Horay for Kartboy Shift Bushings!

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by mmtasty, Jan 24, 2007.

  1. mmtasty

    mmtasty Active Member

    Today I put on some stuff I had around the house.

    I didn't really notice the SS lines, ATE Blue, and Kartboy End links, yet (I'm sure they'll come in handy someday when I'm on a track or something).

    But I've always had really sloppy shifting... These shift bushings really made a drastic improvement! And for only $35, you really can't go wrong. Install was a snap once I got the right angle on the screwdriver/pry bar. I got it from FastWRX.com, but I'll bet you can pick these things up anywhere...

    Next up is either PDE camber plates and ALKs, or the vf39 I've had on my shelf for a month. Anybody know of another cheap mod that kicks ass like the shift bushings?


    I'm off to the "Reviews" section!
     
  2. AWD_Tiger

    AWD_Tiger Member

    Steering rack bushings are supposed to be an awsome cheap mod. ~$35, i dont have them yet, but i plan on getting them soon.

    also.. are you using a short shifter, or are you using the bushings with the stock shifter?
     
  3. mmtasty

    mmtasty Active Member

    The car came with a factory short shifter and the P.O. added the rack bushings. I don't know how much difference these made b/c I never drove without them.

    I'm thinking about the rear diff lock bolts, but the car was designed with bushings there for a reason. I'm worried it may cause problems later on...
     
  4. schneid

    schneid Member

    I have the factory short throw as well...any buzzing with the kartboy bushings?
     
  5. clemsonscooby

    clemsonscooby Active Member

    Diff lock won't cause problems, it will just make your car noisy with more vibrations.
     
  6. mmtasty

    mmtasty Active Member

    No. None that I've noticed. :)
     
  7. clemsonscooby

    clemsonscooby Active Member

    My shifter vibrates a little with the bushings, but its because I don't have a threaded shift knob. I have the one that you set with the little allen screw. So its a universal shifter, but if you get a subarau one that is threaded specifically, it shouldn't be a problem.
     
  8. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

    check out the 'lets install steering rack bushings' thread on get-togethers! we need more ppl
     
  9. Greg

    Greg Active Member

    mmtasty (I had a brainfart with your name...) I might be at Alex's house Friday installing a KB shifter and bushings if you want to stop by. I think we're putting his camber plates on as well.
     

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