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twEeker Sep 13, 2005 06:26 PM

Kartboy shifter base bushings don't fit.
 
I was trying to install the kartboy shifter base bushing today, and they didn't fit into the plastic base. The smaller part of the bushing is supposed to fit in the hole right? It wouldn't fit no matter how hard I tried to make it. Maybe the place I ordered from sent the wrong ones? Anyone else have fitment issues? help please.

hueman Sep 13, 2005 06:44 PM

same thing happened to me. i just put the bolt through and tightened them and they're fine.

Boston'sEvO-->8 Sep 13, 2005 07:06 PM

is this common occurance? I just ordered mine I hope not...

hawaiievo Sep 13, 2005 07:07 PM

mine fit perfectly. just had to put a little a$$ into it

Jakeg97 Sep 13, 2005 07:23 PM

i have read about that problem before, thats why i didnt buy kartboy

but trying using a dremel to get them to fit

mump Sep 13, 2005 07:28 PM


Originally Posted by hueman
same thing happened to me. i just put the bolt through and tightened them and they're fine.

that should make them fit.

Boston'sEvO-->8 Sep 13, 2005 07:32 PM

what is a dremal? I would think the fit should be perfect if its supposed to make the shifting more accurate and easy right?

twEeker Sep 13, 2005 08:04 PM

I put the bolt through, hoping it would force it in, but it didnt. I tightened it almost as tight as I could, then took it back out to check. I could see the crease lines around the bushing. I got a razor blade, and cut a little off the edge, hoping is would let the bushing slip into place. Still no luck. so I put the stockers back, and put the center console back together. It crossed my mind to just tighten and leave it, because it felt very sturdy when I did, but I'd like to see how many people have had this issue, and what they did.

mump Sep 14, 2005 06:40 AM

sandpaper then?

93civEJ1 Sep 14, 2005 06:42 AM

its a common issue. Just round out the holes on the base of the shifter with a razor blade, pocket knife, or blade.

redninja Sep 14, 2005 06:46 AM

Mine installed fine, with no problems at all, shifter is perfect now except when its really hot outside, then you better drive with an oven mit. Cartboy is top notch in my book

xXxJIGGAxXx Sep 14, 2005 07:44 AM

I got the speed-source bushings and they fit perfectly.

Boston'sEvO-->8 Sep 14, 2005 08:26 AM

hmmm anyone else?

inslowoutfast Sep 14, 2005 11:21 AM

I bought a set too and they didn't fit. They know of the problem and and basically said that mitsubishi's tolerances in construction varies (bull****). I ended up getting a B&M shifter kit with aluminum bushings and fit perfect. I think speed-source.net would suit you fine if you decide on just upgrading the bushings.

In Kartboys defense, they took them back graciously for a full refund.. They also offered advice to sandpaper, dremel etc...if I wanted to keep them.

Boston'sEvO-->8 Sep 14, 2005 11:26 AM

Wow if mine dont fit im sending them back is this a problem with the ones in the engine bay as well? or just inside the car?


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