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High Preload Centering Spring for 1981-LHD and 1981-RHD Shifters

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Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories

SKU: 1981-S03
  • Designed to increase  the centering force on 1981 shifters for a more aggressive centering action
  • 15% more centering preload than the spring supplied with 1981-LHD and 1981-RHD shifters
  • Zinc-plated for corrosion resistance
  • Rubber spring sleeves reduce unwanted noise during shifts

Description

If you’re looking for yet another way to personalize your 1981-LHD or 1981-RHD shifters for the 11th Gen Civic and 5th Gen Integra, our spring upgrades are a great way to do it. This spring has approximately 15% more centering preload than the spring our 1981 shifters are equipped with from the factory. If you find the centering force on your 1981 shifter to be a little softer than you’d like, this spring upgrade may be a good option for you. Like the spring it replaces, this version is zinc coated for corrosion resistance and features padded spring sleeves for quiet, reliable operation.

If you’re instead looking for a spring that provides a lower preload and gentler centering than what the shifter came equipped with, consider instead opting for SKU 1981-S01 which has a 15% lower preload than the spring equipped to 1981 shifters.

Note: For use with 1981-LHD and 1981-RHD shifters only. Not compatible with OEM shifters

What to Expect

Expect a modest but noticeable increase in centering force, around 15% more than the spring your 1981 shifter came equipped with. Your shifter will center more aggressively after installing this spring and a small amount of additional force will be required to reach left/right for gears 1,2,5,6, and R.

Fitment

  • ACUiTY 1981-LHD and 1981-RHD Shifters

Contents

  • (1) 1981-S03 High Preload Centering Spring for 1981 shifters

Install Guide

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ruby X. ★★★★★

Installed this in my 1981 shifter and it snaps back into place noticeably faster than the original spring. The 15% extra preload is subtle but makes a real difference in how the shifter feels during aggressive driving.

Sebastian R. ★★★★★

This 15% extra preload made every shift feel deliberate and precise, especially on my LHD car where the stock feel was too light. The install was straightforward and the improvement in centering force is immediately noticeable.

Timothy ★★★★★

I didn't realize how vague the stock shifter felt until I put this in. That extra 15% centering preload makes the 2-3 shift feel way more deliberate, and it snaps back to neutral on its own now. Install took me about ten minutes with basic hand tools.