Scott Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Just looking for peoples opinions on the above. I know that a lot of guys have gone for the solid bushing over the stock ones due to their own ones being worn, but what about when they are perfectly serviceable? Is it still a good option? I'm going to be pulling my gearbox to fit a new clutch and I'm just wondering if this is a worthwhile mod, as it's relatively cheap and reasonably easy for me to do. At the moment my gear shifting is very positive, each gear is found easily and a very confident feel is had. I'm wondering what these solid bushes will add other than noise & rattle. Are stock ones available? Opinions on them would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 IIRC you have to buy the complete cradle, you cant just buy the stock bushes. I went for the solid bushes on mine, didn't notice an increase in noise but it definitely feels positive on gear changes. Although my stock ones were shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 IIRC you have to buy the complete cradle, you cant just buy the stock bushes. I went for the solid bushes on mine, didn't notice an increase in noise but it definitely feels positive on gear changes. Although my stock ones were shot. Yeah that's what I was worried about. My fear is that I get them and hate them so want to return to stock.... but can't lol. On the other hand, if I leave them as is and then they end up shot after a few months I won't be best pleased about having to get under the car again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'll be getting mine done with a short-shifter as well. Tighten it all up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'll be getting mine done with a short-shifter as well. Tighten it all up! I've got a short shifter to fit too. Unknown brand though so I'm not holding out much hope. In saying that I might be as well fitting the shfiter first and seeing what it's like. Fitting both the shifter and the bushes will leave me wondering what to blame if the shift gets messed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'd say bushes first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 IIRC you have to buy the complete cradle, you cant just buy the stock bushes. . You dont need a new cradle, you can get the old ones out if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker705 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 nylon inserts are going into my cradle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 IIRC you have to by the complete cradle, you cant just buy the stock bushes. I think you can - that is buy the attached picture from the EPC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I made some at work for mine and found them pretty awesome. They made the gearshifts a lot tighter. Id change them for sure Scotty if the box is coming out anyways mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I prefer the solid bushes over stock. Gear changes are much more precise. Having said that, like most people my stock ones were shot before I changed to a set of Paul's solid bushes. I don't think you would dislike it over stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Glad people think this is a worthwhile mod as its something i was deffinately considering doing. Had a short shifter on my last car and loved it, however pretty sure that it was a contributing factor to me killing a gearbox at the nurburgring this year (not on a supra) Any ideas if these cause any detriment to the box in the long term? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 None of you guys with them fitted have noticed any vibration or noise then? Sounds like it might be win win then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I had solid bushes and got annoyed with the vibration coming from the shifter especially when I was sat at the lights with my hand on the knob, no pun intended , so I swapped to new OEM one's and never looked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 i Have solid bushes as everyone has said they feel more positve when changing gear! I havent noticed any vibration or noise transfering from the box. I would recomend them for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I have never had any issues with vibration or noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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