Premium Upper Rods

ACUiTY’s Premium Upper Rods are a great way to customize your ACUiTY shifter. Each upper rod features durable, rolled threads, an integral depth stop and 25mm of height adjustment range between the "Max" and "Min" markings. Two height options are available to allow you to achieve taller or lower shift knob heights than are permitted with the default upper rod that is included with each shifter*. See the supplied illustrations or bulleted list below for height comparisons. The titanium variants are available in 5 beautiful anodized finishes including 3 solid colors and 2 multi-color designs that are styled similarly to our titanium ESCO and POCO shift knobs. A stainless steel version is also available for those who prefer to retain the classic look of their ACUiTY shifter while benefitting from a taller knob position. All 11 Premium Upper Rod designs fit all shift knob height-adjustable ACUiTY shifters. Premium Upper Rods are sold individually.

Care Instructions

Oil and dirt that accumulate on the outside of this product will temporarily reduce the vibrance of the colors in its burnt finish. If you find your titanium looking a little lackluster, use a microfiber cloth and some household rubbing alcohol to wipe the outer surfaces down. This will remove oil and dirt deposited on the outer surfaces and will restore the original beauty of the finish. Avoid use when your hands are excessively rough or when you have abrasive materials on them (like sand, dirt, etc.), as this can prematurely wear down the burnt finish. Avoid use with rings or similar jewelry as it may scratch the finish. If the finish is ever damaged, ACUiTY may be able to refinish the knob at a much lower cost than replacing it; contact us for details.

*Exact height change depends on application. See bulleted list below for SKU-specific shift knob height data.

Fitment explanations:

• ACUiTY 4-Way Adjustable Performance Short Shifter for the 9th Gen Civic (SKU 1880)
  • Short Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 1mm shorter than OE 1880 upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 15mm taller than OE 1880 upper rod set at setting “1”
  • Tall Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 49mm taller than OE 1880 upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 65mm taller than OE 1880 upper rod set at setting “1”
• ACUiTY 4-Way Adjustable Performance Short Shifter for the 10th Gen Civic (SKU 1892)
  • Short Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 9mm shorter than OE 1892 upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 0mm taller than OE 1892 upper rod set at setting “1”
  • Tall Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 41mm taller than OE 1892 upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 49mm taller than OE 1892 upper rod set at setting “1”
• ACUiTY 4-Way Adjustable Performance Short Shifter for the RSX and 7th Gen EM/ES (SKU 1937-4W)
  • Short Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 25mm shorter than OE 1937-4W upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 9mm taller than OE 1937-4W upper rod set at setting “1”
  • Tall Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 25mm taller than OE 1937-4W upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 59mm taller than OE 1937-4W upper rod set at setting “1”
• ACUiTY 1-Way Adjustable Performance Shifters for the 8th Gen Honda Civic (SKU 1960-1W)
  • Short Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 19mm shorter than OE 1960-1W upper rod set at setting “4”
    • At “Min” Setting: 7mm shorter than OE 1960-1W upper rod set at setting “1”
  • Tall Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 31mm taller than OE 1960-1W upper rod set at setting “4”
    • At “Min” Setting: 42mm taller than OE 1960-1W upper rod set at setting “1”
• ACUiTY 3-Way Adjustable Performance Shifters for the 8th Gen Honda Civic (SKU 1960-3W)
  • Short Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 19mm shorter than OE 1960-3W upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 5mm taller than OE 1960-3W upper rod set at setting “1”
  • Tall Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 31mm taller than OE 1960-3W upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 55mm taller than OE 1960-3W upper rod set at setting “1”
• ACUiTY 4-Way Adjustable Performance Shifter for the Left-Hand Drive 11th Gen Honda Civic and 5th Gen Acura Integra (SKU 1981-LHD)
  • Short Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 37mm shorter than OE 1981-LHD upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 12mm taller than OE 1981-LHD upper rod set at setting “1”
  • Tall Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 13mm taller than OE 1981-LHD upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 62mm taller than OE 1981-LHD upper rod set at setting “1”
• ACUiTY 4-Way Adjustable Performance Shifter for the Right-Hand Drive 11th Gen Honda Civic (SKU 1981-RHD)
  • Short Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 37mm shorter than OE 1981-RHD upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 12mm taller than OE 1981-RHD upper rod set at setting “1”
  • Tall Style Rod:
    • At “Max” Setting: 13mm taller than OE 1981-RHD upper rod set at setting “5”
    • At “Min” Setting: 62mm taller than OE 1981-RHD upper rod set at setting “1”

All ACUiTY shifters that feature adjustable shift knob height

• ACUiTY 4-Way Adjustable Performance Short Shifter for the 9th Gen Civic (SKU 1880)
• ACUiTY 4-Way Adjustable Performance Short Shifter for the 10th Gen Civic (SKU 1892)
• ACUiTY 4-Way Adjustable Performance Short Shifter for the RSX and 7th Gen EM/ES (SKU 1937-4W)
• ACUiTY 1-Way Adjustable Performance Shifters for the 8th Gen Honda Civic (SKU 1960-1W)
• ACUiTY 3-Way Adjustable Performance Shifters for the 8th Gen Honda Civic (SKU 1960-3W)
• ACUiTY 4-Way Adjustable Performance Shifter for the Left-Hand Drive 11th Gen Honda Civic and 5th Gen Acura Integra (SKU 1981-LHD)
•  ACUiTY 4-Way Adjustable Performance Shifter for the Right-Hand Drive 11th Gen Honda Civic (SKU 1981-RHD)
  

• (1) Premium Upper Rod

Please note that all shipments ship the business day (mon-fri, except on holidays*) after they are received. 

