I'm not sure if anyone else has had this issue, but the rubber bushing in the shift rod on my 2007 6MT with 50k miles had pretty much disintegrated to nothing. I had at least an inch of play either way while in gear. The extra weight of my TWM Desert Eagle shift knob probably wasn't helping either. A URD short shift kit was also installed.
I researched how to fix this issue and came up with this: Basically pull the shifter out, pull the two pieces apart, clean out what's left of the old rubber bushing, and mix up some two-part urethane to replace the old bushing. I used Flexane 80 ( Amazon.com: Flexane® 80 Black Liquid: Home Improvement ).
I was also able to push the the lower rod about an inch or so further into the top rod then it was initially. Hence, lowering the overall length of the shift rod. Combined with the TWM shift knob the shifter feels awesome now. Short, smooth, maybe a little notchy, but precise without any grinding. It kinda reminds me of my old S2000.
I should've take some pictures of the process, but I was short on time. Here's the picture that inspired me to do it. I'll try to add one tomorrow of the current shift height.
I researched how to fix this issue and came up with this: Basically pull the shifter out, pull the two pieces apart, clean out what's left of the old rubber bushing, and mix up some two-part urethane to replace the old bushing. I used Flexane 80 ( Amazon.com: Flexane® 80 Black Liquid: Home Improvement ).
I was also able to push the the lower rod about an inch or so further into the top rod then it was initially. Hence, lowering the overall length of the shift rod. Combined with the TWM shift knob the shifter feels awesome now. Short, smooth, maybe a little notchy, but precise without any grinding. It kinda reminds me of my old S2000.
I should've take some pictures of the process, but I was short on time. Here's the picture that inspired me to do it. I'll try to add one tomorrow of the current shift height.
