i already have the h-fit shifter base bushings... but i saw these:



Torque Solution Shifter Bushings (Fit 2007-2008) - Modern Automotive Performance

the image shows actual shift bushings (between the rod bottom and the links or the links and the tranny arms), but the description describes shifter base bushings (the four that hold the housing to the chassis)...

does anyone know which they are?

thanks

 

Hmm

Chris Carey is the guy who runs the show over at MAP, give them a call and I am sure he would be willing to help you out.

He's a nice guy and a good shop. Never had an issue with them.


Edit: Good timing that you would post this now... I just got an email from them, and they are having a "Tax Return Sale" good for 10% off certain manufacturers through April 15th and free shipping.

I will PM you the discount code here in a second..

 

These mount to the shifter rods where they attach to the transmission.

 

^x2 otherwise, they would'nt use c-clips and cotter pins!

 

^ that's kinda what i figured...

this is what threw me off:

 

i actually got on torque solutions' website, and they are indeed for the shifter cable bushings...

Honda Fit Shifter Bushings

anyone have them? thoughts/impressions?

 

lol i saw that too, but i'm getting used to the copy/paste method from sellers...

great find BTW!

 

I'm in for more info, corsport sells a set for the fit too, I used to run a set on my prelude and it was a dramatic difference. I've never seen anybody run them on the fit, but if we can confirm that they fit/work. Ill be all over a set.

 

^ good find... they're cheaper too since they have free shipping...

CorSport: Honda - 2007-2008 Honda Fit - 1000.001

 

i'm ordering a set from corsport today...

i'll report back once they're here and installed...

 

Great! My order awaits your results

 

i'll let you know...

i already have the metal shifter housing base bushings from h-fit... so if there is any difference i should be able to tell... when i did a set of poly's for my ptgt there was a huge difference, but we shall see...

 

the shift bushings came in today... they look quite nice - metal bushings w/ e clips and cotter pins...

more to come once i've installed them...

 

Anxiously awaiting install, get back to us soon!

 

well that was quick...

got to install them late this morning...


notes:

-getting the old codder pins out is a pita... no way around it...
-the new metal bushings are thicker so you won't need the oem metal washer when you reinstall each
-you'll need to remove the battery tray and airbox to have the most room
-you'll need to remove the transverse cable clip that holds it to the tranny - not difficult but an extra step - in order to reinstall

results:

-noticeably crisper shifts... not huge, but noticeable
-unexpected = it takes a slight bit more effort to shift with the increase of weight (i liked this - similar to a slightly heavier shift knob)

final thoughts:

-not huge on its own, but a nice piece to the puzzle
-if you're trying to get all the slop out of the drivetrain (as i am) this is a cheap and worthwhile mod IN ADDITION to the shifter base bushings, clutch hardline/cdv delete, and motor/tranny mounts...

 

ill have my own coming out soon =D

 

great... NOW you tell me... lol


i still think you should do mm inserts like the prothane race series... that would be next on my list... PLEASE??!?!?!

 

Thanks for the link to this thread! These are on my list along with the CDV delete and straight clutchline. I've already done the H Fit mounts and the Mugen short shifter, with motor/tranny mounts and these maybe ill have the feel I've been looking for!

 

^ well played...

trying to decide between the mugen and the buddy club myself...

 

Honestly with the Mugen, its about how you rated the bushings. Noticably different, but only one part of the puzzle, still needs more slop taken out and a better notchier feel. I also have a S2 weighted knob and a massive shift extender I machined myself lol