Mugen QuickShift - Review

antmaz · 11th March 2010, 21:49

Hello all

You may have seen my recent guide of how to fit the Mugen Quick Shift. Now that it has been fitted for almost a week and I have had chance to have a number of "proper" drives, I feel that I can comment on the upgrade.

To be honest there is not much to say. However I will start by stating that, with the OEM Type R gear knob, at first the gear changes appear more difficult. By this I mean there is more resistance and there is a more "clunky" feeling. This is most likely to be a result of the reduced length of the shifter stick and therefore the reduced leverage for each gear change.

After a few hours of driving on B roads and numerous gear changes, the QS quickly begins to prove its worth. Previously, when accelerating hard, I often had difficulty getting a clean gear change from 1 to 2. This has completely resolved now. All gear changes are much more positive feeling and there is definitely an improved accuracy for every gear change. I have not had a grinding 1-2 change at all since having the QS.

I have to admit the gear changes do feel much more aggressive and it just makes you want to physically change gear quicker because your confidence in the gear changes is much increased.

In addition to this, my ability to change gear seamlessly whilst accelerating hard has increased greatly in a short space of time. Even with the girlfriend in the car yesterday, When I gave my true love some juice, the girlfriend commented how she couldn't really feel me changing gear... happy days.

Today I fitted the Mugen Gear knob which is not a great deal heavier than the OEM knob. The difference in weight simply improves things even more. Gear changes are more positive again and the "clunkiness" has completely gone even when changing gear more slowly.

Overall, I feel this is a very worthwhile upgrade as my confidence accelerating quickly has increased greatly and I have really enjoyed driving the car more.

I know a few others have this fitted and I'm sure they agree with this. Please feel free to add your opinions and experiences to this thread.

Cheers

Ant

Josh1987 · 11th March 2010, 21:56

Just to add this is a amazing modification yes a bit pricey for no BHP increase but for shifting increase then YES YES YES

I got the Skunk2 Knob which is much heavier than OEM and Mugen knob and it does help alot with the quick shifter and it just throw's from 1st to 2nd and really does stop the 1st to 2nd gear changing problem

Just to remember tho:

Don't Rest on the Gear Knob

It might shorten life of Transmission (Ive only read this on US sites)

pigdog · 11th March 2010, 22:05

good post and review mate. ive had mine a few days now and took it for a blast today. much better feel to the gear change, very positive and so much quicker. again i agree about the gear knob, i want to change mine too, but have driven a type-r with the mugen knob but dont like it. im actually looking for some help to find some links to other knobs available if anyone can help.

NeoFlare · 11th March 2010, 22:09

pigdog check the skunk2 knob, its well weighted and feels nice to change gears with

I have that and the Mugen knob, cant decide which I like better

Great write up antmazzzzz

cant wait for mine to see if it fits

Josh1987 · 11th March 2010, 22:17

Feels ? J's Racing ? empensive i wanted feels i settled for Skunk2

Its amazing

R555 · 11th March 2010, 22:23

I like the colour of the Skung2 knob

fordy · 11th March 2010, 22:28

Loved the guide to fitting but i am not convinced this is the best way to spend the £'s. (especially as the standard change is not what i think is my performance limit). At least you are a happy customer

Josh1987 · 11th March 2010, 22:34

Fordy the OEM is ***** i had trouble with changing gears as im a quick changer from previous cars and this just changed everything dont be fooled its not a HP mod but its a must

Josh1987 · 11th March 2010, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by R555

I like the colour of the Skung2 knob

R555 we need to compare knobs lol its been said many times now

fordy · 11th March 2010, 22:37

Well in over 30k miles/3 years my OEM shift has not gave me issues?, I do not doubt it may feel better but if you have no issues (and failed to complain under warranty) then i am lost as to how it is so much better?

Josh1987 · 11th March 2010, 22:39

Its hard to explain but it shortens time to shift yes its a split second but in a drag application it helps and its less time your hand is on the knob and more time steering for a track use

gadgetman68 · 11th March 2010, 22:40

Sounds great Ant, I've just got to convince the missus that the car needs a QS ..... I think I'll send her round to have a feel of your knob ..... oooh, that came out wrong!

