Replacing shifter bushings or selector shaft?

[omgContra]

Has anyone had to replace these yet with OEM? I know a lot seem to do the JHM short shifter conversion. I just got the car and would like to keep it stock for awhile, but the shift gates feel very vague. ECS has a couple shifter rebuild kits but I'm not really sure which one I really need. Aside from the complete rebuild, one replaces the selector shaft, the other replaces bushings and bearing. Could anyone tell me what purpose or function each of these parts are in terms of shifting and feeling?

Thanks

[Jay@JXB]

Has anyone had to replace these yet with OEM? I know a lot seem to do the JHM short shifter conversion. I just got the car and would like to keep it stock for awhile, but the shift gates feel very vague. ECS has a couple shifter rebuild kits but I'm not really sure which one I really need. Aside from the complete rebuild, one replaces the selector shaft, the other replaces bushings and bearing. Could anyone tell me what purpose or function each of these parts are in terms of shifting and feeling?

Thanks

I make this option. I believe this is exactly what you’re looking for. Makes the shifter super solid and removes most of the slop, more so than any of the short shifter kits out there.

https://www.jxbperformance.com/produ...tegory=Shifter

For reference, “Ultimate Shifter” = “Shifter Mounting Plate” + “Short Shift Clamp”.

Any questions don’t hesitate to reach out.


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[NixonKB]

Jay's response should be the end of this thread - but I will add my comments.

I have the ECS short shifter installed, and while it took away some of the slop - it didn't really firm up the way I liked until I installed Jay's shifter plate. It's SO much better than stock, it's unreal.

If JXB would have made all these parts when I was originally looking, I would have NEVER bought the ECS shifter, and just bought this set of three from JXB. Trust me - if you like driving 6MT, you owe it to yourself to get this setup. Literally best money you can spend and FEEL on this car.

Oh and ditch the super-lame tractor OEM shift knob and get something cool. :)

[omgContra]

Thanks, I watched the video of the OEM vs the jxb mounting plate, pretty interesting. I can see it helps eliminate the flex, but in terms of the feel when switching between gears does it help make that less numb? My car has 97k on it so I imagine all the plastic parts are pretty worn. Shifting downshifting into 3rd feels hit or miss, my current method is letting the shifter center itself and then pushing up. However that's a little slower than sweeping up from 6th into 3rd. If i got this plate, I'd have to take a part the shifter anyway, so would replacing the bushings/bearing/selector help at all? Rather do it all at once.

[cmiguel32]

+1 for the JXB shifter plate. I’m running one with the JHM short shift kit, BFI weighted knob, and JHM solid linkage. The car feels like it has a gated shifter now. No slop and makes for very confident and crisp 1st to 2nd gear shifts.

[Jay@JXB]

Thanks, I watched the video of the OEM vs the jxb mounting plate, pretty interesting. I can see it helps eliminate the flex, but in terms of the feel when switching between gears does it help make that less numb? My car has 97k on it so I imagine all the plastic parts are pretty worn. Shifting downshifting into 3rd feels hit or miss, my current method is letting the shifter center itself and then pushing up. However that's a little slower than sweeping up from 6th into 3rd. If i got this plate, I'd have to take a part the shifter anyway, so would replacing the bushings/bearing/selector help at all? Rather do it all at once.

The center pivot ball on the B8 is very robust and does not wear like it did on precision generations. The three weaknesses in the shifter assembly are the mounting plate, the slider bushings between the shifter base and the mounting plate, and the linkage pivot point up at the front of the trans. The shifter mounting plate comes with the slider bushings, so it knocks out 2/3 of the sources of slop. If you also get the JHM linkage, you knock out the last one, but it’s quite pricey.

You will be very pleased with the feeling of the shifter of you upgrade to the mounting plate or the ultimate short throw kit (mounting plate + short shift clamp).

-Jay-


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