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01-Sep-2005, 05:49 PM

killa3z

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Short shifter question

My shifter is very sloppy and i was thinking of getting a short shifter kit to resolve the problem. Can somebody help me with installing one of these onto my 92 civic si? thanks

01-Sep-2005, 06:14 PM

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its quite simple actually. But the sloppy problem probably lies within the bushings. Get some energy suspension polyurethane ones and it'll feel real smooth and precise.

01-Sep-2005, 07:20 PM

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is there a site with pictures or whatever that will help explain instaliing the the bushings and shifter?

02-Sep-2005, 01:48 AM

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buy a good quality shifter like b&m and it'll come with detailed instructions.

02-Sep-2005, 02:04 AM

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bushing

02-Sep-2005, 06:51 AM

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Quote:

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buy a good quality shifter like b&m and it'll come with detailed instructions.

Actually mine didn't come with instructions, but this site will help.

02-Sep-2005, 01:12 PM

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B&M is the way to go man, and it's real easy to install

after you install it you'll think your in heaven the fist 3 days of driving then you'll get use to it, and think it's just a regular shifter again

02-Sep-2005, 01:34 PM

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after you install it you'll think your in heaven the fist 3 days of driving then you'll get use to it, and think it's just a regular shifter again

So ture now when i drive cars without the kit they feel real weird

02-Sep-2005, 01:39 PM

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awsome. thanks guys

02-Sep-2005, 05:34 PM

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haha... yeah... i learned 5spd in a car with short shifter... then now i got a new car, it feels weird... then the last time i had to drive a car with a short shifter again, it feels like heaven... but i'm use to my regular shifter now hahaha...

btw, b&m short shifter is good and not expensive... very good... also get some urethane bushings... makes the shifting nice and smooth and lasting too...

02-Sep-2005, 07:09 PM

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change the shifter bushings when you do the short shifter... its all apart anyways and the ES bushings are $15 i think from most places like JRP or PI.

02-Sep-2005, 10:37 PM

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IMO the bushings make a big difference.

02-Sep-2005, 11:08 PM

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a short shifter would not fix the problem, u need new bushings.

03-Sep-2005, 12:34 AM

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ya, but you get all that in the kit

03-Sep-2005, 01:27 AM

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It could be the OEM shifter itself. The bearings and O-rings in the bottom where it bolts to the shift linkage deteriorate over the years and the shifter becomes very sloppy. The car is a 92 afterall.

#12 and #24 in the pics can be replaced with new parts for very cheap. A new shifter and urethane bushings will fix things, but they are not your only option if you don't want to spend $100.

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