Josh1987 · 11th March 2010, 22:43

Paul do it as your Skunk2 needs it

antmaz · 11th March 2010, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetman68

Sounds great Ant, I've just got to convince the missus that the car needs a QS ..... I think I'll send her round to have a feel of your knob ..... oooh, that came out wrong!

Ermmm.... I'm all for sharing Paul!?!

antmaz · 11th March 2010, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh1987

Paul do it as your Skunk2 needs it

Agreed. Amen.

pigdog · 11th March 2010, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh1987

Feels ? J's Racing ? empensive i wanted feels i settled for Skunk2

Its amazing

looks great mate, did it fit easy enough?

gadgetman68 · 11th March 2010, 23:07

lol, Tracey drives the car as much as me, in fact she does a commute down to Coventry a couple of times a week ............. if I tell her that it helps motorway driving?!?!

Josh1987 · 11th March 2010, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigdog

looks great mate, did it fit easy enough?

Piss easy matey PIS EASY

antmaz · 11th March 2010, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetman68

lol, Tracey drives the car as much as me, in fact she does a commute down to Coventry a couple of times a week ............. if I tell her that it helps motorway driving?!?!

Oh yes,,,, it definitely helps with motorwar driving............

vanr0x · 12th March 2010, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetman68

lol, Tracey drives the car as much as me, in fact she does a commute down to Coventry a couple of times a week .............

yeah that's the days she comes to see me ........ (j/k)

how much is the QS and what'll it cost to have it dealer fitted any ideas?

11th March 2010, 21:49	#1 (permalink)
antmaz My other woman is my CTR Car: '59 CTR GT satnav/hft Join Date: 9th September 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 1,507 Thanks given: 42 Thanked 85 Times in 68 Posts iTrader: (7)	Mugen QuickShift - Review Hello all You may have seen my recent guide of how to fit the Mugen Quick Shift. Now that it has been fitted for almost a week and I have had chance to have a number of "proper" drives, I feel that I can comment on the upgrade. To be honest there is not much to say. However I will start by stating that, with the OEM Type R gear knob, at first the gear changes appear more difficult. By this I mean there is more resistance and there is a more "clunky" feeling. This is most likely to be a result of the reduced length of the shifter stick and therefore the reduced leverage for each gear change. After a few hours of driving on B roads and numerous gear changes, the QS quickly begins to prove its worth. Previously, when accelerating hard, I often had difficulty getting a clean gear change from 1 to 2. This has completely resolved now. All gear changes are much more positive feeling and there is definitely an improved accuracy for every gear change. I have not had a grinding 1-2 change at all since having the QS. I have to admit the gear changes do feel much more aggressive and it just makes you want to physically change gear quicker because your confidence in the gear changes is much increased. In addition to this, my ability to change gear seamlessly whilst accelerating hard has increased greatly in a short space of time. Even with the girlfriend in the car yesterday, When I gave my true love some juice, the girlfriend commented how she couldn't really feel me changing gear... happy days. Today I fitted the Mugen Gear knob which is not a great deal heavier than the OEM knob. The difference in weight simply improves things even more. Gear changes are more positive again and the "clunkiness" has completely gone even when changing gear more slowly. Overall, I feel this is a very worthwhile upgrade as my confidence accelerating quickly has increased greatly and I have really enjoyed driving the car more. I know a few others have this fitted and I'm sure they agree with this. Please feel free to add your opinions and experiences to this thread. Cheers Ant

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Josh1987 The White Knight Car: 2009 CTR CW Join Date: 4th May 2009 Location: Pickering Posts: 1,472 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 71 Times in 66 Posts iTrader: (3)	Just to add this is a amazing modification yes a bit pricey for no BHP increase but for shifting increase then YES YES YES I got the Skunk2 Knob which is much heavier than OEM and Mugen knob and it does help alot with the quick shifter and it just throw's from 1st to 2nd and really does stop the 1st to 2nd gear changing problem Just to remember tho: Don't Rest on the Gear Knob It might shorten life of Transmission (Ive only read this on US sites)

11th March 2010, 22:05	#3 (permalink)
pigdog aka Colin Car: 2008 CTR GT, Black Join Date: 19th April 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 8,285 Thanks given: 640 Thanked 943 Times in 897 Posts iTrader: (8)	good post and review mate. ive had mine a few days now and took it for a blast today. much better feel to the gear change, very positive and so much quicker. again i agree about the gear knob, i want to change mine too, but have driven a type-r with the mugen knob but dont like it. im actually looking for some help to find some links to other knobs available if anyone can help.

