DIY: Aluminum Shifter Bushings [Archive]

raiyo

11-02-2003, 01:35 PM

Here is my DIY on the installion

Bought kit from CapYoda (http://home.socal.rr.com/capyoda/02si.htm)

Tools Needed:
Long Rachet
Short Rachet
Long Socket Extension
12mm Socket

1. Before doing anything, play around with your shifter and shift it into gears a few times so you'll have a before and after installion feel.

2. Unscrew the shift knob and pull the shift boot cover off. BE CAREFUL when removing the cover, you're not in a hurry. Take your time and don't damage the cover. Put a few fingers inside the shift boot and hold the sides and pull, the lower cover will pop out. Run your fingers on the side and proceed upwards to remove the cover.

3. Remove the 4 bolts that are holding up a gold metal plate. You'll need a 12mm socket to do so. You'll have to remove all 4 bolts before removing the bushings. Also remove the black tube that is holding up by a silver metal plate. That'll give you more room to work with.
http://www.raiyo.com/ep3/alumshifter/AlumShifter001.jpg

4. After removing all four bolts then you start to remove the stock bushings. Push down on the middle of the bushing and the metal center will start to slide out. BE CAREFUL and not let any part of the bushings fall into the console. To remove the rubber part of the bushing, you'll have to push down in an angle and that will slide out.
http://www.raiyo.com/ep3/alumshifter/AlumShifter002.jpg

5. Once all 4 metal/rubber bushings are out, you're ready to do install you Aluminum Shifter Bushings. Place one bushing onto the bolt with the raised edge facing down/leveled edge facing up. Then place one bushing underneath the gold metal plate with the bushing's raised edge facing up/leveled edge facing down. Hand tighten ENOUGH to only have the bolt stay in place. If you tighten it to much, you won't have room to work with. Repeat for the other 3 bolts. If you dropped any of the bushings into the console, recover it from the location in the pic below.
http://www.raiyo.com/ep3/alumshifter/AlumShifter003.jpghttp://www.raiyo.com/ep3/alumshifter/AlumShifter004.jpg

6. ALRIGHT, you're almost done. Tighten all 4 bolts to spec (Honda spec: 16 lbs.-ft). Put back the black tube into the silver metal plate. Give the shifter a few good shake/shift/etc and see if the gold metal plate moves. Double check your work and see if everything is in place where it should be. Connect back the hazard light plug and put back the shift boot cover/shift knob in place.
http://www.raiyo.com/ep3/alumshifter/AlumShifter005.jpg

7. Now give the shifter a few shift. HOW DOES IT FEEL? Personally, it felt tighter when shifting into gear. Not a big of a difference from stock. Well spent $16 bucks.

civic hatch boi

11-02-2003, 01:42 PM

ahHHHH. i did my install and it was SOOO Hard. hahaha. i didn't take out the black tube which made it very hard to do the top right one hahaha.. that's a nice DIY raiyo. thumbs up for u!

Civicvtec1ps

11-02-2003, 07:18 PM

ok thats great DIY. props to you.
people werent sure about how to put those bushings in right way.i installed bushings as well. excellent mod for $16.
to purchase bushings
http://home.socal.rr.com/capyoda/civic.htm

some installation pictures
capyoda's bushings
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/p3005088dbdacea94a19296bd361389f5/fac57387.jpg
dash apart
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/p7d37b8a52153faf4fe53fa9f2b6fa0a1/fac57385.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/pd529395e8f0ee910b281f5cbdbe4a7a7/fac5735c.jpg
stock bushings are out..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/p44c7ac0748f54bcb8fba61cb92c469f9/fac57375.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/pa998c8c0b43a8eba4d699359def614cf/fac57379.jpg
new bushings installed
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/pade68f6324f057927c9d00774ffb26e6/fac57367.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/p45bfecca2be871c13ce684326e81864b/fac57363.jpg

:_bow:
i had to take out whole dash and e brake console. since i could not find damn bushing that i dropped. i dont care. easy to take apart anyway:D

