Skunk2 Racing has been pushing Hondas to go faster and handle better for
over a decade. We've applied that experience to our latest project car the
"Skunk2 Fit R". As we transformed the Fit into a beast, we developed an
aftermarket arsenal for the Fit enthusiast. Our first release is the Skunk2
Lowering Spring but Keep your eyes on us for Fit exhaust, full coilovers and
much more...
lol no worries...as it stands right now, after I'm done my next round of mods, I won't even have enough to buy this damn SS to test out!
__________________ Mugen - T1R - J's Racing - Spoon
Fitfreak.net Admin! Fear the PINK WRATH! =)
Got a question? I might have an answer, drop me a PM if you need help!
- KillerFit #10 - KRAFTWERKS Kit Owner #5
Can't vouch for the UK, but there is plenty on Ebay if your comfortable with that. I'm waiting on mine coming in, should be here in 2 days and I'll let you know who I got it from on Ebay and if its worth it.
unfortunately those shipped to the states is $19.. 3x more than the older auctions.. prob pay about $25-$30 more than I paid for one on eBay.. but I guess beggars can't be choosers!
__________________
Engine mods: A-spec CAI and axle back (burnt)
Inside: JDM Passenger visor, Zeta dead pedal, JDM Squash, Skunk2 ss + knob
Shoes: 16x7(+45) Polished Rota Slips Pirelli 205/45
Suspension: Tanabe GF210
Lighting: 6000K HID low, 4300K custom yellow HID fogs, DC5 sidemarkers, independent fog light switch
Misc: 20% tint, Rear red H emblem
just got the skunk2 SS installed. feel good! Real subtle, you'll notice the shortness after driving it, b/c I couldn't feel a difference just sitting in my seat and playing with the gears. Also feels a lot notchier, I like.
A few tips: Follow the DIY for the Mugen SS install, but you don't have to do a few steps: don't take out the cotter pin on the left side of the assembly and you don't have to mess with the linkage on the right side.. just pop out the black one on the left and you can twist the shift assembly to access the bottom.
The bushing on the ball of the shifter is a PITA to get off, keep working at it.. I pried it off with a screwdriver and some force.. Use a rubber mallet to put the bushing on the new extended skunk2 ball.. Use loctite definately on the set screws to keep the extension from coming off in the future. As for screwing the 4 bolts back in, it kinda sucks to get it aligned with the 4 added heighteners, so just work at it.. Took me prob 45min to install in the damn heat. Most time took was to take off the bushing on the ball and getting the set screws in really tight, and then finally screwing the 4 bolts together. Getting the console off was cake though. Good luck!
I like the shorty a lot, had one in my old car and loved it. Feels really solid now and definately shorter, but not as short as I would want.. but short enough!
__________________
Engine mods: A-spec CAI and axle back (burnt)
Inside: JDM Passenger visor, Zeta dead pedal, JDM Squash, Skunk2 ss + knob
Shoes: 16x7(+45) Polished Rota Slips Pirelli 205/45
Suspension: Tanabe GF210
Lighting: 6000K HID low, 4300K custom yellow HID fogs, DC5 sidemarkers, independent fog light switch
Misc: 20% tint, Rear red H emblem
well i put it on and it took me about 30 min.it was easy except for the damb bushing wouldnt come off.other than that i was just fiddling to get the bolts lined up.easy as sunday morining overall.
now for impressions,you can definatly feel a diffrence,its notchy,soild and best of all shorter.me likey alot
__________________
TAFFETA WHITE SPORT 5 SPEED
JDM COIN HOLDER
SPOON SPORTS SHORT ANTENNA
SPOON SPORTS RADIATOR CAP
SPOON SPORTS DURACON SHIFT KNOB
T1R CARBON FIBER INTAKE
T1R SPRINGS VER. 1
SKUNK2 SHORT SHIFTER
just got the skunk2 SS installed. feel good! Real subtle, you'll notice the shortness after driving it, b/c I couldn't feel a difference just sitting in my seat and playing with the gears. Also feels a lot notchier, I like.
A few tips: Follow the DIY for the Mugen SS install, but you don't have to do a few steps: don't take out the cotter pin on the left side of the assembly and you don't have to mess with the linkage on the right side.. just pop out the black one on the left and you can twist the shift assembly to access the bottom.
The bushing on the ball of the shifter is a PITA to get off, keep working at it.. I pried it off with a screwdriver and some force.. Use a rubber mallet to put the bushing on the new extended skunk2 ball.. Use loctite definately on the set screws to keep the extension from coming off in the future. As for screwing the 4 bolts back in, it kinda sucks to get it aligned with the 4 added heighteners, so just work at it.. Took me prob 45min to install in the damn heat. Most time took was to take off the bushing on the ball and getting the set screws in really tight, and then finally screwing the 4 bolts together. Getting the console off was cake though. Good luck!
I like the shorty a lot, had one in my old car and loved it. Feels really solid now and definately shorter, but not as short as I would want.. but short enough!
you have to pull the left side linkage up to unscrew the assembly. that step is needed to install this SS, I used every step bcuz it was needed
__________________
"credit cards are a car tuners best friend." -Skunk2Tony www.rms-usa.com
Really? I didn't have any problems with the bushing. Did you take off that metal wire that goes on top of the bushing? Once you take that off ,the bushing will slide right out.
__________________ Mugen - T1R - J's Racing - Spoon
Fitfreak.net Admin! Fear the PINK WRATH! =)
Got a question? I might have an answer, drop me a PM if you need help!
- KillerFit #10 - KRAFTWERKS Kit Owner #5
Really? I didn't have any problems with the bushing. Did you take off that metal wire that goes on top of the bushing? Once you take that off ,the bushing will slide right out.
well I must be calling it wrong, I understand that pin and white square bushing was easy to come off, but it was the little white bearing on the ball of the shifter itself that would not come off.
__________________
Engine mods: A-spec CAI and axle back (burnt)
Inside: JDM Passenger visor, Zeta dead pedal, JDM Squash, Skunk2 ss + knob
Shoes: 16x7(+45) Polished Rota Slips Pirelli 205/45
Suspension: Tanabe GF210
Lighting: 6000K HID low, 4300K custom yellow HID fogs, DC5 sidemarkers, independent fog light switch
Misc: 20% tint, Rear red H emblem
you have to pull the left side linkage up to unscrew the assembly. that step is needed to install this SS, I used every step bcuz it was needed
I understand that part, I did mention that the black linkage on the left side needed to be unhooked, but the one on the right didn't need to be messed with. Nor the cotter pin on the far left does not need to be taken out. Those are just unnecessary steps for the skunk2 ss.
__________________
Engine mods: A-spec CAI and axle back (burnt)
Inside: JDM Passenger visor, Zeta dead pedal, JDM Squash, Skunk2 ss + knob
Shoes: 16x7(+45) Polished Rota Slips Pirelli 205/45
Suspension: Tanabe GF210
Lighting: 6000K HID low, 4300K custom yellow HID fogs, DC5 sidemarkers, independent fog light switch
Misc: 20% tint, Rear red H emblem