Freeplay on shifter
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Freeplay on shifter
My shifter has some freeplay side to side about 1 inch. Is there anyway to eliminate this freeplay? How abt changing the 3 bushings? Or do i have to change the whole shifter + linkage?
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (PhaseEK9)
it is the bushing of the shifter, you will have to get the from the dealer, not the ones that are out on the market, they don't do anything for your problem
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (b18k1)
it might be loose
you might want to get under the car and check it out
happened to me
i just tightened the nut a little bit to get rid of the play
you might want to get under the car and check it out
happened to me
i just tightened the nut a little bit to get rid of the play
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (b18k1)
Does that mean i have to change the whole shifter + linkage assy? Wohh ... sucks big time. Type R shifters are almost impossible to get over here in SG. Even 2nd hand ones are worth the price of new ones. Hiakz ... *stress* ...
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (RoaringTurtle)
it might be loose
you might want to get under the car and check it out
happened to me
i just tightened the nut a little bit to get rid of the play
you might want to get under the car and check it out
happened to me
i just tightened the nut a little bit to get rid of the play
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (EvilDragII)
I was told the part worn out could be the rubber bushing wrapping the shifter. I don't think they sell these separate from the shift linkage.
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (PhaseEK9)
try tightening up the shift links , if that does not work, inspect the bushings for any wear and tear. If there are some evidence then, I would suggest the factory bushing or upgraded bushings( urethane, mugen)
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (PhaseEK9)
I think i would try to tighten it up, if that doesn't work (i'm assuming this is an aftermarket shiter) I would put some washers in there to shim it up a little.
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (Plan B)
Try tighning the shift linkz and if thatd oesn't work then get a DC sports shiter kit, that comes with all the bushings and stuff.
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (zerogravity)
mine was loose too...tightened everything up didn't really help
Turns out the piece that connects to the tranny has a lot of play in it....not much I can do about it
this was a brand new part from the dealer too
Turns out the piece that connects to the tranny has a lot of play in it....not much I can do about it
this was a brand new part from the dealer too
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (mano77)
Thanks. Will do that the next time i get my car up on the jacks. Seems like the freeplay is getting worse day after day. Paranoia?
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (Boost Pressure)
The DC shifter feels notchy compared to the Type R's. I was trying out the DC in my friend's EG6 and sometimes, i can't get into 1st. Or have problem going from 1st to 2nd.
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (PhaseEK9)
yeah i have a dc too
when i first got it
it was very hard to shift
it was pissing me off
so what i did was loosen the bolt just a little to give it some play
its the bolt that goes through the shifter where the bushings are
i noticed if you tighten it too much its hard to shift and if its too loose well then you get too much play, so you kinda have to find that sweet spot
i also upgraded the shifter bushings with energy suspension bushings
it was like $10
overall it feels alot better
another thing i did was replace the tranny fluid with redline mtf(not really sure if it makes that much of a difference but thats what i did)
[Modified by RoaringTurtle, 6:37 AM 3/17/2002]
when i first got it
it was very hard to shift
it was pissing me off
so what i did was loosen the bolt just a little to give it some play
its the bolt that goes through the shifter where the bushings are
i noticed if you tighten it too much its hard to shift and if its too loose well then you get too much play, so you kinda have to find that sweet spot
i also upgraded the shifter bushings with energy suspension bushings
it was like $10
overall it feels alot better
another thing i did was replace the tranny fluid with redline mtf(not really sure if it makes that much of a difference but thats what i did)
[Modified by RoaringTurtle, 6:37 AM 3/17/2002]
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Re: Freeplay on shifter (RoaringTurtle)
The Energy bushings go for abt $45 here in SG.
Me and my friend went searching for a cure for the freeplay. Ended buying Energy ones as Cusco ones costs $130. But after buying, he found out that the bushings don't fit the Type R linkage.
Ended up just using 1 piece of bushing. LOL~!
Me and my friend went searching for a cure for the freeplay. Ended buying Energy ones as Cusco ones costs $130. But after buying, he found out that the bushings don't fit the Type R linkage.
Ended up just using 1 piece of bushing. LOL~!
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