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Jmage
05-06-2011, 03:01 PM
Here's my repost to my old How To I made for the BCSS. It should take you about 30 minutes to do and it's kinda easy when you know what you're doing. I learned it the hard way and done it in 1h30 when I did mine (and took picture for the How To)

REPOST:

Here is the long awaited Buddyclub Shortshifter DIY. This is an EPHATCH.com exclusivity and I hope everyone will enjoy it!*:D

First of all, this is my first post ever on EPHATCH, I didn’t wanted to introduce myself before doing this DIY and because I don’t have clean picture of my car*too :P I’ from Quebec, Canada and I speak French as my «*original*» language, so I apologize if something I can be difficult to understand.

This installation took me aprox. 1h30 but didn’t have nothing to help me like a DIY like this one*:D By following all my advise you should do it in less than 45 minutes.
For those who cussed alot with the shift cables, there is a «*trick*» I found about turning the shift cable easier. See step 7 of this DIY for the info.
Ok let’s start it.

Step 1*– You need to remove the Shifter panel, to do so, put your finger inside the shift boot and pull the bottom out. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN PULLING IT OUT!!!! I can’t say it enough , BE CAREFUL! If you put to much pressure the wrong way you’ll fold the plastic panel. See by yourself, you don’t want this to hapen to you!

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/1DamagedPanel.jpg

This is where you put your fingers to pull out the panel*:

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/1removepanel.jpg

Step 2*– This his what you see after the panel has been taken out*:

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/2panelremoved.jpg

Step 3*- You will need to remove the screws in #1 (there is 2) and take off the metal bracket that is holding the Headunit panel. After unscrewing the screw, pull the plastic panel up so you can move the metal bracket out of it.

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/3Removemetalbracket.jpg

Step 4 – Now untight the bolt in #2, this can be a little hard since you don’t have much room to unscrew them. DO NOT REMOVE THEM as they only hold in place the bracket and you can pull it out with the screws still in it.

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/4Unscrewheadunit.jpg

Step 5 – After the 2 screws are untighted, you’ll be able to remove the AC/Headunit panel by pulling it out, these screws are the only one holding it. Again BE CAREFUL while removing it, you don’t want to scratch your interior with the metal bracket you have loosen in step 4

This is the hole you’ll work inside for replacing your shifter*:

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/5Hole.jpg

6 – Unclip the shifter cable by removing the little metal clip. You can hold the sides and push it down. BE CAREFUL to not drop those little thing because I’m not sure you’ll be able to find them in this hole.

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/6Removeshiftercableclip.jpg

7 – Now here is the tricky part I was talking about in the beginning of this tutorial. This is the part I was cussin for about 45 minutes. This is a real PITA if you don’t know what you’re doing! First, you’ll need a big long screwdriver, I use a «*Star*» type because a Flathead wasn’t holding in place when I applyed the pressure. Use the shifter base as a lever (it’s strong enough to support all the force you could put, thrust me*:D) and force the little bracket to rotate COUNTERCLOCK. When you put enough pressure you will feel and hear a «*TOCK*» and you’ll see the shift cable bracket loosen. This is the trick, force counterclock wise until you «*Unlock*» the cable. Then continue to turn counterclock wise until it come out by itself. Do the same for each sides.

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/7PITATurning.jpg

8 – Ok after all that cussin, you took out the shifter cables. Now you can unscrew the bolts of the shifter base, these are the 4 «*golden*» bolts holding the shifter. There are only 4 bolts holding it and nothing will fall down if you remove them. You can now remove the shifter base and put the new one in place. Screw the 4 bolts back on the new shifter and then redo all the steps in reverse order and you’ll be done! (See step 9 and 10 for some hints)
Here are both shifter side to side. The one with the blue thing on top is the Buddyclub ShoftShifter.

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/8SidetoSide.jpg

9 – I thought that greasing the base of the shifter would help put the cable back in. I didn’t try before greasing so I cannot tell if this is necessary. To put the shiftercable back in do the same thing as in step 7 but apply the force CLOCKWISE not counterclock, and the cable should take is place by itself. Maybe some cussin evolved in this process too.

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/9Grease.jpg

10 – To put the shifter cable clip back on I used some grip because they were not cliped inside properly.

