rsx type s gets acuity shifter (goodbye k-tuned)

In this video, we’re talking about the Acuity 2-way adjustable shifter. I’ll first talk through my thoughts on the K-Tuned Race Spec V2 shifter (which I had in my car for about 2 years), then show you the new shift knob, talk through the Acuity shifter in more detail while stationary, and then talk through it in more detail while driving and changing gears.
In short, this shifter is amazing. Super direct shifts. Always feels like it’s in gear. The biggest thing you have to adjust to is the positioning, especially if you’re making the switch from the K-Tuned or some other shifter with more adjustability.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:38 K-Tuned Race Spec V2
02:12 ITR Shift Knob
03:18 Acuity Overview
05:04 Driving With Acuity
08:12 Outro
LINKS
RSX Center Console Removal:
• • Acura RSX (2002-2006):...
Acuity 2-Way & 4-Way Install:
• • Acuity Performance Shi...
Where I purchased ITR shift knob (currently 1 in stock):
• www.kseriesparts.com/HON-5410...
Where I purchased Acuity 2-way adjustable shifter:
• www.kseriesparts.com/ACI-1937...
CURRENT PARTS LIST
• Spoon N1 Exhaust (Tail Silencer & Pipe-B)
• BC Racing Coilovers (about -1.0 Front & -1.5 Rear)
• Progress Front & Rear Sway Bars
• SPC Front (about -1.0) & Rear (about -1.5) Camber Kit
• Hotchkis Front & Rear End Links
• Hardrace Tie Rods Ends + Tie Rod (For Lowered Car)
• Injen Cold Air Intake & Hydroshield
• Mishimoto Radiator & Hoses
• Vibratechnics Engine Mounts
• SHG Steering Rack Slider
• EBC Front & Rear Rotors
• Hawk Performance HPS Front & Rear Brake Pads
• Spoon Yellow Head Cover & Spoon Oil Cap
• Acuity 2-Way Adjustable Shifter
• Honda Integra Type R Shift Knob
• K-Tuned Race-Spec Cables
• Cusco Front & Rear Strut Tower Braces
#rsx #acuity #shifter

Пікірлер: 24

  • @ACUiTYinstruments
    @ACUiTYinstruments3 ай бұрын

    We appreciate the love, awesome video 🤘🏼!

  • @flonought

    @flonought

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! You made my car much better 😎

  • @redeyejedi2593
    @redeyejedi25933 ай бұрын

    I 100% agree. The Acuity shift is so smooth and makes every shift with confidence it's in gear. I've had the 4 way in my base model for 2 maybe going on 3 years. I recently bought another RSX (Type S), and the stock shifter is so loose, I sometimes pop out of 3rd or even grind it. That may be because I'm so used to the short shifter that I am making the mistakes myself. I will be buying another Acuity shifter, but may be going with the 2 way this time. Just a week ago I had the set screw for the shaft that the knob connects to come loose and the shaft slid all the way down while driving. Not fun. It was causing me to have troubles getting into some gears. Easy fix took about 5 mins. I would advise anyone who is looking into getting a short shifter to go with Acuity. (Not sponsored either)

  • @flonought

    @flonought

    3 ай бұрын

    That's cool to hear! And I totally agree, I had issues with the stock shifter as well because the knob didn't have any weight to it and the shifter itself seemed so loose (like you mentioned). You definitely won't regret the 2-way, it's really just getting used to the positioning which just takes a little time after having a shifter with more adjustability. I'm fully used to it now and it's smooth as butter every time.

  • @jeremiebinns
    @jeremiebinnsАй бұрын

    Oem gear box has a slight curve in the gearstick. Acuity 2-way is striaght so thats why it feels more forward. 4-way has that off center touch which make it feel more oem without much adjustments. Great vid 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @flonought

    @flonought

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the insight on those! I actually forgot the OEM one had a slight curve to it; it’s been awhile since I’ve had that one. And I appreciate it!

  • @jordantheking3325
    @jordantheking33254 ай бұрын

    great video. i hope i get a rsx soon!

