Kartboy Short Shifter...front and rear bushings...
08-08-2005, 02:09 PM
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Kartboy Short Shifter...front and rear bushings...
Anyone with an 04 STI do this mod? I'm thinking about doing it but for some reason, I am uncomfortable with this...
Need some insight into the install trials and tribulations...
Please make any comments concering this upgrade/install
If someone has done this and could help out with the install, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Brent
Need some insight into the install trials and tribulations...
Please make any comments concering this upgrade/install
If someone has done this and could help out with the install, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Brent
08-08-2005, 03:22 PM
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here is the
very bad drawing of what i told you in my PM-
hope it helps get my point across.. and yeah i know i'm not entirely accurate on the mount placement.. but you get the idea....
aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
hope it helps get my point across.. and yeah i know i'm not entirely accurate on the mount placement.. but you get the idea....
aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
08-08-2005, 03:25 PM
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I was planning on getting the front bushing and read some reviews/ installation guideline on nasioc and scoobymods. It sounds like a good mod.
Front:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...hifter+bushing
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3791
Rear:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...hifter+bushing
Front:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...hifter+bushing
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3791
Rear:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...hifter+bushing
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08-08-2005, 03:53 PM
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I know...sounds good...
Originally Posted by Tiare
I was planning on getting the front bushing and read some reviews/ installation guideline on nasioc and scoobymods. It sounds like a good mod.
Front:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...hifter+bushing
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3791
Rear:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...hifter+bushing
Front:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...hifter+bushing
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3791
Rear:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...hifter+bushing
Norris...this would be a good mod for both of us...now we have to find a guidance counselor to help us out...
08-08-2005, 03:54 PM
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Heh heh...
Originally Posted by gdogg
very bad drawing of what i told you in my PM-
hope it helps get my point across.. and yeah i know i'm not entirely accurate on the mount placement.. but you get the idea....
aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
hope it helps get my point across.. and yeah i know i'm not entirely accurate on the mount placement.. but you get the idea....
aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
08-08-2005, 04:03 PM
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I have done the front and rear bushings... it's very easy. The hardest part is removing the old bushing since it's one piece, but I did the install in about an hour. Ask ty about the short shifter, the only guidance I can offer is to remember to put the car in reverse and hold the lock-out collar that way or else it's a PITA to get back in.
08-08-2005, 04:27 PM
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Agree
Originally Posted by Island Style
Norris...this would be a good mod for both of us...now we have to find a guidance counselor to help us out...
08-08-2005, 04:49 PM
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Also to add... at this point if I had to do it (on my car) again, I would just cut off the old bushing since I wouldn't ever put it back in again.
And use lotsa lube!
And use lotsa lube!
08-08-2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by gdogg
very bad drawing of what i told you in my PM-
hope it helps get my point across.. and yeah i know i'm not entirely accurate on the mount placement.. but you get the idea....
aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
hope it helps get my point across.. and yeah i know i'm not entirely accurate on the mount placement.. but you get the idea....
aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
greg that some funny s*it good drawing gets the point across but kind a reminds of a monkey doing a math problem
08-08-2005, 05:44 PM
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thanks...
Originally Posted by sykosis
I have done the front and rear bushings... it's very easy. The hardest part is removing the old bushing since it's one piece, but I did the install in about an hour. Ask ty about the short shifter, the only guidance I can offer is to remember to put the car in reverse and hold the lock-out collar that way or else it's a PITA to get back in.
08-08-2005, 05:51 PM
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I did not like the short shifter because it puts your hand in a wierd position if you have the armrest extension. Something to consider if you want comfort. To me armrest extension > short shifter
08-08-2005, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 4080wrx
greg that some funny s*it good drawing gets the point across but kind a reminds of a monkey doing a math problem
i have a very limited ability to paint i was referring to his preference in driving- i'm suggesting the cusco engine/tranny mounts---- but may be too "harsh" for what he might be willing to have in the car.
personally i like the "feel" of the short shifters.. but i really don't think it's gonna make my shifting improve any better(by drastic measures)
after driving my friends car w/the mounts(cusco) and stock shifter... IMHO...it felt waaay better than having a short shifter-
aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
08-08-2005, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by gdogg
very bad drawing of what i told you in my PM-
hope it helps get my point across.. and yeah i know i'm not entirely accurate on the mount placement.. but you get the idea....
aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
hope it helps get my point across.. and yeah i know i'm not entirely accurate on the mount placement.. but you get the idea....
aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
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