Short shifter/adapter?

I had a question on whats the difference between a short shifter kit and a shifter adpater. I have a 96 lude and the stick i just to long and the throws too long. I wanted to buy a kit of some sort. I was thinking of the neuspeed or dc sports kit. But i don't know what to expect from either one. Anyone have any of these and know about them?

The three that I know of in terms of short shift kits are Pure (if you can find it), Neuspeed, and DC Sports. All three work the same way. I have the DC Sports shifter kit, and it works fine. Some people say you get a "vague" shift feel after the install. But, if you get a short shift knob, the throws will feel a bit more sure. Keep in mind though, that it will not shorten the shifter itself all that much. It will shorten the throws. There was a short shift lever that was out a while back for the 4th and 5th gen Preludes (don't know the brand), but it has been out of production for some time.

You may want to consider shortening your stock shift lever as a do-it-yourself. This involves cutting the lever. If you are willing to do this, instructions can be found here: http://www.ntpog.org/mods/fifth-knob/knob.shtml

another thing to keep in mind, the shorter your throw, the harder the shifting is gonna be. it's not gonna be as smooth as it was before. it's not bad but don't be surprised when it happens. if you get the DC kit, the bracket actually hits the inside of the center consol when going into 5th. it may be a little tricky until you get used to it. and as far as i know, there is no kit that replaces the whole stick on 5th gens, there are only adapters like the DC kit. someone correct me if i'm wrong. :bandit:

Originally posted by Jacques
There was a short shift lever that was out a while back for the 4th and 5th gen Preludes (don't know the brand), but it has been out of production for some time.


Originally posted by del

and as far as i know, there is no kit that replaces the whole stick on 5th gens, there are only adapters like the DC kit. someone correct me if i'm wrong.


C's Comrade used to make one... it didnt sell well, so they discontinued it 2 years ago. i have one in my Accord which is also now discontinued.