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09-06-2003, 03:32 PM
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Skunk 2 or B&N Short Throw
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 |
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09-06-2003, 04:52 PM
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i have no idea what the difference in them is, all i know is that I like my DC sports shifter alot.
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09-06-2003, 06:00 PM
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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 |
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09-06-2003, 07:49 PM
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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  |
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09-06-2003, 08:28 PM
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more opinions here:
http://www.hstuners.com/forums/showt...threadid=11213 |
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09-07-2003, 03:08 PM
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yea, i already reseached them on the forum but narrowed them down to those 2.
I already ordered the skunk2 anyway. thanks though |
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09-07-2003, 03:20 PM
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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 |
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09-07-2003, 05:55 PM
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ok thanks I also brought some energy suspension bushings as well so i'm hoping those are better than the stock bushings
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09-07-2003, 09:34 PM
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where can i purchase this so called lithium grease?
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09-07-2003, 10:30 PM
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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) |
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09-08-2003, 08:51 PM
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thanks pdig! can't wait to intall my S.S. good thing my school has a lift for me to use!
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09-08-2003, 09:30 PM
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lift?! you lucky dude...I am seriously jealous
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09-09-2003, 09:12 PM
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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 
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