As some of you know, Buddy Club's Full Assembly short shifter for the 9th Gen Civics was just released several days ago. We have some great pics of it, and we're doing a forum promotion as well. Just use the special discount code "9thcivic_bc_shifter" when checking out to save $15 instantly! Discount good until June 14th, 2013. EDIT: PROMOTION HAS ENDED, BUT FEEL FREE TO EMAIL CUSTOMERCARE@PROCIVIC.COM AND MENTION YOUR FORUM NAME FOR A DISCOUNT!
The 2012+ Civic Buddy Club full assembly short shifter manages to produce an amazing 33% reduction in throw, and is very reasonably priced as well. Plus, your shift knob will also sit about 1 inch higher than stock for easier shifting. The installation is straightforward as well.
Link to purchase: http://www.procivic.com/pages-product_car_part_info/category-73_147/product-482/index.html
Some nice pics showing this quality piece:
And an unboxing video explaining the details on the part:
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Peul2cbubnM&feature=c4-overview&list=UUKtsqeGT7Vs9kyHQU4Ie1fQ
Hey all,
A couple of weeks ago, Russ at Acuity reached out to me asking me if I would review a set of this shift linkage bushings. I have Hybrid racing bushings installed already so I thought it would be fun to give a comparison.
Here is the packaging, I am a sucker for branding so I love the way the bushings are packaged:
Contents of the package are 2 cotter pins, 2 retaining rings, and 2 bushings:
Top of the bushings:
Bottom of the bushings:
Initial impressions and install:
The smaller bushing looks very similar to the Hybrid Racing bushing set which isn't a surprise seeing as it is just a solid bushing. The larger bushing has a nice purple anodized color and looks well constructed. The outer portion of the bushing is plastic, with a gap on one side to ensure a snug fit within the cable. There are also two o-rings around the bushing to further ensure a snug fit.
Installation was very simple, for me I removed my Hybrid Racing bushings but for somebody who has stock bushings installed, there are lots of DIYs on how to remove those. Install was a breeze and fitment is perfect. I will get a picture of how they look installed, but I really like the purple anodizing and how it pops in the engine bay. Although less subtle than the Hybrid Racing, depending on the look you're going for, the Acuity bushings scream "modified" which doesn't hurt my feelings at all, although some might prefer a more stealthy look.
As far as feel goes, I can only compare them to my Hybrid Racing bushings as I have had them installed for a year or so. There is no difference to me in shift feel which is comforting. There is no slack or play in shifter feel and shifting feels very precise. I will continue to use them and update. I actually see no reason to take them off and put the Hybrid Racing bushings back on as the performance so far is identical, plus I love the look.
A big shout out to Russ at Acuity for sending me these bushings. If anyone is looking at upgrading their bushings, you cannot go wrong with these. Check their website out at:
ACUITY
Does the buddy have adjustments and does it really sit about an inch higher? I don't know how I feel about the higher sitting. How long have you had it as well?
its like buying a civic compared to [insert ridiculously nice riding/expensive car here] ... For the price its good, but like the saying goes you get what you pay for and the Acuity shifter is HELLA expensive
@Hella JDM can you please put a link up for your YouTube video. I'd like to see it.
