Sloppy Gear Knob - urghh!

[almas09]

Hello everyone,

I own an 2004 EP3, I have recently had the clutch kit replaced with a new OEM kit with MTF + service.

My gear knob however feels really sloppy, even when it is in gear, feels like neutral..
How would I go about getting this fixed?

I did some research, came across "US Racing Solid Shifter Bushings" - but still unsure if this would be of any help.

Any help from you guys would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Loxy]

Just replace the OEM shifter bushes with OEM. They've probably just worn over time.

 

[almas09]

Can you please give me a link to where I can purchase them from?

 

[Loxy]

Try Hendy http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=72345

Or Cox http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/s...Post-Your-Genuine-Honda-Parts-Enquires-here**

in the Traders Section.

 

[almas09]

Thanks!

 

[Lewis.]

Did you ever replace these? Did it make a noteworthy improvement?


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[almas09]

I haven't replaced them yet.
I will be ordering them shortly, I will provide my feedback once I do.

 

[Lewis.]

I haven't replaced them yet.
I will be ordering them shortly, I will provide my feedback once I do.

Ah yes just realised now dude looking at the date you posted! If you could update when you've changed them that would be cool. Ta.


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[Danger200]

How much are the bushes, out of interest?

 

[NHB_Dave]

why not upgrade to the solid shifter bushes if you're going to be replacing them anyway?

 

[Shoonk]

How much are the bushes, out of interest?

Tegiwa do billet shifter bushes for £40-£45 iirc.

Standard ones are rubber I think so I would upgrade to these if I was doing mine.

 

[Lewis.]

I've read that the solid ones make t a nightmare to change gear. Read up before you buy there are threads on here. Think the new design is better though.


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[Danger200]

Tegiwa do billet shifter bushes for £40-£45 iirc.

Standard ones are rubber I think so I would upgrade to these if I was doing mine.

Nothing made by Tegiwa can be classed as an upgrade IMO :lol:

 

[Shoonk]

:lol: Just used them as an example but I'd expect the price range to be roughly around that figure, I take it your not a fan of Tegiwa then.

 

[almas09]

Well, I did come about these: http://www.spirit9.com/us-racing-so...civic-2001-2005-type-r-ep3-usr-ssb-ep3-s.html

 

[Danger200]

:lol: Just used them as an example but I'd expect the price range to be roughly around that figure, I take it your not a fan of Tegiwa then.

Well they sell stuff for cars and then fail to design them so that they actually fit, and/or last longer than 3 months. Missing instructions is a common one.

:lol: so no, not their biggest fan.

 

[tom83]

The shifter bushes should have a little bit of play in them, when replacing them with solid shifter bushes they can stretch the gear linkage cables causing a bigger problem.

I would replace them with a new set of OEM bushes, and maybe try a Short Shifter Kit.