My shifter is rattling at high rpms.

What can be the problem?

It has aftermarket bushings.

Thanks,

Len

 

do you have the metal B&M kit? if so, the shifter rattle would be vibration transferred from the bushing. if you ahve the standard energy type bushing, then you might have something loose. good luck.

 

Honestly, I do not know what brand bushings I have. It came with the car and it was rattling when I bought it. I just got off my lazy butt to do something about it. At first I thought it was perhaps the bushing on the transmission side. But that was all replaced and retightened when I got my new transmission. I still have factory shift rod. Also, would engine bushings amplify the vibration by much?

 

you are no fun


Modified by CACK ***! at 12:41 PM 4/29/2003

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CACK ***! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Call Baranco they can probably get you new shifter bushings lol</TD></TR></TABLE>

You know, you should seriously look into becoming a comedian.

 

TTT for good ol' len

 

Thank you.

 

I put on ES shifter bushings about a month ago and can definitely feel more vibration through the shifter. Im using a spoon shift **** too.

 

len, I have the same problem you do, and my shifter rattles like a **** when decelerating and cruising.. I've pin pointed the problem to that bushing at the end of the shift rod (its the B&M one that i have)... lol, as a matter of fact I was about to call YOU tomorow to get one.. lol

 

After I installed my Energy Suspension bushings there has been a rattle in my shifter at high rpms~7500-8000. ES bushings are red, BTW.

I recently changed the back shifter bushing (rectangular looking one) back to the stock rubber bushing. It has helped, but not all of the buzzing is gone. I'll most likelywill try changing the front round one back to stock to see if this eliminates the rattle completely. Prior to me installing the ES bushings, the stock stuff did not let the shifter rattle.

The rattling is a common problem with people who have changed to harder bushings. I've heard that Mugen shifter bushings do not rattle and I may be trying that if I can't stand the stock stuff once I get that in.

HTH

 

I have a Cs short shift kit and Mugen bushings to install soon. I will let you guys know if it rattles.. It's for a POS SI but should still give a good idea..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kkim &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">After I installed my Energy Suspension bushings there has been a rattle in my shifter at high rpms~7500-8000. ES bushings are red, BTW.

I recently changed the back shifter bushing (rectangular looking one) back to the stock rubber bushing. It has helped, but not all of the buzzing is gone. I'll most likelywill try changing the front round one back to stock to see if this eliminates the rattle completely. Prior to me installing the ES bushings, the stock stuff did not let the shifter rattle.

The rattling is a common problem with people who have changed to harder bushings. I've heard that Mugen shifter bushings do not rattle and I may be trying that if I can't stand the stock stuff once I get that in.

HTH</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have the same bushing, no rattle here. Torque it to 16lbs j00.

 

hmmm... that's interesting. I did torque the bolts to whatever the Helms listed for the stock bushings. can't remember... is 16 what the stocks are?

serious rattle/vibration at 8k w/ ES bushings.

 

no rattle here with ES bushings.

only time it rattles is if my shift **** rattles from improper fit

 

probably your cat heatshields and it just feels like the shifter.

eh, could be the shifter, okay

 

no rattle with ES bushings here....
but, my stabiliser did fall off at expo

 

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They come in black too.


My C's DPS with ES bushings rattles alot.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tweakmeister &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">probably your cat heatshields and it just feels like the shifter.

eh, could be the shifter, okay </TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm definitely going to take the remainder of that off tomorrow to see if it helps.

 

Why change the bushings at all? Just because its a $12 mod doesn't mean its effective. I don't see how "more vibration" translates into more performance...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jabroni95gsr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why change the bushings at all? Just because its a $12 mod doesn't mean its effective. I don't see how "more vibration" translates into more performance...</TD></TR></TABLE>

The vibration is a side effect. When I had my stock shifter, I noticed improved feel, and more precise shifts. Definatly worth every penny.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dr Pooface &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

The vibration is a side effect. When I had my stock shifter, I noticed improved feel, and more precise shifts. Definatly worth every penny.</TD></TR></TABLE>

This may be so...but given that the itr shifts are already razor sharp, i wouldn't trade a little more feel for annoying buzzes and vibrations IMO.

 

ive had mine at 5th gear close to redline with not much vibration

i think its nothing some lube couldnt take care of

 

EPGONZALEZ, you using the Mugen bushings?

 

the bolt at the bottomof the shifter is probably loose.

 

Problem Fixed boys!

Answer: Heatshield right above cat caused the rattle.

No more rattles...