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Old 07-13-2007, 12:29 PM
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skunk2 short throw shifter!!!???

where can we buy it at???
 
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Old 07-14-2007, 04:53 AM
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ahaha. so far the ONLY person i know that has this is david from rancho cucamonga. He has the protoype one. I dont know any other information.
 
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Old 07-15-2007, 12:30 PM
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Any ballpark numbers for what the MRSP is going to be?
 
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Old 07-15-2007, 04:04 PM
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I think their site somewhere around $54USD????
 
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Old 07-16-2007, 05:40 PM
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where did you see $54??? Their short shifters for other cars are about $130..

Short shifter single bend: Skunk2 Racing
 
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Old 07-16-2007, 07:40 PM
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this is off their site.... :
Skunk2 Short Shifter Adapter Kit
The Skunk2 Short Shifter Adapter for the Honda Fit is designed to reduce shifting throw by 30% for quicker shifts. The components are cadmium plated steel for maximum durability and corrosion resistance. Skunk2’s innovative engineering has developed a cost effective solution that rivals all other competitors in performance per dollar. *OEM assembly and Skunk2 Shift knob not included.
MSRP $59.85
 
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Old 07-16-2007, 08:54 PM
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sent a pm about the adapter, replied saying they will be releasing them early of august. I am amped for this mod. Priced right for those on a budget
 
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Old 07-16-2007, 09:03 PM
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Very nice!
 
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Old 07-16-2007, 09:07 PM
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yup that price is def a bargain!
 
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Old 07-17-2007, 03:57 PM
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that is the next upgrade
 
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Old 07-17-2007, 05:12 PM
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I wonder how they will do this. If you check out the mugen one, you can replace the whole unit. Does this replace the shaft only? And if that is the case, I wonder how it will fair compared to the Mugen one that replaces the complete assembly...
 
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Old 07-17-2007, 05:38 PM
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its just the shaft, and i was thinking the same thing? the only difference is you get to keep the stock shaft height which is good
 
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Old 07-17-2007, 10:25 PM
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I dunno, the price is right for the Skunk2 SS. I'm thinking the stock assembly is already pretty slick, a shorter shaft might be just do the trick. I am going to have to check out Illusive's Mugen SS next time.
 
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cannot wait for it to be released. I call dibbs if they want to give me a free or discounted one, and I will do a customer write up for you guys haha j/k j/k. but yea I plan on grabbing the adapter, springs, and a few other things when it is released.
 
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Old 07-23-2007, 08:33 PM
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Hey guys, to answer a couple questions: We came up with a simple solution for a short shifter for the fit. Instead of having to buy a whole new shiter and box assembly, we have a hardware kit that reduces throw by 22% and only costs a fraction of other kits.


Skunk2 Short Shifter Adapter Kit
Skunk2’s innovative engineering has developed a cost effective short shifter solution that rivals all other competitors in performance per dollar. The skunk2 short shifter adapter for the Honda Fit is comprised of cadmium plated steel hardware and is designed to reduce shifting throw by 22%. This is achieved by adding a 17mm adapter to the bottom of the shifter and raising the shifter box to compensate. By maintaining the factory length on the upper portion of the shifter, no additional torque is required to shift between gears. *OEM assembly and skunk2 shift knob not included.
MSRP $59.85


These are now available through various Skunk2 dealers.
 
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Woot!! It's here!
 
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Old 07-26-2007, 04:57 PM
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im so happy Skunk2 is part of fitfreak
ahhha i just love they're products
 
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Here is a good question...what if I coupled my Mugen SS with this? Would that make it even shorter?!?! I mean theoretically, it should do the same thing with the Mugen SS. The assembly is the same, but Mugen shortened it by shortening the whole shifter and providing the assembly with it. With this on the Mugen one, you can shorten your shifts by a lot!!! Mechie Engg senses tingling

Or am I just out to lunch with this one?!?!?

Do you guys provide the extra clamp etc. for the install since you need to pry that bugger off as well as that clip looking thing to get underneath the shifter?
 

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Old 07-27-2007, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Illusive
Here is a good question...what if I coupled my Mugen SS with this? Would that make it even shorter?!?! I mean theoretically, it should do the same thing with the Mugen SS. The assembly is the same, but Mugen shortened it by shortening the whole shifter and providing the assembly with it. With this on the Mugen one, you can shorten your shifts by a lot!!! Mechie Engg senses tingling

Or am I just out to lunch with this one?!?!?

Do you guys provide the extra clamp etc. for the install since you need to pry that bugger off as well as that clip looking thing to get underneath the shifter?
how would you shift??? blow air at it!? haha jk im picking mine up from a local shop. I got the hook up yay!
 
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review review review !
 


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