type R linkage in ek - question

**gelo** · 24-10-2005 10:12 PM

hey guy
had my type R linkage installed a while ago
everything regardign shifting is fine no problems at all

however, what i am finding is
the shifting area heats warm-hot really easily

does anyone who have the type R linkage had such issues?
it was very rarely that the shifter would heat up like this when it was stock

i was thinking, mayb its coz of the material?

**ECU-MAN** · 24-10-2005 10:38 PM

I have two posibilities in mind

1 the rubber boot wasnt put back in place and allowing heat to enter the cabin
2 the shifter is longer and sits closer to the exhaust, transfering heat to your quicker and more.

**BlitZ** · 24-10-2005 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by ECU-MAN

I have two posibilities in mind

1 the rubber boot wasnt put back in place and allowing heat to enter the cabin
2 the shifter is longer and sits closer to the exhaust, transfering heat to your quicker and more.

well said..

u running std cat?

how do u like it so far? just out or curiousity would u know if the AUS linkage is gold in color?

**ECU-MAN** · 24-10-2005 11:05 PM

AUDM linkage in Ej is black

**BlitZ** · 24-10-2005 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by ECU-MAN

AUDM linkage in Ej is black

sorry dude..
i was referring to type r

**ECU-MAN** · 24-10-2005 11:09 PM

I know the JDM is gold(ish) in colour, cant remember AUDM

**gelo** · 25-10-2005 12:48 AM

my linkage is jdm ek9 which is gold

well
i was thinking MAYBE coz the tyep R one is thicker so it transferr heat more?
im only randomly guessing

and i am runnign standard cat

**roar** · 25-10-2005 01:31 AM

gelo...does it get hot if the car is idling?

or only when driving/fanging?

**VT3C** · 25-10-2005 12:13 PM

it's that rubber seal under your shift boot that's causing heat.

**Civic Type R** · 25-10-2005 01:12 PM

gelo, how does it feel compared to the standard EK4 one ?
i.e. gear changing and throw.
Ive been keen to do the conversion but am researching it more.

**BlitZ** · 25-10-2005 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Civic Type R

gelo, how does it feel compared to the standard EK4 one ?
i.e. gear changing and throw.
Ive been keen to do the conversion but am researching it more.

ive read from people who say its exactly the same only a shofter shift.. quoted "It only feels more precise cause there is short shifter all other factors are the same"..

Im contemplating the same question...

**gelo** · 25-10-2005 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by VT3C

it's that rubber seal under your shift boot that's causing heat.

actually i took it apart
and guess what

the rubber seal wasnt there
oops

in regards of the shifter
the throw is shorter as you would expect
and the feelign is very precise
it slots in very firmly when u change the gears
personally, i feel like i can downshift quicker and smoother with the tyep R shifter (using heel and toe)