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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Default shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

i have a shifter extender to a short shifter and it makes a damn loud buzzing or buzz saw noise for lack of word at 3.5-4k+ rpm on my gsr

if i try to dampen it w/ a washer between the extender and the shifter it dampens but still buzzes loud and it looks really ugly

shifter extender looksl ike this google one



how do i get rid of this =\

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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

Grease the threads on the short shifter. I did before I put one on my gsr and I dont get any random buzzing. Worth a try.
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

rubber spacer maybe
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:18 AM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

grease? would vasaline work?

don't want to use anything that could be harmful to body i.e) most lube/grease sprays
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 04:21 AM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

Plumbers tape. It's a white elastic "tape" they use on threads to seal them. Give it a try.
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

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Plumbers tape. It's a white elastic "tape" they use on threads to seal them. Give it a try.
Teflon Tape?
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Teflon Tape?
Yep
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

would the teflon tape dampen the vibrations and buzzings enough?

i'll pick some up and give it a try later
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

decreased some buzzing noise but will still buzz around 4k+


sohuld i wrap more teflon or hold the outside together a swell?

i'll probably get to doing that tomorrow if i dont get a response till then

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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 01:28 AM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

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decreased some buzzing noise but will still buzz around 4k+


sohuld i wrap more teflon or hold the outside together a swell?

i'll probably get to doing that tomorrow if i dont get a response till then

thanks
I would just try more. It's cheap and you don't have to worry about it messing anything up. I needed some on my buzzing short shifter.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

A buzzing sound means a hard surface is vibrating against another hard surface. Assuming the shift extender is properly tightened down, this is almost certainly NOT the problem.

I'd be willing to bet the problem is the plastic finishing ring at the top of the shifter boot vibrating against the shifter itself. Happens on mine all the time if the boot isn't pushed all the way up against the shift ****.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

my shift boot plastic ring vibrates but rarely often. can be remedied by just moving it a bit



the main buzzing is from where the end of the extender meets the shifter

even if tightened all the way will still buzz slightly, if i pinch the end points with my fingers the buzzing stops but the vibrations are so strong feels like my finger flesh are turning into waves lOL
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Default Re: shifter extender buzzing noises on a short shifter

damn sounds like the shifter extender female threads weren't machined/tapped exactly right to match the shifter's threads or something.
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