EP3 Civic Type R - How to fit a shortshift/short throw gear linkage.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- I've just fitted this TSS Tuning shortshift that I bought from eBay Germany. If you look for them, the picture they show isn't the right one. £44 delivered which is a bargain! Throw is much reduced, gear changes and slicker and smoother too. Very impressive!
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I fitted one of these today - what an arse of a job! So fiddly and inaccessible! Thanks for the video, no way I would have figured it out without your instructions
Yeah they are a pain in the ass to fit! Well done!
I ordered one of these after watching your video several months ago. Great addition to the car and great price by following the link you provided. Makes the shift feel a lot more positive.
Nice one, glad it's worked out! I'm just about to upgrade to a Buddyclub short shift.
i just got mine havent installed it yet how are they? would love a video install
The Buddyclub is just another level up, more precise. I didn't do a video install as TBH it is absolutely horrible to fit. The lower cable guides are possibly one of the worst thing I've ever had the misfortune of messing with!!
I did mine a few days ago and the shifter is really stiff and does not spring back to neutral, did you replace the white plastic balls that come with the BCSS with the oem ones?
I just fitted one of these, was a pain in the arse because i had to take my lower centre console out as i dropped that white top part! then i couldnt get that black clip thing on! hahaha got there in the end, good video cheers!
+James Cooper Haha, yeah it's a pain if you drop anything! Glad you got it sorted.
Just orderd one hope it comes as the correct part. : )
Ty Brissett As long as you clicked that link mate you will be fine.
Intro is super cool
Haha, cheers man. Good olf iPhone slowmo!
Hi there, nice video! Just one question, because how did you guys remove the white plastic cap/top? I've been pulling and pushing with a lot of power, but it really does not wanna come off. It looks very easy on the video, but I'm stuck here...
+Starscream Decepticon Hi mate. I used a spanner under the plastic collar and pryed it up. Took a lot of doing but it will come off!!
I'm just fitting mine now..
Ty Brissett How did you get on mate?
Great video thanks, definitely something I'm going to be doing to mine soon! I've got quite a bit of play on my shifter, even when its in gear I can wiggle the shifter a good couple of centimeters from side to side which makes it feel a bit sloppy - do you know if its possible to tighten this up somehow in those ball joints or do you think I'm looking at a whole new shift assembly?
TheJedz Hi Mate. I'm not sure on that. I would maybe look at the shifter bushes on top of the gearbox too as they may be shot. You can get some new solid ones which would take some of the slack out too.
throws are shortened up and down only. Side to side is the same. Buddy Club SS is worth the $160. You'll be bored with that adapter soon.
Hi mate, just wondering where i could get the Type R 'Customer Information' tag on the shifter?
+Martin Ly hi mate. They came with the cars when they were new so maybe you could find one on eBay?
Great video mate!!! Any chance of getting a link to where you brought the item from.
Cheers mate
Here's a link to the item I bought. As I said the image isn't the actual one you get so don't be scared!
pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=361154564091&globalID=EBAY-GB
There's a fair bit of talk in forums about short throw shifters causing damage to gearboxes. How's your car been shifting since your install?
+LimaNovember84 Hi mate. Shifting has been fine. It's quicker and more accurate, lett mis-shifts for sure!
+EP3Stuff Thanks for feedback :)
Cheers bud. How's the car drive with new kit fitted?
Loads better mate, much better shift. I've just driven a completely standard one again and the difference is night and day!!
Can't for the life of me get that white cap off the ball, any help on what you did to pry it off, you didn't show it in the video
+OmgAdaam hi mate. I think I ended up using the open end of a spanner and pushing behind it. It was an absolute pain in the ass tbh and one of the most awkward bits!! Good luck.
used a 12mm open end to get it off, i thought that was hard... had another thing coming when i fitted the actual short shifter, im guessing its supposed to fit flush at the bottom but mine seems to have a slight gap but theres no way its going any further, its all screwed on tight though, just gotta refit that black clip now
i install one in my car n its awesome ....
