Shifter bushings?

kabob · Post by **kabob** » February 3rd, 2003, 8:31 pm

The only thing I don't like about driving the ITR is the soft, almost mushy shifting =\ Anyways, does Energy Suspension make shifter bushings so I can firm up the shifter feel? Or any other brand? I've heard Neuspeed makes bushings universally for the DC2. Anybody use those? BTW, I'm not looking for a short shifter, the stock shifter is plenty short enough

Peace, Shihab

Champ R · Post by **Champ R** » February 3rd, 2003, 9:23 pm

Spoon or Mugen bushings are also quality items.

kabob · Post by **kabob** » February 3rd, 2003, 9:43 pm

It's okay, I looked on ES' website and they had it as part of the Master Bushing Set. Even luckier, I found a few vendors on eBay that were selling them seperately for cheap

B2FiNiTY · Post by **B2FiNiTY** » February 4th, 2003, 6:49 am

I bought the shifter bushings for under $10 at http://www.suspension.com

Not that easy to install although it is very straight foward. Just takes some thumb power!

Post by **Trey** » February 4th, 2003, 10:49 am

I used ES bushings. Bought the kit for $12 from Summitt

Aj · Post by Aj » February 6th, 2003, 2:34 am

I got the energy suspension bushings, but honestly, maybe you guys noticed something I didn't, but it really didn't make squat for difference???

Later,
Aj

Post by **Trey** » February 6th, 2003, 8:19 am

Aj wrote:I got the energy suspension bushings, but honestly, maybe you guys noticed something I didn't, but it really didn't make squat for difference???

Later,
Aj

I think it made a huge difference. Gives it a solid fell in the shift vs a smoft mushy feel.

Aj · Post by Aj » February 6th, 2003, 3:09 pm

I guess maybe it's becuase I did it when the factory bushings were pretty new when I first got the car, but I really didn't notice much of a difference. Then again, I also really don't bang gears hard when I shift either, so maybe thats it....Well, either way, for the I think $8, it's kinda a non-issue at this point any way.

Later guys,
Aj

phoenixR · Post by **phoenixR** » February 17th, 2003, 10:43 am

I use the B&M stablizer bushing kit, it feels completely different then stock. i believe they use aluminum, or maybe stainless steel bushings, i dont remember, but i have had it in for about a year and i def. like it better then stock. if your not looking for a soft shift, i would recommend this setup, however it may cost a little bit more then like energy suspension though. good luck

Aj · Post by Aj » February 17th, 2003, 5:25 pm

The B&M stabilizer bushing is also urethane just like all the others, the only thing B&M does that's alluminum is their short shifter, which comes with an alluminum shifter and casing.

Later,
Aj

kabob · Post by **kabob** » February 17th, 2003, 6:36 pm

Yeah, you don't want any kind of bushing to be made out of a metal

kabob · Post by **kabob** » February 17th, 2003, 6:41 pm

B2FiNiTY, thanks for the link! I ordered a set of the ES shifter bushings from http://www.suspension.com for $8 + like $6 shipping and handling

SanjayR · Post by **SanjayR** » February 17th, 2003, 11:08 pm

what is installation like on the energy suspension bushings?

kabob · Post by **kabob** » February 17th, 2003, 11:09 pm

Well unless one of the guys here that have installed it already can tell you, I'll let you know when I take apart my center and floor consoles and tackle this job

Aj · Post by Aj » February 18th, 2003, 2:52 am

It's actually really really simple, just takes a little forearm strength, but all in all, it's only three bolts.

Later,
Aj

Post by **Trey** » February 18th, 2003, 8:31 am

Aj wrote:The B&M stabilizer bushing is also urethane just like all the others, the only thing B&M does that's alluminum is their short shifter, which comes with an alluminum shifter and casing.

Later,
Aj

B&M did make a shifter piece that went on at the tranny side I believe and made shifter positin adjustable. It was made from a luminum and called a stabilizer. I have not seen one in a while though. They were pretty harsh from what I heard.

Trey

Aj · Post by Aj » February 18th, 2003, 1:52 pm

That's kool, i think I actually know what you're talking about, but they had a lot of problems, as it significantly changed the geometry of the linkage to where adjusted in certain ways it wouldn't allow the car to go into certain gears, and I think that's why you don't see them any more, I think they were discontinued....

Good call though,
Aj