TWM Short Shifter + Bushings Question

[guy_incognito]

I too have some rattles, which tend to get quite annoying. My center armrest/console always rattles. It goes away if I rest my arm on it. Seems to be some laxity with the latch, and perhaps an extra layer of lining would help. When I had my motor mount recall done I asked to have it looked at, and they told me that they had fixed it. By the time I got home (about 3 miles) it was already back.

I've also got some very minimal rattle noise that seems to be coming from underneath the dash? Also had a creaky seat belt which was gone away with some repositioning.

 

[dread]

The console just needs some padding, you can use those little felt circles to take care of it

 

[Vindikacione]

Back to TWM install results...

Just did mine today, with bushings. Took 45 minutes, not as bad of an install as I thought.

Instant gratification. The best mod available yet! Shifting improved exponentially. I was doubtful at first, but its like driving another car. Almost Miata like, but with 6 gears. Butter... silky smooth butter, no longer wimpy and lucid.

Added Locktite to the bushing bolts, just in case vibrations excited them.

To those who are afraid -the three tabs are impossible to break, unless you're a savant.

Also, to pop off the shifter cables, don't use a screw driver, use an open box wrench, 9/16ths should fit. Might crack or damage the delrin with a screw driver.

Buy this Mod!

 

[AutoXRacer]

So do you have to remove your center console? Or is this done under the car?

 

[ZooMIN3]

just remove the console...no need to go under your car unless you want a peek up her skirt? lol

Seriously, everything is done from the driver seat...literally. unless you happen to sit in the passenger seat, then it'd be the passenger seat! lol

ok, i'm done.... lol

-J

 

[jungleradio]

just remove the console...no need to go under your car unless you want a peek up her skirt? lol

Seriously, everything is done from the driver seat...literally. unless you happen to sit in the passenger seat, then it'd be the passenger seat! lol

ok, i'm done.... lol

-J

does anyone have a pdf for this? i'm about to get the TWM SS too.

btw, how do people like the weighted shift knobs? any difference? or should i stick with the stock knob? thanks

 

[AutoXRacer]

does anyone have a pdf for this? i'm about to get the TWM SS too.

btw, how do people like the weighted shift knobs? any difference? or should i stick with the stock knob? thanks

Here you go!!

 

[jungleradio]

Here you go!!

the internet serves again. grazie

 

[TWM Performance]

Back to TWM install results...

Just did mine today, with bushings. Took 45 minutes, not as bad of an install as I thought.

Instant gratification. The best mod available yet! Shifting improved exponentially. I was doubtful at first, but its like driving another car. Almost Miata like, but with 6 gears. Butter... silky smooth butter, no longer wimpy and lucid.

Added Locktite to the bushing bolts, just in case vibrations excited them.

To those who are afraid -the three tabs are impossible to break, unless you're a savant.

Also, to pop off the shifter cables, don't use a screw driver, use an open box wrench, 9/16ths should fit. Might crack or damage the delrin with a screw driver.

Buy this Mod!

Thanks for the props Vindikacione! Customer feedback on the MazdaSpeed 3 short shifter has been great, it took a while to develop but we're very pleased with the end results

Thanks,

Kevin
TWM Performance

 

[TWM Performance]

does anyone have a pdf for this? i'm about to get the TWM SS too.

btw, how do people like the weighted shift knobs? any difference? or should i stick with the stock knob? thanks

Here's the link to the MazdaSpeed 3 Short Shifter Installation manual: http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazdaspeed-3-short-shifter-manual.pdf

If the link doesn't open for you just go to this link and scroll to the bottom, there's a download link here: TWM MazdaSpeed 3 short shifter

And the shifter base bushings install manual: http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazda-3-base-bushing-manual.pdf

Kevin
TWM

 

[Sacrilicious]

oh, as a follow up: our cars are creaking/rattling MACHINES when the cold weather hits! good lord, i'm going to have to do some serious dampening with felt pads or SOMETHING, cause i hear creaks and rattles coming from like 3 different points in the car...=/

 

[jungleradio]

Here's the link to the MazdaSpeed 3 Short Shifter Installation manual: http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazdaspeed-3-short-shifter-manual.pdf

If the link doesn't open for you just go to this link and scroll to the bottom, there's a download link here: TWM MazdaSpeed 3 short shifter

And the shifter base bushings install manual: http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazda-3-base-bushing-manual.pdf

Kevin
TWM

thanks. i want to order the SS and bushings, but I want to know more about your weighted shifters. i'm curious to see what some owners/users think about the weighted shifters. Kevin, if you have used one, let me know what you think.

and can someone tell me why this: (potkettle is an icon on this site. baahaha!

 

[Fritch]

and can someone tell me why this: (potkettle is an icon on this site. baahaha!

its the pot calling the kettle BLACK!

 

[schmitty]

Back to TWM install results...

Just did mine today, with bushings. Took 45 minutes, not as bad of an install as I thought.

Instant gratification. The best mod available yet! Shifting improved exponentially. I was doubtful at first, but its like driving another car. Almost Miata like, but with 6 gears. Butter... silky smooth butter, no longer wimpy and lucid.

Added Locktite to the bushing bolts, just in case vibrations excited them.

To those who are afraid -the three tabs are impossible to break, unless you're a savant.

Also, to pop off the shifter cables, don't use a screw driver, use an open box wrench, 9/16ths should fit. Might crack or damage the delrin with a screw driver.

Buy this Mod!

What knob did you use?

 

[AutoXRacer]

Is the bushing mod worth doing even if you have a solid (TRZ Dogbone) motor mount...? Will you still feel a difference in shifting?

 

[SwampAss]

Yes. Everything is cumulative.

 

[Vindikacione]

Stock knob.

Have u taken off your stock one already? Its pretty heavy from the get go.

 

[schmitty]

Stock knob.

Have u taken off your stock one already? Its pretty heavy from the get go.

I haven't, but from what i have read, everyone agrees with you. Lookslike I will have 99USD more to spend!

 

[ZooMIN3]

I haven't, but from what i have read, everyone agrees with you. Lookslike I will have 99USD more to spend!

if you would, I'll be taking donations in increments of 99USD. you can make a check payable to the ZooMIN3 foundation.... need money for upgrades! lol

-J

 

[FlyinMSP]

I changed the bushing last weekend. Took about 45 minutes, it was my first time at taking a shifter apart. No problems except it was a bit harder than I anticipated and I cut my hand a bit (pulling those damn cabled). Wear gloves

The shifter is better now, the mod is worth it. But I still regret my TWM SS and Kartboy bushings of my old MSP...