Hey pops, welcome on board! The Si can definitely scootHi , New here ....... my Name is John, you can call me "Pops" as I am most likely significantly older than you guys/gals. Just sold my RAM 1500 and bought a (used) 2018 Si . Damn what a difference !!!
Previous owner obviously took very good care of the car. I Had GT Mustangs in the past, thought they were quick, the Si is like driving a rocket with a Six speed attached LOL.
Question:
looking to replace the current OEM shifter with the Acuity Shift Kit .... It appears the acuity shifter components are all sold ala Carte ????.... and I am probably interpreting what I am reading incorrectly. So my question is can I purchase a COMPLETE, all inclusive kit, with bushings, bearings, Springs , shifter hardware ETC ?
Be kind .... I Haven't taken my Prevagen today - Pops
Plan too, need to soak up all Tech data I can and some new friends !Well god damn Pops, I hope you hang around for a while
Your prob right bugboy not such a bad habit to get into LOLI think most Si drivers push the SPORT button as soon as they hit the start button ...
(or, maybe I'm crazy ... I've been called worse!)
Def an alternate to the whole kit but in the mean time I'll keeping socking away the $$$ for door #3 .... if I cant wait, Ill jump choice#2If you have the money to spend I would suggest getting the stage 3 kit so you can add a lot of customization to your shifter. I personally went with stage 2 kit and I can say it feels great and saved me money.
Yeah I hear what your saying .......... def leaning towards the whole kit #3. Txs for the input appreciate itHey pops, welcome on board! The Si can definitely scoot
If you want to just get a taste for a better feeling OEM+ style shifter, Stage 1 by Acuity retains the factory Si shifter, and the includes 3 upgrades:
- Shifter Cable Bushings (Top)
- Shifter Centering Spring (Bottom Left)
- Shifter Base Bushings (Bottom Right)
https://unity-performance.com/products/10th-gen-civic-stage-1-shift-kit
Stage 2 also retains the OEM Si shifter, and if you're seeking the best possible feel and reduction in throw without changing the whole assembly then this definitely puts it up there with some of the best OEM manual transmission shifters you can find at any price point vehicle. Stage 2 adds the following in addition to above Stage 1 parts:
- Shifter Rocker Upgrade (Top Left)
- Short Throw Adapter (Bottom Left)
https://unity-performance.com/products/10th-gen-civic-stage-2-shift-kit-for-non-fk8s
Before jumping to Stage 3, Acuity also offers their Fully Adjustable Shifter as a standalone which is a complete metal assembly, and the parts you see above are further improved to create one of the best aftermarket shifters for any platform out there, period. You wouldn't be able to take the parts from Stage 1 and 2, they vary ever to slightly. It's quite a price jump, but you get in return complete adjustability of how you want your shifter to feel and perform.
https://unity-performance.com/products/acuity-adjustable-short-shifter-all-mt-civic
Stage 3 Acuity is simply the full shifter, plus the Shifter Cable Bushings that are installed on top of the transmission. I've personally been using the Stage 3 setup for nearly 2 years now on my Si, and it's a joy! We tested it side by side with a competing brand for over a year, and came out with Acuity as the one we prefer. The build quality, adjustability and performance, and customer support from Acuity as a customer and dealer is fantastic.
https://unity-performance.com/products/10th-gen-civic-stage-3-shift-kit-all-6mt-civic
Overall, I think you'll be really happy with Stage 2 if you wanted to get the most out of the factory shifter. It is quite a price jump to get the standalone shifter or Stage 3, but if you would like to knock out the best possible experience in one shot then feel free to go for that!
Let us know if you have any questions
Cheers,
Humza
My 2Cents - def throttle response and slight boost in HP but with all the snow here on Long Island not many clean dry roads currently to experiment on !!"throttle response" would probably be more accurate
See !! we are never to old for a cheap thrill and a fast car. Txs for your input Oiler and pursuing the Kit #3 currently saving my $$ until then its great to be driving a stick again60 year old grandfather of 2 here (and pretty much drive like it), 2018 Si coupe, went from the Acuity Short Throw Adapter and Centering Spring to the entire shifter assembly, mostly on the advice from Todd at Acuity and for me, it was worth every penny. Something that's used every time you drive, it makes the shifting so solid and positive, makes you really look forward to driving the car...FWIW...
I switched back and forth on my way home from work yesterday, and did notice a little difference in throttle response. It's not a huge enough difference to slap you in the face, but it is there. But you almost have to pay attention to it to notice it."throttle response" would probably be more accurate
In addition to agreeing with point 1 and 2, point 3 just made my day ? thank you brother!I've had the full assembly installed for a little over two years now. The ability to set the throw length, gate spacing, and knob height/position all within perfect reach for the length of my arm has really improved the driving experience for me.
A few consumer tips in case you haven't already come across these:
1) The Acuity shifter is much stiffer than most factory shift assemblies. This thing is built to take track abuse, so it requires a little more muscle to row through the gears. That said, it loosens up a little over time into a really comfortable level of resistance.
2) Acuity's customer service is excellent. They want you to be happy with their product and it shows if/when you ever need to call on them for help.
3) Unity Performance (formerly CanadiaegeanBlue) has been a class act on this forum for years, long before becoming a vendor here. Sometimes you get the feeling a person is just being nice because they have something to sell, but I can tell you the evidence is heavily in favor of Unity Performance just being a genuinely good person who has always wanted to see this community grow and thrive.