FreakSoft

11-02-2003, 09:14 PM

Just installed them myself. I paid $11 shipped through a group buy here on EPHatch. The same weekend I also did the sun-roof safety thing. Now it closes nice and easy. For all your DIY projects consult the Technical link on www.k-series.com. Your pic of the bushings on the screw might be a good idea to include in their DIY. Might wanna email it to them.

blackout

11-06-2003, 10:10 AM

I got mine off ebay $11.00 shiped. Its a cool cheap mod that anyone can do. I did it on a cold ass day in my garage. this DIY is better than the RSX instructions that they came with. thanks.

raiyo

11-06-2003, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by blackout
I got mine off ebay $11.00 shiped. Its a cool cheap mod that anyone can do. I did it on a cold ass day in my garage. this DIY is better than the RSX instructions that they came with. thanks.

of course this DIY is better. Wanna know why? This DIY is off the HATCH and not some RSX crap, heheh. Glad you like the DIY.

blackout

11-06-2003, 10:46 AM

are there more group buys that I just cant find? comptech Ice boxs for all maybe?

tom3

11-06-2003, 03:28 PM

Tighten all 4 bolts to spec (Honda spec: 16 lbs.-ft).
Can someone please tell me how to do this? Do you need a special tool to tighten the bolts?

thanks and pardon the newbiness.. :smilem:

Civicvtec1ps

11-06-2003, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by tom3
Can someone please tell me how to do this? Do you need a special tool to tighten the bolts?

thanks and pardon the newbiness.. :smilem:
go to sears and buy torque wrench.

fishboy

11-07-2003, 03:23 PM

i didn't use a torque wrench. i just tightened them down tight. i should be cool right? anyway the install was pretty annoying. there isn't much room to work with and my hands are still bleeding. you have to be very careful not to drop anything. it took me about an hour to do everything. i like it.:D the rubber bushings are NEVER going back. if it was hard getting these aluminum things in i can only imagine how hard it would be to get the rubber ones back on. :D and thanks for the write up, it totally helped.!

BlackBullet02Si

11-07-2003, 03:33 PM

opinions? how much of a difference do you feel?

civic hatch boi

11-07-2003, 03:48 PM

to me.. the diff is so minimal.. the install is too much of a hassle, not worth it IMO. also, u dont need a torque wrench. any wrench will do. 16lbs.. u can do that with one finger. and i got alot of bruises and knicks on my hands as well...getting the metal sleeves were a biznitch to get out! and holding the underbushing b/w the two metal plates, while putting the bolt in, wtf! that's so tedious. but its done. took me under an hr..

Civicvtec1ps

11-07-2003, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by BlackBullet02Si
opinions? how much of a difference do you feel?
The shifter should feel more stable and you should feel each gear engaging more than before
very nice mod for price. install could be pain in the ass but its okay.

fishboy

11-07-2003, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by civic hatch boi
getting the metal sleeves were a biznitch to get out! and holding the underbushing b/w the two metal plates, while putting the bolt in, wtf! that's so tedious. but its done. took me under an hr..

DUDE! the bottom ones were the worst. especially the bottom right. the top ones had room to work with. i almost broke both my thumbs trying to pop the rubber bushings out of the bottom holes. :D :D :D and getting the aluminum bushings underneath without dropping one, holy fuck. that shit was a pain. like i said, these bushings are in FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR. hopefully whoever gets the car from me later won't mind. :D

chibianh

11-09-2003, 12:07 PM

damn.. u guys weren't kidding when u said it's a pain to install. I broke 2 socket extension and a ratchet just trying to loosen the bolts! THey're in so damn tight!

NamingException

11-09-2003, 01:16 PM

The install was sort of a pain in the ass. It was nice to be able to work on a mod from inside the car, since it was so cold outside. The difference really is so minimal, though, that I would have a hard time recommending this mod. If you feel like spending $11 and enjoy messing with your car, then go for it. Otherwise sleep easy knowing that others don't have radically improved shift feel.

blackout

11-09-2003, 02:30 PM

am I the only one who though it was easy? if you have a good socket set its easy, I didnt remove the upper radio console and didnt have problems finding dropped parts. I like the new feel.

chibianh

11-09-2003, 03:10 PM

blackout, ur in denver.. u should come install mine ;)

raiyo

11-09-2003, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by chibianh
damn.. u guys weren't kidding when u said it's a pain to install. I broke 2 socket extension and a ratchet just trying to loosen the bolts! THey're in so damn tight!

