Factory Short Shift Kit install - Page 2

kts262 · 06-17-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dobie0791

Do the Kartboy and TIC bushings need to be lubed when they are installed?

For the Kartboy
You should put some grease in the hole where the shifter stay goes into the Kartboy rear shifter bushing to make the shifter stay go back into the bushing. You don't need to grease the Kartboy front shifter bushing to get it in, but it can help if you're having trouble getting them to go in. I had a bit of trouble at first but with some effort they all went in.

Makes the shifting feel a lot firmer, I'm glad I finally got around to installing the shifter bushings.

I haven't done the TiC bushings yet but check their website for install info, it will tell you if you need to grease them up.

kts262 · 06-17-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Reaper 975

I have a question regarding the factory short throw shifter. My 05 came with one installed from factory. Pictures of it uninstalled appear to be a bit more complex than the Kartboy or the Cobb SS. I like my shifter but have recently purchased the Kartboy SS. Is the Kartboy able to bi installed in a vehicle that had the Subaru STi short throw shifter kit?

John

Yes you can use both. The Kartboy, Cobb, GFB, etc short shifters are really just shorter shifting rods. You will just be replacing the shifter rod.

Ex: for the stock shifter you'd be replacing the gold rod that you screw your shift knob onto. For the STi factory short shifter kit you'd be replacing the black rod.

UndertoW101 · 06-18-2006, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bickford

After two weeks of mildy shorter shifts, I will agree with most people who think that it is not worth the $300+ price tag. The shifts do feel much more solid, and definatly crisper than stock, so im happy with it.

Hope this helps some people, and if anyone has any corrections / better methods, let me know.

Chris

I agree...I got the kit for free as well.......howerver...I later upgraded the the front and rear bushings (kartboy) and got the cobb (short barrel) adj shifter. Now it's

JJ18Sniper · 07-26-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Reaper 975

I have a question regarding the factory short throw shifter. My 05 came with one installed from factory. Pictures of it uninstalled appear to be a bit more complex than the Kartboy or the Cobb SS. I like my shifter but have recently purchased the Kartboy SS. Is the Kartboy able to bi installed in a vehicle that had the Subaru STi short throw shifter kit?

John

Yes you can. The kartboy and other brands just replace the rod, and the bushings. You can run the STi short throw with these aftermarket parts and have the ultimate short throw.

sti-06 · 08-01-2006, 09:41 PM

is there a huge difference between kartboy bushings and tic bushings?

i am thinking to buy cobb ss + kartboy bushings.

kts262 · 08-01-2006, 09:49 PM

Kartboy bushings and the TiC bushings are 2 different things.

The Cobb SS + Kartboy bushings should be great, a lot of people are running that set up. I will be as soon as I find the time to install my Cobb SS.

The TiC can only add to the performance and is on my list of things to get when I get the $.

**twiSTies** · 08-02-2006, 04:34 AM

I keep leaning towards buying the STi short shifter along with the TiC bushings and Cobb SS to get the ultimate shifter.

sti-06 · 08-02-2006, 02:05 PM

^^^^ i guess $$$$ burning your pocket $500-$600 for all those way too much

sti-06 · 08-02-2006, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kts262

Kartboy bushings and the TiC bushings are 2 different things.

The Cobb SS + Kartboy bushings should be great, a lot of people are running that set up. I will be as soon as I find the time to install my Cobb SS.

The TiC can only add to the performance and is on my list of things to get when I get the $.

thanks man i probably wait and get the tic bushings then since everybody here loves them like crazy, and better than kbb.

**twiSTies** · 08-04-2006, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sti-06

^^^^ i guess $$$$ burning your pocket $500-$600 for all those way too much

Yeah, luckily I got some subie bucks to use for the STi piece though so it won't be too bad.

**nandanrp** · 08-23-2006, 12:05 PM

Very nice install pictures...this is quite helpful!

I was curious though, what exhaust parts (if any) did you need to remove in order to get the linkage in and out? I would like to change my bushings and maybe the shift lever, but I'm very hesitant to take my downpipe off again (it's time consuming!). The midpipe would be easy to remove, but I noticed you made no mention of the exhaust so I'm wondering if any removal is needed at all.

Thanks!

bickford · 08-24-2006, 01:24 PM

I didn’t need to remove anything to get the linkage, but my exhaust is stock. There is quite a bit of clearance so unless your exhaust is much larger I think you will be all set. Someone who has done it with an aftermarket exhaust could probably give you a definite answer. Good luck with the bushings!

Chris

08-24-2006, 01:24 PM	#27
bickford Senior STI Driver Car: 06 obp/g sti Fav Mod: Whiteline sways Location: Durham / Wolfeboro NH Posts: 306 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I didn’t need to remove anything to get the linkage, but my exhaust is stock. There is quite a bit of clearance so unless your exhaust is much larger I think you will be all set. Someone who has done it with an aftermarket exhaust could probably give you a definite answer. Good luck with the bushings! Chris This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-01-2006, 09:41 PM	#20
sti-06 Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: boost creep!!!!! Location: SC Posts: 1,450 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	is there a huge difference between kartboy bushings and tic bushings? i am thinking to buy cobb ss + kartboy bushings.

08-01-2006, 09:49 PM	#21
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,078 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Kartboy bushings and the TiC bushings are 2 different things. The Cobb SS + Kartboy bushings should be great, a lot of people are running that set up. I will be as soon as I find the time to install my Cobb SS. The TiC can only add to the performance and is on my list of things to get when I get the $.

08-02-2006, 04:34 AM	#22
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Coilovers and X-Brace Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 2,773 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	I keep leaning towards buying the STi short shifter along with the TiC bushings and Cobb SS to get the ultimate shifter.

08-02-2006, 02:05 PM	#23
sti-06 Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: boost creep!!!!! Location: SC Posts: 1,450 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	^^^^ i guess $$$$ burning your pocket $500-$600 for all those way too much

08-23-2006, 12:05 PM	#26
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,829 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Very nice install pictures...this is quite helpful! I was curious though, what exhaust parts (if any) did you need to remove in order to get the linkage in and out? I would like to change my bushings and maybe the shift lever, but I'm very hesitant to take my downpipe off again (it's time consuming!). The midpipe would be easy to remove, but I noticed you made no mention of the exhaust so I'm wondering if any removal is needed at all. Thanks!