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Old Feb 15, 2004, 11:18 AM
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As far as install heres how I did it.

1. Remove battery and battery tray
2. Pull cotter pin off top of linkage and remove linkage from pin
3. Pop rubber bushing out of center of linkage and insert metal bushing from the bottom.
4. Pop clip on new metal bushing from the top.
5. sit bushing back on pin and reinstall cotter pin.

The reverse bushing is a little harder to get to but it installs the same way.
Old Feb 15, 2004, 11:28 AM
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Thanks

Great picture, guess I will put in my order.
Old Feb 15, 2004, 11:38 AM
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I didn't really have a problem with the stock Evo shift linkage or shifter either. However, I did install a KartBoy shifter and used LancerShop's machined brass bushings. It was a big improvement over the stock shifter. The throw feels much shorter and more positive. This is the best mod I've done to my Evo.

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Hmmmm,

Is the Kartboy as nice for the EVO? I know Tom from KB is on here and I think he has an EVO, right?

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Old Feb 15, 2004, 11:39 AM
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how much is this? will it work for the US lancer?
Old Feb 15, 2004, 11:46 AM
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Any opinions on why didn't do this in the first place? Seems like there has to be some sort of trade off....comments?
Old Feb 15, 2004, 12:37 PM
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maybe because poly peices are cheaper than metal?
Old Feb 15, 2004, 01:10 PM
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Could you rate how hard/easy this install is for a semi novice??
Old Feb 15, 2004, 01:31 PM
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Originally posted by tpm17
Could you rate how hard/easy this install is for a semi novice??
I would rate it a 3 out of 10 (10 being very hard). It really doesnt involve anything technical you just need some pliers, and some sockets to take out the battery. Its also good to have some WD40 as the rubber bushing can be a little tough to get out.
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Excellent!!!
Old Feb 15, 2004, 01:58 PM
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I just hate the way mine shifts! clunk, grid, notch,, not all the time , but a good 30% of it! I think Im going to order my set, both of them.

So for those of you that got them, did you guys have the same notchy, clunky, grindy feel going into gears?

I would hate to see how my syncros look.

This is after 10K miles too. I have done the clutch line==nothing.
I guess I will give this a shot.

Keep the replies coming!!!
Old Feb 15, 2004, 03:40 PM
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Silvrevo, I would also recommend changing out your transmission oil with Redline MT-90 or other quality gear oils.

I have done the 2pc and 8pc bushing set, along with a kartboy short shifter and its shifting bliss let me tell you.
Old Feb 15, 2004, 04:11 PM
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sweet!! can't wait till i get it.
so how difficult is the 8pc bushing set to install?
Old Feb 15, 2004, 04:26 PM
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I've done this mod on my car and it's a nice difference... My guess is that it's at a cost standpoint why they use rubber bushings... unless maybe, maybe the metal would wear the link-wire... but i'd doubt it... a good short shifter with metal bushings in the car and in the bay is one of the most satisfying mods for the money you can buy...
Old Feb 15, 2004, 04:33 PM
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So, whats the difference between the:

8pc Stiff Shifter Bushings Kit Poly - Lancer EVO 8

2pc Under-hood Stiff Bushings Kit - Lancer EVO 8

8pc Stiff Shifter Bushings Kit Metal - Lancer EVO 8
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The 8-piece kits go under the plastic shift tower that hold the shift lever in place. The 2-pc kit replaces the linkage bushings in the engine bay.

Originally posted by Daveyd
So, whats the difference between the:

8pc Stiff Shifter Bushings Kit Poly - Lancer EVO 8

2pc Under-hood Stiff Bushings Kit - Lancer EVO 8

8pc Stiff Shifter Bushings Kit Metal - Lancer EVO 8


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