[htowns_finest]

okay so im pretty happy with my car, i can deal with the odd noises, cheap paint and what not

but the transmission feels so loose to me, and i hate loose things

well here is my plan to solve that problem:

1. Group N tranny mount
2. motul 300 or redline heavy or light weight gear oil
3. i already have front and rear stay bushings, but finish off with the rest of TIC shifter bushings
4. and a short shifter

well the help im looking for is which gear oil to choose red line or motul

and if there are anymore things i can to do to get a real firm feel, i hate when i shift and it feels like im stirring a big wooden spoon in a jug of kool aid

loose FTL!!!!!!

[BAD STI]

That should give you an orgasmic shifting experience... Dont forget a heavy TWM shift knob.

[htowns_finest]

yea i was thinking about that too but i have no clue about the knob weight....

i mean can a knob be toooo heavy???? does it really matter????

all advice is greatly appreciated

and bad_sti thanks for your oh so quick replies lol

[BAD STI]

No problem. I’m a whore... its what I do.

A counterweighted shift knob will make the shifting smoother. Trust me when you bushings and an short shifter you will want something to help offset the inherent stiffness.

[htowns_finest]

so the heavier the better???

the heaviest i seen is a little over a pound

[BAD STI]

With in reason heavy is good. You wouldnt want a 3 lb one. Around a pound is good. Mines a little over a pound. Look at the TWM ones. They're heavy and have flawless finishes.

[htowns_finest]

alright, any input on the gear oil

[BAD STI]

I've got none. I havent been there yet and wont mess with it untill I hit 30K.

[htowns_finest]

i completely missed the drive train section so im gonna move this over there

my bad

[pborgia]

TiC holy shift kit transforms the stocker- night and day difference. i am still putting a group N mount in. You are on the right track and will be amazed with the result!