[DIY] Skunk2 Short Shifter Install

[rob1000]

The skunk2 has complete different feeling/throw. The shape difference is on the picture (side by side) from ebay im not sure.

Hmm i've just been looking at other single bend short throw sticks on ebay and it seems the distance from the bearing end to the pivot knob (??) is very short in stock items but longer in short throw ones. I guess the longer it is the more pivot the stick has?... Then the double bend shortens the throw even more.

Well guess i'll still go ahead with the DIY and hope I'm right!

Here's another side on pic of a shifter similar to mine. You can see the gap i mean...

Compared to OEM


Edit: Yeah think i'm right with that. The short throw gear shifters move the pivot point further up the shaft so less movement creates more throw... found this comment on another forum

It moves the pivot point higher up the shift rod causing you to move the shifter less distance, while it pivots more. Its fairly hard to expain without a picture.

http://www.team-integra.net/forum/di...g+Common+Topic

Anyway hoefully someone else might find that useful?