Shifter Extenders, anyone here using them?

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May 17, 2012 | 02:46 PM

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Don Q

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I haven't driven an Evo with an extender, but I've driven a couple 240s, a 350Z, and a few Hondas with extenders. I LOVE a short shifter with an extender. The less time I have to have my hand off the wheel, the better.

Have they helped with the notchiness/grinding feeling the evo trasnmssion has?

May 17, 2012 | 02:47 PM

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Don Q

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Heres what Ive been using, but dont think it reduced my 2nd gear notchy feel

Theres a decent shift knob thread here somewhere with a lot of different set-ups

Joe

Oh weel, I guess if it atleast helps getting it into gear I will be happy.

May 17, 2012 | 02:55 PM

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I've been thinking about getting one for a few months now just haven't went for it quite yet

May 17, 2012 | 03:40 PM

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Precisely this.. I run the Circuit Hero stainless. No aluminum for me in this department. No fear of stripping threads and bending when bangin the gears! I have a stock shifter so my throw is a little long now but I can handle it. Afterall.. years of driving trucks with granny lows and uber amounts of throw...this is still short throw to me, lol.

Yeah, I don't like the aluminum extenders. A friend had one on his Civic and it just felt weird. I also really dislike super light shift knobs.

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Have they helped with the notchiness/grinding feeling the evo trasnmssion has?

Not sure, since I haven't driven an Evo with one. I'm sure some of the other guys in this thread can answer that.

I'd think yes, because the extender gives you more leverage.

May 17, 2012 | 04:06 PM

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Yes, mine seems to slip into gear better/ smoother and then changing the trans fluid to amsoil mtg made a night and day difference for me. Almost like the shifter gets sucked into gear.lol kinda wierd

May 17, 2012 | 09:06 PM

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As of now, I definitely like the extended with the short shifter. I haven't tried the heavier model yet. I'll have to try it. It does slip into gear a lot easier, A LOT EASIER!

May 17, 2012 | 09:32 PM

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As of now, I definitely like the extended with the short shifter. I haven't tried the heavier model yet. I'll have to try it. It does slip into gear a lot easier, A LOT EASIER!

Thanks for the info! I'm hoping for that. I'm kind of paranoid with the transmission and I want it to slip into gear with the less stress possible on the synchros!