2001ES
03-06-2005, 04:30 PM
Anyone need a fix for vibrating/rattling shifters? My friend Vik (aka Tyusha here on the forums) and I have developed a fix. Tyusha suggested applying Dynamat to shifter rod. Problem is the Dynamat doesn't adhere well to the rod nor does it like being flexed so tightly. So I came up with the idea of using hose clamps to force the vibration soaking Dynamat onto the rod.
I have a B&M short throw shifter and Bronzoil bushings. Not long after installation of the bushings my Momo shift knob was vibrating really bad, so bad that is basically fell apart. I have since replaced it with an Ichibahn which looks to be a two piece construction not the four pieces of the Momo.
So the deal is to apply Dynamat to your shifter rod. I used two layers then wrapped it in duct tape to hold it temporarily. Then apply the hose clamps and tighten down as much as you can. You'll prolly have to retighten the clamps for a few days as the Dynamat compresses. I used 6 clamps.
As for removing the shifter boot, all you need to do is pop off the plastic center console piece (the thing that has the cupholders). It pops right off. Then to get access to the shifter, remove the two screws at the front of the shift boot base. To get full access simply break the two rear boot mounts (I think these are screwed in from below). I just snapped them to break them as the boot is held firmly in place anyway by the two front screws.
Optional: I also stuffed Dynamat into the Ichibahn shift knob. There is space on most aftermarket shift knobs between the center shaft and the outer sides of the knob. I packed mine full of Dynamat which gave it a nice heavy feel as well. I also did NOT use the black rubber cap on the head of the shifter rod. Instead, I wrapped that also in Dynamat then duct taped it before sliding the shift knob into place. I then screwed the knob down normally.
My shifter vibration has been reduced by about 90 percent.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/2001ES/shifter1-676w.jpg http://www.msprotege.com/members/2001ES/shifter3-676w.jpg
I have a B&M short throw shifter and Bronzoil bushings. Not long after installation of the bushings my Momo shift knob was vibrating really bad, so bad that is basically fell apart. I have since replaced it with an Ichibahn which looks to be a two piece construction not the four pieces of the Momo.
So the deal is to apply Dynamat to your shifter rod. I used two layers then wrapped it in duct tape to hold it temporarily. Then apply the hose clamps and tighten down as much as you can. You'll prolly have to retighten the clamps for a few days as the Dynamat compresses. I used 6 clamps.
As for removing the shifter boot, all you need to do is pop off the plastic center console piece (the thing that has the cupholders). It pops right off. Then to get access to the shifter, remove the two screws at the front of the shift boot base. To get full access simply break the two rear boot mounts (I think these are screwed in from below). I just snapped them to break them as the boot is held firmly in place anyway by the two front screws.
Optional: I also stuffed Dynamat into the Ichibahn shift knob. There is space on most aftermarket shift knobs between the center shaft and the outer sides of the knob. I packed mine full of Dynamat which gave it a nice heavy feel as well. I also did NOT use the black rubber cap on the head of the shifter rod. Instead, I wrapped that also in Dynamat then duct taped it before sliding the shift knob into place. I then screwed the knob down normally.
My shifter vibration has been reduced by about 90 percent.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/2001ES/shifter1-676w.jpg http://www.msprotege.com/members/2001ES/shifter3-676w.jpg