  • @flonought

    @flonought

    4 ай бұрын

    Appreciate it. Good luck in your search! What year are you looking for?

  • @Mcdonaldt001
    @Mcdonaldt001Ай бұрын

    I’ve come to realize that a lot of Ktuned stuff is high end junk. I’m about to get an acuity shifter as well just gotta recover some $$ after getting a Haltech Platinum Pro Stand alone ECU

  • @flonought

    @flonought

    Ай бұрын

    I would agree with that based on reviews I’ve read too. I can only speak to the shifter and cables, but other than eliminating the play from the stock shifter I didn’t enjoy it and should have gone with the acuity from the jump. Nice! Assuming you have an RSX? If so, what year/how many miles you have on it?

  • @ramonmota8988
    @ramonmota89882 ай бұрын

    I just installed the 4 way, sooo much better than the stock shifter!

  • @flonought

    @flonought

    2 ай бұрын

    That’s awesome to hear! I know, it’s such a dramatic difference.

  • @nikos3330
    @nikos33303 ай бұрын

    Are the click as loud when driving, as when listening on video? I feel like that would get on my nerves a bit😁

  • @flonought

    @flonought

    3 ай бұрын

    With me having the K-Tuned shifter for about 2 years prior to the Acuity, I really don’t notice it at all when I’m driving. I also don’t have a shift boot, so I’m sure having one would also help. Do you have a stock shifter currently and you’re looking to make the switch?

  • @tame7222
    @tame7222Ай бұрын

    i have the hybrid racing short shifter, are there any differences between the hybrid racing one and acuity?

  • @flonought

    @flonought

    Ай бұрын

    I can’t speak to that one specifically because I’ve never used it. I would watch some other comparison videos online. But are you having issues with it or are you just looking to change it up?

  • @tame7222

    @tame7222

    Ай бұрын

    @@flonought no issues at all and it works great, but i just wanted to know if i’m missing out on the acuity since when i bought mine i was deciding between the two.

  • @flonought

    @flonought

    Ай бұрын

    @@tame7222 if you’re not having any issues I would save your money and stay with Hybrid; no reason to fix/spend money on something that isn’t giving you issues. I’ve heard the hybrid is pretty good (and the later versions have gotten better). I would have stayed with the K-Tuned shifter if it wasn’t pissing me off so much with sticky shifts (from my personal experience). Being that it is my daily I needed something that gave me more confidence, and the Acuity definitely did that for me.

  • @Mcdonaldt001

    @Mcdonaldt001

    Ай бұрын

    DC5R parts does a roundup video on Acuity, Hybrid racing and Ktuned. Long story short Acuity takes the win. There are minor differences between them

  • @Caliber1077
    @Caliber10772 ай бұрын

    It's a shame they didn't put a slight bend in it to put the knob in the stock position.

  • @flonought

    @flonought

    2 ай бұрын

    Yeah I think that would have been a nice addition too, but really it just took some getting used to. I don’t really even notice it anymore and it has made the driving experience so much better.

  • @Caliber1077

    @Caliber1077

    2 ай бұрын

    @@flonought I"ll think about getting it. I'm dealing with something broken in the transmission at the moment. Seems to be a broken shift fork. Car is stuck in 3rd hear even though the shifter moves and I can select other gears. I think the forks were damaged when the clutch hydraulics went last year and I had to be harder on the shifting to get the car home. Looking into k-tuned cables and this shifter after the the transmission is fixed to have precise shifting when it's done.

  • @flonought

    @flonought

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Caliber1077 shit, sorry to hear that. Hopefully you get it all worked out. Yeah if you think it’s gonna be an issue for you maybe spend the little extra and just go with the 4-way adjustable. Gears 2 through 6 were not really an issue to get used to. For me, it was going into 1st that took an adjustment period initially since it was positioned different than the K-Tuned.

  • @Mcdonaldt001

    @Mcdonaldt001

    Ай бұрын

    So get the 4 way adjustable one then if you want the bend