Though the short shifter has also the same role in the vehicle system- that is to change the gear from one notch to the other, there is still an ocean of difference that sets the short shifter from an ordinary vehicle shifter. The desired effect of the short shifter as compared to the regular shifter is to reduce that distance your hand needs to move to engage the next gear, thus reducing the amount of time spent in shifting, also reducing that wasted time in between shifts. This reduced in time shifting will ultimately result in an improved vehicle performance. The true short shifter decreases throw by reducing the angle that the shifter shaft travels through during its stroke between gears.

And by successfully reducing that angle, the distance that your hand moves to move between gears is also decreased. In a lot of cases, the shifter shaft is also redesigned to be shorter than the stock, thus creating for your vehicle a sportier look and feel and also aiding the linear throw length when coupled with the reduced angular throw. Also what separates the short shifter from the original one is the geometry used. The geometry of a short shifter differs from the stock shifter in order to reduce the distance that the upper section where your shift knob threads on needs to move to achieve the same degree of movement in the lower section where the shift rod or cables are attached.

The Hurst Shifter Knob is that one example of the short shifters that can do the job. The performance part, especially for the Honda Accord, features a gear shift lever that is finished in black, a CNC machined part that is from billet stock for that extra strength and durability. The part is a direct replacement shifter that can give you 30 percent shorter throw and more positive, precise shifts.