Next-Day Shipping Policy:

Shipments are sent only after payment has been received. ACUITY Instruments LLC reserves the right to delay shipments temporarily if credit card fraud is suspected. ACUITY Instruments LLC ships all orders on the next business day. This means that if you purchase the "next day" shipping option, next day shipping will go out the next day, meaning a total transit time of 2-days. Similarly, 2-day shipping takes 3 days since the order is filled the next day. If you require faster shipping, we recommend you contact one of our vendors that carries inventory.

Shipping Options:

Everyone loves lots of shipping options! We offer USPS, UPS, and FedEx shipping options for domestic (within the United States) shipments and USPS, UPS, FedEX and DHL for international shipments. For your convenience, we offer shipping options with transit times as low as 2 business days. At this time, we do not offer next-day shipping options. 

Shipping Insurance and Signature Policy:

Acuity insures all packages it ships. This insurance covers damage to or loss of the product while in transit only. This does not cover theft of the package after delivery. Because of this, a signature is required for delivery of all orders over $100 (before shipping costs). If you will not be available to receive the shipment, many carriers permit the recipient to leave a note on the door instructing them to leave the package. If you choose to do this, please remember that Acuity Instruments LLC cannot insure packages that are stolen.

Free Shipping Options:

Occasionally we offer shipping specials where orders over a certain amount are free. If we are offering this, you will see the free shipping option in your cart at checkout. If no options is visible at checkout, then either there is currently no free shipping offer or you are not in a zone that qualifies for free shipping. Most states in the continental USA qualify when a shipping special is being ordered. There is no choice of carrier for free shipping, but typically we will ship your order will likely ship using either USPS or FedEx. If you'd like a faster delivery, you can opt out of the Free Shipping option in favor of a faster, paid, shipping option.

Taxes on International Shipments:

It is against Acuity's policy to falsify tax documents during the shipment of goods to locations outside of the USA. The tax documents for your shipment will reflect the price you paid for the parts. Please do not contact us requesting us to falsify tax documents so that you do not have to pay taxes on the shipment as we cannot do this.

Guaranteed Times by Carriers and Related Reimbursements:

On some shipping services, like USPS Priority Express, the service provider (USPS, UPS, DHL etc) will offer a shipping reimbursement if the order does not arrive on time. ACUITY does not assume responsibility for tracking these matters. If you suspect your service may have a delivery-time guarantee and was delivered late, please contact us with the order # and delivery info. Please note that a full refund is typically not provided by the carrier. ACUITY does not offer full reimbursement of shipping costs, but ACUITY will pass on 100% of any reimbursement for shipping costs from the carrier to the customer.

Domestic Transit Times:

For orders shipping within the continental USA, USPS First Class shipments will usually take around 5-7 business days for delivery. USPS Priority usually takes closer to 2-4 business days, and Priority Express usually takes about 2 business days. Your exact transit time will vary based on your location. 

International Transit Times:

USPS First Class International shipping is very economical, but the transit time can be very slow. Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery of orders shipped via USPS First Class International. USPS Priority mail is typically faster, normally taking closer to 2 weeks. USPS GXG is faster still, typically taking only about 1 week. Your exact transit times will vary depending on your location, and it is possible that your exact transit time will exceed the values provided here. For best results on international shipments, however, we recommend avoiding USPS options in favor of FedEx, UPS, or DHL shipping methods.

Shipping Reconciliation Times:

Although ACUiTY Instruments makes every effort to ensure accuracy of shipped orders, it is not unrealistic that periodically, incorrect items may be shipped. ACUiTY allows 10 calendar days from the date of delivery for customers to make a claim to reconcile incorrect, lost, or damaged shipments. After 10 days from the date of delivery, orders will no longer be eligible for reconciliation.

*Holiday Closures:

ACUiTY is closed on a number of holidays to provide a positive experience for its employees. Holiday closures include New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve. For holidays that fall on a weekend, we will be closed on the Friday preceding the holiday. Any orders placed on a weekend or during a holiday closure will be shipped on the next business day that we are open.

Warranty Requests

All ACUITY products are covered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturer defect. Please keep a copy of your receipt as a proof of purchase when contacting ACUITY with a warranty request. Please do not ship back any merchandise without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Contact ACUITY to receive an RMA number.

Returns

Customers are responsible for all return shipping charges. Please do not ship back any merchandise without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Contact ACUITY to receive an RMA number.  ACUITY permits returns with no fees if the product is returned within 14 days of delivery, if it is unopened and in its original packaging. If the product has been removed from the original packaging, has not been installed in any way, and requires repackaging but is in 100% sale-able condition (to be determined by ACUITY) a restocking fee will be assessed in an amount equal to the greater of $5 or 10% of the cost of the product. ACUITY will not refund any shipping and handling fees related to a returned purchase. Valid proof of purchase must be provided to receive an RMA number. Any purchases made through one of ACUITY's vendor's are subject to that vendor's return policies. ACUITY cannot accept the return of an item purchased through a vendor without the consent of ACUITY and said vendor. Please Note: If 2 items were ordered and the order qualified for free shipping, but the return of 1 of the 2 items brings the new invoice amount (after your refund) below $100, the original cost of shipping will be debited from your refund, since the order would no longer be eligible for free shipping.