MTEC shift springs
 

Do you have any feedback on these? : http://ft86speedfactory.com/mtec-shi...g-kit-949.html

Does it make a real difference?

Yes one of best mods I did for sure 100% if you search this out there is lots of discussion on this spring set btw. :)

I replied to another thread on these, but I'll tell you they are definitely worth it. I just installed them a couple of weeks ago to go with my Kartboy shifter, Kartboy transmission mount insert, and Perrin rear shifter bushing, and it all adds up to a very precise shifting experience. With Pentosin fluid in the trannie it feels like a well oiled rifle bolt sliding home. Much recommended!

Totally worth it even on the stock shifter, feeling is believing...




** That's what she said...

Completely worth it. Best value mod I've ever done.

Do you need to drop the front pipe to gain access? Any special tools required?

Best mod ever... no need to remove anything aside from the cardboard panel

Worth it. Costs less than a dinner at a restaurant.

Ok so I just had a quick peek under...one side requires a 10mm hex which looks easy enough to get to....but the other side needs a socket and looks like a bitch the get that out because not enough room.

By the way what size socket for that?

The domed nut is a bitch to get out without the right ratchet and socket combo. I ended up needing to hit Harbor Freight and the impact sockets were perfect depth. Put the socket on the nut and then push the ratchet onto the nut.

Thanks. I think it needs a 1 1/16 (27mm) socket. Did you have enough space to run a 1/2 drive to 3/8 adaptor?

Hmm I wonder if vice grips on the socket will work? LoL

The only special tool I would say that most don't have would be the 27mm socket.

27mm and it's actually pretty easy to get to. :)

Definitely do not use vice grips.


Install video guys, also on the page of our site.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk8mkTfLANk"]MTEC Shift Spring Installation for Scion FRS / Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 - YouTube[/ame]

Yes it is a 27mm. I tried several setups and found the 1/2" to 3/8" adapter with a long flex head ratchet worked pretty good. You could always remove the front pipe to give more room. It was lock tighted in there and somewhat of a bitch. The 10mm has lock tight too and might be tough if using a regular allen like the video showed. There is not enough space to get a typical 1/4" allen socket in there, you will need a short one. Also there is not enough room to get a 1/4" torque wrench w/socket in there as the video suggested.

The springs are awesome btw

that 27mm is a bitch to get off. i ended up having to use a breaker, and it felt like i was gong to hurt something lol.