Thread: Curing short shifter rattles

Hey guys,

So my genuine B&M shifter used to vibrate and rattle a bit. Eventually sold that car with the shifter in it.

Now I have a brand new ebay copy sitting here, waiting to go into my new whip. It's a b13 btw. Just want to find out, since the shifter looks like a knock off of an B&M, what can I do before I install it to eliminate or at least reduce any vibrations and noise? Is there a cure for this?

Thanks

i had stock rubber bushings in my shifter and it rattled, i switched to the urethane 7/16" sway bar bushing, and the urethane shifter bushing and rattle no more

I believe I paid less than $25 for them both, and then I sold the extra sway bar bushing

We have a winner. Easy fix!

How is the build quality on the ebay ones? I've been considering it.. But I'm afraid it would bend or snap with harder driving.. LMK

I also had a vibration in my shifter untill i switched to the custom steel shifter bushing and havent had a problem since .

I don't see how anyone can drive with the stock shifter... I did a free mod and just chopped it down lol works like a charm. Hopefully that urethane mount will be the thing to stop the rattle for you

I know Bes had one snap on him right at the ball so he had to drive the car all the way home in 3rd gear.



Whats wrong with the stock shifter? I like the way it feels and have never really had an issue with one. Maybe I modify it like you did if I have the free time.

i like how high the stock shifter sits perfect place to rest my hand while cruising

Isn't that what causes 5th gear pop-out resting your hand on the shifter?

Oh and I'm going to be the one performing the sacred ceremony of changing the air filter.

i dont have a b13 trans and that shits a myth i have done extensive research so i know best.

Tryouts this weekend probably at the shop so be prepared