Does it take a while to get use to the shifter?

[STP03BlueSI]

OK i have finally decided on a car(Only took me a year to pick one.), I have test driven a EP, Mazdaspeed, and a WRX. Well the Mazdaspeed the people on the MSProtege site were blowing engines due to no internals done to the engine, WRX well there isnt a brand new one advailable(03 model)(and i really dont want a used car), so down to the EP.

The only thing that kinda has a twist in it is the shifter. Does it take a while to learn? and how long did it take you?

I have been driving a stick for almost a year now but on a 99 Mitz eclipse, and i have gotten really good.


Please post you opinions on this subject. THANKS!!:D


Concerned Soon to be Ep driver!:o

[mrfixit687]

nope, its the same as regular, except a little bit higher

[SinisterCivicSi]

imo, its more comfortable. my 93 civic had a short shifter and when i bought my ep and would drive both, i felt more comfortable with it higher...its closer to the steering wheel, alot less effort in shifting. the 93 seemed awkward to drive after driving the ep for a couple days.

the shifter was the one thing that kept me from almost buying the ep, but i hadnt even driven it yet. i figured i would at least try, no matter now uncomfortable it looked. needless to say, i love it.

[EPHatchgirl]

Well, I learned stick on the EP, and now, I can't imagine driving a stick shift buried on the floor.... I drove a friends 1.8T and I kept "losing" the shifter since I got used to it being RIGHT THERE by the wheel.

[Gasp23]

I love the shifter. Most people ask what's up with my shifter. I find it quite confortable. It's much easier to drive with.

Of course this is my opinion.

[TrippZ]

definately comfortable

flows with natural body movements well. great design :)

[SiR Medic]

The EP has got to have one of the sweetest shifters I have ever used!

It only takes about a day to get used to it, after that, you will see cars with shifters on the console as "old school".

[jerky]

it took me .23 seconds to get used to it. you should be able to do it in about the same time. it takes slower people about a day to get it down.

[the JigGa mAn]

its alot easier to run through the gears with the shifter up high...

[k20ASi]

i sit really close to the weel and i drove a rsx type-s and had to reach back for the shifter. i love the si shifter i feel bad for all the other people they are missing out.

[STP03BlueSI]

man thanks for the responce!! I am goin out on another test drive on Sunday(I test drove the car before i knew how to drive a stick..and it felt weird)

THANKS!!:D

[Civicvtec1ps]

i love it now. i miss shifted once while i was test driving. one time thing. got used to after driving 5 mins. same thing as other "normal" shifters hehe.

[Civic03Si]

On long rides the shifter really sucks cause your arm gets tired, they should atleast made a arm rest. Also it seems that everyone on this forum has the "notchy feeling" inbetween shifts. Besides that its like driving any other 5spd.

[STP03BlueSI]

Originally posted by Civic03Si
On long rides the shifter really sucks cause your arm gets tired, they should atleast made a arm rest. Also it seems that everyone on this forum has the "notchy feeling" inbetween shifts. Besides that its like driving any other 5spd.


ok

[natesi]

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Less than 10,000 miles, already has tinted windows, a remote pager alarm, and 3M bug gaurd (really helps because these car's paint chips easily).

It's in excellent shape, nothing wrong with it--honest. I just have to put my priorities in order, and owning a home comes before a nice car. I can't afford both. I don't thrash it, and I've ALREADY had the 10K service performed; this car is as good as new. PM me if you're interested.

Thanks,

-nate

[Laz's EP]

I used to have a 98 civic and the EP is alot better for me to shift,
especialy when it comes down to power shifting.

[SmoothOperator]

I get asked this almost every day. Yes it's comfortable, more so than you'd think. Takes all of 10 minutes before it feels like second nature.

[sintax02si]

I agree w/ everyone here.....It looked wierd at first, but the second I grabbed the stick, it felt more natural than any other stick Ive ever driven. Zero learning curve....I drove a friend's new Accord the other day, and I kept grabbing at the dash trying to find the stick....she kept laughing at me....

[brendanSI]

i learned on the ep...its only wierd for a day if you get the short throw after getting used to the stock shift

[HK_EP3]

NO.

[natesi]

Originally posted by Si_Dra6NStyL
NO.

YES.

[cbecker333]

Originally posted by sintax02si
I drove a friend's new Accord the other day, and I kept grabbing at the dash trying to find the stick....she kept laughing at me....

hehe...you should show her your schtick...