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/9Puttingclipback.jpg

11 – Here the final result, AWEFUL look with stock shifter, gotta change the shift knob soon*:D

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/10Awefullook.jpg


UPDATE (2011):
Here's my TWM Type R shiftknob with there shift boot adapter:
http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/TWM1small.jpg

Wayyyyy better now hehe


Have fun guys

Jmage
05-06-2011, 03:07 PM
Found this in my Photobucket account:

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv26/sirjmage/Shifter.jpg

Should help alot to understand the fitting

Twisted-X
05-06-2011, 05:25 PM
I tried the flatblade screwdriver trick first, but found that a small pair of needle-nosed pliers was easier to keep attached to the cable lock (I didn't try the "Torx" type screwdriver).

You should mention that you will need a box of band-aids. They should give them to you with the BCSS...

Good write-up! :thumbu:

Jmage
05-07-2011, 10:33 AM
I tried the flatblade screwdriver trick first, but found that a small pair of needle-nosed pliers was easier to keep attached to the cable lock (I didn't try the "Torx" type screwdriver).

You should mention that you will need a box of band-aids. They should give them to you with the BCSS...

Good write-up! :thumbu:

Some people said it worked perfectly with a small pry bar too. As for the bandaid they might be necessary as many people cutted thereself in the process you're right loll

USAF EP3
05-07-2011, 10:40 AM
I guess I fucked up my install, lol.

When I was re-installing the shifter cables in place, I turned the locking pieces counterclockwise all the way until they slid back into the BCSS. The cables don't move or anything, but should I still be worried??

Jmage
05-07-2011, 10:48 AM
You should be okay as long as the cables doesn't move out of the "socket" and as long as your shifts feels right. I wrote counterclock wise because thats the way i got them out. I dont think it really change something if you break nothing while doing it.

NEO_FOLLOWER2
09-02-2011, 11:15 AM
just installed this...i also didnt turn mine clockwise...ill probably recheck it once i take it apart again to put in new lights in my center console

bump for people who are buying bcss now

Silvercard
09-02-2011, 07:21 PM
Mine is very stiff. Normal? In order for it to go back to the center I have to manually move it. Before it centered by it self

Twisted-X
09-03-2011, 09:32 AM
Not normal. The shifter should move to center once pulled out of gear. You may have a pinched cable somewhere, or a problem with the centering spring on the shifter.

Silvercard
09-03-2011, 04:13 PM
Dang. I took it off and reinstalled it again and same thing. I did notice when its not hooked to the shifter cables the shifter doesn't center sometimes so I guess the spring as you stated. BTW great instructions!

Silvercard
09-03-2011, 07:01 PM
So I figured it out. I noticed that both plastic caps are not broken in. So I popped them off put the honda ones that are worn in and it worked! And also greased the spring and now it has more force.

BeaterEP
09-04-2011, 10:01 AM
I had trouble with those caps back when I installed mine. I remember them taking quite a bit of force to get them on and seated properly.

EDIT:
BTW big congrats to all the guys that are getting a BCSS after they restarted production! Felt bad for all the folks that missed out when they stopped production, glad Buddy Club saw the light! :thumbu:

SkareKrow
09-04-2011, 11:55 AM
I had trouble with those caps back when I installed mine. I remember them taking quite a bit of force to get them on and seated properly.

EDIT:
BTW big congrats to all the guys that are getting a BCSS after they restarted production! Felt bad for all the folks that missed out when they stopped production, glad Buddy Club saw the light! :thumbu:

Thanks. I feel bad for ssr&thmotorsports. Lol they been trying so hard to get them and corsport shipped them out free and next day delivery for me.

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Jmage
09-06-2011, 05:01 PM
Nice to see that my DIY will be used again lol Posted like after the BCSS was discontinued.

From what I heard about the "new" bcss is they have be revised, are they the same shifters?

BeaterEP
09-07-2011, 03:55 PM
Really? Hadn't heard that, in for information though.
Wonder what, if any, changes they made?

lemonhead228
09-07-2011, 11:07 PM
Nice to see that my DIY will be used again lol Posted like after the BCSS was discontinued.

From what I heard about the "new" bcss is they have be revised, are they the same shifters?

So is this a good or bad thing. Im about to get one from our genders by next week.

Hopefully its the same cuz I heard some really great reviews about them

Type_R_Nammer
09-07-2011, 11:13 PM
Im about to get one from our genders by next week.


genders?? http://cdn.revscene.ca/forums/images/smilies/troll.png

jubaque
09-07-2011, 11:15 PM
genders?? http://cdn.revscene.ca/forums/images/smilies/troll.png

:)

lemonhead228
09-08-2011, 01:52 PM
Hehe

Jmage
09-08-2011, 02:11 PM
Really? Hadn't heard that, in for information though.
Wonder what, if any, changes they made?

