2025 DE5 Shift Upgrades: Acuity Shifter, Titanium Knob & Rod, Chasing JS Boot Delete

[itsgr8]

Want to share what I did to my 2025 DE5 in past months, to improve shift feel.

+ Acuity 4-way adjustable shifter
+ Acuity Titanium upper shift rod
+ Chasing JS Titanium shift boot delete (stock boot won't fit at the knob height I wanted)
+ Acuity ESCO-Ti Shift Knob in Burnt Titanium Finish
+ Acuity Shift Boot Collar Upgrade (Burnt Titanium Finish)
+ Acuity SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING

Contrary to a lot folks who might prefer a "short shifter", I personally prefer a "tall" shifter, which makes shifting gears feel more substantial.

With this setup, this shift knob & rod becomes visually the "center piece" in the cabin.

Things I have tried but didn't quite like (thus uninstalled):

• Acuity POCO-Ti Low Profile Shift Knob in Burnt Titanium Finish
  • makes the shift too short to my liking, thus shifting feels more "heavy"
  • the knob is also on the smaller side
• Hybrid Racing Heavy Duty Transmission Detent Springs
  • supposed to improve "shift feel" but I found it too heavy, esp the side-by-side shifter movement. I often missed the reverse gear because of it
• with the super tall shift knob (thus more leverage), I might give it another try

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