3rd Gen Fit & 9th Gen Accord Stage 1 Shift Kit Contents

Quick answer

The Stage 1 Shift Kit for the 3rd Gen Fit and 9th Gen Accord includes shifter base bushings and spherical cable bushings to tighten the slop out of your factory shifter. It is an entry-level bundle that improves shifting precision without replacing the entire assembly.

What's in the box and what each part does

• Shifter base bushings: Replace the soft rubber bushings at the shifter base to reduce side-to-side play. This tightens the gate feel when moving the lever between gears.
• Spherical shifter cable bushings: Replace the cable-end bushings with a spherical bearing design that removes compliance from the shift cable linkage. This sharpens the engagement into each gear.
• Optional shift knob and boot collar: Not included in the kit, but you can add them separately to further customize the look and feel of your shifter. The mechanical improvement from the bushings works with any knob or collar. If you want a full shifter aesthetic upgrade, plan to order a knob and boot collar at the same time to avoid a second shipping charge.

Product highlights

• 3rd Gen Fit & 9th Gen Accord Stage 1 Shift Kit: This kit couples compliance-reducing shifter base bushings with spherical shifter cable bushings to create a solid entry-level option for the 3rd Gen Honda Fit (GK5) and 9th Gen Honda Accord. The combination targets both the base wobble and cable slop, so you get a noticeably crisper shift feel without upgrading the whole shifter mechanism.

  

Is this kit right for you?

Best for

• Owners of a 3rd Gen Fit (GK5) or 9th Gen Accord who want an affordable improvement in shift feel
• Drivers who find the factory shifter vague or sloppy and want a noticeable upgrade without replacing the entire shifter assembly

Not for

• Drivers who want a short-throw shifter or adjustable height—this kit only addresses bushing slop, not lever ratio or throw length
• Owners of other Honda models—this bundle is specific to the GK5 Fit and 9th Gen Accord chassis