Acuity Instrument's Short Shifter

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Ok guys I finally got my hands on the Acuity Instrument's Short Shifter and did my review. I am sorry but Acuity has done it again. Their shifter is so crisp, buttery smooth and so precise.
If you get a chance to try one do it you will know what I'm describing.
Enjoy the review!
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Great review. Was planning on picking up one of these but may wait if they plan to have other colors later.
I am curious on what Acuity is gonna do. I will keep you guy's updated if I hear anything.
 
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Probably one of the best mods I've ever had in any car. Was using it in my Sport Touring, switched it out and will be putting it in the FL5 soon.
It so good bro 👍
 


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Has anyone used this and also the fk8 version?

I heard they upgraded their springs on the fl5 version to be more linear. I’d like to hear a comparison between the two if you anyone has experience with both.
 


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I installed this Acuity short shifter in my 2023 FL5, had previously had Acuity's stage 2 installed. This shifter is next level. I also own an S2000 and the FL5 transmission with Acuity short shifter actually feels better than the S2000 stock (I can't believe I'm saying that). I have installed heavy duty detent springs in the S2000 and now the two transmissions feel on par.
 

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I had an AP1 in the past. Definitely the best factory manual shifter I’ve ever driven.
 

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I could have sworn there was someone on here who had the HR, went to Acuity, didn't like it, and it went back to HR.
I just removed my acuity shifter and re-installed the hybrid racing in the shortest throw setting and love it, if someone wants my acuity let me know I can cover shipping expenses via USPS priority and can ship as soon as I get payment (same day)
 

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I installed this Acuity short shifter in my 2023 FL5, had previously had Acuity's stage 2 installed. This shifter is next level. I also own an S2000 and the FL5 transmission with Acuity short shifter actually feels better than the S2000 stock (I can't believe I'm saying that). I have installed heavy duty detent springs in the S2000 and now the two transmissions feel on par.
This has sold me on getting this. The S2000 feels like a bolt action rifle and is hands down the best Honda shifter I've owned, even over the NA1.

Edit: just orderd.
 
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I could have sworn there was someone on here who had the HR, went to Acuity, didn't like it, and it went back to HR.
Thats me, I loved acuity on my fk8 and was waiting for something similar however felt the throw movement was very smooth and felt less mechanical than HR for the FL5, Im happy with HR but liked more acuity on my FK8 than this HR
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