I saw it there http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?63028-Buddy-Club-Short-Shifter-limited&p=917378&viewfull=1#post917378


So is this a good or bad thing. Im about to get one from our genders by next week.

Hopefully its the same cuz I heard some really great reviews about them

I hope for you too because it IS really a good product

blueandgoldep3
09-08-2011, 02:19 PM
got mine in the main yesterday, definitely looking forward to putting in this weekend when im off and it stops raining lol this thread will be a great help thanks for all the great information guys

lemonhead228
09-08-2011, 06:34 PM
Definitely let us kno how that goes!

blueandgoldep3
09-10-2011, 03:05 PM
just installed the bcss ... dude , great walk through everything went great, had to swap out the stock honda caps on the shifter cable arms like stated in a previous post because i too was having centering issues , but this thread was super helpful had it out and installed in less than an hour +1 for a great walk through big ups to EPhatch.com!!!

Blue03Si
09-11-2011, 09:21 PM
Nice to see that my DIY will be used again lol Posted like after the BCSS was discontinued.

From what I heard about the "new" bcss is they have be revised, are they the same shifters?

I just got mine last week and it doesn't look like the one you posted. I'll try and take a pick of it sometime this week and throw it up. I'll take some side by sides of the two when I do my install as well, just not sure when that will be.

andyman97
09-16-2011, 07:35 PM
Here's something helpful...

Take the console out, including the cigarette lighter cover. From underneath, you can get a wrench or channel locks onto the nut of each cable to turn and remove them from the shifter.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/IMG_20110916_215645.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/IMG_20110916_215700.jpg

SHHEP3@UB
09-19-2011, 09:07 PM
It's been a week since I've installed the BCSS, the install DIY was a great help, thanks for posting.

When installing the BCSS, I understand why people went to the stock white plastic caps rather than the BC because even without reinstalling everything it was pretty obvious that it was going to be too tight for the spring to move the ball joint back to center. Comparing the stock plastic caps to the the BC caps, the BC ones flair out slightly on the bottom so they require a lot of force to get them seated properly, where the stock ones easily sit flush. The service manual (the page is posted earlier in the thread) labels these as needing to be greased, but it's just a really tight fit and I can't see normal use waring it in that much. I don't see any real detriment using the stock caps so I haven't bothered contacting Corsport of Buddy Club, but this seems to be common for people who have bought the rereleased BCSS. Any more people with this or other solutions?

Beside that, the feel is much better and more directly mechanical, definitely like the shorter throw. The car has 155k miles on it, and all the sloppiness is gone, the old ball joint just flopped around compared to the BCSS. Installed the base bushing along with it, and waiting on installing the cable bushings.

SHHEP3@UB
09-19-2011, 09:21 PM
And for the clockwise vs. counterclockwise methods of removing the shifter cables, what you're doing is popping the plastic color on the cable off a tab on the shifter, so it doesn't matter which way you turn it as long as it's 90* off from where the shifter tab is so it can slide out. I actually turned the right cable clockwise, and the left cable counterclockwise. I used a big screwdriver, but I can see how a long pair of pliers would be a lot easier.

usedep3
09-19-2011, 09:32 PM
[QUOTE=andyman97;922825]Here's something helpful...

Take the console out, including the cigarette lighter cover. From underneath, you can get a wrench or channel locks onto the nut of each cable to turn and remove them from the shifter.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/IMG_20110916_215645.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/andyman97/IMG_20110916_215700.jpg[QUOTE]

this. i've installed 5 or 6 BCSS's and did this for some of the installs. it might take a little longer but its def less fustrating.

ep3beginner
10-24-2011, 11:17 PM
This tread was really helpful I got it done in 35 min, keep up the good work guys!

thakid
11-01-2011, 03:51 PM
This helped me out back in the day. Its easy now that i did it.

Blue03Si
11-01-2011, 04:35 PM
I'm thinking I really should have done this while i had my center console taken out when i replaced my carpet and seats. Good thing it isn't hard to do. Might actually tackle this on Saturday if the weather is nice.

thakid
11-01-2011, 06:06 PM
I'm thinking I really should have done this while i had my center console taken out when i replaced my carpet and seats. Good thing it isn't hard to do. Might actually tackle this on Saturday if the weather is nice.

