for under $5, and less than an hour of your time.

[codycb7]

before i do that can i ask you if i will need welding materials or just standard tools anybody would have?

[deevergote]

Before you do what? Look in the DIY section to see how to do it, thus answering your own question?

Do you really think I'd suggest a $4 method of doing things that requires $1500 in welding materials?

[codycb7]

ok thanks for your help

[plee3]

here you go:

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...+short+shifter

I did the search for you. Check it out if you are planning to get a short shifter.

Brandoncb7 hit it right on the nose!

[Flatline]

That adapter would work fine. You won't need anything else, other than an allen wrench to properly tighten it.
You can also make one for about $4 using parts from a hardware store. All you need to do is move the cable mounting point on the shift lever.

Honestly though, and I've said this about 10 times in recent threads (this is a common topic these days... and ALL the info you need has been provided in each one of them...) short shifters cause problems. The synchronizers in your transmission wear out much faster, and shifting gets notchy. Notchy shifting ends up being slower, because you can't slip into gear as easily.

Thats why you keep it OEM.... try a BB4 prelude shifter. Noticable shorter throw but still balanced and designed to work with F and H trannies.

Oh, and they cost like $15 at a JY

[deevergote]

The balance has nothing to do with it. It's just a lever. The function of it doesn't depend on balance or weight, since it's a cable-operated system. The function is to move the levers on the transmission via cable. By shortening the throw at all, you're keeping these levers partially engaged at all times.

[xkjnboix]

personally i cant have a short shifter or else my ebrake will be my perm arm rest. im 6'6" so even though my arms are long i have to have the seat far enough back to sit but close enough to throw it in 1st 3rd and 5th. T____T milk -_-;;;