Kartboy SS install

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Kartboy SS install

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Well much thanks to Ben, I finally got the short shifter installed. After driving around for a little I have some impressions.

The shifter takes more effort to manuver through the gears. I think I'll get used to this. But it is not as magical as the Miata's shifter.

The gates are much more clearly defined now. This part I love.

Overall I'd give it a 4 out of 5. Pleased, but not perfect.
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bluscooby23 wrote:Well much thanks to Ben, I finally got the short shifter installed. After driving around for a little I have some impressions.

The shifter takes more effort to manuver through the gears. I think I'll get used to this. But it is not as magical as the Miata's shifter.

The gates are much more clearly defined now. This part I love.

Overall I'd give it a 4 out of 5. Pleased, but not perfect.
did you put in the SS bushings yet? that makes the feel much more improved.
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Which bushings are you talking about? The two that go in the shifter itself at the pivot point above the ball inside the car, or the two at the other end of the action rod under the car?
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bluscooby23 wrote:Which bushings are you talking about? The two that go in the shifter itself at the pivot point above the ball inside the car, or the two at the other end of the action rod under the car?
shifter, the two grey ones.

I thought the SS was "ok" till i put those in, it was worth it.
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Colin, take mine out sometime and see if you notice the difference :) I have all of the bushings installed except for the 4 that are right next to the tranny... which you would have to remove the tranny to get to!
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Ok so I have my SS on the front seat~ Who is out their to help???
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Just got home. Hope the install went well!
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