 Shifter Base Bushings..., ... a MUST HAVE! |
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 Nov 16, 2012 - 8:28 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%)  |
So I installed a set of aluminum shifter bushings for the MR2. The fit perfectly onto my shifter base.
If you have the time, make sure to take out most of the plastics in the middle console. If you don't, get ready to get cuts like I did. The shifter is rock solid now, I'm even afraid I might break the shift rod haha, but it's so nice. Feels more connected. I'm still missing the second shifter cable bushing, and I can already feel a difference in shift feel. A must have for a couple of bucks and half an hour of your time. Here's a pic of the old ones. Couldn't snap a pic of the new ones installed cause they're barely visible once installed. 
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Nov 19, 2012 - 10:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Are the new ones brass, soft metal type?
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Nov 20, 2012 - 2:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '11 From Sydney Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Are they the speed source ones? If so you can select the option for the 6gc.
http://speed-source.net/?wpsc-product=toyo...n-base-bushings |
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Nov 20, 2012 - 7:30 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
monkeywrench racing has them as well.
Id buy them there, Speed Source is very lazy with shipping and has no communication line --------------------  1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Nov 20, 2012 - 9:38 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Nov 19, 2012 - 11:33 PM)  Are the new ones brass, soft metal type? Aluminum. QUOTE (UVZ164 @ Nov 20, 2012 - 3:17 AM) Are they the speed source ones? If so you can select the option for the 6gc. http://speed-source.net/?wpsc-product=toyo...n-base-bushings Yes the speedsource ones. Most FWD Toyotas and the MR2 and MR-S use the same bushings. QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Nov 20, 2012 - 8:30 AM) monkeywrench racing has them as well. Id buy them there, Speed Source is very lazy with shipping and has no communication line twosrus shipped extremely fast, I'm not complaining. -------------------- 1993 Celica GT Coupe - sold
1994 Celica GT Liftback |
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Nov 20, 2012 - 11:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
Both twos r us and monkey wrench are really great with communication and shipping
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Nov 20, 2012 - 11:37 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Excellent. I'm waiting to install these, glad to hear they're up to standard.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Nov 20, 2012 - 11:37 AM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Nov 20, 2012 - 1:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 18, '07 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Hey guys, do you think these would work with TWM short shifter as well?
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Nov 20, 2012 - 6:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
They're supposed to. If the shifter uses the same base mounting points as stock (which it should) then yes, they'll fit.
-------------------- 1993 Celica GT Coupe - sold
1994 Celica GT Liftback |
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Nov 20, 2012 - 7:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 18, '07 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Thanks. Do you have plans on changing the shifter cable bushings as well?
QUOTE (Syaoran @ Nov 20, 2012 - 3:05 PM) They're supposed to. If the shifter uses the same base mounting points as stock (which it should) then yes, they'll fit. -------------------- |
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Nov 20, 2012 - 8:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (JasonX @ Nov 20, 2012 - 8:09 PM) Thanks. Do you have plans on changing the shifter cable bushings as well? QUOTE (Syaoran @ Nov 20, 2012 - 3:05 PM) They're supposed to. If the shifter uses the same base mounting points as stock (which it should) then yes, they'll fit. Yes. I already put one of the two in. I bought a set of brass bushings from ebay but the kit came with 2 bushings which are different in size. The smaller one is the correct bushing for both cables. I believe the MR2 N/A kit from speedsource will fit, as I think they're the same size as the Celica. I talked to the seller on eBay and he'll simply swap the larger one for a smaller one for me. -------------------- 1993 Celica GT Coupe - sold
1994 Celica GT Liftback |
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Nov 22, 2012 - 1:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
So these go to the base of the shifter assembly? Does the mount really move that much? I may have to try this.
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Nov 23, 2012 - 3:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Nov 22, 2012 - 2:47 PM) So these go to the base of the shifter assembly? Does the mount really move that much? I may have to try this. Yes. Go ahead and remove the shift bezel, grab the shifter base and try to move it. Mine had a TON of play. -------------------- 1993 Celica GT Coupe - sold
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