11th March 2010, 22:09	#4 (permalink)
NeoFlare Resident Civinfo Nutter Car: 2010 1.5 PWP CRZ navi Join Date: 14th November 2008 Location: London,UK Posts: 4,291 Thanks given: 74 Thanked 248 Times in 238 Posts iTrader: (4)	pigdog check the skunk2 knob, its well weighted and feels nice to change gears with I have that and the Mugen knob, cant decide which I like better Great write up antmazzzzz cant wait for mine to see if it fits

11th March 2010, 22:17	#5 (permalink)
Josh1987 The White Knight Car: 2009 CTR CW Join Date: 4th May 2009 Location: Pickering Posts: 1,472 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 71 Times in 66 Posts iTrader: (3)	Feels ? J's Racing ? empensive i wanted feels i settled for Skunk2 Its amazing

11th March 2010, 22:23	#6 (permalink)
R555 Supporter Car: 2007 CTR, Milano Red Join Date: 17th November 2009 Location: North Yorks Posts: 5,142 Thanks given: 819 Thanked 404 Times in 377 Posts iTrader: (6)	I like the colour of the Skung2 knob

11th March 2010, 22:28	#7 (permalink)
fordy Join Date: 20th April 2008 Location: UK Posts: 546 Thanks given: 12 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Loved the guide to fitting but i am not convinced this is the best way to spend the £'s. (especially as the standard change is not what i think is my performance limit). At least you are a happy customer

11th March 2010, 22:34	#8 (permalink)
Josh1987 The White Knight Car: 2009 CTR CW Join Date: 4th May 2009 Location: Pickering Posts: 1,472 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 71 Times in 66 Posts iTrader: (3)	Fordy the OEM is ***** i had trouble with changing gears as im a quick changer from previous cars and this just changed everything dont be fooled its not a HP mod but its a must

11th March 2010, 22:37	#10 (permalink)
fordy Join Date: 20th April 2008 Location: UK Posts: 546 Thanks given: 12 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well in over 30k miles/3 years my OEM shift has not gave me issues?, I do not doubt it may feel better but if you have no issues (and failed to complain under warranty) then i am lost as to how it is so much better?

11th March 2010, 22:39	#11 (permalink)
Josh1987 The White Knight Car: 2009 CTR CW Join Date: 4th May 2009 Location: Pickering Posts: 1,472 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 71 Times in 66 Posts iTrader: (3)	Its hard to explain but it shortens time to shift yes its a split second but in a drag application it helps and its less time your hand is on the knob and more time steering for a track use

11th March 2010, 22:40	#12 (permalink)
gadgetman68 LOUD NOISES!!! Car: 60 FN2 M200 Join Date: 5th February 2009 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 5,181 Thanks given: 896 Thanked 692 Times in 574 Posts iTrader: (5)	Sounds great Ant, I've just got to convince the missus that the car needs a QS ..... I think I'll send her round to have a feel of your knob ..... oooh, that came out wrong!

11th March 2010, 22:43	#13 (permalink)
Josh1987 The White Knight Car: 2009 CTR CW Join Date: 4th May 2009 Location: Pickering Posts: 1,472 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 71 Times in 66 Posts iTrader: (3)	Paul do it as your Skunk2 needs it

11th March 2010, 23:07	#17 (permalink)
gadgetman68 LOUD NOISES!!! Car: 60 FN2 M200 Join Date: 5th February 2009 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 5,181 Thanks given: 896 Thanked 692 Times in 574 Posts iTrader: (5)	lol, Tracey drives the car as much as me, in fact she does a commute down to Coventry a couple of times a week ............. if I tell her that it helps motorway driving?!?!