short shifter
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short shifter
i have a 96 accord and i have been wanted to put a short shifter in my car for the longest. now whenever i do searches for the ****, it comes up as all i need is an adapter for the shift linkage. is this true or is there a kit that i can get where the shifter is need also and the adapter. I dont knwo what i need, the adapter or the shifter. is there a kit where both come i am really lost can someone help me i am lost. this is what i have been coming up with http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1876126753 
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Your Accord uses a cable interface to change the gears instead of a solid linkage like you would see in a Civic or Integra. The short shift adapters you see for Accords and Preludes bolts in and retains the rest of the OEM components in order to effectively shorten the shifter throw. You don't need to have a new shift stem, the adapter is what shortens the throw.
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Originally posted by Phat8186
thank youi very much for explaining it to me i need that. now i know what i have to get thanks. i fi wanted to can i buy a new shifter stem too
thank youi very much for explaining it to me i need that. now i know what i have to get thanks. i fi wanted to can i buy a new shifter stem too
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ok then thanks for the great info. greatly apprecaited i will go out and purchase the adapter. is it easy to install or what, are there any directions on the web that i can see or read
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Found these on the web:
The DC Short shift adapter is a pretty easy install. Remove the shift cable from the stick, attach the adapter to the original cable attach point, and then attach the cable to the adapter. Finish it off by applying Loctite to an Allen tension screw at the back of the adapter that presses the adapter tight against the stick.
Arrow #1 (to the left) shows the Allen adjust bolt location. Arrow #2 (on the right) shows the adapter attaching to the original shift cable attachment point.
1. Separate the shift knob from the shift boot by pulling down gently.
Unscrew the shift knob turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the access plate from the bottom of the center console and remove the
2 screws..
3. Remove the drink holder and remove the forward-most screw. The 2 screws
on the bottom do not need to be removed.
4. Remove the 3 screws that hold the shifter trim plate in place.
5. Gently remove the shifter trim plate. Disconnect the clock, cigarette
lighter and the hazard light switch.
6. Loosen and remove the 6mm nut from the short-shift lever.
7. Install the shift adapter using the existing nut without the washer.
8. Slide the shifter cable onto the shift adapter. Apply a drop of Loctite
to the threads and tighten the 6mm bolt.
9. Apply a drop of Loctite to the screw and tighten it snug to the shifter.
10. Reinstall the center console in reverse order.
Unscrew the shift knob turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the access plate from the bottom of the center console and remove the
2 screws..
3. Remove the drink holder and remove the forward-most screw. The 2 screws
on the bottom do not need to be removed.
4. Remove the 3 screws that hold the shifter trim plate in place.
5. Gently remove the shifter trim plate. Disconnect the clock, cigarette
lighter and the hazard light switch.
6. Loosen and remove the 6mm nut from the short-shift lever.
7. Install the shift adapter using the existing nut without the washer.
8. Slide the shifter cable onto the shift adapter. Apply a drop of Loctite
to the threads and tighten the 6mm bolt.
9. Apply a drop of Loctite to the screw and tighten it snug to the shifter.
10. Reinstall the center console in reverse order.
The DC Short shift adapter is a pretty easy install. Remove the shift cable from the stick, attach the adapter to the original cable attach point, and then attach the cable to the adapter. Finish it off by applying Loctite to an Allen tension screw at the back of the adapter that presses the adapter tight against the stick.
Arrow #1 (to the left) shows the Allen adjust bolt location. Arrow #2 (on the right) shows the adapter attaching to the original shift cable attachment point.
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Originally posted by Phat8186
ur the freaking man. thanks for all you info, if you dont mind me asking is that pic for an accord cause i cant tell if it is from one or it is just from any old cable interface.
ur the freaking man. thanks for all you info, if you dont mind me asking is that pic for an accord cause i cant tell if it is from one or it is just from any old cable interface.
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thnaks, now for one last ques does it matter what brand I get or what. Cause i see that a DC sports one is 89.99 apossed to the fist link I gave you where it is no more than 30 bucks if that and it is no brand. what do you think
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When you purchase a short shifter from a reputable company that's been around for a while(DC, Neuspeed, B&M, etc), you don't have to worry much about manufacturing defects and reliability issues. Most of the time a no-name short shift product will work just fine. However, there have been cases where a cheap no-name shifter has failed while someone was driving, and you can see how that wouldn't be much fun. You can get one of the cheaper no-name products, and chances are it'll work just fine, but there is a chance it could fail. Or, you could spend a little more and go with a more reputable company and not have to worry about it. That would be a judgement call.