Would have been a great time but it honestly isnt hard. More on the side of annoying.

whatsvtec
11-12-2011, 11:08 AM
This would be much easier with the lower center console removed. However, it can be done in about an hour if you've got the right tools, patience and finesse. I broke a tab on the shifter cable(right one) but I got it done without fucking anything functional up.

Note!! :The owners manual says turn counter-clockwise for a reason! It worked much easier when turning the shifter cables this way out of the base. Turn them clockwise after putting them back in. I broke the tab off trying to get the right side cable out because I was trying to turn it clockwise. Live and learn. Can't wait to install another one in the spring on another EP :shady:

Also, the clips for the shifter cables don't fit on with the caps from the buddy club shifter. I recommend swapping the caps from each shifter mechanism in order to allow use of all OEM parts.

GREAT DIY! It helped IMMENSELY! :thumbu:

andyman97
11-12-2011, 12:32 PM
That's weird, I didn't have to swap the plastic male fittings over.

whatsvtec
11-12-2011, 02:06 PM
Your metal clips fit back on? Mine had weird pressure on each side, like they were going to pop off. I left them off due to the fact that the shifter cables are really snug on the BCSS. If I run into problems with it, I figure I can swap the plastic pieces then.

andyman97
11-12-2011, 03:06 PM
Yeah, I used my channel locks to force them all the way in so they would seat fully.

Jmage
11-14-2011, 03:34 PM
Weird you guys all had issues like this... Installed mine while doing the DIY and didn't have any issues at all, everything fited like a glove. One think weirds with my BCSS is it came in a "opened" Buddyclub box and I doesn't have the holographic sticker on it. But it still works good after maybe 3 years?

jaysNep3
12-07-2011, 08:14 AM
i got mine last nite after i got out of work installed it iin the dark ...so the only problem i had was stupid cable didnt want to come out of place....i was turning counter clockwise n nothing. . .so for people who have that problem if ur jus turning it it wont work....u also have to push outwards . . .if ur doing the left cable u turn it and at the same time you need move it towards the left to move out of place . . .i didnt have a long enough screwdriver so i use my wheel lock lol took me about 1 hour n 45 mins ....best part is i droped the metal pin that goes on the right cable i can see it but i was like nope fuck it im not takeing everything aprat to get it . . .so if anyone has one lol sell it to me asap !!!!! . . .hope this helps

AKEP
12-19-2011, 04:29 AM
the super BOSS way to do this, remove the cigarette lighter and/or cupholder console piece, use vice grips to grab the bulky piece under the part you turn (this is UNDER the shifter mechanism, you will feel it, it turns with the top piece you're supposed to twist) and twist out to the side that releases the cable (counter clock to the left on left side, counter clock and to the right for the right side) gets the cables released in2 seconds. i have small hands and a long screw driver, couldln't get it to release for my life. vice grips 1, screw drivers 0.

also, i have a feeling the fd/fg short shifter attachment also works on our shifters, and now that i know 100% the levers are just longer, im going to convert my stock shifter into a short shifter.

civictype_r04
12-20-2011, 07:44 PM
Awesome write up!

brennaneli
01-02-2012, 03:09 PM
I cant get the shifter cables to budge. I'm going to try again this weekend when I have more time. I think I'm going to take out the console and try it that way.

boricua4life
01-04-2012, 05:22 PM
I cant get the shifter cables to budge. I'm going to try again this weekend when I have more time. I think I'm going to take out the console and try it that way.


easiest way take console out and get a flat head and move it that way. just takes patience but it will come out;)

brennaneli
01-11-2012, 08:50 AM
Finally installed the BCSS. Taking the center console made it so much easier to install. I was so excited to get it in, I forgot to put a little grease on the shifter. Should I go back and do this, or is it ok without it?

Mrfukuto
02-12-2012, 04:48 PM
I just finished putting in my BCSS... i also added the corsport shifter base alumminum bushings. its feels a hell of a lot better through out the shifts. My only complaint right now will be that it feels extremely tight in the middle/neutral (thats what HE said!!). I'll give it some break in time before i start messing with it again. BTW I think the grease did help a little but also made the job messier than it already is i.e. grease in wounds

kaotik78
03-16-2012, 03:10 AM
I just finished putting in my BCSS... i also added the corsport shifter base alumminum bushings. its feels a hell of a lot better through out the shifts. My only complaint right now will be that it feels extremely tight in the middle/neutral (thats what HE said!!). I'll give it some break in time before i start messing with it again. BTW I think the grease did help a little but also made the job messier than it already is i.e. grease in wounds

Ever notice if yours is the newest revision of the BCSS? Mine did not come with the shifter extension piece, BC said that was the only change they made, eliminate the extension adapter and makde the shaft full length. Haven't put mine in yet so we'll see about the plastic caps.

