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monkeymsp
02-08-2004, 10:45 PM
I know its been gone over a thousand times but I'm excited so I'm writing this post. :P

I just got a kartboy shifter bushing. The install instructions on their website were great. The entire job (including locating a 14mm wrench and some locktite) took less than 15 minutes.

I was able to get the OEM bushing off by using a screw driver to push the center pin throught just a little and then just sliding the assembly toward the cat. I did NOT have to cut the bushing to get it off.

My first drive impressions are that 2nd is now a lot harder to miss, and shifts now feel much more mechanical and predictable under 'enthusiastic conditions' ;) Its the best $25 I ever spent.
rocketspeed
02-08-2004, 10:51 PM
I think this will be my next mod. (rockon)
SuperSpud
02-08-2004, 11:06 PM
huh.. interesting.. does it just make shifts easier? or what?
03MSP
02-08-2004, 11:07 PM
I just put mine in a few days ago. I don't think it makes the shifts easier, just more "solid". There is not as much movement in the shifter when going in and out of gears...solid; lol, that's the only word I can think of to describe it.
DZnutz
02-09-2004, 12:26 AM
yay! (band2)
tiwing
02-09-2004, 12:49 AM
I'm still debating whether to do just the bushings or wait and to a whole TWM short shifter... What made you decide just to do the bushings? Price, or didn't want to shorten the throw?
Dr.Sound
02-09-2004, 01:32 AM
i have the kartboy bushings sitting on my table and a b&m short shifter on the way.

what i like about B&M is that we can reuse our stock shift knob
Black Majik MSP
02-09-2004, 04:08 AM
i have the kartboy bushings sitting on my table and a b&m short shifter on the way.

what i like about B&M is that we can reuse our stock shift knob

I've read that Kartboy can thread their shifter to work with the stock knob.

It would be really nice to have a comparison thread between B&M, Kartboy, & TWM the way we are with springs, exhausts, etc. It's really hard to choose one based solely on opinionated replies. I'd prefer some cold, hard facts when making my decision.
monkeymsp
02-09-2004, 11:22 AM
I'm still debating whether to do just the bushings or wait and to a whole TWM short shifter... What made you decide just to do the bushings? Price, or didn't want to shorten the throw?

I am happy with the stock throw. I got the bushings because I was growing annoyed with the indecisive feel of the shifts. The Kartboy bushing really makes it feel more precise and less squishy. I would recommend doing the bushings because its cheap and if ya still want a shorter throw your not out that much $$.
Dr.Sound
02-09-2004, 12:48 PM
I've read that Kartboy can thread their shifter to work with the stock knob.


i've also read that someone tried to get kartboy to thread the lever and the said that they wont.
SilverproES
02-09-2004, 01:03 PM
i've also read that someone tried to get kartboy to thread the lever and the said that they wont.


I have the Kartboy shifter and can say the stock knob definitley threads on.
03MSP
02-09-2004, 02:47 PM
I'm still debating whether to do just the bushings or wait and to a whole TWM short shifter... What made you decide just to do the bushings? Price, or didn't want to shorten the throw?


I personally thought the stock throw was short enough for me, I just wanted a more solid feel and at 25 bucks I thought why not.
tiwing
02-09-2004, 03:34 PM
Thks for your thoughts on the bushings vs short shift... Once the weather warms up I figure that's what I'll do - bushing only... cheers.
chino
02-09-2004, 03:53 PM
I have the Kartboy shifter and can say the stock knob definitley threads on.

I think they are talking MSP knobs. I have had the bushings for a week now and shifting is not easier but it is firmer and there is very little play once it is in gear. The 1-2 Notch is less noticable as well.
Dr.Sound
02-09-2004, 05:16 PM
regular protege knob will fit.....
NOT THE MSP
03MSP
02-09-2004, 06:12 PM
I think they are talking MSP knobs. I have had the bushings for a week now and shifting is not easier but it is firmer and there is very little play once it is in gear. The 1-2 Notch is less noticable as well.

You don't notice the notch as much from 1st - 2nd? I can notice it more, somone on here said that it might be because I overtightened the bolt, but I haven't checked that yet.