problems w/ kartboy short throw shifter install
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I put mine on by taking a small piece of 2x4 and placing it on top of the shifter. After hammering 2 times the shifter popped into place. The shifter threads were not damage; the 2x4 absorbed the blows.
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I installed a COBB short shifter in my brothers 02 sedan, and the ball went into the socket the first time I popped it. When I installed the shifter into my 03 wagon, I had to whack the crap out of it for 30 minutes. Then when I thought I was going to have to get a bigger hammer, I got really pissed and gave the shifter one quick, rage pop. And the ball went into the socket.
Like I always say if at first you don't succeed, beat the $hit outta it
Like I always say if at first you don't succeed, beat the $hit outta it
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My problem isn't with the hammering...instead...I followed the instructions on Scoobymods.com. The problem is that I either got ripped off or...I got ripped off. I got my shifter off of Ebay.
A part of the instruction said to "Now that the shifter is out you will have to remove the small bushing (2 rubber parts and one metal cylinder) and put it in the KB shifter"
I did that but when I put em in the KB shifter I got, when I put the two rubber parts and the cylinder, about half an inch of the metal cylinder sticks out. When I would move the shifter, the metal pole would slide with the bushings. Thinking it was normal, I put it all together and it all works beautifully. But I still can't help feeling there is something wrong with it. Maybe the seller on Ebay sold it as a WRX KB short shifter when it was maybe a 2.5 or a different model KB short shifter. Dunno...Any suggestions? Is it normal? Can you guys understand me? lol
A part of the instruction said to "Now that the shifter is out you will have to remove the small bushing (2 rubber parts and one metal cylinder) and put it in the KB shifter"
I did that but when I put em in the KB shifter I got, when I put the two rubber parts and the cylinder, about half an inch of the metal cylinder sticks out. When I would move the shifter, the metal pole would slide with the bushings. Thinking it was normal, I put it all together and it all works beautifully. But I still can't help feeling there is something wrong with it. Maybe the seller on Ebay sold it as a WRX KB short shifter when it was maybe a 2.5 or a different model KB short shifter. Dunno...Any suggestions? Is it normal? Can you guys understand me? lol
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Hrmmm...might wanna check w/Kartboy as they do indeed have a KB-001-1997 and KB-001-2002. Maybe they can help you ID it and perhaps...solve your problem (swap?). Out of curiosity, how does the ill fitting area compare to the stock shifter you removed?
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There is a difference between a few KB shifters. The only diff that I know of is the width of the barrel's pivot point. Meaning the part the metal cylinder and two (usually dark blue) bushings go. I think the WRX ones are a little wider than the older RS ones. Or to describe it another way on the end of the rod you put the bolt through into the shifter is a U shaped fork. The width of the fork is different between I think 01 and 02 on.
The Short answer is you got the wrong shifter for that year
now you have side to side slop. To rube goldburg it I suppose you could put a bunch of washers evenly on each side if you can find ones w/ a hole big enough to fit over the metal cylinder.
It would be better though to have the right one obviously.
Peaty
FWIW- I've installed a few dozen KB shifters now for local guys. The very first time I did one it took me quite a few wacks to get the darn thing in. Now if it takes more than one or two good ones that's a lot. From what I've learned it's 25% having the shifter in just the right position and 75% hitting it hard and heavy enough (with something that won't damage the threads) I think not knowing how hard it really needs to be hit is the problem. Most people are afraid they will snap something and don't hit it hard enough.
The Short answer is you got the wrong shifter for that year
now you have side to side slop. To rube goldburg it I suppose you could put a bunch of washers evenly on each side if you can find ones w/ a hole big enough to fit over the metal cylinder. It would be better though to have the right one obviously.
Peaty
FWIW- I've installed a few dozen KB shifters now for local guys. The very first time I did one it took me quite a few wacks to get the darn thing in. Now if it takes more than one or two good ones that's a lot. From what I've learned it's 25% having the shifter in just the right position and 75% hitting it hard and heavy enough (with something that won't damage the threads) I think not knowing how hard it really needs to be hit is the problem. Most people are afraid they will snap something and don't hit it hard enough.
Last edited by Peaty; Sep 19, 2003 at 06:30 AM.
Dammit...the Ebay auction specifically said 03 WRX...Actually the shifter feels pretty damn good still. You think I could keep it that way Peaty?
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maybe, make sure that the metal cylinder inside the blue bushings is the thing the side forks are pressing against and not the washers. If you overtighten it with too many washers, it will bind when shifting. It will be tricky to strike a balance between too loose and too tight. I hope I'm describing it well enough.
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