Shifter bushing - anyone use this?

[Rittmeister]

Mods, I know this is an ebay link but I'm not at all affiliated with the seller; just curious about the product.

eBay Motors: CUSCO S13 S14 Collar - Shifter Lever NISMO NISSAN (item 120358497943 end time Feb-02-09 14:06:46 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120358497943)

Metal (looks like copper) shifter bushing. I'm wondering if it would fit a B&M shifter, how it feels, and whether it would increase wear on anything. Also wondering if it's removable once it's installed, if you wanted to move it to another shift lever.

TIA.

[projectRDM]

Works fine. Tanabe makes an aluminum one, same effect. You're basically reducing the play and possible wear of the plastic bushing. Fits all shifters but since it's metal it doesn't 'snap' on, it just sits in the lever and the shifter fits into it.

[MrChow]

Hmm.. I've never seen this thing. Interesting I've meaning to fix my shifter play. RDM so say I get this would it be good to get the bushing to replace my old one or just use this one??

[DJ_Sunrise]

What most people don't realize is the slop isn't always caused by that bushing. It is the springs in the transmission that wear out the most. Move your shifter while in neutral to the left, and then to the right. Going to the right is tight.. Left is loose.. the springs need replacement. Buy a $2 bushing from nissan that will sit tight just like your stock one still does, and purchase the HKS shifter spring kit. Or replace shift springs with OEM springs for dirt.


-Bart

[BustedS13]

What most people don't realize is the slop isn't always caused by that bushing. It is the springs in the transmission that wear out the most. Move your shifter while in neutral to the left, and then to the right. Going to the right is tight.. Left is loose.. the springs need replacement. Buy a $2 bushing from nissan that will sit tight just like your stock one still does, and purchase the HKS shifter spring kit. Or replace shift springs with OEM springs for dirt.


-Bart

care to elaborate or point to a FAQ? that doesn't sound particularly easy

[Def]

care to elaborate or point to a FAQ? that doesn't sound particularly easy

There are two plugs on each side of the transmission around the shifter area. Just unbolt them and change the springs out. Isn't hard.

[MrChow]

http://www.frsport.com/images/user_install_images/1178578382_1353_1523_0.jpg
http://www.frsport.com/images/user_install_images/1178578382_1353_1523_1.jpg
From Frsport user install for HKS return spring kit.

[soreballz]

You can also double up on the OEM springs to make it stiffer, or perhaps pull one spring out, take it to a hobby shop that sells RC car parts, and find an RC car spring of similar size that is stiffer.

Easy shit.

[zugoi]

How long are the springs? Doesnt look too long and i assume you can replace the springs while tranny is still on car?

[Brian]

I have the Cusco bushing too.
Works fine.

[soreballz]

How long are the springs? Doesnt look too long and i assume you can replace the springs while tranny is still on car?
Not sure exactly how long they are, but yes, you can replace them with the tranny mounted on the car.

[Propaganda]

What most people don't realize is the slop isn't always caused by that bushing. It is the springs in the transmission that wear out the most. Move your shifter while in neutral to the left, and then to the right. Going to the right is tight.. Left is loose.. the springs need replacement. Buy a $2 bushing from nissan that will sit tight just like your stock one still does, and purchase the HKS shifter spring kit. Or replace shift springs with OEM springs for dirt.


-Bart
Really? I have a B&M shifter with a shifter collar and it has almost no play. It feels sex. Although mine's made of delrin, it's the same sort of stuff. When I first installed my B&M, to me, it felt like the same as stock except shorter throws. When I put in my collar, it felt as tight as everybody said..

[projectRDM]

Hmm.. I've never seen this thing. Interesting I've meaning to fix my shifter play. RDM so say I get this would it be good to get the bushing to replace my old one or just use this one??

There's only one bushing. Either you replace with the OE plastic or use an aftermarket metal one.

[Propaganda]

There's only one bushing. Either you replace with the OE plastic or use an aftermarket metal one.
Actually, there are two.. the shifter collar and the one I have in mine circled in red
http://i37.tinypic.com/iwkzh1.jpg


The stock one is a flimsy paper-thin circle of metal. The one I have is 2mm thick. Although if you have a B&M shifter, it eliminates this part

[racepar1]

Actually, there are two.. the shifter collar and the one I have in mine circled in red
http://i37.tinypic.com/iwkzh1.jpg


The stock one is a flimsy paper-thin circle of metal. The one I have is 2mm thick. Although if you have a B&M shifter, it eliminates this part

That's NOT a bushing, that's a spring washer to hold tension on the upper pivot bushing. Oftentimes that can also cause slop in the shifter if it is worn/missing.

[Propaganda]

Well.. whatever it is, it causes slop. Thanks for the headsup! :)

[Ilya]

Any information on how to replace the oem shifter bushing? does the n w one just snap on or are there any tricks to this?