Really Loud Buzzing/Vibration

***Muffnbluff*** · 11-09-2006, 05:34 PM

So I've had my cobb ss and tic/kartboy bushings on for a few weeks now and haven't had any problems until tonight. I was driving around and in higher rpms the shift knob felt like it was vibrating really badly and there was an aweful buzzing sound coming from the shift lever and/or shift linkage. This happened even when I put the car in neutral. I could just sit at a light and rev the car up to about 5k and just feel this constant buzzing and vibration.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

***Muffnbluff*** · 11-10-2006, 07:47 AM

Bueller....Bueller

***fullerton*** · 11-10-2006, 08:13 AM

Zip tie your reverse cable?

grim09 · 11-10-2006, 08:14 AM

do you have any other drivetrain aftermarket parts on your car other than the bushings?

***Muffnbluff*** · 11-10-2006, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullerton

Zip tie your reverse cable?

I put a zip tie on the reverse lockout to make sure it didn't hit the driveshaft.

Quote:

Originally Posted by grim09

do you have any other drivetrain aftermarket parts on your car other than the bushings?

I have the bushings and the cobb short shifter.

***nandanrp*** · 11-10-2006, 11:00 AM

^^^And the CF driveshaft

(That's drivetrain snig)

***Muffnbluff*** · 11-10-2006, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandanrp

^^^And the CF driveshaft

(That's drivetrain snig)

Considering it makes the vibration and noise in neutral, I know it's not the driveshaft.

lokutus1 · 11-10-2006, 11:08 AM

i would still zip tie the reverse lock out cable to the shifter stay above the driveshaft if you didn't do it during the install.

lokutus1 · 11-10-2006, 11:13 AM

could this be a solution for you?

Yay! Fixed that @#%*ing shifter rattle! (PICS)

**Turninconcepts.com** · 11-10-2006, 11:41 AM

Make sure it's not the knob rattling. Yeah, I know it sounds dumb, but the pattern on the 05+ knobs are sometimes a little loose can causes noise.

If that doesn't do it then do double check the zip ties. even if it's in neutral that cable can transmit vibration.

***Muffnbluff*** · 11-10-2006, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lokutus1

i would still zip tie the reverse lock out cable to the shifter stay above the driveshaft if you didn't do it during the install.

I put a zip tie there when I installed everything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Make sure it's not the knob rattling. Yeah, I know it sounds dumb, but the pattern on the 05+ knobs are sometimes a little loose can causes noise.

If that doesn't do it then do double check the zip ties. even if it's in neutral that cable can transmit vibration.

I don't think the shift knob is capable of making this much noise. I'm gonna try and get under the car tomorrow and check things out.

***Muffnbluff*** · 11-10-2006, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lokutus1

could this be a solution for you?

Yay! Fixed that @#%*ing shifter rattle! (PICS)

I might try some of the other ideas in there first. The thing is mine makes the sound in any gear and even in neutral.

Thanks for that link though.

***nandanrp*** · 11-10-2006, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

I don't think the shift knob is capable of making this much noise. I'm gonna try and get under the car tomorrow and check things out.

My shift knob rattle is loud enough to be heard with music on and playing loud.

grim09 · 11-10-2006, 12:29 PM

does the noise or vibration get louder with acceleration, or is it just constant?

lokutus1 · 11-10-2006, 12:31 PM

i've got a rattle that occurs occasionally in 3rd, 4th, and 5th gear. mine isn't the knob or the lock-out cable, so there's definitely something else that rattles in the system.

11-09-2006, 05:34 PM	#1
*Muffnbluff* DOMINATOR Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Strut Clunk Location: STL Posts: 5,645 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Really Loud Buzzing/Vibration So I've had my cobb ss and tic/kartboy bushings on for a few weeks now and haven't had any problems until tonight. I was driving around and in higher rpms the shift knob felt like it was vibrating really badly and there was an aweful buzzing sound coming from the shift lever and/or shift linkage. This happened even when I put the car in neutral. I could just sit at a light and rev the car up to about 5k and just feel this constant buzzing and vibration. Any ideas would be appreciated. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-10-2006, 12:31 PM	#15
lokutus1 Spec C Club Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,369 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	i've got a rattle that occurs occasionally in 3rd, 4th, and 5th gear. mine isn't the knob or the lock-out cable, so there's definitely something else that rattles in the system. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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11-10-2006, 07:47 AM	#2
*Muffnbluff* DOMINATOR Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Strut Clunk Location: STL Posts: 5,645 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Bueller....Bueller

11-10-2006, 08:13 AM	#3
*fullerton* Shamwow Vince is my hero Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Q-Rack Location: P&L 30R Land Posts: 17,391 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	Zip tie your reverse cable?

11-10-2006, 08:14 AM	#4
grim09 STI Driver Posts: 286 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	do you have any other drivetrain aftermarket parts on your car other than the bushings?

11-10-2006, 11:00 AM	#6
*nandanrp* Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,821 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	^^^And the CF driveshaft (That's drivetrain snig)

11-10-2006, 11:08 AM	#8
lokutus1 Spec C Club Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,369 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	i would still zip tie the reverse lock out cable to the shifter stay above the driveshaft if you didn't do it during the install.

11-10-2006, 11:13 AM	#9
lokutus1 Spec C Club Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,369 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	could this be a solution for you? Yay! Fixed that @#%*ing shifter rattle! (PICS)

11-10-2006, 11:41 AM	#10
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,503 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (54)	Make sure it's not the knob rattling. Yeah, I know it sounds dumb, but the pattern on the 05+ knobs are sometimes a little loose can causes noise. If that doesn't do it then do double check the zip ties. even if it's in neutral that cable can transmit vibration.

11-10-2006, 12:29 PM	#14
grim09 STI Driver Posts: 286 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	does the noise or vibration get louder with acceleration, or is it just constant?