PGDlancer

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ok, let's start by making it really clear that I searched for this for a while and even PM'ed a few people based on registries, but here are my questions since I bought a short shifter:


1) I understand the benefit of the bushings, but don't understand the difference between metal (cnc) brushings and the poly brushings. What are the differences?



2) Are the metal ones better? (if so, in what way)



3) Is there a noise of any kind with metal ones?


post opinions/answers and vote on the poll too.

I'm sure I will regret posting this, because I know the answer is out there, but I can't find it. PLEASE help me out guys!

gregivq

iTrader: (5)

I vote for poly just because in the winter it will get as hard as the metal ones, will not rust, and it will not freeze and stick like metal ones.

comatose721

iTrader: (16)

good point! i forgot about winter haha i need to raise my car back up. we're expecting 7inches tomorrow and i only have about 5in of clearence on the front bumper.

i heard somewhere that the poly ones tend to dry rot over time and end up cracking. do you know if there is any truth in that?

PGDlancer

iTrader: (12)

i don't know, but please keep the comments coming. I want to get one set of bushings or the other in the next few days.....

thcomb

iTrader: (2)

The poly ones seem easier to install. I got my brass ones off of ebay and they were a ***** to get on. Onethingis for sure though... it's one of the best upgrades for under $50 out there. It's right next to the ebay short shifter. Also aren't they called bushings?

grubiaco

iTrader: (23)

Does it really make that much of a difference? I haven't gotten the underhood bushings because I didn't think it was worth the money.

sykou

iTrader: (19)

these bushings are for the shift linkage under the hood right? well if it is All it does is get rid of that spongy feeling you have when your in like second gear and try to pull the shifter more towards the bottom. i think it must be rubber for a reason...could you risk breaking something by changing them to metal?

PGDlancer

iTrader: (12)

^^ that's what I was thinking. And yes, there are under the hood bushings and ones for where the shifter is inside the car. Kartboy makes both kinds and so does the lancershop.com. I just wanted to see some opinions and such.


EDIT:
I'm a freaking moron. I was mispelling bushing. I found threads like this one now: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...=metal+bushing. If people have other ideas though, please post.

superflyevo

iTrader: (40)

metal will not wear out

comatose721

iTrader: (16)

if you go with metal, climate is a thing to consider. like greg said eariler: metal rusts, freezes, and sticks (that is in colder climates).

superflyevo

iTrader: (40)

the reason they use soft rubber is for a creature comfert feasons

superflyevo

iTrader: (40)

most of them are not steel
either brass or aluminum wich do not rust
and for the freezing up thing if it ever does (i dout it will)
jus start your car like ur supposto any ways and the heat from the engine will melt the ice
use some water proof greese when u doo the install

comatose721

iTrader: (16)

dahhh you evo owners are always thinkin

03RallyLancer

iTrader: (6)

i wouldnt think it would matter either way for the shifter linkage ones... metal are not gonna provide a lot less fles then the polys... so get which ever is cheaper

thcomb

iTrader: (2)

Underhood bushings are definately worth it. You won't regret it. Your shifts feel smoother and more connected. There's no lag. (At least with my brass bushings.)

I do think if I did it over again, I would get the green ones though. They look a lot easier to put on because of the sandwich design. I seriously doubt the material will make that much of a difference.