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: what are the differences between these short shifters?


SupraTTturbo2jz
02-01-2015, 10:40 PM
Completely new to manual car and I don't know the difference between these two I am wanting to buy.

Short Shifter Honda Accord Acura TL Type s TSX 6SPEED Manual 2 4L 3 0L 3 2L 3 5L | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Short-Shifter-HONDA-Accord-ACURA-TL-Type-S-TSX-6SPEED-Manual-2-4L-3-0L-3-2L-3-5L-/191494714841?fits=Make%3AHonda%7CModel%3AAccord)

Black Metal Manual Short Throw Dual Bend Gear Shifter Selector for Honda 10x1 5 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-METAL-MANUAL-SHORT-THROW-DUAL-BEND-GEAR-SHIFTER-SELECTOR-FOR-HONDA-10X1-5-/111453746686?fits=Make%3AHonda%7CModel%3AAccord)

Any advice you manual drivers can give me? I am wanting to make a purchase on short shifter, shift knobs (not sure about weight etc..)

fliptuner
02-01-2015, 10:55 PM
If you're new to driving manual, what makes you think you need or want a short shifter?

It's your car, get what you want but I think it would actually impede your learning process.

SupraTTturbo2jz
02-01-2015, 11:00 PM
If you're new to driving manual, what makes you think you need or want a short shifter?

I have to reach so much when putting into gears. I held the shifter below the shift knob and it was much easier and quicker shifting. Also have a new shift knob which makes the throws easier but not sure if I want to settle with it yet. I do want to dress up my car, new accessories is always a fun thing for me.

fliptuner
02-01-2015, 11:28 PM
Cosmetically, most of the shifter is covered by the boot anyways, unless you get something a long the lines of a K-Tuned, fully adjustable unit.

Have you tried re-adjusting your seat so you're more upright? Considered a shifter extension? They come in a variety of lengths, straight, angled, S shaped....
http://www.gowesty.com/images/ec/products/large/large_0357bc7cd5ba35a49e260cea0274b6a2.jpg

If you want full height/throw adjustment and "looks cool", see how the K-Tuned unit works for you.
K-Tuned. Race Proven. » Archive » B&D Series Shifter (http://www.k-tuned.com/blog/products/bd-series-shifter/)