short shifters question and answers - Page 9

jdjohnson9 · #**161** (**permalink**) 04-02-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Illusive

I would suggest either T1R or Mugen. The Mugen one is pricey, probably only 50 to 100 more than the T1R when all is said and done, but it'll be well worth it since the whole unit is there. It's an easy install as well, I'm not too sure how labor intensive the T1R one will be, but I imagine it will only be a touch more difficult than the Mugen one. I'm sure the S2 one is a good product, but the only thing I dislike are those set screws for the ball mount on the bottom of the shifter. Reminds me of those universal shift knobs. If you jiggle it too much, they will eventually come loose. But loctite would fix that problem for a good stretch.

Basically, if you got the coin, Mugen IMO. If not, T1R. I highly suggest the T1R if you are unsure mainly because it'll probably be priced between the two kits and provide a nice short throw with only a little extra time on the install. If you can't do that either, S2. That's my personal order.

Thanks a bunch Illusive. I will rep you for your help once i can rep you again. haha. Thats kinda what i was thinking as well i just wanted some advice from someone who knows more about it then me.

Illusive · #**162** (**permalink**) 04-02-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jdjohnson9

Thanks a bunch Illusive. I will rep you for your help once i can rep you again. haha. Thats kinda what i was thinking as well i just wanted some advice from someone who knows more about it then me.

No problemo, glad I could be of service!

Chikubi · #**163** (**permalink**) 04-03-2008, 04:17 AM

Just got my Mugen SS in the mail today. Hope to get it installed by the weekend, but initial impression is very good -- it's really well made, and aside from the T1R, I just can't imagine buying any other SS.

***UPDATE*** Just installed it today. Didn't get to drive it as long a I would've liked, but so far it feels really good. A bit firmer than the OEM shifter, and much more decisive when i shift, but not quite as short of a throw as I was expecting, though still better than OEM. In my case, I installed the H-Fit hard mounts at the same time, so it feels REALLY solid now, but no vibration to speak of like some have suggested.

dewthedew · #**164** (**permalink**) 04-21-2008, 03:15 AM

where can i get the mugen one for a decent price?

jdjohnson9 · #**165** (**permalink**) 04-21-2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dewthedew

where can i get the mugen one for a decent price?

King motorsports is the best place to get it imho. They may be a couple bucks more then other places but they will treat you the best. Here is the link http://www.kingmotorsports.com/category.aspx?cat=13. Hope that helps.

dewthedew · #**166** (**permalink**) 04-21-2008, 03:40 AM

also does anyone have pics of the mugen short shifter installed with a shift knob like this ..

it would be awesome if someone did have pics.

kancerr · #**167** (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 04:33 PM

when installing the skunk2 ss they give you 4 metal washers to raise the assembly...those are supposed to go directly under the rubber ones right? i saw these bushing things and was wondering if they were the same or whats up with that. i installed my skunk a few weeks ago and it seems to be fine just wanna make sure i installed it properly.

trancedsailor · #**168** (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 11:12 PM

will H-Fit's hard mounts work with the Mugen quickshifter? I want silky smooth, precise, shorter shifts! I could just deal with the Mugen by itself, but if there's anything else I can do while the console and ring/boot are off, I'd rather do it once. Set it and forget it!

Chikubi · #**169** (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by trancedsailor

will H-Fit's hard mounts work with the Mugen quickshifter? I want silky smooth, precise, shorter shifts! I could just deal with the Mugen by itself, but if there's anything else I can do while the console and ring/boot are off, I'd rather do it once. Set it and forget it!

They pop right in just like OEM and make a fine shifter even more solid and precise. I put 'em in mine from the day I got it and I can't imagine not having them there. You will be happy.

trancedsailor · #**170** (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 11:28 PM

nice, thanks for the help

you didn't know how it shifted before the kit, but I do so I'm sure it'll make a huge galaxy of difference lol modding a car has never been this much fun. What's up with that?

jazzman · #**171** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 04:42 PM

Τoday i bought the Skunk2 ss.Is it easy to install this??
Is there any DIY??

CPat · #**172** (**permalink**) 06-21-2009, 06:37 PM

Got a T1R SS, happy with it.
Install took me a while, but I'm new to DIY. (make a note of the order you took it apart, and put it back together in the same order). There's some great DIY write up's. I didn't use it, but I'd recommend the lithium grease available in the aerosal can since I think it would be a bit lighter than the tube that I used.

Feel's much more solid than stock and much shorter. I only notice it taking much more effort to shift into 5th. Otherwise I've gotten completely used to it in the past couple weeks.