oka y so i want a short shifter, but i dont know what to buy so explain the difference between these.
if i bought an actualy short shiftrt(if they make them) do i buy it for an accord or prelude?
and a short shifter adaptor, what does that do and whats the diff between a short shifter, like the actual stick and the adaptor and what will they do and last of which of all these will make the throw shorter and the stick smaller?
i saw klepto bought a prelude shitfer. was that just a regular prelude shofter or what?
thanks,
bc

 

ooga booga

 

I believe the adapter shortens the actual "stick" while the short shifter itself shortens the throw. This coming from an automatic owner so dont hold me to it.

 

bored are we?

 

little bit.. i have nothing to do in class but anyway i figured he could have gotten his answer searching as easily as i could have posted ooga booga

edit: BTW on a more serious note a short shifter shortens the throw of the shifter..

 

well i searched but it confused me so i asked in my words to clear it up

 

dc short throw adapter- shortens throw..

prelude shifter - shortens throw and height

custom - 10-15$$ short throw and height

some people do a prelude shifter with a short throw adaptor and that works pretty slick but ou dont really need the adaptor i think that the short throw adaptor is about worthless becuase i think that if your going to do it you should shorten it which makes the interior a lot cleaner and a lot sportier.. tall shifters bte the big one.. anything else?

 

I recently installed a prelude short shifer in my car. It shortens the height about a good inch and the throws are somewhat shorter. I documented the whole process here http://home.comcast.net/~daklepto/diymisc2.htm

 

this is how messy your car gets

 

 

Love that pic, it's an oh too familiar site for anyone who likes to take their dash and console apart.

 

how do you install the short shifter adapter? i need help i've it lieing there since i bought my car 3 months ago.. i bought the adapter for an accord cuz i was told it fits. helpp plzzzzzzzz

 

if you're willing to throw the cash down, there's also the 200$ dollar alternative (PSPEC.)

...which I plan on getting. sooner or later.

after my radiator, and steering wheel. assholes.

 

how did you make a custom one cuz at your cardomain site i saw u made one. did u cut it in half and put an adaptor on?

 

no i cut out the bent section and stuck them back together

 

You have to take the whole console apart like in the pics to expose the shifter. Once that's done, it's easy. Just unbolt the linkage (rod that attaches to the front of the shifter), then attach the adapter to the shifter, then the linkage bolts onto the adapter. It's pretty easy. I've got an OBX adapter, and it cut about an inch off the throw. If you want to shorten your shifter, cut off the top inch, then use a tap (or is it a die?) and put new threads onto the stub. and insert the adapter in between them.

If that doesn't make any sense (i've been drinking), go to this site http://www.filtsai.com/accord/cut_shifter/index.php this guy has some pretty good DIY instructions.

 

lol thanks man. good drinking?

 

Man, posts like that are VERY HELPFUL. After my swap, I might print out your pics and go to town!! THANKS!

 

np, glad i could help

 

Hey KLEPTO
What kind of rims are those in your avatar? I think those would look phat on my Black CL

 

18" g-racing seki's and yes, i would agree that they would look pretty hot on your car. Black on black owns

 

whoaa... i just put on my adapter today i bought it for a 98-02 accord and it fit cuz all i did was flip it around and dam it works.. the throw is so short and it dosent have as much play as it comes with its amazing.. anyone need info let me know

 

do you think you could take some pics of the adaptor and the linkage so ill know somewhat of what im doind and what to look for?

 

ok i will

 

sweet thanks

 

hell yea post pics, so when i do my 6 speed swap i can do the short thro shifter.