Anyone know a site that shows how to install a short shifter? thanks!
A+I have a 1996 EX and I just installed a Ralco short shifter and ES bushings. The ES bushings made a huge difference. I did not have to remove the exhaust. I did however have a problem with the shift linkage being too close to the exhaust and causing a rattle. There are 2 counter-weights on the end of the linkage. I ended up taking a dremel to the longer weight and cutting about an inch off at an angle so the linkage would clear. This does not appear to have created any problems. If shift effort were increased I could have gone with a heavier knob. I am very pleased with the shifter. Throws are short and crisp now. (hows that for my first post?)
Interestingly I bought a "GSR dual bend short shifter" off Ebay from an individual. I had never seen my original shifter and waited a few months to install it when I had time. As it turned out it was IDENTICAL to the stock I had. Too much time had elapsed for grievance resolution so I still have it. I have heard these are great as well but beware. My guess is I got a shifter from a non-GSR Integra? Unless someone put a dual bend in my otherwise stock Civic?BTW, just as far as reviews go, I really enjoy my GSR dual bend shifter with energy suspension bushings.
uuhhhhhhInterestingly I bought a "GSR dual bend short shifter" off Ebay from an individual. I had never seen my original shifter and waited a few months to install it when I had time. As it turned out it was IDENTICAL to the stock I had. Too much time had elapsed for grievance resolution so I still have it. I have heard these are great as well but beware. My guess is I got a shifter from a non-GSR Integra? Unless someone put a dual bend in my otherwise stock Civic?
is the shifter a dual bend?Interestingly I bought a "GSR dual bend short shifter" off Ebay from an individual. I had never seen my original shifter and waited a few months to install it when I had time. As it turned out it was IDENTICAL to the stock I had. Too much time had elapsed for grievance resolution so I still have it. I have heard these are great as well but beware. My guess is I got a shifter from a non-GSR Integra? Unless someone put a dual bend in my otherwise stock Civic?
that sounds like you have transmission problems, first check the amount of fluid you have in there, add tranny fluid or change it out completly, start there then look a tmore expensive issues.Does anyone have the problem of the short shifter not fully engaging the gears?
From a neutral position, it's "sometimes" hard to go into 1st gear unless I press down/ease up on the clutch pedal. It works better to go from neutral to 2nd and then 1st, before letting up on the clutch.
Also it seems to "click" into each gear and not a smooth shift like most shifters.
And it grinds the gear a little when shifting into 5th at high rev around 5k-7k rpm.
Can anyone help me diagnose this issue as I'm just getting into the modding scene.
Thanks,