whats wrong with my short shifter

[pita106sg@aol.com]

i put in my short shifter about 4 months ago. whenever i go up past 60 mph the shifter start to make a rattling noise when i let go of gas. it rattles pretty loud. does anybody know why this happens? how can i get rid of the noise?

[NSXboy415]

what car do u have? some cars uses c-clip and some cars uses bolt and nut to connect it to the shift linkage. Might be loose, check them. Other than that, might be the bearing surrounds the ball on the shifter shaft is broken.

[kev-inc]

U fool, u already know what the problem is.... :)

[SaLmOn M3]

I've had quiet a few cases where people get after market Exhaust systems with larger Piping wich causes for Low clearences and the shifter rests on the exhaust which makes somewhat difficult gear engagement .... if you have a Honda/acura My suggestion is to remove the two bolts that hold the rear support of the shift linkage ... and Pull the rubber support off of the shift linkage ... then sandwich the shift linkage end between the underbody of the car and the support this should give you the clearence you need to stop that annoying rattle.... a way to see if it is rattling against the exhaust is when you hear the rattling PULL UPWARDS on the shift knob like your trying to pull it off if it goes away then thats likely your problem .

[pita106sg@aol.com]

thanks a lot everyone except "kevinc" . i have a 2000 si. i will try what you said salmon thats for the advice. are there any permanent damages if i take the rubber off the shift linkage? will my shifting also be shorter??

[SaLmOn M3]

well basiccally you are going to pull it off and place it back on BUT NOT ON THE SUPPORT hmmmm I'll Email you a diagram.

[pita106sg@aol.com]

well wont it be loose? the shifter will be weird left to right. will that be ok long term??

[SaLmOn M3]

position it right in the middle .... it will be normal just a little higher

[kev-inc]

pita, u punk...

not my fault that i dont wanna get dirty and get under your car to fix it. im lazy...

who knew that it would rattle after I installed it.
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[pita106sg@aol.com]

damn my shifter is rattling more than ever now. i want to go back to stock. its not working. kevinc!!!!!!!! i want to go stock !!!!!!!HELP!!!!!!!!!

[ryans]

ever fix this?