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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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thinkin bout gettin a short shifter, what kind would you guys recommend? and would i be able to install it myself? thanks
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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Skunk2 Integra Dual Bend.

Install if yourself along with some new aftermarket shifter bushings.
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 12:41 PM
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is b&m any good? a guy on hondatech is sellin b&m short shifters for 50$ shipped
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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basically anything BUT ebay shortshifters. very easy to install.
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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should i go with the b&m for 50$ or the skunk2 dual bend for $96? or any other suggestions?
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 08:50 PM
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B&M is also a good ss, but I have heard they squeek :eek3:
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 05:14 AM
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don't get the B&M unless you have extremely long arms...
i have it.. and there are no bends to it so i have to stretch to get into 3rd and 5th
honda-tech has a special on evasive motorsports short shifters foor about 35 shipped... i have it waiting in my bedroom to be installed and its freaking quality
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 06:46 AM
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hmmm, ok, so if a ss doesnt have any bends... then you hafta strecth? i dont really get it, i dont know much about shifters. and i cant decide which one i should get, the evasive motorsports is really cheap, but will i basically get what i payed for?
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 00CivicSleeper
hmmm, ok, so if a ss doesnt have any bends... then you hafta strecth? i dont really get it, i dont know much about shifters. and i cant decide which one i should get, the evasive motorsports is really cheap, but will i basically get what i payed for?
there are bends in the shifter to make the knob sit closer to your body... thats all it does...
the evasive one is very heavy and made out of steel...
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 07:21 AM
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the evasive one is very heavy and made out of steel...
is that good? also, does it come with everything i need in order to install? or do i need to buy separate things? and how hard is it to install, if its possible to install myself
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