Back in May 2015 I replaced the stock RSB on my 2013 Mazda 5 sport with a Tru-Torsion 1.25 RSB from James Barone Racing. At the same time, I also purchased and installed the JBR-endorsed and recommended $85 Moog End Links (grease-able), also from JBR.
Now, 15 months and 9k miles later, the Moog...
I just installed the JBR "complete shift kit" which includes the weighted handle and the short shift plate and block (all hardware included). Installation instructions on the website were spot on and I just took my time and followed them (not like me). Everything went fine as far as that goes...
Okay, firstly Shifter Bushings are meant to remove "slopp" from the shifter. The validity of just how effective upgrading the stock rubber bushings to metal is the question.
So, my personal dilemma was as follows: I bought a stage one short shifter without bushings, and craved more.. 6 months...