Powers
05-10-2012, 04:56 PM
I just installed my BCSS yesterday. Thread helped out great I got a few things to note though. A couple of you guys complained about it being tight moving back to neutral. Such as not centering by itself. People blamed it on the caps. And whatsvtec said his had wierd pressure and couldn't get his in all the way.

To help with the centering thing pick up a can of spray silicone. Spray lightly on the edges of the white caps and move them around with your fingers to help work the silicone in there. Also spray the silicone on the spring to lube it up a little and any moving part besides the white ball that already has grease on it. It will help out a lot with this and make it feel a little smoother. If your having trouble with getting the shift cables over the white caps don't be scared to use channel locks to push them in all the way it doesn't take that much force at all with the channel locks. But get them seated as far in as possible by hand first.

And I did recieve the newest version. There is no extension anymore.

Also...get the corsport aluminum shifter bushings when you do this too. Those combined with this shifter is a night and day difference!

lollygagger
01-25-2013, 09:54 AM
This thread should be renamed "There Will Be Blood" lol. My hands look like they have eczema now. Anyway it took me about 4 hours to do because that small metal crossmember in my car will not unscrew. But its in! And it feels great so far! Can definitely tell the difference. One quick question, does it matter if the cable housings are tightened? I have them in the slots where they're supposed to be and I don't really wanna mess around with them if I don't have to.

Blue03Si
01-29-2013, 02:54 PM
I've been letting my BCSS sit on the shelf for way too long. I think I'll try and install it this weekend.

boricua4life
01-30-2013, 04:27 AM
I've been letting my BCSS sit on the shelf for way too long. I think I'll try and install it this weekend.
Doooeeeetttt:mbiggrin:

Blue03Si
03-02-2013, 03:00 PM
Doooeeeetttt:mbiggrin:

Done it!!

A little stiff and like others said centering isn't too good. I greased the little white bushings as well as the return spring. So I think it just needs to work in a little more, but its a pita to drive with out the auto centering. Oh, and no blood was spilled on this install. WOOHOO.

fatty2.0
03-30-2013, 03:42 PM
Thanks for the DIY, it's good to know going into it that I did indeed need THAT much force to remove the cables from the base, I bent 1 screw driver in the process, LOL, the one on the right popped out with ease though.

After doing the install and comparing the stock vs BCSS, don't feel as confident as I was before that the BCSS is that much better than the NEUSPEED mod.

Eddie Murphy
05-21-2013, 03:29 PM
I just installed my BCSS yesterday. Thread helped out great I got a few things to note though. A couple of you guys complained about it being tight moving back to neutral. Such as not centering by itself. People blamed it on the caps. And whatsvtec said his had wierd pressure and couldn't get his in all the way.

To help with the centering thing pick up a can of spray silicone. Spray lightly on the edges of the white caps and move them around with your fingers to help work the silicone in there. Also spray the silicone on the spring to lube it up a little and any moving part besides the white ball that already has grease on it. It will help out a lot with this and make it feel a little smoother. If your having trouble with getting the shift cables over the white caps don't be scared to use channel locks to push them in all the way it doesn't take that much force at all with the channel locks. But get them seated as far in as possible by hand first.

And I did recieve the newest version. There is no extension anymore.

Also...get the corsport aluminum shifter bushings when you do this too. Those combined with this shifter is a night and day difference!


Where do the shifter base bushings go?

Silvercard
05-22-2013, 05:40 AM
Those bushings go where the rubber bushings are the ones on the 4 bolts.

Eddie Murphy
05-22-2013, 04:15 PM
how do you swap out the stock honda caps on the shifter cable arms?

I am also having an issue with centering. How do you get the stock white caps off of the stock shifter and how do you get the white caps off of the BCSS?

Eddie Murphy
05-22-2013, 06:39 PM
I also read in another post: http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?69443-anyone-have-problems-with-short-shifter/page4
That MTEC Race shifter mechanism springs make your shifter stay in the centered-Neutral position a lot better than the OEM springs. That the strength of the springs return your shifter back to the center position.

Smooth EP3
08-23-2013, 11:27 AM
Thanks for the How-To. It helped a lot. But getting those damn shifter cables unlocked was a b****!

bung
11-29-2013, 12:49 PM
Could some of you guys add how you handled the shift boot issue? I assume you didn't all buy the TWM one he mentioned.

