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Hey all,

Just picked up my first EP3 about a week ago and I've been working on it nonstop. Bought it from a used car lot and it's gone through 3 previous owners, but I was impressed on how the entire car was kept in good shape. The only real thing that needed to be changed was the serpentine belt and the idler pulley. (cuz that bearing was shot and was squeeling when I drove it off the lot) It still need the passenger side roof molding and the rear side-marker lights and possibly a new shifter (cuz the factory is kinda worn). With that said, I was wondering is it even a good idea to change to a short shifter? Just curious and looking for opinions.

 
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The stock plastic shifter assembly Hondas come with isn’t the sturdiest

Neither is the transmission / clutch built for beating / banging on

Adding a short shifter.., unless one possess adept hand/ foot coordination.., is a good way to tear up synchros (due to driver inadequacy.., not the short shifter)

Shifting quicker does nothing but speeds up wear / highlights the weak point(s) of the shifter assembly / clutch / transmission


Having said that;

Are they fun – yep

Are they addictive – yep

Am I far from being someone who'll dissuade another from modding their Honda - oh heck yeah

Ghost

 
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Short shifter is a great mod. Combine that with new aluminum bushings and your set.

 
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Cool, any recommendations on brand? Still kinda new to this stuff.

 
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These companies make one for the non Si Civic, you will have to see if they make one for the Si.

Revo
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cool thx, i'll look into it XD