Shifter wiggles after installed short shifter and bushings
Nov 9, 2011 | 10:19 AM
#31
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Something is absolutely wrong. Open up the hood and check the bushings and shifter arms while someone wiggles it around. If you don't see play in the cables on the transmission, it's in the console under the shifter.
Nov 12, 2011 | 05:00 PM
#32
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From: Lancaster, CA
Thank you all for all the feedbacks and helps. Last weekend I finally nailed down what the problem was: after carefully going through the install manual again, I discovered the "white nylon" cap, as described in the manual is gone from my transmission arm. As I dont recall seeing this white piece cap at all during my installation, it must have dropped when it pulled the transmission arm out. This little piece of nylon or plastic holds the tightness of the shifter in the left-right direction.
I found something similar to replace this missing part for now, not perfect nor ideal, but it's close to stock as far as the wiggling goes.
Shouldnt have rushed it!!
Thank you everyone again for all the helps.
I found something similar to replace this missing part for now, not perfect nor ideal, but it's close to stock as far as the wiggling goes.
Shouldnt have rushed it!!
Thank you everyone again for all the helps.
Mike
Nov 13, 2011 | 11:21 PM
#33
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Hi Mike
I have exactly the same problems as you have.
I’ve just ordered a modified version of the plastic part. (They guaranteed me that will be 100% compatible with Evo X, and will improve shift quality
)
See the pictures.
It’s cost 15gbp.
I will install it on the weekend, and let you know the results
For ordering the parts:
ross@rosssport.com
I have exactly the same problems as you have.
I’ve just ordered a modified version of the plastic part. (They guaranteed me that will be 100% compatible with Evo X, and will improve shift quality
)See the pictures.
It’s cost 15gbp.
I will install it on the weekend, and let you know the results
For ordering the parts:
ross@rosssport.com
Nov 14, 2011 | 01:09 AM
#34
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Hi Mike
I have exactly the same problems as you have.
I’ve just ordered a modified version of the plastic part. (They guaranteed me that will be 100% compatible with Evo X, and will improve shift quality)
See the pictures.
It’s cost 15gbp.
I will install it on the weekend, and let you know the results
For ordering the parts:
ross@rosssport.com
I have exactly the same problems as you have.
I’ve just ordered a modified version of the plastic part. (They guaranteed me that will be 100% compatible with Evo X, and will improve shift quality
)See the pictures.
It’s cost 15gbp.
I will install it on the weekend, and let you know the results
For ordering the parts:
ross@rosssport.com
To answer other members' question: no, I haven't ordered or found a 100% replacement for it yet. As I forgot to mention in my last reply, I actually used a tire pressure valve cap as the replacement. Not as good as stock obviously, but it's better than nothing.
My longer term solution would be to dissemble the shifting cable again, get dimension measured and go buy some thick nylon and hard plastic cables, then cut it up myself. It shouldn't be too difficult to do, but I just haven't got the time and patient to do it yet.
Nov 14, 2011 | 07:09 AM
#36
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From: Lancaster, CA
At least I now know what it looks like! haha. superluz, where did you find that piece at? I wouldnt mind trying one out. I used a piece of silicone hose cut to length and it works ok but I want to get this fixed ASAP.
Nov 14, 2011 | 07:33 AM
#37
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We have to thanks Mr.Google ;-)
You can order it at:
ross@rosssport.com
It cost 15 GBP.
I will install it on Sunday and then report back..
Finger crossed...
You can order it at:
ross@rosssport.com
It cost 15 GBP.
I will install it on Sunday and then report back..
Finger crossed...
Nov 14, 2011 | 11:02 AM
#38
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I installed TWM short shifter + under hood shifter cable bushing over a week ago, the shifter really works except now in each gear the shifter wiggles by quite much, definitely more than when it was stock. By wiggling, I mean if I grab the shifter knob doing a left-right motion while in any gear, the shifter wiggles quite bit, gives you a very loose feeling.
I notice the 1st, 2nd, 5th and reverse gears wiggle the most since they are on the outside. 1st and 2nd wiggles toward left, and 5th and reverse toward right.
The wiggling only happens on the left-right direction.
I have searched the forum and google, no one has mentioned anything like this.
I notice the 1st, 2nd, 5th and reverse gears wiggle the most since they are on the outside. 1st and 2nd wiggles toward left, and 5th and reverse toward right.
The wiggling only happens on the left-right direction.
I have searched the forum and google, no one has mentioned anything like this.
something sounds like it wasn't installed right... TWM is know for ZERO Wiggle! after you install it.. with proper torque on all the scews and bolts it will be secure. Ive had 3 of this shifters since 2006 and all performed flawlessly!
Nov 15, 2011 | 12:29 AM
#39
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From: vancouver
We have to thanks Mr.Google ;-)
You can order it at:
ross@rosssport.com
It cost 15 GBP.
I will install it on Sunday and then report back..
Finger crossed...
You can order it at:
ross@rosssport.com
It cost 15 GBP.
I will install it on Sunday and then report back..
Finger crossed...
Yes it worked!!
Nov 23, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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From: vancouver
Nov 23, 2011 | 02:56 PM
#44
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From: Lancaster, CA
Alright I got the part number and the name for the white plastic piece. haha.
Manual Transmission Shift Linkage Shoe P/N MD771824.
It cost me $5.67 plus tax. So now everyone can order it online if they lose it. Good luck
Manual Transmission Shift Linkage Shoe P/N MD771824.
It cost me $5.67 plus tax. So now everyone can order it online if they lose it. Good luck
