Skunk2 short shifter

[b16a2racer]

i've had mine for almost 2 years and its not that great. its choppy, inconsistant, locks u out of gears at times, etc. anyone else w/ a skunk2 as long as i've had mine care to share opinions? i'm considering swapping it out for a B&M, but i'd like to know what other pieces to replace in order to have the absolute best shifter (i.e. linkage, etc?) thanks everyone

[hc99si1]

i have the b&m pro edge shifter (comes with a enclosed bearing) and its very good, only problem was getting used to having to reach a bit further to change gear but Im used to it now, dont even notice it!

[00BLACKSI]

Gee thanks, where was this thread about two weeks ago when I ordered mine. I just got it yesterday and plan on installing it in around two weeks (working onmy apartment I will be moving into when I get married -4months away).

Now I am concerned and nervous......anyone with thos problem.

|BTW, maybe it needs to be greased and cleaned???
Peace

[AF22]

Do you aftermarket bushings? Alot of people have trouble with there short shifters because they do not get aftermarket bushings that makes it silky smooth.

[b16a2racer]

Originally posted by AF22
Do you aftermarket bushings? Alot of people have trouble with there short shifters because they do not get aftermarket bushings that makes it silky smooth.

nope i don't, just the shifter alone, what else besides bushings should i consider to make it better?

[JUNracing97]

i have a ek hatch, put a skunk2 in with the 440g knob, and i have energy sus. poly bushings, and the skunk2 did feel choppy. the placement (of the dual bend model) is nice, it feels ok, but hte effort is a little high. I had mine in for only a WEEK before the shit started popping out of gear. ive heard people say they ruin synchros, but i figured a company like skunk2 wouldve alleviated that prob. anyway, i took it out, fearing i would need another tranny (number 3) before long. back to stock, and it feels so nice. no effort, slightly longer thro, but its all gravy. i can shift faster too
just my 0.02 tho

[00BLACKSI]

How come when I asked if I needed anything else, people said I was all set. How much is this bushiong and does autozone or pep boys carry it?

Peace

[JUNracing97]

most car shops have em, lots (around here, anyway) have em in stock. the bushing set is like $15, installs in 10 minutes with a 10mm bolt (for the tranny end of the stab bar) and two 14mm bolts (for the shifter end). check energy suspensions site or prothane ( i think they have one)

[00BLACKSI]

I got the double bend one, but am using a slim shift knob (polished and c/f). Will this not be good? and also, any good things on this. I researched and people like it. But now, I am thinking twice!!!!: :

Peace

[RabiDIntegrA]

I think the reason why people have bad experinces with short throw shifters is because they are not used to the short throw. I have one in my teg and it was hard at first. Now it's all gravy

[mykem]

how do you get the ES shifter bushing installed on the tranny end? i could not force it in by hand...did anyone install theirs themselves have any tips?

[00BLACKSI]

ES =Energy Suspension ? is this what I need clicky here!!!!

Cause I am going to call around or look on ebay for this. So I am looking for the ES shifter bushing?


Peace

[AF22]

Originally posted by b16a2racer
nope i don't, just the shifter alone, what else besides bushings should i consider to make it better?

Ok for skunk2 you can get teh ES Bushing kit, or any polyurethane bushing kit. $10-$15 and it makes the BIGGEST DIFFRENCE IN SMOOTHNESS. This one of the reasons why the neuspeed is so popular, because it comes with it's own bushign kit.

[CivicSiRacer]

I purchased the double bend Skunk2 short shifter and also the full ES bushing kit. Throws are nice and precise and no problems so far after two months.

[00BLACKSI]

How hard was it to install. And read my thread above....


PEace