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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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What is a good type of short shifter for the fd?
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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i just recently got a b&m sport short shifter. its awesome! shifting is way smoother and its a lot stiffer and quicker. definately makes the car alot more fun to drive.
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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I hate short shifters.
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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haha to each their own
Old Mar 7, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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I HAD a short shifter. When I went back to stock it was SOOOO much better. For me though, the short shifter helped me learn each individual gear. Without it, I have no problems now.
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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I have one. Not sure who made it looks just like the B&M ones. I have the MSPEED carbon gear **** to and cos of its hardness and lack of sound absobtion I can now slightly hear the sincros when I drive. The kit is great. Tight and very direct to each gear. U can feel exactly where each gear is and when your in the slot correctly, especialy with the carbon ***** feedback. Fast shifting and you never miss a gear. I also replaced my gearbox oil with some Redline stuff. Very smooth.
Old Mar 9, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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I also have the B&M short shifter. The quality and craftsmanship is great, not to mention it really makes the shifts shorter and more accurate. One thing I find is that it does make the shifting feel a little notchy, but that's a small price to pay for the end results.
Old Mar 9, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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I've had a mazdaspeed one for a long time and I happen to like mine. I had a B&M one from a parts car that I sold. It seemed to be made well. I think with most any well known product you will be safe.



Steer clear of any APC FD3S short shifters.
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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dont waste your hard earned with the reamemiya..

its a literal short shift ... not short throw...
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