Ubeyo
11-30-2013, 09:36 AM
so im in the middle of this install at this very momment and um im kinda stuck at the part where i removed my dam caps off of the shifter... since the one i bought used didnt come with them... so how tf do i get them onto the shifter? any ideas? stuff is irritating lmao

Ubeyo
11-30-2013, 07:07 PM
nvm after 5 minutes i got it in! if anyone wants to know an easy way to get get the white caps back on is grab some needle nose pliers put the cap all the way to the edge of the nub so it cant move then just pinch down on it with the pliers and it should pop right in! well thats how i did it xD

ALSO! been driving the car around all day! installed ADD shifter bushings and put on my old weighted shift knob. It feels quite amazing! i gotta say the bcss was well worth it :D one of my favorite mods so far for sure!

TommyEp3
01-05-2014, 02:24 PM
Good write up, will be using it.

OZZYG_EP3
03-25-2014, 09:52 AM
just got my BCSS today. waiting till i get home to install. gonna use this write up for sure and ill let you know how it goes. thanks for the DIY write up. doing my research now before i tear into it

jonarms21
05-21-2014, 09:32 AM
Do all you guys have after market clutch kits ? I wanna buy the buddyclub short shift. But dont know if i should get a new clutch first

Mrfukuto
05-21-2014, 01:24 PM
I don't have aftermarket clutch. Just bushings from CorSport. Will upgrade clutch later though

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Eddie Murphy
12-30-2014, 02:50 PM
So I figured it out. I noticed that both plastic caps are not broken in. So I popped them off put the honda ones that are worn in and it worked! And also greased the spring and now it has more force.

how did you switch them up? pita? Thanks.

tommy
04-04-2016, 07:39 AM
I just wanted to say thanks for setting this up. Yes I'm bumping a thread that hasn't been posted to in two years.

Did mine this weekend, and pretty much hated every minute of it. Yes, my knuckles are bloodied, first of all. But did want to share a couple of things that I think weren't included previously. If they were, then I'm repeating - sorry.

1. The left side shift cable (smaller one) takes an 11mm wrench at the top of it. I found that trying to use a channel lock on them didn't allow for enough rotation to get the cables out of the plastic base. So I used the 11mm and a very thin, long flathead - turned it as far as I could from below with the wrench, kept the wrench there and pressure on the cable, then got the flathead in the slot in the top of the locking mechanism, and was able to finish it up by rotating things ccw from the top the rest of the way

2. The plastic caps on the BCSS didn't allow the plastic covers on the cables to lock into place, so I used the OEM caps on the BCSS nubs. Also, if you deform the OEM ones on either the removal or install, they probably won't lock perfectly, either. I had to use the channel locks on one to get it round and short enough for the U clip to lock it in correctly again. Also, I had bought a used OEM cable assembly to see how things went in with the base, and also to have some spare U clips just in case. It helped out tremendously, to visualize the process, and to allow me to try the caps locking into the plastic covers on the cables from outside the car, without fear of anything dropping down into the black hole underneath everything. It was money well spent (it will be on the classifieds shortly, since I don't need it anymore).

3. If you're doing the AL base bushings, I did that before attaching the cables down below. I found it easier, so that things didn't move around on me. I did the top gold screw/bushings first (leaving them very loose) then the bottoms - for the bottoms, I let the bushing fall into the area in between the base and the metal part of the dash that it screws into; they will fall only down to just below the hole; then supported them from below with a finger while I got the gold screw through the hole, then the bushing, then the threads. That ended up working pretty easily.

4. Lastly, make sure that everything is on and working in the center console before putting everything back in. I had a flickering bulb in the HVAC, so decided to change all four bulbs in the console. But now I have no ability to control the temps (green wiring harness I'm sure is not all the way in), my front speakers are working as my rear speakers in the stereo, and my rears are not working at all. Luckily, it's not a big deal to do, but better to do it all at once before pushing everything back in.

It took me longer than it should have, but the directions were very helpful - I couldn't have done it without them. So thanks to all who above me in this thread. Despite the scars, it is worthwhile and the shifting is much crisper now than before. :thumbu:

Slowhondadriver
08-19-2019, 02:53 PM
It’s 2019 and I’m here installing my BCSS. Thank you for the steps . It’s literally like the video on YouTube just in written form 👌🍻

tommy
08-28-2019, 02:32 PM
Isn't it fun? Good luck.