I read about these on the Vortex and thought I'd give them a go.

They're a solid CNC machined aluminium bush to replace the stock rubber ones on the gear shift bracket.

New on the left, old on the right:

They go here (looking down from the right-hand side of the engine bay, under the airbox:

10 minutes with a 13mm socket and:

I was somewhat sceptical about whether they'd made any difference but for $24 US delivered I thought I'd give them a go.

And guess what? They DO make a difference! My gear change is more precise feeling and that notchy-ness I had in second has gone.

Definitely worth a go!

$22 US for aluminium, $24 US for anodised including delivery.

http://shop.verdictmotorsports.com/product.sc?productId=110&categoryId=13

You have to email them for Paypal details for international delivery but they respond quickly and delivery was only a few days.

I've done a bit more driving - and I think you should all fit these immediately!

I've done a bit more driving - and I think you should all fit these immediately!

Haha immediately! That good then Rob?

I was thinking a bunch of stainless washers would probably do the same job.

Haha immediately! That good then Rob?

I was thinking a bunch of stainless washers would probably do the same job.

Try it out and let us know then lol

<waits for for the ok from bodge>

Does the gearknob vibrate more now though?

Might be able sneak these past the wife.

Dam u Rob

Might be able sneak these past the wife.

Dam u Rob

might want to sneak the fact that the gearknob vibrates more past her as well

(ducks for cover )

Rob, is it $24 for the set of four pieces (to make two bushes) or was it $24 per bush ($48 for the pair)?

Edited 21 April, 201016 yr by chicken_eyebrow

I haven't noticed any more vibrations - maybe I'll get SWMBO to check

$24 for all three bushings - 6 pieces in total.

How much play was there in the old bushings?

I guess what I'm asking is if you think it is down to the aluminium bushes or is down to the fact you've replaced worn bushes.

How much play was there in the old bushings?

I guess what I'm asking is if you think it is down to the aluminium bushes or is down to the fact you've replaced worn bushes.

Well the car is 6 years old...

Just popped out at lunchtime - and my knob hardly vibrates at all.

Just popped out at lunchtime - and my knob hardly vibrates at all.

That comes with age :'(

Sure that's know use then