Short Shifter Part - Will it fit my Car?

[secksy]

Hi All,

Im looking at buying a short shifter for a 2003 Accord Euro, was wondering if you would know if the following part would fit my car. The short shifter is for an
"Accord Euro R (CL7)" the man referred to it as a 'Japanese model'

As far as I am aware the Accord Euro that the part is for is a CL7 but not a Euro R.

Any ideas on this??????

Thanks :)

[aaronng]

Hi All,

Im looking at buying a short shifter for a 2003 Accord Euro, was wondering if you would know if the following part would fit my car. The short shifter is for an
"Accord Euro R (CL7)" the man referred to it as a 'Japanese model'

As far as I am aware the Accord Euro that the part is for is a CL7 but not a Euro R.

Any ideas on this??????

Thanks :)
Is this the Mugen/Spoon short shifter for CL7? If it is, then yes, it will fit the CL9 Accord Euro.

[Crapdaz]

As aaronng mentioned CL7 part? Is it this part no. 54000-XKB-K0S0?

The part no. i specified is for a mugen short shifter which will fit 100%.

[secksy]

Wow, thanks guys for your speedy replies :)

Yes thats the part number. So there's no difference between the euro r and euro?????? I would just like to be 100% certain before i order it.

[aaronng]

Wow, thanks guys for your speedy replies :)

Yes thats the part number. So there's no difference between the euro r and euro?????? I would just like to be 100% certain before i order it.

There are differences in other parts of the cars, but for the short shifter, both cars are the same.

[Crapdaz]

agreed with master ng!

The part no. i supplied is the part no. on the one i installed last year sometime ago.

Price is too dear for them for the time being due to the AUD being sucky.

[aaronng]

It is worth it though. Daz, you need a new gearknob! Get one that works in unison with the short shifter. Your knob makes your shifter feel notchy.

[secksy]

Oh okay! Wonderful I shall order one :) thanks for your help :D :D Am I allowed to ask in this forum what you guys have paid prior to the AUD bein bad??? I am just curious in the difference between now and the past and whether its worth me waiting or not. Or are those questions not allowed? I am not sure about forum ettiquette...

[Crapdaz]

yeh no worries,

i paid $350-375AUD, this was prior to AUD being bad ass...
I didn't get it from traders than as when i did get it they were going for $400+.

AAAAAAARRROOOONNNN yeh i agree it is worth it, makes the shifter alot nicer to shift in cause it's heavier.

[secksy]

If you need a new gear knob will i need to get one as well? I want it to all go nicely... what do you recommend, anything in particular? I have no idea about this stuff (obviously)

And thanks for the price idea, i seem to be able to get it quite cheap compared to current prices!!!!! Some places have quoted $425+ but i know someone who can get it much cheaper.

[aaronng]

If you need a new gear knob will i need to get one as well? I want it to all go nicely... what do you recommend, anything in particular? I have no idea about this stuff (obviously)

And thanks for the price idea, i seem to be able to get it quite cheap compared to current prices!!!!! Some places have quoted $425+ but i know someone who can get it much cheaper.

You don't need to get a new gearknob. It is your preference. I'd say try it with the stock knob first and then see if you are alright with it or prefer a heavier knob.

[Crapdaz]

If you need a new gear knob will i need to get one as well? I want it to all go nicely... what do you recommend, anything in particular? I have no idea about this stuff (obviously)

And thanks for the price idea, i seem to be able to get it quite cheap compared to current prices!!!!! Some places have quoted $425+ but i know someone who can get it much cheaper.
yeh go for it then.

But shift knob get it at a later date unless your buying other stuff shipped in but if from dealers in Oz then just hold off unless you don't like the driving feel as aaron has mentioned.

[secksy]

Interesting, how come you guys have decided to change the knob? How do you find th changes were with the short shifter?

[aaronng]

Interesting, how come you guys have decided to change the knob? How do you find th changes were with the short shifter?

It started because my 2nd gear was notchy. I got a DC5R knob. Then I realised that it was caused by shifting habits by me pulling down and to the left when shifting from 1st to 2nd. So I fixed that. After that, I got the short shifter. Then I found out that a heavier knob was being released in the US, so I went for that and sold off the DC5R knob. Haven't found a better knob since.

[secksy]

So what knob do you have? Ive only really seen that countersunk one, is that yours? I dont really like the look of that, it looks like it has had a stunted growth. Can you recommend any that dont look so vertically challenged?

[aaronng]

This is the one I have: http://www.mavenmotorsports.com/

[Crapdaz]

Aaron how did u find my Sparco globe knob?


Interesting, how come you guys have decided to change the knob? How do you find th changes were with the short shifter?
sorry i haven't tried it with stock knob but i can if you want me to.

http://www.ogracing.com/images/products/706-SPARCO-GLOBE-SHIFT-KNOB-small.jpg
that's my shift knob sparco globe, does not use the mugen shifter thread, it has an adaptor which gets plugged into it and then you screw the knob in.

