03-20-2005, 03:09 PM
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Shifter Upgrade
Did you do this yourself? Was it major surgery?
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03-20-2005, 03:26 PM
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I heard it only takes on hour to an hour and a half with simple tools. Instructions are included. I plan on doing it this spring. Best bang for the buck upgrade I guess.
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03-20-2005, 05:04 PM
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What's involved with the "cored" S exaust?
Does it reduce back pressure and add horsepower, or is it just for sound?
(I installed the B&M this weekend and agree that it is a huge improvement.)
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03-20-2005, 06:05 PM
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see I like the the idea of a shorter throw,
BUT....
I REALLY dobn't like the idea of a notchy shifter AT ALL.
My stock S shifter does feel long and not all 'tight' like the
gates in an S2000 but my shifter feels like their is no ressistance.
Long but smooth.
This was the first thing I noticed when I drove it off the dealer lot and
I liked it ALLOT. Once I figured out how to get a flawless shift I forgot
all about the long Shift.
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03-20-2005, 09:41 PM
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The shifter now no longer possesses that 'nostalgic' feeling but I certainly prefer this. I didn't do this myself, but I've seen a step-by-step on another site. It doesn't look too tough, but I break stuff so left it to the experts. The cored exhaust is primarily for sound. If it increases hp, all to the good. Now all I need is sun!
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03-21-2005, 08:56 AM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by RavenFan_94
Did you do this yourself? Was it major surgery?
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It was a piece of cake to install, minus having to pop the plastic tabs that hold the original bushings. The instructions that come with the shifter are pretty detailed. Using that along with some instruction/pics from the web, it took me about 1.5 hours. I think it could be done in about 45 minutes but I was taking a bunch of time checking things out.
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03-21-2005, 09:07 AM
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Different strokes... I pulled the B&M out and replaced it with the OEM 6-sp. A longer throw for sure, but easier and smoother. I felt as if I was yanking and shoving the B&M. My wife finds reverse easier to find.
...maybe if I was up in the powerbands all the time it would have been more useful.
Jim
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03-21-2005, 12:15 PM
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That's true Wetstuff, there is more effort involved with this shifter, though not much. I can see the point of leaving the stock shifter alone to maintain the 'civility' of s the car. If that's what you want.
At any rate, the sun came out and so did my camera....time to show off...
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03-21-2005, 12:16 PM
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Here's a view of the drop from the Eibachs.
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03-21-2005, 12:18 PM
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...and another...
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03-21-2005, 12:19 PM
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...and my brushed aluminum gauge bezels...
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