Skunk2 short shifter question - 99 Si

[bkjj77]

Does anybody know if s skunk2 dual bend short shifter will work in a 99 si
I see that the sight only sells single bend shifters for civics and dual for integras
Also which shifter is better dual or single
Thanks

 

[JohnS.]

Single - Shifter sits further away from the driver. Dual - shifter sits closer to the driver.

I don't see why either wouldn't work as long as it's designed for the car. And this belongs in a tech section.

 

[bkjj77]

ok cool thanks
witch would you reccomened if you had one

 

[JohnS.]

Personally I'd get a dual bend because I like to sit further back. Plus my arms are short. It all depends on personal preference.


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[bkjj77]

yah thats what i was thinking thanks
what do you think http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKUNK2-SHIFT-KNOB-5-SPD-DUAL-BEND-SHIFTER-88-00-CIVIC-/220863019737?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item336c763ad9#ht_2618wt_1139

 

[KillaGuizEj8Si]

I think there is alot better things to buy for your car with $160 bro honestly wat makes u want this? bling factor??? maybe if we have a better idea of what you want we could better help you

 

[bkjj77]

i want a short shifter and i want top of the line because every time i have bought something
for my car that is really cheap off ebay it always brakes or something and i end up spending even more

 

[speedygonzales]

short shifters make a world of difference! the throws are crisp and precise and feel clean.

 

[KillaGuizEj8Si]

wat are your follow up mods with it will you be changing your bushings also if so i suggest energy suspension

 

[bkjj77]

yah so you would agree...what shifter do u have

 

[bkjj77]

i thought it comes with everything you need for installation

 

[KillaGuizEj8Si]

errrrr it does come with the short shifter and knob. have you went under and looked the bushings if they are toast but while you have the car jacked up and you want those nice crisp throws then bushings will make a world of difference than old rotted oem bushings. I personally have energy suspension bushings and a gsr shifter linkage which is already dual bend. It does let u sit farther back in the seat

 

[speedygonzales]

I have a single bend shifter, its not a name brand or anything but it shifts nice. (it came with the car so idk how the transmission shifts without it but I have driven my bro's 5th gen hatch and the throw is reallllly long compared to my 6th gen)

edit: I have long arms and have the seat pushed almost all the way back and the seat slightly reclined and still have no problem reaching the shifter lol

 

[bkjj77]

so what is the price range for energy suspension bushings
and would them sell them at auto zone

 

[speedygonzales]

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&biw=1366&bih=681&tbm=shop&q=energy+suspension+civic+shifter+bushing+kit&oq=energy+suspension+civic+shifter+bushing+kit&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=17921l18701l0l19137l6l5l0l0l0l1l187l452l0.3l3l0 its about 15 bucks for the set and you can order them online

 

[KillaGuizEj8Si]

IMHO those make a world of differnce not the shifter

 

[bkjj77]

wow sweet thanks

 

[bkjj77]

IMHO those make a world of differnce not the shifter

i still want the shorter shift thought and the sick weighted knob

 

[TigBitties]

you can get all your parts from here and justin has great prices and service! ships incredibly quick too

 

[JohnS.]

I've driven a Civic with a short shifter before and hated it. I would say try the shifter bushings first and then get the short shifter if you really still don't like the stock shifter. The bushings do make a world of a difference though.