Want a more responsive shift?
Get yourself a set of NST (NonStop Tuning) stainless steel shifter cable bushings:
http://www.nonstoptuning.com/pShiftNSTbushings.htm


http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8381-1.jpg

Here's how to install them.


TOOLS NEEDED:



metric socket set
standard (flat blade) screwdriver
large needle nose pliers
snap ring pliers
rubber gloves * or your hands are gonna get really dirty*
silicone spray *not needed but it helps for easy installation*



PRE INSTALL TIPS:


SET PARKING BRAKE!!! (This is a MUST for safety)





Shift the car into Reverse. Doing so will move the counter weight out of the way.



STEP 1: Remove the air filter housing.
Chances are if you are doing this mod you already have an aftermarket intake. I have the Weapon R short ram intake already installed so these instructions are for said intake. the removal of the STOCK intake and air box is NOT included in this DIY. sorry.

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8375.jpg



STEP 2: Locate the shifter cables (see picture)

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8376-1.jpg

STEP 3:Remove the retainer clip

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8377.jpg




Using the needle nose pliers slightly twist to the side then pull the clip out. *this might take a few tries. the clip has a bend in it to keep it from vibrating off. *see picture above*



STEP 4: Remove rubber bushing from the cable.




Pull the cable off of the shifter post.


http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8378.jpg



Using the post as a "tool", set the bushing on the post just off center and push down. This will push the bushing out of the cable.


http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8385.jpg


STEP 5: Install new bushing.



Place the bushing onto the post


http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8387.jpg




Spray the new bushing with silicone spray * this will help ease the cable onto the bushing.
Slide the cable onto the bushing, making sure that it is all the way on.


http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8392-1.jpg




Using the snap ring pliers install the snap ring into the groove on the installed bushing.


http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8395-1.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8396-1-1.jpg


STEP 6: REPEAT STEPS 3-5 FOR THE OTHER CABLE.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8398-1.jpg


AFTER INSTALL:

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/Meatcutter525/mods/NTS%20bushings/100_8403-1.jpg

STEP 7: CHECK SHIFTING.



Run through a few gear changes while parked before reinstalling the intake and filter.


STEP 8: Reinstall intake and filter.

STEP 9: Test drive.



*tech note: This install took me just over 30 minutes, minus taking all the pictures. I rate the difficulty of this install a 3 on a scale of 1-10,1 being turn the key to "ON", and 10 being professional.


I hope this DIY helps you with your project.

-Andrew

Stay tuned form more DIYs in the months to come.

just took it for a spin.. LOVE the response. shifting is not mushy anymore.. http://www.scikotics.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbup.gif http://www.scikotics.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbup.gif
this works great in conjunction with the short shifter: http://www.scionxbforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2549#post2549