It wasn't that had to install was it? Didn't cause that big of a problem to me.

There is a difference in this mod, but very minimal. Worthed it for $11 buck, or 16 for me. :(

Don't use cheap tools, then your stuff won't break or as easily.

VTECCzar

11-10-2003, 04:33 AM

I did mine when we did the A2 swap so it wasnt all that bad on the install, i also did the neuspeed SS and thought the end result is much improved over stock!!! The Extra cog is a beautiful thing as well...:cool:

blackout

11-10-2003, 01:25 PM

chibianh,
no problem man. I'm free every sunday and most days before 3:00. I'll help you out. I don't have a torque wrench though, just regular sockets.

tom3

11-13-2003, 04:10 AM

Just wanted to say thanks to raiyo for putting up this DIY. This together with the k-series guide helped throughout my install. The only part that I struggled with, like many of you guys, was getting the metal part out of the bottom right corner.

After the install, I can feel the difference going into gears. It's no longer as "cushioned", but more "clicky". I'm pretty sure it's not just psychological.. :D

Overall a great mod for $11 and 1 hour's time...

VTECCzar

11-13-2003, 08:04 PM

So what ever happened to the dumbasses who said ya only need 4 outta the 8 shifter bushings for the EP? Cause really? I need some of the shit they are smoking:D

Peking

12-24-2003, 05:38 PM

Not trying to jack your thread, just adding.

Did the install thanks to Scott (YssSI), droped one couldn't find it. So used two washers instead, just for alittle while until I had the time to look for it.

Wasn't sure how to go at this so I took off this
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid94/p22314490bc2d6ac1b25f7c46b151765b/fa358a0f.jpg

Then I took out this
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid94/p294a11948d5b894a79e42798b9ad7d9c/fa358a03.jpg

Then I thought, mybe I shouldn't have taken those off. So I put them back.

Then hit up the bottom
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid94/p37680d4c0c93d9aa96f7a1bbe5e87c2d/fa3589f9.jpg

Can you see it
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid94/pcc179bdb7610aa49cd158ca8813bb649/fa3589f2.jpg

Took me a while, also I broke both the clips (dammit). So now I will have to make a trip to Honda. Great mod if you don't drop um :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid94/p4eab29029c747328f64b2abf865e1589/fa3589e8.jpg

raiyo

12-25-2003, 10:45 PM

I had no trouble with dropping the bushings inside the dash. I did a few times, and the first time I was like.... man....all these people telling me about it and I still buck up. I reached in from the bottom, and EVERY time I dropped it, I was able to find it back in the same spot. Stick your hand in and there it is. Took some time to feel it out on the first time.

blackout

12-26-2003, 11:49 AM

Peking

12-26-2003, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by raiyo
I had no trouble with dropping the bushings inside the dash. I did a few times, and the first time I was like.... man....all these people telling me about it and I still buck up. I reached in from the bottom, and EVERY time I dropped it, I was able to find it back in the same spot. Stick your hand in and there it is. Took some time to feel it out on the first time.

I found it right next to the bolt on the left. You have to look hard...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid94/pcc179bdb7610aa49cd158ca8813bb649/fa3589f2.jpg

It was good overall for me to do that. Even though I f*cked up some of the dash around the shifter trying to take it off again. Learning the inside of the car, very easy. Took time, but easy. See I think since it was dark the night we first did the install that when it dropped, we could have knocked it down even futher.

tony speed

01-12-2004, 01:39 PM

there's no way a ratchet and an extension should have broke on this. I bought a 10 inch extention and pulled it easily. I did manage to lose a ratchet piece in the console though.....i'll keep looking for it.

dofu

01-28-2004, 08:26 PM

would the damn bushing be anywhere by that little tray in there that catches everything you drop in there?

