Car Product Reviews: Hurst Short Shifter for the Acura Integra

Fits the 1996 - 2001 Model Years

There are many rewards that coming with driving a manual transmission car. Of course, one of the most recognizable is the feeling of coming up on a winding country road and throwing the car up and down through the gears; navigating corners and straight-aways with expertise and skill. Of course, there are other reasons that many choose to drive a manual. Some may like the increased gas mileage, better control, or the increased efficiency while driving. However, for whatever reason, those who drive manual cars are often hooked by them, and will prefer them infinitely over an automatic. With that in mind, there are several products on the market that are designed to make driving stick an even more enjoyable experience, and certainly one of the best out there is the Hurst Short Shifter, designed for the Acura Integra.

Anyone who has ever driven a Honda or Acura is probably aware that the manual transmission already have a great feel to them. Thus, to say that a product really does make a great difference in shifting and control is certainly a compliment. Of course, there are no shortage of short shift products available for the Integra, and it is important to analyze the Hurst unit in this context.

Right away, the thing that many will like about the Hurst is the fact that it falls directly in the middle in terms of price. There are units of virtually every price available for the Integra, ranging from ten dollar eBay specials all the way up to "specialized" units in excess of $150. However, often times in the automotive world, price equates with quality, and while it is not necessary to overspend, when it comes to something as important as your transmission, it is important that the best product available be purchased. Even though the Hurst model may not be at the top of the price range, it falls right in line along several of the more expensive units, and cuts the shift distance roughly the same amount as units costing twice the price.