TWM Short Shifter + Bushings Question

[guy_incognito]

<div class="bbWrapper">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.<br /> <br /> I&#039;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.</div>

 

[dread]

<div class="bbWrapper">The console just needs some padding, you can use those little felt circles to take care of it</div>

 

[Vindikacione]

<div class="bbWrapper">Back to TWM install results...<br /> <br /> Just did mine today, with bushings. Took 45 minutes, not as bad of an install as I thought.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Added Locktite to the bushing bolts, just in case vibrations excited them.<br /> <br /> To those who are afraid -the three tabs are impossible to break, unless you&#039;re a savant.<br /> <br /> Also, to pop off the shifter cables, don&#039;t use a screw driver, use an open box wrench, 9/16ths should fit. Might crack or damage the delrin with a screw driver.<br /> <br /> Buy this Mod!</div>

 

[AutoXRacer]

<div class="bbWrapper">So do you have to remove your center console? Or is this done under the car?</div>

 

[ZooMIN3]

<div class="bbWrapper">just remove the console...no need to go under your car unless you want a peek up her skirt? lol <br /> <br /> Seriously, everything is done from the driver seat...literally. unless you happen to sit in the passenger seat, then it&#039;d be the passenger seat! lol<br /> <br /> ok, i&#039;m done.... lol<br /> <br /> -J</div>

 

[jungleradio]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 38011" data-quote="ZooMIN3" data-source="post: 3510333" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=3510333" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3510333">ZooMIN3 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> just remove the console...no need to go under your car unless you want a peek up her skirt? lol <br /> <br /> Seriously, everything is done from the driver seat...literally. unless you happen to sit in the passenger seat, then it&#039;d be the passenger seat! lol<br /> <br /> ok, i&#039;m done.... lol<br /> <br /> -J </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> does anyone have a pdf for this? i&#039;m about to get the TWM SS too. <br /> <br /> btw, how do people like the weighted shift knobs? any difference? or should i stick with the stock knob? thanks</div>

 

[AutoXRacer]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 45847" data-quote="jungleradio" data-source="post: 3511572" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=3511572" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3511572">jungleradio said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> does anyone have a pdf for this? i&#039;m about to get the TWM SS too. <br /> <br /> btw, how do people like the weighted shift knobs? any difference? or should i stick with the stock knob? thanks </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote> <br /> Here you go!!</div>

 

[jungleradio]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 44615" data-quote="AutoXRacer" data-source="post: 3511593" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=3511593" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3511593">AutoXRacer said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Here you go!! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> the internet serves again. grazie</div>

 

[TWM Performance]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 36328" data-quote="Vindikacione" data-source="post: 3493272" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=3493272" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3493272">Vindikacione said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Back to TWM install results...<br /> <br /> Just did mine today, with bushings. Took 45 minutes, not as bad of an install as I thought.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Added Locktite to the bushing bolts, just in case vibrations excited them.<br /> <br /> To those who are afraid -the three tabs are impossible to break, unless you&#039;re a savant.<br /> <br /> Also, to pop off the shifter cables, don&#039;t use a screw driver, use an open box wrench, 9/16ths should fit. Might crack or damage the delrin with a screw driver.<br /> <br /> Buy this Mod! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Thanks for the props Vindikacione! Customer feedback on the <a href="http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshifters/mazdashortshifters/mazdaspeed3shortshifters.htm" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">MazdaSpeed 3 short shifter</a> has been great, it took a while to develop but we&#039;re very pleased with the end results <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /><br /> <br /> Thanks,<br /> <br /> Kevin<br /> TWM Performance</div>

 

[TWM Performance]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 45847" data-quote="jungleradio" data-source="post: 3511572" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=3511572" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3511572">jungleradio said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> does anyone have a pdf for this? i&#039;m about to get the TWM SS too. <br /> <br /> btw, how do people like the weighted shift knobs? any difference? or should i stick with the stock knob? thanks </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Here&#039;s the link to the MazdaSpeed 3 Short Shifter Installation manual: <a href="http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazdaspeed-3-short-shifter-manual.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazdaspeed-3-short-shifter-manual.pdf</a><br /> <br /> If the link doesn&#039;t open for you just go to this link and scroll to the bottom, there&#039;s a download link here: <a href="http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshifters/mazdashortshifters/mazdaspeed3shortshifters.htm" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">TWM MazdaSpeed 3 short shifter</a><br /> <br /> And the <a href="http://www.twmperformance.com/bushingkits/index.htm" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">shifter base bushings</a> install manual: <a href="http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazda-3-base-bushing-manual.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazda-3-base-bushing-manual.pdf</a><br /> <br /> Kevin<br /> TWM</div>

