damian02civic

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As the title says, I just installed the strut king short shifter kit, shifter bushings, a new shift boot. I took pics so I figured I would write up a little DIY. There was some different screws to remove my center console so here we go. Sorry ahead of time, some of the pics aren't great.

Tools:
Phillips head screwdriver
Socket wrench/12mm socket (I believe.)
Needle nose pliers
Flathead screwdriver

Time:
It took me about 45 minutes to an hour to install all 3 pieces.

Links:
Here are a link to Speedfoos DIY that has a different center console then I do. Reference this if you don't find the screws I list.

http://www.7thgenhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3089



1. Remove 2 phillips head screws from front of center console.




2. Remove shift ****.

3. Remove 2 phillips head screws from rear of center console below ebrake.




4. Pull down cup holder and remove 2 phillips head screws from inside.


5. I forgot to take pics but if you have the sliding compartment next to your ebrake, open it and pull up to remove it.

6. After previous step remove 2 phillips head screws from underneath right behind the shifter assembly.


7. Remove center console and voila!


8. Remove 4 12mm(I believe) bolts holding shifter box down.


9. Here I used my screwdriver to pop out the metal part of the old rubber bushings then popped the rubber out.






Old and busted.


New hotness.


Comparison and proper way to installed bushing into housing.


Back to the DIY!!

10. Put 12mm(I believe) bolts back in with bushings and tighten.


11. Remove the 2 cotter pins from shifter cables.


12. Remove bolt from cable on the left side (left to right throw) and remove cable from shaft on the right side. (front to back throw)


13. Now install the left to right throw adapter and cable and install bolts and cotter pin.




Presto.


14. Now install the front to back adapter. Fit this in the groove and install bolt and stud and cotter pin.




I had to reuse one of the old cotter pins for the main shaft. Be careful when removing them.


Hey buddy, hands off!!


I also forgot to take pics of the boot install but it is very simple..

1. Flip center console over, remove 6 phillips head screws.

2. Remove staples from shift boot and plastic zip tie thing around shift boot collar.

3. Using a flathead pop the clips off the silver bezel and remove.

4. Replace boot, and accesories.

and BOOM... Magic.




My opinions of the short shift kit and bushings are great. You can really feel the difference between the shifts and I love the face I keep my stock shifter height.

Thank you Strut King for the parts. I will be ordering the shifter cable bushings soon.

WWW.STRUTKING.COM

Hope this helps those who are thinking of getting one of these kits.

wheelspinLX

I wonder what would happen if you put those short shifter dealies on the Revo SS? (at least the side to side one)

speedfoos

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Those are some phettos you've got there (rhymes with ghetto)! You should buy a new set from Strut King!

Nice little DIY though.

damian02civic

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Thanks Clint, and yes I will be acquiring the pedals and shifter cable bushings soon.

drunkenmagnum

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Big ups to Stru King. The guys over there are some of the nicest I know.

sniperscout

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i actually could use this since reverse is so far over to the right with the 6speed the plastic trim around the boot is in the way


update- strutking says that i can order just the left/right piece for $30 shipped. I will update this thread when i get it installed onto my revo

icedcoco

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nice sniper. i'd like to know the outcome

damian02civic

iTrader: (7)

Nice threadjack. In for updates on my own thread

sniperscout

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Christafurrr

How did you get the shift boot to stay up with the new shift ****? Looks like I got the same **** as you but its not skunk 2 (ebay) I cant get the boot to stay up like it did with the OEM ****.

damian02civic

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I used the oem shift boot collar and my boot tucked perfectly on it and then I shoved the collar up onto the bolt holding my **** straight.. works perfect.

wheelspinLX

Nice, can't wait to see how it turns out.

sniperscout

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I just installed the left/right adapter onto my Revo SS and it worked! I was having a problem getting into reverse on my
6spd because it was too far to the right. Well now I can get into reverse without any problems.

damian02civic

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I expect rep and umm your engine for this epic threadjack.

sniperscout

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I think you earned some rep...but I am going to have to turn down your request for my engine

filipinop1405

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sweet i may have to get one....

bluecivic_19

damn ur shifter assembly is dirty! but nice, i just got the same bushings for the shifter and their ****ing great cant believe the diff.

damian02civic

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yea it's under the console so it don't matter.

Thanks for the rep. Repped back.

Don't turn it down, just umm do it!

sniperscout

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oh...well since you put it that way come get it. Ill get to working on it right away and have it on a pallet ready to go for you

And I received no rep....LIES!!!