dofu

01-28-2004, 08:41 PM

damn... i guess imma start takin everything apart then... friggin aluminum bushing... lol

blackout

01-28-2004, 10:18 PM

I did this install on my car awhile back. then helped a buddy. dropped a few pieces the on the 2nd install. I just reached in from behind till I found them all. YOU CAN REACH EVERYTHING if your patient and feel around long enough.

raiyo

01-28-2004, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by dofu
would the damn bushing be anywhere by that little tray in there that catches everything you drop in there?

heheh, if we're thinking of the same tray, then yes. I dropped it twice and found it in some kind of scoop tray thing.

dofu

01-29-2004, 05:21 PM

naw... somehow, the damn thing got under the cup tray... directly under the tray under the e brake handle... i tore everything apart, and searched all over, and when i was about to give up, i sat up and saw it sittin right there!!! lol.

blackout

01-29-2004, 10:46 PM

I find that hard to believe but I guess if it happend to you it can happen. is the tray your talking about a like a lil black cup? I dont have very big arms so I could really reach everything from 1 angle or another.

The key is to take your time so you dont drop parts.:D

priest6479

02-15-2004, 01:48 PM

I just did mine today,

(Not to steal your thunder there Raiyo)
My recomendations:

-remove the Stereo cluster, gives you more room to work.

- Remove that small Metal bar that crosses
(Needs philips head for that)

- Push the metal sleeve out of the rubber bushing, don't try to pull it, I learned that the hard way.

- - - -

Aside from that, I felt a change, the shifter literally felt tight, and it seems to go into gear a lil easier. I lost alot of play in the shifter, very nice for a 13 dollar mod.

I recommend it to all. Especially those of you having shiter probs, It feels alot easier to get into gear.

BlackBullet02Si

02-15-2004, 03:38 PM

anyone have 2 extra bushings they could send to me for a couple bucks? I lost two and after searching forever really don't want to have to look anymore.
thanks

PAPITUYO326

02-17-2004, 10:26 AM

i did my bushings yesterday...took about 40 mins (15 mins spent just lookin for a damn fallen bushing!!)

shifting feels tighter...a lil at least

pLopSI

03-14-2004, 12:08 AM

I just did mine. I was trying to get the last two bushings in, and I dropped one. I found it, but ended up pushing it farther into the console. I was so pissed cause I just couldn't find it anymore. So I just left one corner w/out one bushing. Hopefully when I drive around, it'll roll back out or something. IMO, I felt a slight difference. It does feel more solid when shifting. But if I was to do it again, I would say no.

raiyo

03-14-2004, 12:33 AM

You could remove the floor center console to find the missing peice. Check out my DIY Cig lighter, it tells you how to remove the console.

Ep3 No.2

03-23-2004, 01:28 AM

how do you know how much 16lbs is when your tightening them ?

raiyo

03-23-2004, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Ep3 No.2
how do you know how much 16lbs is when your tightening them ?

use a torque wrench. But I didn't use one, did it while I was on my break during work. I used used a socket wrench and tighten it down.

ne0nimprvd

04-13-2004, 07:35 PM

Where can i get a set of these aluminum bushings for my ep3?

i jus ordered a neuspeed SS, but have no clue on how to install it. Any DIY's on that?

Peking

04-13-2004, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by ne0nimprvd
Where can i get a set of these aluminum bushings for my ep3?

i jus ordered a neuspeed SS, but have no clue on how to install it. Any DIY's on that?

One of our vendors named aluminiumbushings sells them, also DIY for the short shifter is around here. Also check out k-series.com they might have it too.

blackout

04-14-2004, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by ne0nimprvd
Where can i get a set of these aluminum bushings for my ep3?

i jus ordered a neuspeed SS, but have no clue on how to install it. Any DIY's on that?

I got my neuspeed ss from ebay seller ASW88, best price and really fast shipping, you'll figure out the shift bushings once your in there doing the SS, plus it comes with a decent how to.

darkvibe

04-14-2004, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by priest6479
[B]I just did mine today,

(Not to steal your thunder there Raiyo)
My recomendations:

-remove the Stereo cluster, gives you more room to work.

