Short Shifters reviews

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31-08-2008, 10:59 PM
vteccoupe

Short Shifters reviews

Hi, in search of a set of short shifter for my R as the previous owner was stupid enough to cut the stock shifter shorter.

Anyway, im looking at dual bend shifters and preferably not aluminium(prone to snap?"

Anyone has used any shifters in e market and would like to give ur review on it?

1. MFactory ( carbon steel )
2. Skunk2 ( steel )
3. Buddyclub ( steel )
4. B&M (aluminium or steel? not sure )
02-09-2008, 07:28 PM
55EXX

doubt you can snap them. unless your have arms like a cyclists legs? i have a cheap ebay one and its great! bit stiff to start off with as the grease settles and it takes no time to get used to. shifts are as quick as it takes to stomp the clutch. no crunch.
02-09-2008, 07:59 PM
Alexx

Im running a C's shifter. Bit pricey compared to the rest but but no complaints here. You get what you pay for. Massively increased shifting feel and response. However it sometimes requires a bit of brutality to get into gear, but im positive that has more to do with my old gearbox fluid.

I have seen an aluminium shifter snap on my mates e30 bmw. Wasn't very fun at all :thumbdwn:
02-09-2008, 08:05 PM
chunky

carbon steel shifter?
jesus crist
03-09-2008, 02:19 AM
vteccoupe

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunky

carbon steel shifter?
jesus crist

?? lol watz so amazing abt that?
03-09-2008, 07:50 AM
IEVAQ8

im using buddy club................very happy with it and i think from memory i have reduced throw by 30%
08-09-2008, 03:28 PM
e240

I have seen snapped aluminium ones.

I've been tracking with the MFactory one and very happy with it. together with the Gear knob, its very nicely weighted and easy to shift.
10-09-2008, 12:06 AM
vteccoupe

is mfactory really carbon steel?

i have been told that dc2 vtir and dc2 type r uses the same shifter, just that the dc2 vti-r one is black whereas the type r 1 is polished..is that true?
10-09-2008, 12:19 AM
e240

Quote:

Originally Posted by vteccoupe

is mfactory really carbon steel?

Yes. . . .
10-09-2008, 02:35 AM
Chris S15

using a BuddyClub shifter and type II gearknob. Love it! Definately takes getting used to, but i love the shift feel and precision.
10-09-2008, 07:38 AM
IEVAQ8

Quote:

Originally Posted by vteccoupe

i have been told that dc2 vtir and dc2 type r uses the same shifter, just that the dc2 vti-r one is black whereas the type r 1 is polished..is that true?

^^^^^^^^^thats true
10-09-2008, 01:06 PM
Limbo

i have an ebay one, and its fine, and i am very rough with the shifter at times and no issues at all. I've had a few but more for positioning rather than anything else.
I believe mine is just standard steel one.
11-09-2008, 05:54 PM
VT3C

Quote:

Originally Posted by vteccoupe

i have been told that dc2 vtir and dc2 type r uses the same shifter, just that the dc2 vti-r one is black whereas the type r 1 is polished..is that true?

Not sure about AUS-spec Type R but the VTi-R / GSi / SiR-G integras use the same non-short shifters and linkages.

The JDM Type R Linkages are much fatter and stiffer than the VTiR versions.. the actual shifter on VTiR teggy (and maybe AUS Type R) is a long straight version (has one bend down low) painted black.. the JDM Type R shifter is an 'S' bend and is tapered (fat at the bottom, thin at the top) CHROME.

I bought mine as a ful set of linkages, shifter and new bushings brand new from Leo at JDM Concept. I think he still can get those sets.. but I thoroughly reccomend it !! some aftermarket short shifters using stock linkages can compromise the actual gear selection and can even lead to damaging your gearset / synchros. the OEM JDM Type R linkages set makes for a PERFECT shift and gear selection with OEM reliability and quality.

