tranny noise

[Nemesis]

so today i installed my short shifter... had to take the linkage out because where the c-clip was located...not in the easy STI location but on the bottom.... any who got that installed and replaced the bushings.. love the shifting much better and crisper... but i can hear the tranny through the shifter now....

could this be

A. because the 5MT Linkage has bad bushings...

B. tranny is low on fluids (checking tomorrow)

C. you opinion

[RCKSTR]

sorry bro, its due to the lack of turbo.

[DHGurs]

You got upgraded shifter bushings? That's your answer...

[RCKSTR]

so you replaced the bushing right? what ones would be bad?

[hiprsha666]

You got upgraded shifter bushings? That's your answer...

This :whore:

[arcadia25]

I was super confused when I drove my car and I could hear the whine. :lol:

[Simple Skillz]

So what u guys are saying its normal, correct?

[RCKSTR]

I believe so yes. I'm guessing his old bushings were shot so he never noticed any of the viberations due to mushy bushings. yes?

[hiprsha666]

Ya, it is normal to have more noise. It was the first thing I noticed.

[Simple Skillz]

Ya, it is normal to have more noise. It was the first thing I noticed.

Does it go away?

[RCKSTR]

no not really, you just get used to it and don't notice it after a while.

[hiprsha666]

Ya, you won't notice it after a little while.

[Simple Skillz]

I see.. yeah I was planning on doing short shifter + bushings and didn't wanna go all crazy when I hear the noises lol..

[Nemesis]

they dont bother me i was just wondering if this was normal with a harder bushing ?

[RCKSTR]

you will really feel a difference (in a good way). its not really that loud, its like having an aftermarket fuel pump, turn the radio on and everything else isn't as bad :lol:

[RCKSTR]

they dont bother me i was just wondering if this was normal with a harder bushing ?

to answer your question... yes, yes that is normal :up:

[Simple Skillz]

you will really feel a difference (in a good way). its not really that loud, its like having an aftermarket fuel pump, turn the radio on and everything else isn't as bad :lol:

Lol, I barely listen to music in my car... Just like listening to the invidia :D .

[Nemesis]

sorry bro, its due to the lack of turbo.
if i had turbo i would prob not have a license

You got upgraded shifter bushings? That's your answer...

yes from SM6

so you replaced the bushing right? what ones would be bad?

i replaced both front and back bushings

I believe so yes. I'm guessing his old bushings were shot so he never noticed any of the viberations due to mushy bushings. yes?

old bushing = rubber

[Simple Skillz]

So I'm guessing u got Delrins Bushings??? Or something like that.

[Nemesis]

they are white and have no name stamped on them but the rear bushing is kartboy

[Nemesis]

to answer your question... yes, yes that is normal :up:
ok good

Lol, I barely listen to music in my car... Just like listening to the invidia :D .
i cant wait to plug up my exhaust leak

[Simple Skillz]

i cant wait to plug up my exhaust leak
Haha nice... I still need to grab some hangers. Got about 5 tie-wraps holding on to them on each side since last Friday lol

[Nemesis]

haha classic... sadly my fixing requires new heads and new manifold... muhahahaha

[Simple Skillz]

haha classic... sadly my fixing requires new heads and new manifold... muhahahaha

Hopefully it doesn't burn a hole through your wallet :D

[RCKSTR]

the blank white bushings are made by Subimods ;)

[Simple Skillz]

the blank white bushings are made by Subimods ;)

Yep, is the Delrins... Supposely, some members on here say those are better than kartboys...

[Nemesis]

Hopefully it doesn't burn a hole through your wallet :D

shouldn't to bad... i know a guy.. and im doing the rebuild myself in one day... should take about 8 hours

Yep, is the Delrins... Supposely, some members on here say those are better than kartboys...

well they feel great!

[DHGurs]

Yep, is the Delrins... Supposely, some members on here say those are better than kartboys...

Yes the delrin bushings are at least supposed to be stiffer, which again, accounts for the noise. Do a rear shifter bushing and tranny mounts and you'll REALLY hear it...

[Berge56]

I love the sound of transmission whine.

[arcadia25]

I cant hear mine anymore......:lol:

[Nemesis]

Yes the delrin bushings are at least supposed to be stiffer, which again, accounts for the noise. Do a rear shifter bushing and tranny mounts and you'll REALLY hear it...

did a rear shifter busing too....have to look in to tranny mounts

[boxer3maine]

harden the mounts needs stronger fluid.

refer to an older "thicker" time of fluids.
(I put tractor trailer differential "mud" in mine as part of the mix)

just welding a chassis away from oem flex points, or a cage can trigger new noise.

[Murphy2012]

NVH (Noise Vibration and Harshness) is expected with any bushing replacement or upgrade like everyone else has said. Wait to hear the noise if you ever do rear diff and subframe bushings......

[98Wagoon]

NVH is a magical thing.. I remember when I put my beatrush pitch stop in my 98 obs and the noise the first time I started it again.. :lol:

[Nemesis]

NVH is a magical thing.. I remember when I put my beatrush pitch stop in my 98 obs and the noise the first time I started it again.. :lol:

i would love to do a pitch stop maybe one day

[Murphy2012]

I have a homemade pitch stop in the RS! Free scrap metal > $80 !!!

[DHGurs]

I have a homemade pitch stop in the RS! Free scrap metal > $80 !!!

B3M made one too. I've never noticed it in yours though. Pics?

[Max Capacity]

NVH (Noise Vibration and Harshness) is expected with any bushing replacement or upgrade like everyone else has said. Wait to hear the noise if you ever do rear diff and subframe bushings......


Agree about the rear diff bushings. When I had one on there it was not bad at all. A few months ago when I R&R'd the diff and put the other Whiteline insert in. Now when I roll into the throttle on the highway I can hear it and feel it through the drivers seat.

I did install the STI tranny mount years ago and have never hread or felt it. But it did make a huge difference in the way the wagon shifted on power.

[SicRedGt]

did a rear shifter busing too....have to look in to tranny mounts


I had Group N mounts in my car for a month, the noise drove me nuts so I put the OE's back in there.

[Andrew3776]

My group n mounts don't make any noise for me.

[SicRedGt]

My group n mounts don't make any noise for me.

They made the whole car louder, gear noise, engine noise etc. Not a problem when I'm driving alone, the radio is cranked up anyway but holding a conversation for a long ride it became annoying.

[Andrew3776]

My car has always made so much road noise I just accept it now. I kinda like it. If you don't wanna talk to the person next to ya you can say you can't hear them. and it puts my daughter to sleep. Win win!!

[Murphy2012]

B3M made one too. I've never noticed it in yours though. Pics?

Don't have a direct pic, Gary. You'll have to check it out on Sunday. It's all function and ZERO form, trust me!

[DHGurs]

Don't have a direct pic, Gary. You'll have to check it out on Sunday. It's all function and ZERO form, trust me!

Nice! Form is overrated...

[98Wagoon]

but my beatrush is so pretty :sadpanda:


Ive seen a couple DIY pitch stops that have been pretty solid. like.. a chunk of metal with two bolts in it.. Im not that brave..