KartBoy Short Shifter DIY and Review

[benlaz88]

sorry for bring back this old thread up, is it necessary to put back the boot linkage? I tear my up.

[Lord09]

Id say yes since it protects from the elements.

[j_motion]

Originally Posted by coolaron

Those of you who installed Kartboy short shifter kit, are you guys having same concern like I do?

The reverse is pretty tough to put in than stock. The lock-out itself feels like it it uses much stronger spring..

The Green Grease is also a lot thicker and sticker than the stock one ..

In cold day it will definite be harder to pull the reverse lock up and since is used on the ball joint it will make it a bit sticky too.

do keep that in mind

[j_motion]

Originally Posted by Cridland

for people with the kartboy installed, can you put a reverse lockout on the kartboy ss?

No you can't ..its a one peice design all the way down to where it contact the lock out plate

[benlaz88]

Do anyone of you know what the 2 oring is for? I couldn't figure it by searching her. @tom@kartboy

[j_motion]

Originally Posted by benlaz88

Do anyone of you know what the 2 oring is for? I couldn't figure it by searching her. @tom@kartboy

I put the on the linkage bolt between the shifter rod and the base of the shifter.

I think is there to minimize left and right play. But i could only put 1 of the oring on. I try to put 2 but have no success of putting the locking pin back on to the linkage bolt with 2.

[benlaz88]

Originally Posted by j_motion

I put the on the linkage bolt between the shifter rod and the base of the shifter.

I think is there to minimize left and right play. But i could only put 1 of the oring on. I try to put 2 but have no success of putting the locking pin back on to the linkage bolt with 2.

Thank you! I will give a try.

[tofurun]

I just installed mine last night and I have the rattle about 4k on WOT. Doesnt bother me cause its not my daily... cause racecar i guess

[benlaz88]

i don't mind rattle, i just like to install everything what they come with.

[COO86L]

Originally Posted by benlaz88

Do anyone of you know what the 2 oring is for? I couldn't figure it by searching her. @tom@kartboy

I thought it was to help with le rattle? I totally forgot to install mine :/ Can't hear the rattle over the exhaust anyway.

I've been running my Kartboy since about the start of the year and absolutely love it! Could be a little higher but other than that, it's perfectooooo. No slop, little rattle but racecarlyfe, shifts perfectly.

[benlaz88]

Originally Posted by COO86L

I thought it was to help with le rattle? I totally forgot to install mine :/ Can't hear the rattle over the exhaust anyway.

I've been running my Kartboy since about the start of the year and absolutely love it! Could be a little higher but other than that, it's perfectooooo. No slop, little rattle but racecarlyfe, shifts perfectly.

I just installed my last week. I just need to break it in a little more. I prob will put those o ring on tomorrow and see the different. Other than that, i like it so far.

[MechOps]

Just installed the Kartboy yesterday. The 2 O-rings are there to help with the rattle, but I can only put one. Couldn't get the locking pin/clip back on when I put both on. So far, no rattles.


As for the shifter itself, I love it.

[j_motion]

Originally Posted by MechOps

Just installed the Kartboy yesterday. The 2 O-rings are there to help with the rattle, but I can only put one. Couldn't get the locking pin/clip back on when I put both on. So far, no rattles.


As for the shifter itself, I love it.

I think the o ring wil help with the rattle and side to side play of the shifter.

Ya i try to put the 2nd one in after i install it for 5 month, and there is just not enough space. Unless some one was able to compress it and put the pin back on. ( maybe from the bottom of the car)

[tofurun]

meh the first few miles it was a rattle monster for me, but it went away after a few miles. Still rattles mildly now but thats ok cause racecar. I didnt install either or the 2 rubber o rings