The Official ACUITY Instruments CivicX product launch thread!

[3925blue]

Got my Boomba shift plate and most of my Acuity gear today, but the base bushings are indeed on backorder. Everything was drop shipped to me and there was a handwritten note on the packing slip that says they should ship out "...mid to late March."

At least I've got my under-hood parts so I can do that part of the install, but I'll have to wait to pull the center console.

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[rushwal]

If I can't get a discount code, can I use Paypal?

Before I place my order, is there a discount code for CivicX.com?

 

[bbdave]

Just as an update for CTR owners. Got some driving time using the shift cable bushings, base bushings, and centering spring.
The difference is noticeable, definitely worth upgrading. The shifts feel cleaner, I now understand the “slop” they were referring to. In addition, I feel more “confident” when clicking into gear.
Full disclosure, I’m still a novice at driving manual, so I’m not shifting as quick as others would. Also, I have a 476g Shift Knob. The centering spring did a great job in compensating for the extra weight. The stock spring felt like it was sluggish with the heavier knob.

 

[Tim818]

Just as an update for CTR owners. Got some driving time using the shift cable bushings, base bushings, and centering spring.
The difference is noticeable, definitely worth upgrading. The shifts feel cleaner, I now understand the “slop” they were referring to. In addition, I feel more “confident” when clicking into gear.
Full disclosure, I’m still a novice at driving manual, so I’m not shifting as quick as others would. Also, I have a 476g Shift Knob. The centering spring did a great job in compensating for the extra weight. The stock spring felt like it was sluggish with the heavier knob.

Awesome
I plan on purchasing all 3 this weekend.

 

[bbdave]

Awesome
I plan on purchasing all 3 this weekend.

If don’t already have plastic trim tools they sell a set for $10. If you have any questions on the install let me know. Their video is useful but certain things on the shifter cable bushings video don’t apply on the CTR.

 

[GreyCivicX]

@ACUITY Short shifter ?

 

[trentcofax]

@ACUITY When can I buy this rocker arm?

 

[Xtelotatichl]

@ACUITY When can I buy this rocker arm?

I doubt it’s out yet since the video says “First Look...”

 

[trentcofax]

I doubt it’s out yet since the video says “First Look...”

Hence the question. I have a Type R shifter + most of what Acuity has to offer ready to go into the Si, but I will wait for this so I can install it on the assembly before it goes in.

 

[Xtelotatichl]

Hence the question. I have a Type R shifter + most of what Acuity has to offer ready to go into the Si, but I will wait for this so I can install it on the assembly before it goes in.

Apologies, you are correct. I misread your post and replaced when with where in my head as I read it. I’m in the same boat, however the type R shifter is on backorder so I’m missing that

 

[baldheadracing]

Hence the question. I have a Type R shifter + most of what Acuity has to offer ready to go into the Si, but I will wait for this so I can install it on the assembly before it goes in.

Good plan. I've been running a prototype of the rocker all winter. You'll definitely want this piece (and the shifter centering spring, and the base bushings, and the shifter cable bushings, etc.)

 

[trentcofax]

Good plan. I've been running a prototype of the rocker all winter. You'll definitely want this piece (and the shifter centering spring, and the base bushings, and the shifter cable bushings, etc.)

I wasn't going to pick up the spring initially because increased resistance moving the shifter over to 5th did not sound fun, but if I could shorten that distance, I am on board for a spring as well to round out the whole package.

 

[baldheadracing]

I wasn't going to pick up the spring initially because increased resistance moving the shifter over to 5th did not sound fun, but if I could shorten that distance, I am on board for a spring as well to round out the whole package.

I've tried most of the parts as stand-alone, but I must admit that I haven't tried the rocker separate from the spring. However, the spring doesn't make a huge difference with the Type R shifter that already has an upgraded spring.

To me, I think that this is really a case of the whole being more than the sum of the parts. The base bushings did something, the shifter cable bushings did something, but the combination of both sets of bushings with the rocker and spring really brought everything together. I'm really happy with the setup - although I am looking forward to trying the full shifter this summer!

 

[Tim818]

@ACUITY When can I buy this rocker arm?

I’m interested in this also, also interested in a short throw shifter for the FK8 Civic lol....

 

[Xtelotatichl]

I’ve purchased every Acuity part so far for my Si...perhaps I should have just waited for the short throw shifter to begin with lol

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