(Title should read: ...shift knob...)
Hey,

My problem:
The steering tilt/telescope control is in bad place, so I have seat further back.
This leaves shift knob a little forward but, I just found that if you turn it 180, it now points more backwards and less forwards, so it's easier to grasp.

I bought a replacement one that has a large point toward front yet, either way I want it a little further back.

Some options:
1) Single bend shifter but, I'm not into related work for that mod just yet.
2) Double bend but, same prob.

What I'd like:
1-1/2" of straight to go over original knob threading, 30 degree max angle, then another 1" or bit more to thread the new knob onto.
- I think that will be just enough to make it a sweet shifter.

Any ideas?
thanks!

 

Sounds like you need something like this.


JTC Customs - JTC Customs Extender Kit

I believe you could also buy whatever individual pieces you need to make it work the way you want it.

 

^ I thought they stopped making those, thank you for posting link

 

^ You put me on to that link... https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ml#post1068066

Thank you for posting the link first...

I think they re-did their website.... I know a little while back when I was going to order the small angled extender the site/order procedure was down.... I think they're still making them.

 

Ah yes! I tried ordering one some time ago and it always said out of stock.

Looks like I will be ordering one this month, another piece of the puzzle...

 

So i'm not the only one who thinks the shifter is about 1.5" too far forward. Good to know!

 

You freakin rock!!!!!! Look out, this boy's on fire
and on the very first reply, you da man
I even found the one piece I need, there:
JTC Customs - JTC Customs 1.5" Bent Shifter Extender

...don't see the word FIT anywhere, but they gotta be the same, right? right? Getting one anyways, only 20$
Thank you so very much!

 

Their website email is not working.
I sent an email to their email addy.

if that don't work, I'm sure I can find someone around here to thread and bend and annodize a bar.(so much easier when someone is in the habit of doing it though.)

 

Wow, almost an instant reply to my email.
Order is being perused as we speak, I imagine.

 

The only thing you have to make sure is that the threads are for Honda... Should be M10x1.5

Good to know they're back up... will be ordering soon.

 

All of the JTC stuff on the website is Honda oriented and is the proper thread pitch.

I would not get just the bent part of the extension, most countersunk knobs won't fit right because the bend is too short. Get one of the straight pieces as well as the bend, or just spend the extra $10 and get all three pieces.

I want that 600g shift knob they have too

 

yup, they have all M10x1.5 by look of it, thanks.

Thanks for tip, I'll get the 3 piece. I'll just have to buy another Honda in 15 years so the thread is the same.

about the knob, I've been warned about metal knobs and hot summers.
a solid metal knob will take a long long time to cool down.

 

While installing my h-fit short shift kit and center armrest, I removed the shifter and saw that it has about a 15 degree bend 2 inches above the pivot. I put mine in a hydraulic press and straigthtened it out moving the shift knob back about 1.5 inches. Now I can put it in 5th without lifting my right shoulder off the seat back. The hardest part is wrestling the shifter out of the housing. Neutral is now where 4th gear used to be.

 

This email just in from JTC:

I talked with Tommy and he assured me that all Hondas from '83 and up now use the M10x1.5 thread. We've got plenty in stock, and shipping to east Canada is not a problem. So feel free to order, and we'll get it out as soon as possible. We definitely appreciate your business!


Thanks,
Matthew
JTC Customs


I love good news.
If I wasn't working all weekend, I'd go out now for a little

 

This is the #2 reason why I want this, all the other gears are perfect for me and I can shift with my wrist, it's only 5th I have to lean forward for. That's good thinking to bend it a little

I am not as adventurous as you with a press.

 

Part 1: Done.
The 3 pieces for 45 + shipping = 60 -> cad = 62.xx$ has been ordered.
- I even had to become a paypal'er, grrr. Oh well :cheers: to the future.

Just hope I receive before the 45 day paypal-can-intervene dead line; but I don't think I'll need that.



ps: It's 3rd gear I hate. I always need it. I don't mind moving for 5th, cause it means I'll be sitting back and cruising for a bit.

 

Hahaha.... same here... but I just want a quick flick of the finger tips for all shifts.