-=[ Which Short-Shift Adapter? ]=-

I want to get a short-shift adapter for my 98 sedan. I have looked around, and e-bay has some that are like $20 advertising 45-50% throw reduction, and some for around $30, which only advertise 35% throw reduction. They all look very similar, and say that they are made out of billet aluminum. They all advertise that theirs is the best of course.. The two that I am looking at right now are a Fidanza adapter, and a Revo Technica one. There is also a Type R brand one, which looks the same, but is cheaper. What makes a difference here, or is this just e-bay trying to fool me, and I should get the cheapest one? Also, if the pieces look the same, then how can their throw reduction be different??

I would like some opinions on which one to get; I would rather not spend $70 on a DC sports adapter if I don't have to.

Thank you!

any of the short shift adapters on eBay is decent. type in accord 98-02 short shifter.
i would personally go with the Fidanza. don't buy from the guy on eBay selling a Revo Technica one. if you want, i bought one from him but don't want to use it, if you want i'll sell you that one. but grab the Fidanza one if you like.

I ended up just getting the Fidanza one. Thanks for you offer anyways though. They are pretty much the same in functioning?

yeah but it's fidanza, you pay for a better quality although technically it's all the same

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Any feedback on the Fidanza? I'm dying to know.

all adapters are the same imo... some eGay ones might require u to shave off some of the adapter as it rubs against the concole in 5th and reverse gear... but functionally is just abt the same... i have a B&M one and i have no complains

That's what I'm wondering. I'm looking at a Fidanza one for $20 shipped and was wondering if it rubbed going into 5th or reverse.

Hey Cyclonus,
Yeah it's been a while for this thread. I've had the adapter on this whole time, and it works perfectly. The only problem with this Fidanza one I had, was getting it to fit on the stock bolt - the hole on it was a bit too small (Someone was probably high when they machined it!). It's just aluminum, what I did was wrap some rough grit sandpaper around a pencil, and twist that thing in the hole until it expanded enough. Then it got on there nice and snug!

Adapter works and fits fine after that, shifting with it is a lot more comfortable, due to shortened throw, and in addition to cutting the shifter 2" it makes a sweet combo!

I agree with everyone else - the adapters are all the same, whether you buy a cheapo one or a DC sports one for like $70.. Functionality is key!

NB: It does require some extra effort to put into reverse, less effort into fifth, because you're pushing up and to the side naturally. If you're really that picky, it makes a difference. To me it makes no difference, it works well.

Hope that helps!

I have the dc sport, bought used on egay..then I cut the shifter..pretty decent, no problems with reverse and 5thgear

ah thanks Rr for your help. Ordering mine now!