what are the pros and cons of the single bend dual bend and straight short throw shifters?

I ordered in the B&M kit at Advance Auto for $180 and it is straight, looking at the skunk2 on ebay single or dual bend $110.

 

I didn't know you could make a Honda gearbox any better.

 

gator, let us know when you install the straight SS.

I installed the Skunk2 a month or so ago. Based on on-line ordering, the dual-bend was the Skunk2 version offered for our cars.

The dual-bend occurs between the pivot point and the shift knob. This causes the shifter to be vertically-aligned under the skift knob. That is, the shifter appears to be straight up-and-down, coming straight up through the shift boot.

I'm not sure what if would look like with a single-bend. Guessing: the pivot point is obviously in the same place. So the single-bend shifter would then be further back from the radio console. Maybe the shift boot would look like it's scrunched, since the shifter comes up further back.

Maybe somebody with a single-bend SS could comment.

 

i am very interested in seeing this thread answered also.... i have a habit of driving with my elbow on the center console, with my fingers resting on the shifter at all times, and shifting from there, but w/ the GSR the shifter is just out of fingertips reach.....

if the single bend brings the shifter closer to the driver i would take it.... but does it affect the ease of shifting procalimed to be present when you install a short shifter and counterweight knob?

i need help, this habit is harder for me to adjust from
than quiting smoking was.

 

you mean theres ANY other way of driving???

 

seriously, i know from previous posts that a lot of you uys ahave short shifters...has anyone compared the dual vs single bend?

 

I installed the straight B&M shifter in my GSR yesterday. It is much much better than stock. Took about an hour, but that included getting stung by a hornet. Very smooth and percise. Only draw back if any, is you have to reach a bit for the shifter handle were as before it was within reach sitting all the way back in the seat. I will keep it for a while and maybe try the skunk2 dual bend when I get some extra cash.

 

well i got a skunk single bend for a g2 and i have a g3 and they are virtually the same so i installed it and i like it alot. it seems to be closer to me then the stock dual bend was and the shifts are much shorter and smoother(bushings)