Skunk 2 or B&N Short Throw

[cruzincivic]

Hey everyone,

I'm planning on ordering either a Skunk 2 or B&N short throw shifter but I don't really know the big difference between the two. What does the dual bend(Skunk2) shifter do for the shift? I know the Skunk is about $110 while the B&N is around $70. Any other major difference or is it only preference...

Thanx

[AzCivic]

i have no idea what the difference in them is, all i know is that I like my DC sports shifter alot.

[pdiggitydogg]

heh...Ive had both

I like the skunk2 dual bend model better than the straight b&m shifter...it sits a whole lot closer to me, even though the b&m shifts are shorter

[cruzincivic]

Thanx pdiggitydogg,

I was worried about the position of the shifter, and I would rather have it closer to me.

I'm going with the skunk2
:thumbsup:

[thermal]

more opinions here:
http://www.hstuners.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11213

[cruzincivic]

yea, i already reseached them on the forum but narrowed them down to those 2.
I already ordered the skunk2 anyway.

thanks though

[pdiggitydogg]

on the skunk2 model: if you tighten the lock-nut too tight it wont shift or it will be super hard. So make it just a bit looser than you really want to; it wont come off because its a lock nut, and you'll be able to shift.

be sure to use some white lithium grease (or similar) to lube up the shifter ball (pivot point) as well

[cruzincivic]

ok thanks I also brought some energy suspension bushings as well so i'm hoping those are better than the stock bushings

[sohc_vtec 2NR]

where can i purchase this so called lithium grease?

[pdiggitydogg]

White lithium grease can be found at any auto parts store (murrays, autozone, that place that starts with a Kra__), hardware stores (ACE carries it in tub form instead of spray), and probably KFart, target, meijer, walmart, etc.

I like the spray kind, but having a tub of it is great too (for those things that need more than enough grease)

[sohc_vtec 2NR]

thanks pdig! can't wait to intall my S.S. good thing my school has a lift for me to use!

[pdiggitydogg]

lift?! you lucky dude...I am seriously jealous

[sohc_vtec 2NR]

actually 2 lifts.. ;) but the other has our "project" GMC scyclone (sp?) that burned and we have worked on..

so yes i'm lucky to have that in my school :yes: