Shifter Bushings are available!

[Trevinator]

just want to give my review of the shifter bushings. took about 20 minutes total to install. getting the foam piece out without tearing it was the hardest part. after the bushings are installed, the shift gates are always in the same location now, and the shifts are more crisp than with the stock rubber bushings. there is just a hint of vibration through the shifter, but just having the shift gates in exactly the same spot is worth it 10 times over. its a must do mod for anyone with a manual transmission!

 

[StuMage]

Corrosion

I ordered these today and then began thinking of a possible problem that may or may not arise, and that being galvanic corrosion. Typically aluminium and steel will corrode when in contact with each other but that would also require they be in a moist environment or come in contact with water. I live in Phoenix and we have no idea what moisture is, so I don't think this will be a problem, and I think the coating will also provide some protection as well, but I'm curious if anyone has run into this especially some of the early adopters of the SB, or is there a washer type solution that might help?

 

[$ub$onic]

Well, beings they are inside and coated. Don't think it's a issue. Mine still look fine after over a year

 

[StuMage]

I has received my bushings!!!! I'm gonna put them on this weekend. Sad banana though :sadbanana: cause I didn't get a sticker with my first order. I was gonna put it in the engine bay and everything

 

[rdss]

If you use their contact info on their website they will probably be more than happy to get you your stickers.

 

[StuMage]

They have been installed, and they are most awesome!!! Whoever designed that foam should get a kick in the shins though.

 

[rdss]

The foam is unforgiving.

 

[Scot]

They have been installed, and they are most awesome!!! Whoever designed that foam should get a kick in the shins though.

That foam is installed before the center console is put in. Cars are designed with manufacturing in mind, not aftermarket modification.

 

[mitdr774]

Not designed to be serviced either. I am glad that I no longer work on them for a living.

 

[KartRacer]

Any idea if similar item is forthcoming for the 2013+

 

[sx sonic]

These should fit ALL Sonics.

 

[KartRacer]

These should fit ALL Sonics.

I kind of thought that but the site says 2012 so I emailed and asked the question. There response was not for 2013 RS. If anyone knows different I would be appreciative. The shift gates have gotten terribly sloppy. I know that the dealer would replace the stock ones but if there is a better solution I want to do it.

 

[SuperSonicRS]

I have them in my 2013 rs. They're Great

 

[KartRacer]

I have them in my 2013 rs. They're Great

Thanks, I will get them ordered!

 

[sonic13rs]

I have them in my 2013 rs. They're Great

I also have them. Work great for me too. :banana:

 

[KartRacer]

Received mine yesterday. Will be installing today.:banana:

 

[ScarabEpic22]

Just put mine in my 13 RS on Friday, not a HUGE improvement but a nice incremental improvement and definitely makes it easier to find the gears. Very happy for $20 and 20min install time. Removing the stupid foam takes the longest time...

 

[KartRacer]

Mine are installed. To me they are a huge improvement!

 

[NORCAL SS]

i just put the mtech shifter in and now going to add these bushings on my 15 dusk