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Honda Jazz Forums => Honda Jazz Mk2 2008-2015 => Topic started by: poolski on January 17, 2022, 01:07:37 PM

Title: Higher gear stick
Post by: poolski on January 17, 2022, 01:07:37 PM

Is it possible to fit a longer gear lever to a 2009 Jazz?
I'm about 6" and when I'm in my preferred seat position, I end up having to stretch down and forward to reach the stick. It's a minor annoyance but I find it causes me to constantly have to sidle over to the left a bit to compensate and it's doing my head in.

Has anyone had any experience in installing a longer shifter, or something that could help? I'm not looking for a Boy Racer Chrome Knob 9000. Just something that'll mean I don't have to shift with my fingers.

Title: Re: Higher gear stick
Post by: nowster on January 17, 2022, 02:37:23 PM

I'm 6 ft and had no problem reaching the gear lever. I can imagine being 6 inches would be a problem, though.  ;D

Title: Re: Higher gear stick
Post by: poolski on January 17, 2022, 02:53:30 PM

 ;D ;D ;D

As I say, something's uncomfortable and I'm still working out what that is. For all I know the stick and having to reach for it is a symptom, not a cause.

You leave my 6 inches alone. :P

Title: Re: Higher gear stick
Post by: Jocko on January 17, 2022, 04:36:45 PM

What about something like this?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171183082925?fits=Car+Make%3AHonda&hash=item27db4e8dad:g:wzoAAOxypNtSl1~X (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171183082925?fits=Car+Make%3AHonda&hash=item27db4e8dad:g:wzoAAOxypNtSl1~X)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/wzoAAOxypNtSl1~X/s-l1600.jpg)

Title: Re: Higher gear stick
Post by: charles yates on January 19, 2022, 10:09:51 AM

Quote from: Jocko on January 17, 2022, 04:36:45 PM

What about something like this?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171183082925?fits=Car+Make%3AHonda&hash=item27db4e8dad:g:wzoAAOxypNtSl1~X (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171183082925?fits=Car+Make%3AHonda&hash=item27db4e8dad:g:wzoAAOxypNtSl1~X)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/wzoAAOxypNtSl1~X/s-l1600.jpg)

dont take any notice of old monkey arms ,i too was wondering about a slightly longer stick so if you do buy and fit the extention i would be pleased to know if it suites i always seem to have a pain in by left shoulder after any journey in my 2018 jazz although i dont suffer the same when driving my wifes 2015 mk 2

Title: Re: Higher gear stick
Post by: culzean on January 19, 2022, 10:17:58 AM

Very possible your seating position is wrong, and not very ergonomic.  Can you get a longer gear-knob.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373712243718?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=7101533165274578&mkcid=2&itemid=373712243718&targetid=4585169652812017&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=412354547&mkgroupid=1305120599331881&rlsatarget=pla-4585169652812017&abcId=9300541&merchantid=87779&msclkid=89b90f4fe80618c51b396ea80d3525df

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373755515884?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=7101533165274578&mkcid=2&itemid=373755515884&targetid=4585169652812021&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=412354547&mkgroupid=1305120599331881&rlsatarget=pla-4585169652812021&abcId=9300541&merchantid=87779&msclkid=af6e64240195105d0e2805c3e4a67905