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I already have someone with the C's shifter coming over. He doesn't like it either. Wants me to make a better one.
I want a shorter shifter by about 3/4 - 1 inch, and I dont know if its the shifter or my tranny, but each gear kind of has to be "clicked" in place on my s2k. I hate that. If there's any way to make it seem smoother, i'd do it immediately.
I loved my 95 GSR's shifter where I felt like I was only moving up and down on the shifter and not having as much sideways movement. I wish I could make my s2k's shifter feel more like that. But then again, my GSR was the only honda I'd ever driven on a stick that I liked, all the civics & older model integra's i've driven had way longer shifters that sucked.
I like the presentation and technical description of your shifter. It sounds like a quality piece.
The only problem is that (as others have mentioned) the S2000 is one of the best shifting production cars ever made. I know it can be better, but I think most drivers would choose to spend their money elsewhere.
IMO. the biggest improvement in shifting the S2000 comes from installing an engine damper. I have one on my car, and the difference is incredible! I also lowered my shift knob by installing a countersunk one, and it's pretty low. With my arm resting on the console, the knob sits right in my hand.
I hope you find enough owners to purchase your first run, and will consider producing other quality S2000 parts in the future.
when one in houston gets set up, please pm me. I cantry it out, and I like it (which I get the feeling i will) consider one sold. Also, will it use standard threading? (i really love my voodoo knob and would like to carry it over
btw, kodokan, will an engine dampeneer get rid of the vibrations of the shifter assembly? at stop signs and when im driving the shifter shakes quite a bit, especially in neutral (maybe a centimeter or 2 each way)
Originally Posted by Kodokan_4' date='Feb 7 2005, 04:07 PM
I like the presentation and technical description of your shifter. It sounds like a quality piece.
The only problem is that (as others have mentioned) the S2000 is one of the best shifting production cars ever made. I know it can be better, but I think most drivers would choose to spend their money elsewhere.
IMO. the biggest improvement in shifting the S2000 comes from installing an engine damper. I have one on my car, and the difference is incredible! I also lowered my shift knob by installing a countersunk one, and it's pretty low. With my arm resting on the console, the knob sits right in my hand.
I hope you find enough owners to purchase your first run, and will consider producing other quality S2000 parts in the future.
-Pete
What brand is your engine damper and where did you get it from?
Originally Posted by jackalope' date='Feb 7 2005, 05:10 PM
btw, kodokan, will an engine dampeneer get rid of the vibrations of the shifter assembly? at stop signs and when im driving the shifter shakes quite a bit, especially in neutral (maybe a centimeter or 2 each way)
not detrimental, but annoying as all get out.
It will also shake like that when you drive over uneven surfaces. It will also move when you accelerate, decelerate, brake, etc., making it difficult to shift fast.
When you are cornering near the limit, and you have to blip the throttle for a gear change, the engine momentum (movement) can upset the car enough to send you off the track. A good steering damper will minimize this effect.
Short shifters are also a good thing, but improve a different function.
Here is a better picture of the final design Rx 8 shifter. If you have ever seen the stock unit you can tell this one does not have the rubber bushing in it and that it is a fat stainless shaft. Notice to the machined Delrin pivot box and shoe.
