Quote Originally Posted by chuckthefuk
Shifter is based off the linkage you use. If you wish to use the 99RS then you will need a shifter compatible for the narrow style shifter.

Upgrading back to the BE GT linkage is much nicer.

Currently no thorough transmission tear down.
I stayed with the GT shifter assembly. I have never driven a 2nd gen 5MT with the other style shifter so I don't have any experience to compare it to.

What don't you like about the 00 5MT? Mine was not in the best shape when I got the car, compounded with a cheap Chinese knock off clutch. The 99 RS 5MT and Exedy clutch I have now seem to be a nice combination.