DIY short shifter and quick pull

[michael6593]

How does this look? it seems to work fine, its a little tough to get it into first gear sometimes, but it doesnt rub too bad.




not the best pull but i was holding my phone and trying to steer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzvPx...nEu3DQ&index=1

[deevergote]

You know the pictures would've been equally effective had the car been parked, right? Why risk taking them while driving?
Also, why did you make another thread about a short shift adapter, when you already have one going?

[reklipz]

You know the pictures would've been equally effective had the car been parked, right? Why risk taking them while driving?

Deev makes a funny?

[deevergote]

Deev makes a funny?

deev missed the youtube link at the bottom (because homeboy didn't know how to embed a youtube video.)


Still... it's a short shift adapter. We've all read the DIYs. We all know what they do. I don't see the point of this thread.

[michael6593]

I was just seeing if you guys thought that this was going to work alright. I did it a little bit different than the DIY tutorial.

[reklipz]

deev missed the youtube link at the bottom (because homeboy didn't know how to embed a youtube video.)

Hah, you're not the only one.

I want to see a DIY on using steel plate stock and a stock shifter and converting it into a short throw. It would need all of the geometry math and the physics as well, otherwise it would again be just another short shift thread.

I was just seeing if you guys thought that this was going to work alright. I did it a little bit different than the DIY tutorial.

I have no idea. So long as that clamp is tight (I would use hex-headed bolts rather than long machine screws), then I don't see it going anywhere. I'm curious as to why first is any more difficult than fifth, or even third.

[deevergote]

If it's difficult to get into ANY gear, adjust it. Damage could result from improper shifting. I'm quite sure a short shifter did damage to my own transmission... and I will never use a short shifter again!

[michael6593]

well lever since i got my car its always been kind of hard to put it into first, especially when its cold.

[deevergote]

In that case, you might want to consider changing your fluid. GM Synchromesh would be a wise choice.

[michael6593]

alright awesome thanks! i think im just gonna take this stupid thing off. I cant drive with a clear conscience, because i always feel like its gonna fall off or im gonna break something. It has been pretty cool these past few days though. I just wish i could actually find a short shifter for this car.

[deevergote]

A "short shifter" will do EXACTLY what you did there... just for a shitload more money. All it does is relocate the cable mounting point. That's all you CAN do with a cable shifter.
Notchy shifting is WAY slower than long shifting, and far more harmful.
If you're racing (on a track, I hope), and you top out 3rd only to slam it into 2nd instead of 4th (a common problem with a short shifter), you could blow your engine.

[michael6593]

ohhhh ok. well thanks man you just saved me a bunch of money. haha and yeah that makes sense. After taking it off it went for a drive and my car shifts like butter now, hardly any problems with 1st. I also put a cd5 shift knob and boot on and it feels a million times better.

[dj_ender]

It's much easier, and safer, to just swap in a shifter plate from a BB4 Lude (92-96). It's physically shorter and offers a shorter throw.

[CB7 Coupe <3]

In that case, you might want to consider changing your fluid. GM Synchromesh would be a wise choice.

Sorry to bring up an old post over a transmission fluid..

But in the past i've just used 10w-30 in my f22a 5speed tranny.
Honda Spec's, Can you feel a difference with Synchromesh ?

[Odogg427]

I desire a shorter shift myself but I'm a little scared to try this method. Do we have any other options? I've tried to locate a prelude shifter in junkyards but I haven't found 1 yet.