RE-Mamamia

iTrader: (6)

Just got my RE-A shifter and it comes with a brass shifter bushing. But i just tried to hammer the crap out of the bushing but it still won't fit. It is well lubed...what gives???

Boro FD

is this the lower cup-like bushing for the bottom ball of the shifter or the semi circle looking one? How do they look when compared to the stock ones ?

allrotor93

iTrader: (126)

Hammer harder

You have to hit it perfectly square

tafkamb2

How about a picture.

Gomez

The OEM Mazda one is a tough press fit as well.

I have the same shifter....I used a new OEM Mazda bush when I did the shifter install.

GoodfellaFD3S

iTrader: (213)

The brass bushing sits down in the cup recessed into the shifter housing, theres no need to install it on the end of the shifter.

Also, the RE-A piece lowers the shift **** but doesn't actually change the length of the shift throw. I used one for about two days then uninstalled it. Rocking a C's piece now

KaiFD3S

iTrader: (37)

You should not have to hammer it in, just drop it in like Rich said, I have had 2 of these already and both install went smoothly...

Gomez

It does reduce the shift throw, simple maths says so (due to the reduced height).

I calculated it as a 14% reduction. Not as big a reduction as most, but a reduction regardless.

If the throw is made too short, I find I tend to grind gears as I end up shifting too quickly. The Re-Amemiya shifter is a nice compromise....OEM feel (still has the rubber isolator), shorter throw, and reduced height makes it perfect.

GoodfellaFD3S

iTrader: (213)

^^I had moved from a B&M to the RE-A, i'll bet that's why the RE-A felt like stock. The B&M has some very short throws. Thanks for the input

RENESISFD

iTrader: (13)

I like my C's as well.

The re-a afaik is just a cut down stock one and re threaded.

John