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12-09-2015, 06:38 PM | #101 |
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Hi,
I'm curious as to why I would need to remove the transmission support to install the shifter plate, as I was able to remove OEM unit and install Perrin shift adapter without removing these at all. I ask because I'm interested your counterweighted part. The Perrin adapter is great during spirited driving but at times requires a great deal of force during "normal" driving. I'm kicking around the idea of trying something else.
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12-10-2015, 08:20 AM | #102 | |
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04-11-2016, 10:57 AM | #103 | |
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04-11-2016, 02:03 PM | #104 |
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Yeah, thats the only part that required me to drop the transmission. Spent around 30 minutes and left a small amount of blood and skin up there trying to get at that bolt before I dropped the trans down. I imagine with another set of hands I might have been able to get enough space.
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04-11-2016, 08:26 PM | #105 | |
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04-12-2016, 02:50 PM | #106 |
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grab the cover and twist it to break the bolt loose a little, then stick a ratcheting wrench on it and pull down hard one click at a time until u can loosen by hand. it's pretty tight up there, but doable.
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04-18-2016, 01:39 PM | #107 | |
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04-19-2016, 04:18 PM | #108 | |
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04-20-2016, 08:31 AM | #109 |
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While we have not experienced that issue here on any installs we've done at the shop, we have had a customer or two tell us they have run into the issue you're having. What works best is to use an opened end wrench to try to take the nut off while holding the stud with a vice grip, or you can try to wedge something to push down on the nut as you loosen it in hopes that it will spin off the stud. Let us know if you get it figured out!
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07-09-2016, 11:56 PM | #110 |
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Just installed
Hey guys. Got mine from SubiSpeed. Pain in the a** to install haha. They should've given me more Laffy Taffy's for what it's worth.
Either case, I wanted to ask you guys about something I came across. The Neutral Plunger bolt that goes onto the side of the shifter assembly doesn't stay in place. I don't know why, and it could be that I'm doing something wrong, but it's not [completely] secure. It's in there, and the bolt is fastened as far as I can get it, but it definitely has about a 1/8th inch of slack and I'm afraid that if I power shift, it'll wiggle the Neutral Plunger out of alignment, and to be honest I don't know what that can lead to. Also, the plunger itself is on the far end (right side) of the rail. It still catches, but something I'm worried about, and I can't get it straightened for the life of me... Any thoughts? Feel free to constructively criticize lol. I just want to make sure I get this right! Thanks! |
07-17-2016, 11:04 AM | #111 |
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I'm currently using the kartboy short shift plate and bearing, and I'm now considering switching to the boomba unit. Any suggestions for removing that bearing? I hate the loud click every time I shift to neutral.
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09-07-2016, 10:49 AM | #112 |
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I finally got the parts and the time to install them, and figured I'd throw my review in the mix. I'd like to start by thanking everyone who suggested a 12mm ratchet wrench, as that saved a ton of time and knuckle skin.
I had the kartboy short shift plate and bearing kit installed for about 2000 miles, and it just wasn't quite what I was looking for. I loved the shortness of the throw, but the increased effort and noise from the bearing just weren't for me. I'm looking for a nice, smooth daily driver. So I ordered the boomba plate, and the torque solutions delrin bushing. Removal of the kartboy bearing required a longer bolt, I used a 4" 5/16"x18. Also, a 7/8" socket to catch the bearing and a smaller socket to push the bearing through. I believe installation of the boomba plate requires the transmission to be lowered at least an inch, because of how large the plate is. I could not get the plate to slide on the trans until I removed the front support. After the switch, shifting is dramatically smoother. The audible "click" when shifting to neutral is gone. The throw length is a bit longer than with the kartboy plate, but still definitely shorter than stock, and the whole shifting experience is better for me. My wrx is now the smoothest shifting car I've ever driven. So now I've got a kartboy short shift kit for sale if anyone's interested |
09-09-2016, 02:51 PM | #113 | |
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12-28-2016, 09:24 AM | #114 |
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will this also eliminate the notchy feeling?
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12-28-2016, 10:45 AM | #115 |
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04-04-2017, 10:29 PM | #116 |
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Is there any potential long term wear(vs oem) on any part of the transmission components for having a weighted shifter plate?
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04-05-2017, 11:53 AM | #117 |
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I have been on the Shifter plate for 30k+ plus miles and have not had a single issue.
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04-06-2017, 11:50 PM | #118 |
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03-31-2018, 09:09 AM | #119 |
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For those with the shift plate, is there any way to retain the shifter cover?
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