Whats the best short shifter for a FD
04-20-10, 12:02 AM
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Whats the best short shifter for a FD
Im looking at picking up a short shifter for the FD but Im seeing alot of differant ones out there, does anybody know if one brand or model is better than another or are they all pretty much the same.
04-20-10, 07:41 AM
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it all depends on what you want, as stated above if you want a very short shift, but dont mind it being tight and notchy then a B&M or B&M replica will be great, i have one and it is great! i have a C's in my FC and it is a very nice shifter, very smooth and easy, not so tight and notchy. i dont know how much it matters, but i have weighted shift ***** on both, greddy in the FD and razo in the FC.
04-20-10, 10:19 AM
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Be aware that short shifters will make the shifting feel notchier. I personally prefer the stock shifter b/c the shifting is very smooth.
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04-20-10, 02:35 PM
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As already mentioned above, C's has to be my favorite of all of them. Pair the C's shifter up with a nice heavy **** Mazdaspeed leather or even the stock **** will do very well. The added weight will aid with each throw, plus the heavier **** will give it a nice solid precise feel.
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04-20-10, 04:39 PM
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Do a search on this site. A lot has been written, seems leanings are against the B&M but are for the Mazdaspeed, RE Amemiya. My RE A is weighted like stock and styled just like except without the bend to the side; used it for about 5 years and love it. Not notchy at all.
I understand that Pettit was a MS and maybe a copy now; C's never used never seen. When you change your shifter change the bushings using either Mazda Competition alum bushing or kits like RE Amemiya come with a bronze bushing. I forget which bushing I used, probably the Mazda one as I had good experience with in on my other cars.
I understand that Pettit was a MS and maybe a copy now; C's never used never seen. When you change your shifter change the bushings using either Mazda Competition alum bushing or kits like RE Amemiya come with a bronze bushing. I forget which bushing I used, probably the Mazda one as I had good experience with in on my other cars.
04-20-10, 05:41 PM
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Ive searched the site abit for info and it seems like the C shifter gets the most vote but finding one of now is gonna be harder than finding a chick that isint nuttier than a squirrel turd, its looking like the Mazdaspeed will most likey end up being my choice.
04-20-10, 05:56 PM
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i used to have a real B&M. i really liked it but it got sloppy after a little while.
now i have a $20 (shipped!) billet steel shifter off ebay. loving it. it's a B&M clone but its made from steel instead of aluminum. nice clicky shifts, goes into gear every time.
i checked out goodfella's RE-Amemiya shifter on his FD and truthfully i like the feel of my steel B&M clone.
here's a pic comparing it to stock:
now i have a $20 (shipped!) billet steel shifter off ebay. loving it. it's a B&M clone but its made from steel instead of aluminum. nice clicky shifts, goes into gear every time.
i checked out goodfella's RE-Amemiya shifter on his FD and truthfully i like the feel of my steel B&M clone.
here's a pic comparing it to stock:
04-20-10, 05:59 PM
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I did notice there were quite a few for sale on Ebay, no brand names but I did wonder if anybody had one and how good they worked, they are alot cheaper thats for damn sure.
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04-20-10, 07:50 PM
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I like a very short shifter....I hate when the shifter/**** stick up way high. I have a B&M replica off eBay and I have no complaints. The ride is rough on my car and the it's loud so having a buttery smooth shifter isn't exactly a concern of mine. The B&M has a very crisp shift (race feel) and has a centering spring to aid in shifts, especially the tricky WOT 2-3 shift. Combine with a nice heavy ball shift **** and you have perfection.
