* true short shifter - i need your opinions!!! - Honda Prelude Forum

4bidden · 10-21-2002, 06:19 PM

alright guys....talked to the cnc company today and they said that it is possible to make a modified version of the c's shifter that i have in my car currently. however, i need your guys opinions on a few things. the height of the "true" c's shifter, is the same as stock. question - would you guys rather have about 1/2 inch off the top to shorten the shifter a tad so it will sit lower or would you rather have stock height? how would you guys like adjustability? how about 3 diff mounting positions to adjust the throw just how YOU like it? the unit will most likely be powdercoated....what color should i do?

as far as pricing goes, it just depends on what options we decide on. since YOU GUYS are the ones that are goin to be using them, i want to know what you guys want as far as the options above go. pricing is not definite quite yet, but it looks like the range of 95-115 will be about right. i will be able to give an exact price within the week. the units should be available in about 2 weeks. i need to know what kind of interest we have in this shifter before i get them made. if you are interested, post up, and i will make sure to inform you first. pictures will come when the first unit is made and tested both on street and track. the unit is a full replacement shifter, not an adaptor. it will be very similar to the c's unit which was available in japan and cost over $275 to get to the US.

let me know what options you guys want so i can make the shifter how we, the enthusiasts, want it.

SikRedRX-8 · 10-21-2002, 06:21 PM

Definetly should be 1/2 off the top.

4bidden · 10-21-2002, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by sik96prelude
Definetly should be 1/2 off the top.

thanks for your opinion!!

alright...lets see what some others have to say.....

SilverLudeSi · 10-21-2002, 06:32 PM

I'll take one when they come out.

4bidden · 10-21-2002, 06:34 PM

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Originally posted by SilverLudeSi
I'll take one when they come out.

ill start a list....youre #1!!

if youre positive you want one, let me know and ill add you to the list

thanks guys!!

red92si · 10-21-2002, 07:34 PM

I definately want one, so add me to any list you start.

I would prefer it be 1/2" shorter, and the adjustability would be awesome.

slo mo · 10-21-2002, 07:57 PM

Damn, I wanted to be #1...oh well, #3 is cool too. Put me down as a forsure. chopping the 1/2" would be a good idea.

Keep up the good work 4bidden

Mike95lude · 10-21-2002, 08:26 PM

Count me in. Are you going to need a stock shifter afterall to help production? I still have one if you need one.

N8_94SI · 10-21-2002, 08:29 PM

I'll take one, and it would be much better shaved down.. short as possible!!!

fourthgeneration · 10-21-2002, 08:34 PM

a tad shorter.

maybe a polished, or chrome look to it. but if that costs more that screw it. adjustability is nice too

4bidden · 10-21-2002, 10:24 PM

red92si - you are added to the list
slo mo - you are added, thank you for the compliment!!
Mike95lude - you are added, thanks for the offer, but i found my stock shifter
N8_94SI - you are added, it will be at least 1/2in shorter

forthgeneration - did you want in, or were you just making a comment? either way...thanks!!

thanks for all your support guys!!

93VTEC · 10-21-2002, 10:29 PM

I am in for sure. I want the adjustability, maybe like1, 1.5, or 2" shorter than stock would be nice. 2" may be a bit much for everyday driving, but would look good for shows

4bidden · 10-21-2002, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by 93VTEC
I am in for sure. I want the adjustability, maybe like1, 1.5, or 2" shorter than stock would be nice. 2" may be a bit much for everyday driving, but would look good for shows

you are added. your suggestion about height was noted. thank you!

4bidden · 10-21-2002, 10:43 PM

on a side note...

i have seen sellers before that require a deposit or full payment before the shifter is even made or able to be shipped.....i REFUSE to do it that way. i will NOT accept any payments until i have a stack of shifters ready to be shipped out. i dont want people to pay for something that isnt even tangible yet. these shifters will be made very soon and i will start accepting payment then. the people who get on the list will be guaranteed shifters in the first batch. if i have the front all the money for them to be made out of my own pocket, that is fine with me! i have confidence that people will like the shifter....for its adjustability, look, and function!

fourthgeneration · 10-21-2002, 11:57 PM

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Originally posted by 4bidden

forthgeneration - did you want in, or were you just making a comment? either way...thanks!!

just making a comment

I dont think i'll be able to afford one for about two months. but I will definitly need one, since my stock shift lever broke and right now the knob keeps coming off. but don't count me in...

4bidden · 10-21-2002, 11:58 PM

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Originally posted by forthgeneration

just making a comment

I dont think i'll be able to afford one for about two months. but I will definitly need one, since my stock shift lever broke and right now the knob keeps coming off. but don't count me in...

sounds good man. just let me know when you have the money and i'll see what i can do for you!

p.s. - how did you manage to break your stock lever?????!!!!!

red92si · 10-22-2002, 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by 4bidden
p.s. - how did you manage to break your stock lever?????!!!!!

When he gets mad he turns into the hulk...

4bidden · 10-22-2002, 12:27 AM

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Originally posted by red92si

When he gets mad he turns into the hulk...

i guess so! that thing is pretty beefy too. speaking of beefy....my lever will be beefier than stock AND the c's. i WILL call you the hulk if you can break 5/8'' steel!!!

4bidden · 10-22-2002, 12:28 AM

and if you guys can...please spread the word on this thing. id like to get as many confirmed buyers as i can before i make the first set so i can judge just how many need made.

Zimmlude · 10-22-2002, 12:50 AM

Hey,

Don't put me down jst yet. I was wonderin about how hard it is going to be to install this? Will I need replacement bushings ect...? I think this is a great idea and 1/2" shorter would be beautiful. Let me know about th einstall and I might have to sign up for this thing.

THX,

J