Good stuff, hope the video helped!
hi Adam :) have you ever experienced sloppy shifter stick feel on the ep3 loose play even in gear ? tegwina do an aluminum Bush replacement for the rubber oem ones any possible solution ??
+Arran Kelly hi mate. I can't say mine feels sloppy but it's a pretty common complaint and solid bushes are at least getting rid of one of the weak links! Good luck!
Adam cheers I will give it a go :)
I have a slight wobble in my gearstick will this help tighten it up a little? Thanks.
Hi, sorry for the late reply!! I would probably say to replace the bushes at he gearbox end with solid ones would be good but the short shifter would make it feel better too!
Hi, I can't find this part on eBay or online. Think it has been discontinued. Plenty of tegiwa ones etc for double the price though. Do you have a link for it? Many thanks👍
Found one called MJC from Surrey. Also how come you changed to the buddy club one? Any issues with the cheaper ones? Cheers!
Hi mate. Yeah just had a look and can't see them unfortunately! The Tegiwa is virtually the same but yes, more money. I changed the to BC one just because it came up at the right price and shortens the side to side shift as well. The TSS one was a great bit of kit though!
EP3Stuff cheers for the reply, I thought it may be for side to side or perhaps slight issue. I'm comfortable with the side shifting but drove 1 with short shift and as you said it helps with reverse and reduces missing 2nd gear. Nice to see yours coming along now!👍
Just about to order from the link you gave but part looks completely different?
Dan ??????????? Yes mate, that's fine, the translation of the page says they are show pictures only and you will get the correct one.
Is there a way to make the shifter feel more notchy? Like with polyurethane bushings make a difference or do they make a kit for the EP3?
Hi mate. You can get solid bushes for the gearbox end of the linkages. Should help stiffen it all up.
Thanks for following up on that. Not finding much long for those bushing online.. would you recommend a kit? Thanks again and great videos!
Hi mate. The k-tuned ones seem like a nice bit of kit - www.funkypower.co.uk/catalogue.php?make=HONDA&model=ACCORD&year=03%2B+ACCORD&level1=TRANSMISSION+%26+DRIVETRAIN&level2=SHIFTER+BUSHINGS&level3=&id_product=7662
You still getting on ok with this?
Dan ??????????? Hi Mate. Yes getting on really well, throw is much shorter and improved. I've just bought a Skunk2 Gearknob to try with it too.
Good stuff been looking at these for a while but not this specific kit, might go for it
No reason why not to mate, seems like a nice solid bit of kit for not a lot of cash!
Will it fit an ep2?
Yes mate I think so, pretty sure the EP2 has the same gear linkage setup!
what engine does this civic have ? That is a 6speed
Hi mate. The engine is the K20A2 as fitted standard to the UKDM EP3 Type R.
+EP3Stuff nice awesome car I'm about to get one my self! love how the color red looks nice Honda!
Cheers mate. Enjoy your new car
Found them on procivic.com!
throws are shortened up and down only. Side to side is the same. Buddy Club SS is worth the $160. You'll be bored with that adapter soon.
Hi mate.
Yes I know it's just the throw that's shortened. I'm really pleased with it and although I would love the buddyclub shifter it's a lot of money.
Cheers for the message.
+EP3Stuff ...i love the mod. the original shift was to wide...i dont have type r i have an a3..so it needed all the extra i could get..i juat got k pro and an a2..so this mod was perfect..and i found it because of this video..im american..so your accent is great you wernt kidding when you said "it took some real doin"
+Raymond Noodels haha, cheers for the comment. Sounds like some nice work to your car. The throw is much better being shorter!
nvm, I did some research and found that the BCSS is horrible on our transmissions for daily use. I have a guy in my area who had one installed but after a year of use, it had somehow destroyed his synchros and since has installed the adapter instead.
+Joseph Scimemi i just worded it odd..it wrks great..and if it was any shorter it would be too much