- Remove that small Metal bar that crosses
(Needs philips head for that)

Yeah, trying to stick the ratchet in the hole is too hard. Remove the stereo cluster and bar and use an extension.

the JigGa mAn

05-19-2004, 02:23 PM

Civicvtec1ps - how do i take apart my dash??? i lost a fuckin bushing and i cant find the little bastard

downhil

05-24-2004, 01:31 PM

installed mine. not a very hard install. im kinda wondering how some of you guys manage day to day life?! the 4 bolts were not tight like some other people are complaining about. put the top bushing on the bolt and hold the lower bushing under the plate and skewer the whole thing with your other hand. capyoda's instructions say to put the bushings on the opposite way that raiyo showed. flat sides sandwiching the plate. (dont know why)

it is honestly harder to take off the stock airbox and install a short ram intake. if you had issues with this install please turn in your man card. :D ;)

krnboy817

05-25-2004, 10:34 PM

well it was kinda a BITCH to get the screws lose... then it was a walk in the park if you have moded your car BY YOUR SELF before... but as for me... one of the screws went bald and had to leave the top left one intact and replace the rest... yeah pain in the ass... hope i see some difference with just three of them in

anyone else trying to do this mod... make sure you have a good socket or take the top console off too!!!! and that annoying metal bar and the black cable

AND most importantly BE REALLY PATIENT AND DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT RUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

good luck

bloody fingers may occur

Ep3 No.2

05-26-2004, 08:37 AM

bloody fingers ?
i got bloody knuckles from the metal part above our console.
and yah some of the nuts were harder to get of than others.

cwy

06-15-2004, 04:59 PM

Install was more difficult than I first thought. Bloodied my thumb and knuckles a couple of times trying to loosen the top bolts.

Some tips on how not to drop the bushing (which is VERY easy to drop in the cramped shifter area):

1. Tie dental floss around the bottom bushing (1-1.5 feet in length). The knot should NOT be too tight. Once you have the bottom bushing in place, untie the floss and pull it out slowly. Be sure to apply pressure by pushing down on the bracket while pulling the floss out so that they do not slip down and drop. Now screw the bolt w/top bushing loosely together. Repeat w/the remaining 3 bottom bushings. I ended dropping the bushing 3 times, but the floss held and saved the trouble of step 2:

2. If you do drop the bushing, try popping loose the cigarette lighter cover. There is a little tray sitting right behind this cover, and I found my bottom bushings sitting there waiting for me to rescue them. To pop loose the tray, I just squeezed the sides a little, and pulled out. You can then unhook the lighter harness for easier access.

BlackCivi02

06-16-2004, 05:02 AM

How does the shifter feel after this install? I thought that aluminum would be too hard of a material. I thought that I should be looking for poly bushings.

cwy

06-16-2004, 10:15 AM

No, it's not too hard at all. Everyone will have their own level of satisfaction based on what they expect from these bushings. For me, I thought there's an improved overall feel although just a little. It's worth the little bit of money and trouble, but if you decide not to, you're not missing out too much (again, just my opinion).

I'm sure had I installed a short shift adapter, the feel would be even better. That's next for sure.

Civicvtec1ps

06-16-2004, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by ficksated0311I know there are a few post regarding this already but my two cents, so I just got the aluminum shifter bushings in thanks to some help from Civicvtec1ps and for the money spent on them, its well worth it. ...Time for the shame-less plug...If your driveing a Civ without em your missin out. I would definitely drop the $16(usd) on them...seriously its only $16...cheeper than takein your girl out for a night ;)

Installation was very easy 2nd time.
Worth $16.

