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Rittmeister · 02-07-2009, 11:59 AM

Mods, I know this is an ebay link but I'm not at all affiliated with the seller; just curious about the product.

eBay Motors: CUSCO S13 S14 Collar - Shifter Lever NISMO NISSAN (item 120358497943 end time Feb-02-09 14:06:46 PST)

Metal (looks like copper) shifter bushing. I'm wondering if it would fit a B&M shifter, how it feels, and whether it would increase wear on anything. Also wondering if it's removable once it's installed, if you wanted to move it to another shift lever.

TIA.

projectRDM · 02-07-2009, 12:11 PM

Works fine. Tanabe makes an aluminum one, same effect. You're basically reducing the play and possible wear of the plastic bushing. Fits all shifters but since it's metal it doesn't 'snap' on, it just sits in the lever and the shifter fits into it.

*MrChow* · 02-07-2009, 12:17 PM

Hmm.. I've never seen this thing. Interesting I've meaning to fix my shifter play. RDM so say I get this would it be good to get the bushing to replace my old one or just use this one??

DJ_Sunrise · 02-07-2009, 12:36 PM

What most people don't realize is the slop isn't always caused by that bushing. It is the springs in the transmission that wear out the most. Move your shifter while in neutral to the left, and then to the right. Going to the right is tight.. Left is loose.. the springs need replacement. Buy a $2 bushing from nissan that will sit tight just like your stock one still does, and purchase the HKS shifter spring kit. Or replace shift springs with OEM springs for dirt.

-Bart

BustedS13 · 02-07-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ_Sunrise

What most people don't realize is the slop isn't always caused by that bushing. It is the springs in the transmission that wear out the most. Move your shifter while in neutral to the left, and then to the right. Going to the right is tight.. Left is loose.. the springs need replacement. Buy a $2 bushing from nissan that will sit tight just like your stock one still does, and purchase the HKS shifter spring kit. Or replace shift springs with OEM springs for dirt.

-Bart

care to elaborate or point to a FAQ? that doesn't sound particularly easy

Def · 02-07-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustedS13

care to elaborate or point to a FAQ? that doesn't sound particularly easy

There are two plugs on each side of the transmission around the shifter area. Just unbolt them and change the springs out. Isn't hard.

*MrChow* · 02-07-2009, 03:19 PM

From Frsport user install for HKS return spring kit.

soreballz · 02-07-2009, 03:35 PM

You can also double up on the OEM springs to make it stiffer, or perhaps pull one spring out, take it to a hobby shop that sells RC car parts, and find an RC car spring of similar size that is stiffer.

Easy shit.

zugoi · 02-07-2009, 05:02 PM

How long are the springs? Doesnt look too long and i assume you can replace the springs while tranny is still on car?

Brian · 02-07-2009, 05:09 PM

I have the Cusco bushing too.
Works fine.

soreballz · 02-07-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zugoi

How long are the springs? Doesnt look too long and i assume you can replace the springs while tranny is still on car?

Not sure exactly how long they are, but yes, you can replace them with the tranny mounted on the car.

*Propaganda* · 02-07-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ_Sunrise

What most people don't realize is the slop isn't always caused by that bushing. It is the springs in the transmission that wear out the most. Move your shifter while in neutral to the left, and then to the right. Going to the right is tight.. Left is loose.. the springs need replacement. Buy a $2 bushing from nissan that will sit tight just like your stock one still does, and purchase the HKS shifter spring kit. Or replace shift springs with OEM springs for dirt.

-Bart

Really? I have a B&M shifter with a shifter collar and it has almost no play. It feels sex. Although mine's made of delrin, it's the same sort of stuff. When I first installed my B&M, to me, it felt like the same as stock except shorter throws. When I put in my collar, it felt as tight as everybody said..

projectRDM · 02-07-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrChow

Hmm.. I've never seen this thing. Interesting I've meaning to fix my shifter play. RDM so say I get this would it be good to get the bushing to replace my old one or just use this one??

There's only one bushing. Either you replace with the OE plastic or use an aftermarket metal one.

*Propaganda* · 02-07-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

There's only one bushing. Either you replace with the OE plastic or use an aftermarket metal one.

Actually, there are two.. the shifter collar and the one I have in mine circled in red

The stock one is a flimsy paper-thin circle of metal. The one I have is 2mm thick. Although if you have a B&M shifter, it eliminates this part

*racepar1* · 02-07-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Propaganda

Actually, there are two.. the shifter collar and the one I have in mine circled in red

The stock one is a flimsy paper-thin circle of metal. The one I have is 2mm thick. Although if you have a B&M shifter, it eliminates this part

That's NOT a bushing, that's a spring washer to hold tension on the upper pivot bushing. Oftentimes that can also cause slop in the shifter if it is worn/missing.

*Propaganda* · 02-08-2009, 08:03 AM

Well.. whatever it is, it causes slop. Thanks for the headsup!

Ilya · 01-27-2013, 11:04 PM

Any information on how to replace the oem shifter bushing? does the n w one just snap on or are there any tricks to this?

02-07-2009, 11:59 AM	#1
Rittmeister Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati OH Age: 36 Posts: 1,035 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Shifter bushing - anyone use this? Mods, I know this is an ebay link but I'm not at all affiliated with the seller; just curious about the product. eBay Motors: CUSCO S13 S14 Collar - Shifter Lever NISMO NISSAN (item 120358497943 end time Feb-02-09 14:06:46 PST) Metal (looks like copper) shifter bushing. I'm wondering if it would fit a B&M shifter, how it feels, and whether it would increase wear on anything. Also wondering if it's removable once it's installed, if you wanted to move it to another shift lever. TIA. __________________ E36 M3 - new project 1990 240SR - screamed down the road

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projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 39 Posts: 13,863 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Works fine. Tanabe makes an aluminum one, same effect. You're basically reducing the play and possible wear of the plastic bushing. Fits all shifters but since it's metal it doesn't 'snap' on, it just sits in the lever and the shifter fits into it. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

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zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How long are the springs? Doesnt look too long and i assume you can replace the springs while tranny is still on car? __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

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Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: long beach california Age: 29 Posts: 12,749 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I have the Cusco bushing too. Works fine. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

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02-07-2009, 12:36 PM	#4
DJ_Sunrise Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ Age: 26 Posts: 1,105 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	What most people don't realize is the slop isn't always caused by that bushing. It is the springs in the transmission that wear out the most. Move your shifter while in neutral to the left, and then to the right. Going to the right is tight.. Left is loose.. the springs need replacement. Buy a $2 bushing from nissan that will sit tight just like your stock one still does, and purchase the HKS shifter spring kit. Or replace shift springs with OEM springs for dirt. -Bart

02-08-2009, 08:03 AM	#16
Propaganda Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pearl Harbor, HI Age: 26 Posts: 445 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Well.. whatever it is, it causes slop. Thanks for the headsup!

01-27-2013, 11:04 PM	#17
Ilya Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clackamas Age: 23 Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Any information on how to replace the oem shifter bushing? does the n w one just snap on or are there any tricks to this?