RippSpeed
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I like it ... wish there was a way to make even higher... Kinda like my old EG short shiter FastLine shifter
Buddy Club Short Shifter (Full Assembly) Promotion
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You can buy an extension if you want it higher.
RippSpeed
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FB2Chris;
I've tried those ... they suck because they actually negate the shorter throws... And they rattle like crazy
hotdogjohnny
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I have it, like it, do not think it sits higher than oem, and had a cheap ebay $17.00 adpter on the oem cage before this. Honestly, the throws are equal between ebay adapter on oem and the buddy club. I replaced all bushings with aluminum and the feel is real notchy but firm. If you don't like a notchy gear box (think BMW or VW for not notchy), skip the base bushings and use the oem steel inside rubber bushings. Def get the Hybrid racing underhood cable bushings no matter what else you choose.
I installed my buddy club short shifter yesterday and it is very nice, the reduction in throw is good and i don't feel it sits any higher the the stock shifter,
comparing to my TMW short shifter that was in my 8th gen si though not quite as nice , the TMW was all metal and very short throw and the stick was shorter also. but the price of course was twice as much as the buddy club
this was a great option for what is out there right now for the 9th gen.
comparing to my TMW short shifter that was in my 8th gen si though not quite as nice , the TMW was all metal and very short throw and the stick was shorter also. but the price of course was twice as much as the buddy club
this was a great option for what is out there right now for the 9th gen.
$150-200 to install the Buddy Club short shifter!?
With typical labor rates at $75-100 and hour and the job taking an 1.5 to 2 hours, the quotes makes sense. However, the job takes an hour tops for someone experienced.
You thought about doing it yourself?
Check out the DIY for a short shift adapter, it will be largely the same process and it really isn't that difficult.
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/2...hift-adapter-and-corsport-base-bushings.5828/
Just do it yourself lol. It took me 30 minutes from start to finish.
I've read through that one and another one on that other site :p I don't know if I could tackle it without messing anything up:/ and some parts were kind of unclear to where I wouldn't be confident doing it alone, but everyone does say it's pretty easy
Your biggest hassle will be disconnecting the cables from the assembly, the "clips" can be a PITA.
I read u have to like hold something when doing this or maybe it was a different step, but if you don't hold it something will slide back into place? Idk..lol...plus I'm removing the whole assembly as opposed to just doing the CT-E
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procivic
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I think it's worth attempting the install yourself, unless you can find someone who has done a short shifter before on this car and will only charge your 30 or 45 min for labor, not 1+ hours.
mikeh6
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got my buddyclub shifter, dc5 R shift knob, hybrid cable and base bushings to install. i can't wait to get it all in
Handle the shifter cables with care when installing the cable bushings!
Yeah it's easy until you bend a cable lol. My above comment is my best tip and don't rush.