Post TiC Holy Shift Kit Install Question

jtrafidlo · 09-25-2007, 05:40 PM

I just installed the holy shift kit this past weekend and noticed that I here the tranny whinning, mostly second gear. I'm assuming this is normal as I was told to expect more noise, vibration etc. I also noticed that the shifting is much stiffer and requires much more effort to shift, but definately much less play and more positive shifts. These are not complaints, but rather observations and I want to know if this all seems normal. Thanks

snorky · 09-25-2007, 05:54 PM

Increased effort because of the short throw. Increased noise because of the bushings transmitting it to the cabin... sounds about right to me.

**twiSTies** · 09-25-2007, 05:54 PM

you check your pivot bushing torque? it should only be at 9 ft lbs and is very easy to over tighten, which would cause a much stiffer shifting.

jtrafidlo · 09-25-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by twiSTies

you check your pivot bushing torque? it should only be at 9 ft lbs and is very easy to over tighten, which would cause a much stiffer shifting.

Which pivot bushings there are pivot bushings under the shift boot, and there are others under the car? Correct? or are u referring to all?

kursplat · 09-25-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jtrafidlo

Which pivot bushings there are pivot bushings under the shift boot, and there are others under the car? Correct? or are u referring to all?

the one under the boot. and i just tightened mine enough to feel smooth. not too tight, not too loose....juuuust riight

jtrafidlo · 09-25-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kursplat

the one under the boot. and i just tightened mine enough to feel smooth. not too tight, not too loose....juuuust riight

I'll have to check that out, i'm almost sure I overtightened those!

***Got2Boostit2*** · 09-25-2007, 06:24 PM

On my shifter over time the "stiffness" goes away. Still luvin' that short throw! And whine....what whine? Turn/press the volume control.......d***m I still don't have a radio. Luv the sound of all those parts moving in precision!

TIC ....my hero!

***Turbineguy*** · 09-25-2007, 07:18 PM

Whine is normal. Closest I'll ever get to a dogbox without winning the lotto.

jtrafidlo · 10-01-2007, 02:54 PM

TiC, I fixed the stiffness problem thanks to twiSTies. Now I am hearing a squeeling/chirping sound almost like brake squeel, but not as loud. Any idea what this could be? I hear it in the lower gears because I'm going slower and it is almost constant.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 10-02-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jtrafidlo

TiC, I fixed the stiffness problem thanks to twiSTies. Now I am hearing a squeeling/chirping sound almost like brake squeel, but not as loud. Any idea what this could be? I hear it in the lower gears because I'm going slower and it is almost constant.

Make sure you didn't install the rear stay bushing upside down. If you did it will rub on the driveshaft.

jtrafidlo · 10-02-2007, 05:19 PM

Attachment 9702

Does This look right?

**Turninconcepts.com** · 10-02-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jtrafidlo

Attachment 9702

Does This look right?

Yep - that looks right.

You got the lockout cable zip tied under the car right?

How about the lug at the end of the cable in the lever? You pushed it to the center of the pin, and put some grease in there right?

In fact, you used grease on all the moving parts right?

jtrafidlo · 10-03-2007, 02:55 AM

"How about the lug at the end of the cable in the lever? You pushed it to the center of the pin, and put some grease in there right?"

not sure what u mean by this.

V8Huntr · 10-03-2007, 05:33 AM

The little hoop at the end of the lockout cable that attaches to the transmission. It's a moving part so it needs to be greased.

Is the squeek only during shifts or while it's in gear?

SiCkSTi04 · 10-03-2007, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kursplat

the one under the boot. and i just tightened mine enough to feel smooth. not too tight, not too loose....juuuust riight

thats correct i tighten until it wass just right....buuutter

09-25-2007, 05:40 PM	#1
jtrafidlo Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 360 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Post TiC Holy Shift Kit Install Question I just installed the holy shift kit this past weekend and noticed that I here the tranny whinning, mostly second gear. I'm assuming this is normal as I was told to expect more noise, vibration etc. I also noticed that the shifting is much stiffer and requires much more effort to shift, but definately much less play and more positive shifts. These are not complaints, but rather observations and I want to know if this all seems normal. Thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-25-2007, 05:54 PM	#2
snorky Hungry Hungry Hoodscoop Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,820 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (23)	Re: Post TiC Holy Shift Kit Install Question Increased effort because of the short throw. Increased noise because of the bushings transmitting it to the cabin... sounds about right to me.

09-25-2007, 05:54 PM	#3
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,329 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Post TiC Holy Shift Kit Install Question you check your pivot bushing torque? it should only be at 9 ft lbs and is very easy to over tighten, which would cause a much stiffer shifting.

09-25-2007, 06:24 PM	#7
*Got2Boostit2* Subaru Addict Since 2003 Car: 04 WRB STi - 07 Blue Fav Mod: TIC Click Kit & Cobb SS, RCE Springs and Plates w/Cobb Stg2 Protuned Location: MI Posts: 1,188 IWSTI Addict since: May 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Post TiC Holy Shift Kit Install Question On my shifter over time the "stiffness" goes away. Still luvin' that short throw! And whine....what whine? Turn/press the volume control.......d**m I still don't have a radio. Luv the sound of all those parts moving in precision! TIC ....my hero! Last edited by Got2Boostit2; 09-25-2007 at 07:55 PM.*

09-25-2007, 07:18 PM	#8
*Turbineguy* Non-Reformed Meth Addict Car: '06 WRB Fav Mod: A laptop and tuning software. Location: Swampbilly Central Posts: 2,420 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Post TiC Holy Shift Kit Install Question Whine is normal. Closest I'll ever get to a dogbox without winning the lotto.

10-01-2007, 02:54 PM	#9
jtrafidlo Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 360 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Post TiC Holy Shift Kit Install Question TiC, I fixed the stiffness problem thanks to twiSTies. Now I am hearing a squeeling/chirping sound almost like brake squeel, but not as loud. Any idea what this could be? I hear it in the lower gears because I'm going slower and it is almost constant.

10-02-2007, 05:19 PM	#11
jtrafidlo Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 360 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Post TiC Holy Shift Kit Install Question Attachment 9702 Does This look right? Last edited by jtrafidlo; 02-07-2008 at 07:04 PM.

10-03-2007, 02:55 AM	#13
jtrafidlo Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 360 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Post TiC Holy Shift Kit Install Question "How about the lug at the end of the cable in the lever? You pushed it to the center of the pin, and put some grease in there right?" not sure what u mean by this.

10-03-2007, 05:33 AM	#14
V8Huntr Spec C Club Car: 04' WRB STi Fav Mod: TBE Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,624 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Post TiC Holy Shift Kit Install Question The little hoop at the end of the lockout cable that attaches to the transmission. It's a moving part so it needs to be greased. Is the squeek only during shifts or while it's in gear? Last edited by V8Huntr; 10-03-2007 at 05:39 AM.

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