Making a true short shifter

[Racing Rice]

Originally posted by jweller
rather than weld it, why not use a tap and die set to add threads to the unthreaded portion of the lever, and then cut off what you want. A lot easier than removing the shift lever from the car to weld it.

This is the way Ive always heard of it being done.. I dont know about an accord but the bend on the civic doesnt start until much lower..