Xtreme Racer

06-23-2004, 11:35 PM

Got mine in in less than 10 minutes....didn't drop a single one. I had some crazy tools for the job though

blackout

06-24-2004, 08:30 AM

Got mine in in less than 10 minutes....didn't drop a single one. I had some crazy tools for the job though

I helped with these bushings again last night, didn't drop anything either... Third time I've done this install and I still don't see why its soooo hard for some people... Its easy if you use all 5 fingers on each hand. ;)

So Greg, what other goodies did you get that you havnt told us about? :D

Thats cool Tai and I did some installs too, but its on a secret car... :rolleyes:

krazichinaman

06-29-2004, 12:48 AM

Well, I finally got it done...doing the bushings wasnt hard it was tearing apart the dash that was...I also did my deck while i had the darn thing torn apart...as for the difference...its just a lil bit more smooth and the play isnt there as much...nice nice mod for 15$

SoCaLep3

06-29-2004, 02:50 AM

just got done and took it for a ride, all i can say is .... dam i lost 16 bucks
thumbs down from me, dint feel any difrence instal was a pain

Mr Plow

06-30-2004, 04:17 PM

Just installed my bushings. I noticed a difference on the 1st to 2nd powershift. It used to make this weird noise, almost like a loud whine - the whine is gone now. Good for me LOL.

I do have one suggestion which helped me out, and hope it helps everyone else. To hold the bottom bushings in place, I snuck the bushing in slowly and while doing that I took a flat head screw driver, and held it in place long enough for me to take the other bushing and bolt and put it through the bottom bushing and then thread it. A lot easier than trying to force my two hands into the console.

Total install time - 20 minutes.

Thanks for the write up, Raiyo!!

Dan

BlackBullet

07-01-2004, 08:34 AM

Mr Plow

07-01-2004, 08:39 AM

Update about whine - my buddy said when he hears me come down the street, quick like, from first to second - he says it sounds like I pull it out of gear before the clutch disengages...I keep forgetting I'm not in a mustang any more. LOL. I just have to remember it takes a little longer for the honda to engage those gears. LOL

blackout

07-02-2004, 09:02 AM

Installed mine with no problems. Didn't loose any. All went together rather easy. I do have a question thou...
Do the bushing, the rasied part, is that width suppose to match the hole diameter on the gold plate? Mine were smaller. Just curious, I know the bolt holds it all in place. It just seems that things would be more snug if that raised bit was the same diameter.

yeah the hole is diff than the the size of the washer... I wonderd that too... I also thought about the why it's not the same size to make it snug... oh well. :D

Guanobucks

07-06-2004, 10:33 AM

:confused: should locktight be put on the bolts before install?...i assume that is why they are so hard to remove...

raiyo

07-06-2004, 10:47 AM

:confused: should locktight be put on the bolts before install?...i assume that is why they are so hard to remove...

I doubt you'll need locktight. That area doesn't get enough vibration to make it loose. I was hard to remove the bolts? It wasn't that hard for me. With the right tools, its easy.

Si02

07-08-2004, 03:43 PM

Ahhhhh was a big fukn headache this install was. Busted up my knuckles, lost a metal insert and can't find it. A big help was removing the cigarette lighter cover to find a dropped bushing. Just squeeze and yank. I haven't drove the car yet to find out if I think it was worth it. It was a good thing I found this post because if not I would have put them on the way it says on K-Series. I used a screwdriver to hold the bushing in place while I got the bolt through. It's not a hard job its just working in tight places is a bitch.

Scatman

07-20-2004, 03:26 PM

quick question, may be a stupid one....when removing the four bolts are there nuts underneath or are the bolts threaded into something. thanks in advance

krnboy817

07-20-2004, 03:56 PM

yupp no nuts under... its just bolts then... you might want to be prepared to catch the rubber (stock) bushings that might fall into the shifter console

first two bolts are ok... but after two is a pain...

its easier to go from bottom two to top two ... just my two cents.

serialdriller

07-20-2004, 09:22 PM

yea i think the bottom two bolts are a biyatch!

But like i've always said, alum bushes are my #1 fav mod of all time! :)

Standard Issue

04-25-2008, 03:33 PM

I did this today. One thing I found it's easier to pull the rubber bushings out with some needle nose pliers. I took a chunk out of one but I'm never putting the stock ones back it so it don't matter.

Another thing I found when removing the metal sleeves is it's easier not to lose them if you thread a string through, grab both ends of the string and push the bushing through with a screwdriver or something. This keeps the bushing on the string and keeps it from falling.

