Oct. 14, 2006 - Mine's Bigger
I finally found the time to install my new Fastline shifter I got a few weeks ago. It is replacing a B&M short throw shifter that I installed a few years ago. Some of the obvious differences between the three shifters (Fastline, B&M, Stock) are throw, position, and weight.
Stock:
Pros
-comfortable throw
-comfortable position
Cons
-lightweight, cheap feeling
Verdict
-a cheap, inexpensive shifter that is middle of the road and does everything decently...exactly what Honda wanted
B&M:
Pros
-very precise, very crisp throws
-heavyweight, solid construction
Cons
-position was not ideal (too far forward and low)
-produced a very annoying rattle at higher revs
Verdict
-made me feel like I was shifting an S2000, but at a cost
Fastline:
Pros
-best postition of any shifter in any (non-race) car anywhere
-despite the length, the throw is as long as stock
-very heavy, makes shifting smooth and easy
Cons
-very heavy, makes me feel numb to the transaxle
Verdict
-despite the fact that I can't "feel" the gears, this is hands down my favorite, the position is perfect
This was taken a couple of years ago, B&M shifter installed at this point, notice how far from the driver it is
Here is a side by side comparison of the B&M shifter (left) and the stock shifter (right)
Here is the stock shifter (left) next to the Fastline one (right)
Fastline shifter installed
This angle shows how well positioned the Fastline shifter is
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