I actually have a spare JDM Type R shifter somewhere but I think i loaned it to 'Shmivic'.. i just SMS'd him to ask if he still has it.,.
11-09-2008, 06:37 PM
vteccoupe

let me know!
11-09-2008, 06:59 PM
Bludger

Quote:

Originally Posted by VT3C

Not sure about AUS-spec Type R but the VTi-R / GSi / SiR-G integras use the same non-short shifters and linkages.

The JDM Type R Linkages are much fatter and stiffer than the VTiR versions.. the actual shifter on VTiR teggy (and maybe AUS Type R) is a long straight version (has one bend down low) painted black.. the JDM Type R shifter is an 'S' bend and is tapered (fat at the bottom, thin at the top) CHROME.

I bought mine as a ful set of linkages, shifter and new bushings brand new from Leo at JDM Concept. I think he still can get those sets.. but I thoroughly reccomend it !! some aftermarket short shifters using stock linkages can compromise the actual gear selection and can even lead to damaging your gearset / synchros. the OEM JDM Type R linkages set makes for a PERFECT shift and gear selection with OEM reliability and quality.

I actually have a spare JDM Type R shifter somewhere but I think i loaned it to 'Shmivic'.. i just SMS'd him to ask if he still has it.,.

isn't jdm oem same as audm oem?
12-09-2008, 11:28 AM
VT3C

i dont THINK the AUS one is the same - anyone got pics of AUS linkages and shifter ??

vinson, my mate DOES still have it, he's brining it over tonight.. send me your new mobile number dawg..
12-09-2008, 12:02 PM
betty

very good .
than ks a lot
12-09-2008, 12:08 PM
Bludger

Quote:

Originally Posted by VT3C

i dont THINK the AUS one is the same - anyone got pics of AUS linkages and shifter ??

vinson, my mate DOES still have it, he's brining it over tonight.. send me your new mobile number dawg..

whats the difference???

I've driven AUDM vtir and AUDM type r.

my dc2r is pretty slick in the shift feel, doubt that the jdm version is different.

what difference do you think there is?
12-09-2008, 12:14 PM
fatboyz39

aus and jdm has the same shifter.

Short shifters arnt our thing, just wears out the synros faster :(, in fact we extended our shifter :P.
12-09-2008, 12:21 PM
Bludger

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatboyz39

aus and jdm has the same shifter.

Short shifters arnt our thing, just wears out the synros faster :(, in fact we extended our shifter :P.

thanks, thats what i thought.

there are slight differences between audm and jdm, but not that many....
12-09-2008, 12:23 PM
Limbo

not many differences in the dc2r but more in the dc5r
12-09-2008, 06:40 PM
VT3C

OK i hate not being able to give a certain answer so I jsut went and checked HONDACAT and the AUS spec appears to be the same as JDM if you go from the diagrams..
14-09-2008, 02:40 PM
vteccoupe

thanks for all u guys' help..
gonna get the oem dc2r shifter from VT3C

cheers!
14-09-2008, 05:47 PM
EG_VTEC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexx

Im running a C's shifter. Bit pricey compared to the rest but but no complaints here. You get what you pay for. Massively increased shifting feel and response. However it sometimes requires a bit of brutality to get into gear, but im positive that has more to do with my old gearbox fluid.

I have seen an aluminium shifter snap on my mates e30 bmw. Wasn't very fun at all :thumbdwn:

i had a C shifter. snapped on me. now i got a buddyclub dual bend. very happy with it :D
14-09-2008, 06:17 PM
Alexx

Interesting. ill keep an eye on mine then, see what happens
14-09-2008, 06:31 PM
EG_VTEC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexx

Interesting. ill keep an eye on mine then, see what happens

not too sure why. :S because there was a point wen they had problem with their products. maybe it was purchase during that time. because i got it with the car
15-09-2008, 10:36 AM
ToOLx

I have the C's Shifter on my car, and months ago the threaded part has clean snapped off the gear stick, have to use a gear knob with grub screw's now! :|

Was just changing from 1st gear to 2nd at the lights and the gear knob was in my hand lol, driving around changing gears with a thin metal rod is not so fun.