Sorry but couldn't find comments on H-Fit vs Skunk2 short shifter kit on 2007 Fit/Jazz.

Opinions, anyone?

TIA,

Stefano

 

go with skunk.

both are about the same price but the skunk one just looks more reliable.... all it is are metal spacers though so you cant really ruin it.

 

Thanks,
do I understand well if I get that the Skunk2 reuses the rubber grommets which H-Fit replaces with Alu?

 

the skunk replaces the rubber mounts with steel ones.

 

Id go with H-fit its the same as skunk but you can revert to stock unlike skunk. I love my h-fit kit.

 

the skunk can go back to stock if you want. just have to take out the spacers.

 

So, aside from metal (Skunk2 is steel cadmium plated and H-Fit Alu, I believe), do they achieve the same effect and % reduction? Why should one buy the H-Fit over the most "branded" Skunk2?

 

they really are just chunks of metal that lift the shifter assembly therefore shortening the shift. i have the skunk2 one and it works great but the h-fit one should work just the same.

 

Given the skunk2 is cheaper, I'll go with that one. Thank you!

 

it would seem that putting those spacers in would raise the overall height of the shifter, where most SS kits lower the overall height,
does anyone have any problems with this?

 

the shift lever does raise up about half an inch but it adds leverage to the shifter so you are pushing and pulling it a shorter distance.

 

it would be counter productive if installing a short shifter kit increases the time it takes to get your hand from the steering wheel to the shift knob. just my opinion

the first company to make a road race style short shift kit for the gd/ge will make a killing

 

Can I mate the T1R with a skunk2 or h-fit kit?

 

T1r short shifter with another short shifter kit?

 

The T1R consists of the lever. The skunk2 has a replacement "ball" and 4 metal spacers to raise the whole assembly. Just wondered if it was possible to achieve an even shorter shift.

Perhaps it's good to pair the T1R with metal spacers, only, not to stress the shifting mech too much... don't know.

 

i think im going to get the H-fit short shifter

 

Do it man! It is well worth it, I have had mine for long enough that i can't remember what the OE throws were like. GD3wagoon, the road race shifter seems like a good idea until you realize that you would have to negotiate a path around the damn thing to adjust the radio or HVAC, never mind getting to a drink in the cupholder. While I agree that these are not concerns shared by hard core road racers, I ain't one of them and that big ol shifter would get on my nerves in a big hurry.

 

I have a circuit hero shift lever extender right now and it isn't in the way. I guess it would depend on your seating position but it works for me, no compromise at all

 

t1r is way to go.

 

wdb has a thread about combining a Mugen with an H-fit

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...t-shifter.html