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b rawr z · 01-23-2015, 08:37 PM

this is prolly the best diy ive ever seen! very detailed and the images are very crispy clear. i love the squiggly arrows. haha. keep up the good work. im now really tempted to change my shifter.

Wes · 01-23-2015, 09:47 PM

For those of you guys having problems with the rubber dust boot, i would just make a small incision on the side of it to make it easier to slip off and just get some glue and seal it up after you put in the new SS. I ripped mine in 3 different places accidentally getting it off and I just yolo-ed it and gave it some glue LOL works fine.. or you can just buy a new one

Smoke Destructer · 03-17-2015, 06:47 PM

Just how important is that little dust boot anyway? I'd had my stock shifter replaced under warranty (rattly shifter TSB), and when I did the SSK install just now that dust boot was pretty mangled, to the point where I couldn't really get it back on the way it's supposed to be. Right now it's just sort of roughly enclosing the linkage, but I feel like it could slide off and wind up just hanging on the rod that the shift level attaches to (not sure what it's called...).

Other than that the install went super smooth. I went on a quick test drive to make sure everything felt alright and I was very impressed by the new shifter. Very short and very positive shifts.

continuecrushing · 03-17-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke Destructer

Just how important is that little dust boot anyway? I'd had my stock shifter replaced under warranty (rattly shifter TSB), and when I did the SSK install just now that dust boot was pretty mangled, to the point where I couldn't really get it back on the way it's supposed to be. Right now it's just sort of roughly enclosing the linkage, but I feel like it could slide off and wind up just hanging on the rod that the shift level attaches to (not sure what it's called...).

Other than that the install went super smooth. I went on a quick test drive to make sure everything felt alright and I was very impressed by the new shifter. Very short and very positive shifts.

the car will be driveable, but over time corrosion, dust, dirt and sand could probably find a way to attach itself right there and make things not as smooth. I'd probably order one from the dealer and throw it on next time you do an install.

ThreeEyedCrow · 10-13-2015, 11:53 AM

Hey I'm installing my shifter today. The one I got was used and didn't come with any more grease. Does anyone know where I can pick some up or if I can use something else?

Lord09 · 10-15-2015, 05:22 PM

I think any thick grease will do the trick. Otherwise you can order a tube from Oakos for $2.50 shipped.

ThreeEyedCrow · 10-16-2015, 12:06 PM

It's all good. I found some that seems to be working great. But I did mangle the hell out of that dust boot. Right now I don't have it on, need to get a new one. Is it cheaper online or at the dealership?

ThreeEyedCrow · 10-20-2015, 04:50 PM

Hey so I'm curious about anyone that mangled their linkage boot. Can you install a new one from under the car or would I need to take apart my center console again. I just ordered a new one from my dealer and it'll be here tomorrow and I plan on doing the shifter bushing soon. So I was wondering if I can save some time by doing it under the car? Help please.

Lord09 · 10-20-2015, 04:52 PM

You can do it from under the car. Be very careful with it.

ThreeEyedCrow · 10-20-2015, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord09

You can do it from under the car. Be very careful with it.

Yeah lol. Now that I know which way it's supposed to go on it should be a bit easier.

xxBrun0xx · 11-16-2015, 05:30 AM

For everyone who had trouble with the dust boot, take the time to jack the car up and get under it. Dust boot is VERY easy to remove and re-install from underneath the car. I've done it 3 times and never came close to ripping it. Takes about 10 seconds to do from underneath.

God this shifter is amazing. Should have done this in the first place instead of being cheap and trying out the TRD quickshifter. Thanks for the great DIY!

Jayvelliott · 12-09-2015, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SirBrass

I'd really like to know the answer to this as well. I don't think it can be, but I don't know.

On phone I am. Therefore, if mistakes I make, Frank Oz blame you should.

Me three! Did anyone get an official answer to this? I ordered my Beatrush revers lockout and Raceseng Ashiko shiftknob to go on the KB SS that I plan on purchasing Friday. Would love an answer.

Jayvelliott · 12-12-2015, 12:55 AM

bump

_gt86_user · 12-13-2015, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayvelliott

Me three! Did anyone get an official answer to this? I ordered my Beatrush revers lockout and Raceseng Ashiko shiftknob to go on the KB SS that I plan on purchasing Friday. Would love an answer.

If you're talking about the reverse lock out then no you can't use the beatrush or any aftermarket reverse lockout on the Kartboy shifter. The only option is to use the OEM shifter or get the BPS one.

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b rawr z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ, 2008 Impreza Location: east PA Posts: 204 Thanks: 102 Thanked 41 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	this is prolly the best diy ive ever seen! very detailed and the images are very crispy clear. i love the squiggly arrows. haha. keep up the good work. im now really tempted to change my shifter.

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Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	For those of you guys having problems with the rubber dust boot, i would just make a small incision on the side of it to make it easier to slip off and just get some glue and seal it up after you put in the new SS. I ripped mine in 3 different places accidentally getting it off and I just yolo-ed it and gave it some glue LOL works fine.. or you can just buy a new one

03-17-2015, 06:47 PM	#241
Smoke Destructer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: North Carolina Posts: 106 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Just how important is that little dust boot anyway? I'd had my stock shifter replaced under warranty (rattly shifter TSB), and when I did the SSK install just now that dust boot was pretty mangled, to the point where I couldn't really get it back on the way it's supposed to be. Right now it's just sort of roughly enclosing the linkage, but I feel like it could slide off and wind up just hanging on the rod that the shift level attaches to (not sure what it's called...). Other than that the install went super smooth. I went on a quick test drive to make sure everything felt alright and I was very impressed by the new shifter. Very short and very positive shifts.

10-13-2015, 11:53 AM	#243
ThreeEyedCrow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Lexington Ky Posts: 116 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey I'm installing my shifter today. The one I got was used and didn't come with any more grease. Does anyone know where I can pick some up or if I can use something else?

10-15-2015, 05:22 PM	#244
Lord09 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 123 Thanks: 51 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I think any thick grease will do the trick. Otherwise you can order a tube from Oakos for $2.50 shipped.

10-16-2015, 12:06 PM	#245
ThreeEyedCrow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Lexington Ky Posts: 116 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's all good. I found some that seems to be working great. But I did mangle the hell out of that dust boot. Right now I don't have it on, need to get a new one. Is it cheaper online or at the dealership?

10-20-2015, 04:50 PM	#246
ThreeEyedCrow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Lexington Ky Posts: 116 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey so I'm curious about anyone that mangled their linkage boot. Can you install a new one from under the car or would I need to take apart my center console again. I just ordered a new one from my dealer and it'll be here tomorrow and I plan on doing the shifter bushing soon. So I was wondering if I can save some time by doing it under the car? Help please.

10-20-2015, 04:52 PM	#247
Lord09 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 123 Thanks: 51 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	You can do it from under the car. Be very careful with it.

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