Trying to shift a stiffy...

[Arctic Assassian]

Not a loosey....
My shifter sucks. Besides being too long, it's floppy, notchy, and overall just too lose.
I've priced out groupN tranny, engine and pitch stopper... that with cobb shifter bushings = about $260
I've read about a spring you can replace to stiffen things up a bit, and I'm gonna use a double adj. SS to fix the height problem.
I was wondering if there is anything else I can do to tighten things up a bit. also some input on the bushings, and exactly what effects I should plan to see.
BTW I searched for awhile at work, but couldnt seem to come across any of the threads I remember seeing before.
Thanks
-Adam

[Legacy777]

Are you planning on keeping the older shifter design, or upgrading to the newer one?

[Arctic Assassian]

whats the difference? I was under the impression my car shared the design for the older impreza.

[Legacy777]

There's slight differences in the joint that attaches the linkage to the transmission shift rod. That's the main thing.

[Arctic Assassian]

Could you maybe point me to some info?

[Legacy777]

Subyluvr I believe took some pictures or replaced the stock shifter bushings.

I've got pictures of the newer style here
http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic. ... ft+linkage

[Arctic Assassian]

hmmm. I think I'll be able to figure it out.

[tris91ricer]

I've tried shifting a stiffy. It doesn't matter what you do with it, the whole class is still gonna know if the teacher calls on you. Let me know if 8th grade went any better for you. . .

[Arctic Assassian]

Glad you caught on...