[secksy]

Omgosh no, u dont have to try that - ill just trust its better with a new gear knob.. goodness u would have to change it all over!

Both are quite nice! Much better than that countersunk one. Daz, does yours look short? Aarons looks like it isnt short... But i cant tell with urs cos its jst th pic of the knob...

[Crapdaz]

aaron has driven my car and it's lower than his knob.

My sparco knob is about 50mm from the flange to the top and it sits countersunk into the shifter stick, around 40-45mm in.


Omgosh no, u dont have to try that - ill just trust its better with a new gear knob.. goodness u would have to change it all over!

Both are quite nice! Much better than that countersunk one. Daz, does yours look short? Aarons looks like it isnt short... But i cant tell with urs cos its jst th pic of the knob...

[aaronng]

Aaron how did u find my Sparco globe knob?


sorry i haven't tried it with stock knob but i can if you want me to.

[IMG]http://www.ogracing.com/images/products/706-SPARCO-GLOBE-SHIFT-KNOB-small.jpg[IMG]
that's my shift knob sparco globe, does not use the mugen shifter thread, it has an adaptor which gets plugged into it and then you screw the knob in.
Your knob made me have to concentrate while shifting. With mine, I don't have to. Remind me next time and I'll take you for a ride in my car to show you the difference.

[aaronng]

Omgosh no, u dont have to try that - ill just trust its better with a new gear knob.. goodness u would have to change it all over!

Both are quite nice! Much better than that countersunk one. Daz, does yours look short? Aarons looks like it isnt short... But i cant tell with urs cos its jst th pic of the knob...

Mine's regular height because it is not countersunk. His is much shorter.

[Crapdaz]

yeh i was thinking about changing it......

[secksy]

Oh right, yeh i dont like th short knobs............ ha ha... but really... Do you guys know of any other good ones?

[Crapdaz]

i reckon this is nice
and not too short
http://www.nengun.com/spoon/shift-knob

the spoon knob.

[aaronng]

I find the spoon ones too light. I prefer the skunk2 knobs instead.

[secksy]

It says they are all discontinued.... :( Is there anything I should know specifically about when choosing one? Or do all I have to find out is that it fits a Honda Accord Euro? Are there any particular qualities I should look for?????

[Crapdaz]

you need to confirm the thread pattern,

I am not too sure on this cause mine doesnt use the shifter thread, i have the adapter on it.

I think it's a M12 thread. <--- aaron correct me on this.

[secksy]

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/hondashiftknobs/hondaaccordshiftknobs.html all of these knobs look nice... but are they suitable?

[secksy]

if the thread pattern is wrong, how much does an adaptor cost? is it lots? or not much?

[Crapdaz]

if the thread pattern is wrong, how much does an adaptor cost? is it lots? or not much?

mine came with it and it sits ontop of the thread by 3 carbon screws which sit on the thread.

You need to clarify with the seller what thread pattern it uses, or find a nut which can screw into the shifter thread and you'll know what size thread it is.

[aaronng]

Honda's thread pattern is M10 x 1.5

[Crapdaz]

Honda's thread pattern is M10 x 1.5
bah thanks aaron, i forgotten.... too many M10's and M12 on the euro.... hahaha

[aaronng]

As long as it says it is for Honda or Acura manual transmission, you'll be alright. Toyota won't fit, I've tried that. They use M12 I think.

[secksy]

Wonderful wonderful. You both know so much! Do you work in the car industry? Or just read alot?

Im just basically looking for a heavier knob, is that correct?

[aaronng]

Wonderful wonderful. You both know so much! Do you work in the car industry? Or just read alot?

Im just basically looking for a heavier knob, is that correct?

Yeah, I found that I preferred a heavier knob. But you might find that you prefer a lighter knob. :) Best is to come to an Euro meet and try out other knobs. lol

[secksy]

lol lol... okay, maybe i should find out what most people prefer... and go with that..

[Crapdaz]

lol lol... okay, maybe i should find out what most people prefer... and go with that..

people have different opinions, go with what aaron has said come and try it out shift it and you like the feel then go for it.

Aaron, go plan an outting, i pass on the duties to you.

[aaronng]

people have different opinions, go with what aaron has said come and try it out shift it and you like the feel then go for it.

Aaron, go plan an outting, i pass on the duties to you.
Haha, knowing me, I'll end up missing my own meet!

[Crapdaz]

and as everyone says i am always late to mine!

[secksy]

hahaha... are you guys from Sydney?

[Crapdaz]

yes every1 on OH is a westie or i mean most!

i am an eastern subs.

[secksy]

i seeee... how interesting! Im not a westie lol. Anyways thanks for all of your help, im sure i will have more questions though :P