This component replaces the stock shifter mount bushings in 1998-2005 model year Subaru vehicles, including Impreza RS, WRX (Including 6-speed STi), Outback Sport, Legacy, and Forester. While this product will not change the geometry of the shifting mechanism, it eliminates excessive play in the system for a more solid gearchange. This product requires jacking of the car and jackstands are mandatory. Can be installed in 30 min. Material is Black (STi bushings are Grey), 95A durometer polyurethane. Rear shifter bushings for all AWD manual Transmissions. Material is Black. Made in USA. Bushing sets sold seperatly.
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keirnna VIP Member
Registered: November 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 2645
Review Date: Thu July 7, 2005
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $35.00
| Rating: 0
Pros:
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I haven\'t yet installed this item.
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DerBlingel Registered User
Registered: May 2005 Location: Garage Posts: 8
Review Date: Sat August 27, 2005
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $35.00
| Rating: 8
Pros:
Reduces shifter SLOPiness
Cons:
Need small hands for install.
The stock bushing comes out so easily, it seemed reasonable the new one would go in just as easy. No. The bolts are just long enough that you have to slightly compress the bushing while threading them. A lift would have made this easier.
Now that the hard part is over with, it really helps stabilize the shifter during fast shifts.
kumaWRX Registered User
Registered: January 2005 Location: "Now you're just splittin' hairs." Posts: 1180
Review Date: Mon November 7, 2005
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $35.00
| Rating: 10
Pros:
Smoother shifting
Cons:
None
Cleaned up shifting a little more. As far as smoother shifting, the front shifter bushings did about 2/3 and the rears did the remaining 1/3.
WRX Rush VIP Member
Registered: July 2003 Location: Hwy 39, CA Posts: 1657
Review Date: Sat December 31, 2005
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $35.00
| Rating: 10
Pros:
Great addition to drivetrain for solid shifts
Cons:
A small amount of added NVH.
A partially difficult install, but oh well.
This really helps with the feel of the shifter, and directness of the transmission.
Some vibrations are transferred through, but it is well worth it.
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WRX Rush
BillJC Registered User
Registered: June 2004 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 482
Review Date: Tue April 25, 2006
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
Pros:
Firmed up shifter feel
Cons:
Difficulty of installation when you don't have access to a lift.
For the price, you can't beat the benefit. I unbolted the driveshaft support and got the driveshaft out of the way for more room. Made the install much easier after struggling with it for half an hour.
ryball VIP Member
Registered: November 2002 Location: Where have all the hobo's gone? Posts: 13906
Review Date: Mon August 28, 2006
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 0
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First let me say this install was a pain in the ass. It would be easier if the driveshaft was not totally in the way. It seems KB has started shipping longer bolts. They were a BIATCH to get started...
Second, this seems to be a great mod. I would suggest getting the front and rear bushing at the same time, though. Tighten things up nicely.
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