I found this mod to be worth $20 but not worth anything more.
Of course if I had to choose between rubber and metal bushing I choose metal

Da90Ls

04-29-2008, 04:58 AM

Do you still need the metal bushings when using a buddy club short shifter? If not which would you recommend the bushings or the SS? or both?

BeaterEP

06-17-2008, 07:49 PM

Just wondered if anyone has ordered these lately?

The website shows out of stock, and it looks like the last update was in '06 sometime?!

Any info you guys have would be appreciated.

showoff3civic

06-18-2008, 10:55 AM

corsport gets them, i have a write up with pics on Cep3

http://forums.clubep3.net/showthread.php?t=563696

SIck03

06-18-2008, 04:16 PM

very cool i just bought these bushings, and the ones for underhood as well.

should feel very nice with my new skunk2 shift knob.

BeaterEP

06-18-2008, 07:27 PM

A: What the hell's a "corsport"?!
B: Where did you get them SIck03???

bigred

06-18-2008, 08:03 PM

haha...its corsportusa.com they carry a ton of parts for the ep! They have some of the best customer service around...and the shipping is quick as hell! Check them out...u can get the bushing for 20 bucks...

BeaterEP

06-18-2008, 08:59 PM

Sweeeeeeet, thanks for the info!

All over this.:biggrin:

VividSI

06-23-2008, 11:59 AM

Can these be used with the buddy club SS?

showoff3civic

06-23-2008, 12:42 PM

Can these be used with the buddy club SS?

i dont see why you wouldent be able to

3dkahuna

06-24-2008, 06:59 PM

This was my very first mod to my car.

SIck03

06-30-2008, 08:03 AM

i cant see the pictures i think they need to be rehosted

showoff3civic

06-30-2008, 08:24 AM

i cant see the pictures i think they need to be rehosted

or try this
http://forums.clubep3.net/showthread.php?t=563696

BeaterEP

08-09-2008, 01:09 PM

Just got done with my install, a couple of notes:

1:Shifter Base bushings; the bottom right, on my car at least, was the biggest PITA. Had to carve the upper lip of the old rubber bushing off with a knife and some pliers just to get enough clearance to push the metal cylinder/bushing out. Ugh. Finally got it, horray!

2:Shifter Cable bushings; if you're still rockin the stock airbox, like me, that sucker is coming the fuck out, so be prepared for that. I had a feeling, and sure enough, no way to get to the big bushing w/o bringing out the airbox, and the intake hose that runs from the grill/radiator to the airbox.
Also, getting the new CorSport bushings on to the connection post that comes from the tranny is a friggin nightmare. The shifter cables, obviously, are really stiff, and therefore don't bend enough to allow you to angle the new bushing straight on to the post. I had to whack those puppies on there with a mallet...scary! All's well though, that polyurethane (or whatever the hell they're made of) is tough shit!
Finally, the write up for the cable bushings on CorSport's site mentions not re-using the old washers, but on the vertically oriented (smaller) cable, I did re-use the white plastic washer...without it, there was still about 1/16" of clearance, and the whole connection had that room to slide back and forth...to me, that defeats the purpose of this mod, so on went the plastic washer, and now everything's nice and tight. :mbiggrin:

Now for the test drive. :mwink:

Update:
Just test drove with new Shifter Base/Cable bushing, and FTMFW!!!
Seriously, I was pretty surprised by how solid the shifts now feel, as compared to before. Completely tight, through every gear.
Definitely worth the time and effort, IMHO.

Standard Issue

08-16-2008, 08:12 PM

if you snake a wire through the factory bushings and hold both ends before trying to remove them, you don't have to be so careful about dropping them.

Aaron_in_MO

11-24-2010, 08:06 PM

Any way we could get the photos put back up in the original post?

tqk

12-21-2010, 12:55 PM

i was wondering? just change my shifter base bushings and they fell better but once in gear there's still some give. would the shifter cable bushing get rid of that or is this the best there gonna feel?

mitchlikesbikes

12-21-2010, 03:25 PM

[QUOTE=tqk;828353]i was wondering? just change my shifter base bushings and they fell better but once in gear there's still some give. would the shifter cable bushing get rid of that or is this the best there gonna feel?[/

i'm curious about this too. i'm gettin the bushings for christmas though so i'll let you know how it feels afterwards

BeaterEP

01-07-2011, 09:30 PM

There's still a tiny bit of wobble when you're in gear, no matter how many bushing you throw at it :mbiggrin:

I, personally, have never driven a car that didn't have some play in the shifter. :shrug:

black05ep

01-08-2011, 08:50 AM

02TWSI

01-08-2011, 05:46 PM

I've had the shifter cable bushings in since I installed the 6 speed and it was a nice upgrade as mine looked visually worn out.

