B&M SHIFTER NOISE

[uiuc240]

OK, so I finally got my tach working this weekend and I took her out for a spin. &nbsp;Well, I found out that all this time I've had the SR, I've been driving it like a KA and shifting at about 6000-6500 rpm. &nbsp; <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'> &nbsp; Oops. &nbsp;So, I wrap it all the way out to 7500 and guess what: &nbsp;mad shifter noise. &nbsp;Apparently the B&M is not fixed. &nbsp;But honestly, I don't mind. &nbsp;It's kind of like a shift light &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> &nbsp;

I wanted to share all this with you so you can think about it before getting the shifter. &nbsp;It still doesn't vibrate at cruising speed, but above 7 grand, it gets LOUD. &nbsp;It amplifies all the vibrations coming from the engine and tranny...kinda makes me wonder how the damn car stays together &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>

Anyway, just thought you all should know. &nbsp;And yes, this is the redesigned B&M. &nbsp;Just got it 2 weeks ago.

I'm going to post this at FA and on the 240 list and I think I'll write B&M about it. &nbsp;You should too.

Eric

[240 2NR]

Well ,maybe you should swap a KA back into the car and then you don't have to worry about going over 7 grand. &nbsp;I've got a KA I'd sell you real cheap. &nbsp;Heck, I'll even cut you a good deal if you trade in the SR, because it's you!

[uiuc240]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240 2NR @ Aug. 12 2002,09:21)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Well ,maybe you should swap a KA back into the car and then you don't have to worry about going over 7 grand. I've got a KA I'd sell you real cheap. Heck, I'll even cut you a good deal if you trade in the SR, because it's you!</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
thanks man! &nbsp;you're the best. &nbsp;i was starting to get tired of boost. &nbsp;i think i'm going to try and swap in a D15 from an old rusty Civic...cuz that would be sweet. &nbsp;right?

Eric

[sykikchimp]

The OBX I have makes a loud vibrating Rattling type noise above 5000 rpm in 1st and 2nd. But it only started doing that after I put a lighter shift knob on it (Nismo GT). I bet if you put a weighted shift knob on there it would eliminate a lot of that sound.

btw - just curious. &nbsp;hows the turbo above 6K rpm? &nbsp;seem like it's still blowing good? &nbsp;or is it running out of steam??

[uiuc240]

i definitely runs out of oomph up that high. &nbsp;that's why i was shifting early before. &nbsp;i would shift by feel, and that's about where the hp peak would happen (~6500 rpm). &nbsp;however, it's nice to go up that high, because the next gear is right in the sweet spot. &nbsp;it's weird to be able to go almost 100 in third. &nbsp;i never did that before &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>

Eric

[nrcooled]

I found that when it is cold outside it is beneficial to shift around 6600-6800rpm but when it is hot the t25 ain't giving up nuttin' above 6k <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>

[transient]

Well, i don't think it's really that big of a deal when the noise only happens around 7k. Honestly, when is that going to happen besides when you race, and do you really care if you're racing?

[uiuc240]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (transient @ Aug. 12 2002,12:09)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Well, i don't think it's really that big of a deal when the noise only happens around 7k. Honestly, when is that going to happen besides when you race, and do you really care if you're racing?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
right, and I agree with that. &nbsp;I just wanted to set the story straight. &nbsp;This way, if someone gets one and expects it to be quiet all the time, they won't buy one and then bitch at me for not saying so. &nbsp;It helps me have a clear conscience. &nbsp;That's all folks.

Eric