ACUITY Prototype 10th-gen Shifter - My review

[bbdave]

So are y’all saying that the stage 3 shifter is too firm? I just like the idea of being able customize the position of the shifter to my liking. But I don’t need it to be too firm. I just want it to be accurate

Stage 2 kit is the one for you. The full shifter is more firm than a modified stock shifter will ever be.
For example: when you are in neutral you can easily shake the shifter side to side. With the full shifter, there isn’t any play unless you are deliberately trying to get into 1,2,5,6, or reverse gear.

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[boosted180sx]

yeah the full shifter probably isn't for you. The full shifter has a very stiff centering spring.

Not sure if the centering spring is interchangeable with a softer one. If it is, you might be able to replace it with a softer one.

 

[mvela]

Oh ok. So the spring with the stage 2 isn’t as strong as the stage 3?

 

[bbdave]

Oh ok. So the spring with the stage 2 isn’t as strong as the stage 3?

Yes, the stage 2 (or buy it on its own) spring is slightly stiffer than stock. Very useful when using heavier than stock shift knobs.

 

[mvela]

Yes, the stage 2 (or buy it on its own) spring is slightly stiffer than stock. Very useful when using heavier than stock shift knobs.

You have the CTR. Are all the six speed manuals the same, other than the shorter throws and rev matching that your car comes with stock. The reason I ask is I’m wondering if my transmission with a stage 2 will have the same results as yours with a stage 2? Because mine is not a CTR. Mine is an lx sedan

 

[boosted180sx]

there would be no difference because the products being used in the stage 2 is the same whether or not it's a ctr or the 1.5t or the si. The "gains" will be different compared to stock but the end results will be the same.

 

[bbdave]

You have the CTR. Are all the six speed manuals the same, other than the shorter throws and rev matching that your car comes with stock. The reason I ask is I’m wondering if my transmission with a stage 2 will have the same results as yours with a stage 2? Because mine is not a CTR. Mine is an lx sedan

I’ve heard that the short throw adapter included in the non-CTR kit makes the throw shorter than the R since the R isn’t compatible with that component.
I agree with @boosted180sx but there’s a possible slight difference because the lever and base isn’t the same (but close). But yes very similar results with the exception of the throw using the adapter*

 

[mvela]

Sounds like a stage 1 will probably be a good start for me since it is a daily driver and just want some smoother shifts. I like the stock spring and throws. Just wanna smooth it up a bit. Thanks for the advice guys. I’ll order it and give an update when I install it.

 

[mvela]

It’s a good thing I ordered it when I did, because it is out of stock now lol. I went ahead and got the stage 1 kit and panel removal tools. I just ordered it yesterday and today they are showing out of stock. I usually don’t get lucky like that lol

 

[bbdave]

It’s a good thing I ordered it when I did, because it is out of stock now lol. I went ahead and got the stage 1 kit and panel removal tools. I just ordered it yesterday and today they are showing out of stock. I usually don’t get lucky like that lol

You won’t regret it! Let us know how it goes. Feel free to reach out for any tips on install

 

[ACUITY]

Well I looked on the website and it states that the stage 1 and 2 kits are for Si, CTR, and sport models. Mine is an lx

Any of the shifting upgrades that fit the Sport or Si will fit yours as well.The 2.0 Na is just a small niche of the 10th gen market that we don't have a lot of info for. Keep in mind that there is no install guide for the shift linkage bushings since the engine bay on your 2.0 na motor will be quite differerent from the 1.5T and 2.0T bays.

And I also looked on the website and they got the fully adjustable shifter and the stage 3 shifter. So what’s the difference? The stage 3 the same thing but with a shift knob and a couple extra parts?

Yes, the stage 3 combines the full shifter, linkage bushings, and a shift knob

So are y’all saying that the stage 3 shifter is too firm? I just like the idea of being able customize the position of the shifter to my liking. But I don’t need it to be too firm. I just want it to be accurate

If you are worried about it being too firm, I'd consider the stage 2. It will give you a notable improvement over your stock setup while still keeping it a bit more tame than the full shifter.

~Russ

 

[mvela]

Any of the shifting upgrades that fit the Sport or Si will fit yours as well.The 2.0 Na is just a small niche of the 10th gen market that we don't have a lot of info for. Keep in mind that there is no install guide for the shift linkage bushings since the engine bay on your 2.0 na motor will be quite differerent from the 1.5T and 2.0T bays.



Yes, the stage 3 combines the full shifter, linkage bushings, and a shift knob


If you are worried about it being too firm, I'd consider the stage 2. It will give you a notable improvement over your stock setup while still keeping it a bit more tame than the full shifter.

~Russ

Thanks Russ I already ordered the stage 1. It should be in Monday. I’ll give it a try. It might be all I need. But I’ll post how it turns out. I’ll even take some pictures as I install the bushings

 

[mvela]

Well my stage 1 shift kit came in yesterday. It didn’t take long since I live so close. I gotta say the packaging was excellent. Acuity obviously knows sometimes mail service can get rough with your mail, so they package it very well. And the product looks amazing. The shift knob has a good weight to it. I will install it tomorrow and post some pictures along the way

 

[mvela]

Well I installed the base bushings and the shift linkage bushings. But I was not able to install the shift knob because I need a boot collar. I just ordered the stainless boot collar. So I’ll have to wait till it comes in to install the shift knob. But the install on my 2.0 was pretty much the same as the 1.5t. I do have a couple pictures and can answer any questions if anybody has any. One piece of advice is there really is no need to remove the the two c clips that are holding the shift cables. You see them being pulled off in the video on the acuity website, but isn’t necessary. That just makes the install harder. I left them on and had no problems.

 

[mvela]

Here are a couple more pictures of the install