I just put the base bushings i've had in a drawer in yesterday and it made a world of difference. I have the BCSS and the trick to getting the old shit out is to use a flathead to push out the plastic surround from the metal plug looking things and use needle nose pliers to pull out the metal. VERY SIMPLE. Then from there just force the plastic off from one side to the other with the flat head screwdriver. I didn't even take the entire shifter out. Just did it while it was in the dash and was VERY CAREFUL not to drop the new metal bushings down into the blackhole of a dash.

Jmage

01-10-2011, 03:18 PM

These bushings are awesome! I wonder why you guys had trouble installing them or removing the old one. Here is what I did and I think it's the easiest way.

Shifter Base Bushing
1- Remove the hold rubber bushing by doing this:
A- With a longnose grab the center "O" ring with one side of the grip between the rubber and the ring and the other in the middle of the "O" and just pull it out
B- With the same longnose, grab one side of the rubber bushing with one side of the grip between the rubber and the metal casing of the shifter and put the other side in the middle of the bushing. Then Squeeze it, turn it (force turn it) and pull it of = Easiest way

2- To install the new bushing without losing a piece, just sqeeze some scott towel under the shifter bracket all around where you'll put the bushing and just let it drop there, then put the top one and screw it a little to hold it in place. Repeat for the 4 of them.

Tranny Bushing
1- Well get yourself a knife/cutter/exacto with an OLFA Blade or whatever that can cut rubber like butter and have fun destroying the rubber bushing. It's not like you'll put it back there anyway ;)
2- When putting the new one in, put it in first then put the cable "lock" in (or vice versa, don't remember but there is a way to make it fit like butter)

Just had to share...

02TWSI

01-10-2011, 05:02 PM

Yup. Easiest way to go with the base bushings

sbRR

01-13-2011, 12:32 AM

Sweet! I'll be swapping out the bushings this weekend and there are some great tips in here. Thanks.

BeaterEP

01-13-2011, 06:58 AM

Just post up if you hit any snags.
It's pretty self-explanatory, but there are some spots that can be a little confusing, especially if you're swapping out the shift box itself.

Good luck! :thumbu:

dnrprojectsvp

01-27-2011, 11:52 PM

im pretty sure no one should have a problem doing this install.

sbRR

01-29-2011, 12:12 AM

The only problem I had doing this was taking out the bottom right rubber bushing. But I got it out, eventually, and putting the new bushings in was so easy!

ep3colin

01-29-2011, 01:52 AM

just did this mod two days ago, slightly different feel to the shifter

turkish

02-06-2011, 09:23 PM

just did this mod two days ago, slightly different feel to the shifter

Where did you buy your bushings from? I am going to purchase a set.

ep3colin

02-06-2011, 11:03 PM

corsport, be careful not to drop any bushing, theyre aluminum and you cant get them with a magnet

turkish

02-07-2011, 08:19 AM

their $25 bucks now. oh well

DayDaysTech

05-06-2016, 06:57 PM

can this guide be updated with pics? id really like to do this job

DayDaysTech

05-12-2016, 05:40 PM

tommy

05-13-2016, 06:07 AM

I think if you look at the Buddy Club Short Shifter install thread that has pics, it should have enough info for you do this part. It's very easy - I did the bushings when I did my BCSS install a couple of months ago. I can summarize it in one sentence - screw off your knob, pull out the lower dash, unscrew gold bolts, remove rubber bushings, put back shifter, slide in bushings one bolt at a time (concave sides facing each other), tighten all bolts, push lower dash back on, screw knob back on. What are you having problems with? LMK.