 

[Sacrilicious]

<div class="bbWrapper">oh, as a follow up: our cars are creaking/rattling MACHINES when the cold weather hits! good lord, i&#039;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...=/</div>

 

[jungleradio]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1499" data-quote="TWM Performance" data-source="post: 3520285" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=3520285" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3520285">TWM Performance said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Here&#039;s the link to the MazdaSpeed 3 Short Shifter Installation manual: <a href="http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazdaspeed-3-short-shifter-manual.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazdaspeed-3-short-shifter-manual.pdf</a><br /> <br /> If the link doesn&#039;t open for you just go to this link and scroll to the bottom, there&#039;s a download link here: <a href="http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshifters/mazdashortshifters/mazdaspeed3shortshifters.htm" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">TWM MazdaSpeed 3 short shifter</a><br /> <br /> And the <a href="http://www.twmperformance.com/bushingkits/index.htm" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">shifter base bushings</a> install manual: <a href="http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazda-3-base-bushing-manual.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/mazda-3-base-bushing-manual.pdf</a><br /> <br /> Kevin<br /> TWM </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> thanks. i want to order the SS and bushings, but I want to know more about your weighted shifters. i&#039;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. <br /> <br /> and can someone tell me why this: (potkettle is an icon on this site. baahaha!</div>

 

[Fritch]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 45847" data-quote="jungleradio" data-source="post: 3520511" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=3520511" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3520511">jungleradio said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> and can someone tell me why this: (potkettle is an icon on this site. baahaha! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>its the pot calling the kettle BLACK!</div>

 

[schmitty]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 36328" data-quote="Vindikacione" data-source="post: 3493272" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=3493272" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3493272">Vindikacione said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Back to TWM install results...<br /> <br /> Just did mine today, with bushings. Took 45 minutes, not as bad of an install as I thought.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Added Locktite to the bushing bolts, just in case vibrations excited them.<br /> <br /> To those who are afraid -the three tabs are impossible to break, unless you&#039;re a savant.<br /> <br /> Also, to pop off the shifter cables, don&#039;t use a screw driver, use an open box wrench, 9/16ths should fit. Might crack or damage the delrin with a screw driver.<br /> <br /> Buy this Mod! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> What knob did you use?</div>

 

[AutoXRacer]

<div class="bbWrapper">Is the bushing mod worth doing even if you have a solid (TRZ Dogbone) motor mount...? Will you still feel a difference in shifting?</div>

 

[SwampAss]

<div class="bbWrapper">Yes. Everything is cumulative.</div>

 

[Vindikacione]

<div class="bbWrapper">Stock knob. <br /> <br /> Have u taken off your stock one already? Its pretty heavy from the get go.</div>

 

[schmitty]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 36328" data-quote="Vindikacione" data-source="post: 3522190" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=3522190" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3522190">Vindikacione said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Stock knob. <br /> <br /> Have u taken off your stock one already? Its pretty heavy from the get go. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I haven&#039;t, but from what i have read, everyone agrees with you. Lookslike I will have 99USD more to spend!</div>

 

[ZooMIN3]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 46333" data-quote="schmitty" data-source="post: 3522363" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=3522363" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3522363">schmitty said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I haven&#039;t, but from what i have read, everyone agrees with you. Lookslike I will have 99USD more to spend! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> if you would, I&#039;ll be taking donations in increments of 99USD. you can make a check payable to the ZooMIN3 foundation.... need money for upgrades! lol<br /> <br /> -J</div>

 

[FlyinMSP]

<div class="bbWrapper">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 <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" /><br /> <br /> The shifter is better now, the mod is worth it. But I still regret my TWM SS and Kartboy bushings of my old MSP...</div>