Acuity Shift Kits, Centering Spring, Rocker, Short throw adapter - Anyone install yet?

[boosted_canoe]

Anyone try the new shift kits from Acuity?

Stage 1: https://acuityinstruments.com/colle...it-for-the-11th-gen-civic-and-5th-gen-integra
Stage 2: https://acuityinstruments.com/colle...it-for-the-11th-gen-civic-and-5th-gen-integra
Centering Spring: https://acuityinstruments.com/colle...pgrade-for-the-11th-gen-civic-5th-gen-integra
Short Throw Adapter: https://acuityinstruments.com/colle...ow-adapter-for-the-11th-civic-5th-gen-integra
Rocker Upgrade: https://acuityinstruments.com/colle...pgrade-for-the-11th-gen-civic-5th-gen-integra

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[bpebler]

Nah, they're releasing their full shifter in the coming months.

 

[boosted_canoe]

Nah, they're releasing their full shifter in the coming months.

cool. sounds like we should wait for that then.

 

[bpebler]

cool. sounds like we should wait for that then.

Yeah I was waiting for the whole assembly as well. Then was offered a decent discount from a vendor to try the Hybrid Racing shifter with competition rod. It was a good enough discount that I figure I'll try it & maybe if the Acuity sounds better for any reason, I'll try that one out as well & make a comparison video on the 2 and could resell the slightly used one and break even maybe. Love Acuity stuff!

 

[creaturemachine]

That short-shifter extension thing in #2 looks a little janky. I'm not sure you'd want a joint down there that could come loose while driving.

The base and cable bushings in combo #1 are a great easy upgrade for those who don't need the adjustability of an entire shifter.

 

[boosted_canoe]

That short-shifter extension thing in #2 looks a little janky. I'm not sure you'd want a joint down there that could come loose while driving.

The base and cable bushings in combo #1 are a great easy upgrade for those who don't need the adjustability of an entire shifter.

got the PRL shifter cable bushings. still need to install those.

 

[lmtlsauto]

Shifter release is still a bit of ways out. This is a great upgrade.
We installed it on our FL5

 

[koatic]

I got the stage 2 kit from unity performance it came in this week and the install is planned for tomorrow. It's $10 less from Unity than it was from acuities website.
Shout out to Humza @Unity Performance
Stage 2 Shift Kit | 22+ Civic, 23+ Integra – Unity Performance (unity-performance.com)
Since I have to remove the battery and intake to install the cable shifter bushings I am going to do the damper delete at the same time. I got the Siri Moto damper delete, Stainless steel clutch line and removed the delay valve from the slave cylinder.
Gonna video the install and will report back. I wanted to retain the stock boot and look, but all the short shifters I looked at required the stock shift boot delete. Dont want my daughter dropping something in there,

 

[Integra23]

I installed the kit but havent put it back in my car yet. One of these days I'll get to it.

 

[koatic]

I installed the stage two kit this weekend. Install was relatively painless except for having to remove everything to get to shift linkage bushings in the engine bay. Installed the Siri Moto N1 Clutch damper and my slave cylinder with the delay valve removed. Could not get old flex line out to replace with steel braided clutch line. one of the nuts started stripping even with the flare wrench.

I am very pleased with the feel. it is very crisp, tight and precise. I didn't think the acuity kit would make as much difference as it feels. Wish I'd done this mod a while back.
The clutch damper and having the delay valve removed isn't as noticeable to me maybe because my civic hatch has a stage three clutch with almost instant engagement. So it's hard to compare the before and after but the friction point is a little more noticeable

 

[MrStip14]

I installed the stage two kit this weekend. Install was relatively painless except for having to remove everything to get to shift linkage bushings in the engine bay. Installed the Siri Moto N1 Clutch damper and my slave cylinder with the delay valve removed. Could not get old flex line out to replace with steel braided clutch line. one of the nuts started stripping even with the flare wrench.

I am very pleased with the feel. it is very crisp, tight and precise. I didn't think the acuity kit would make as much difference as it feels. Wish I'd done this mod a while back.
The clutch damper and having the delay valve removed isn't as noticeable to me maybe because my civic hatch has a stage three clutch with almost instant engagement. So it's hard to compare the before and after but the friction point is a little more noticeable

Did the kit take out any shifter play? My stock set up has quite a bit of wiggle to the shifter when in gear, looking to get rid of that and have a more rigid set up.

Also, are you going to post an install vid?

 

[koatic]

Did the kit take out any shifter play? My stock set up has quite a bit of wiggle to the shifter when in gear, looking to get rid of that and have a more rigid set up.

Also, are you going to post an install vid?

Yes, I am very surprised it made that much of a noticeable difference in the feel.
And yes, I will post the video later this week once I get time to edit it. Got a shot of the play before and after. (only thing video wont show is how much stiffer it is and how much more force is required for it to move the same amount.)
STIFF, TIGHT, PRECISE.. IMO.... good mod..

 

[MrStip14]

Yes, I am very surprised it made that much of a noticeable difference in the feel.
And yes, I will post the video later this week once I get time to edit it. Got a shot of the play before and after. (only thing video wont show is how much stiffer it is and how much more force is required for it to move the same amount.)
STIFF, TIGHT, PRECISE.. IMO.... good mod..

That’s great to hear! The shifter play drives me crazy. It’s my only complaint about the car. I’ll keep an eye out for the vid

 

[wontondon]

Got a little before and after of the acuity stage 2 (I didn't install the rocker spring).

 

[koatic]

Here is my review and full install video.
have a slow motion of the centering spring difference and throw difference as best I could. Had the issue with the clicking sound too. Which I covered in vid.

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