Ryandigi Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Just installed a cobb sts. I have it adjusted almost as low as it can go. I greased the heck out of the basket and ball with gray lithium grease from checkers automotive. Anyway in 2nd gear I get this weird slight whine, but even more weird is the white static noise I also get. In third it disappears and the static noise also disappears if I pull down slightly on the gear lever while in second. But if I push up while in first gear I hear a less loud version of the white static noise. Could this mean second is not fully engaged? The only reason that does not make sense to me is due to getting a similar noise from first by over-engaging. It did not do this when first installed, but started about 20 miles after install 2 days later. I will try and see if adjusting it up -as in making the bottom lever shorter-(I love the short throw though!) to see if that helps. I checked for clearances, cut out the rubber, foam, and metal plate as well. Any input or similarities with others who installed sts would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryandigi Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 anybody ever get a white noise static sound before? Not whine, but static? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryandigi Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 realize I am talking to myself. But I went in for some surgery on her today. Turns out it was due to me having it set to low. I raised (shortened) the throw further and now the static is gone and just the normal light 2nd gear whine is back. Only problem is the link (transmission fork? the thing that links the tranny to the shifter) now rubs the rubber on the top side of that channel leading the link (transmission fork thing) to the transmission. Since that thing gets hot and after many repeated shifts what happens if that wears away? Is it easy to replace if even necessary? Originally I had it just below rubbing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I had to trim the metal plate on the top edeg so the shifter linkage would not hit in 1st (or was it 3rd?). Not sure if that's what you're talking about, but some trimming is necessary, and normal. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryandigi Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 I had to trim the metal plate on the top edeg so the shifter linkage would not hit in 1st (or was it 3rd?). Not sure if that's what you're talking about, but some trimming is necessary, and normal. I trimmed that thing flush. Just talking about the rubber tube that follows the copper. Check the pic I attached...this is not of my car, I have cut out the metal piece....found it on a walkthrough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubiturcokov Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 i am having similar probs...look at my related transmission posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryandigi Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 It sounds like your problems are engaging the gears, my problem is just something that I could see becoming a future problem after. Did you ever get your issues fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkness of Death Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 i've just got the same issues from installing the cobb front shifter bushings...2nd gear sounds like it's grinding or something... but there's noise as well in 1, 3 and 4...dont remember 5th and didnt' get to 6th.. but this noise is much less audible.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hey, I just had some issues with my Cobb STS install. It's such a piece of cake to adjust it though, that after some tweaking I think I've gotten all the bugs worked out. #1: I tightened the bolt/nut onto the yoke too much. If it's actually tight, loosen it about 1/4 turn. You'll notice even before it becomes "snug" it's still difficult to tighten; it's not a loose nut. So just bring it snug and then back it off a little bit. I noticed this greatly reduced transmission noises and shifter effort. #2: Ensure that the rubber boot/foam is not creating any issues. Especially when set on it's shortest setting, there's alot of material that becomes cramped in there. I trimmed the rubber plate and foam significantly to help free up some room....it allows a little more noise through though. Joe Edit: oh yeah, #3: Get some Subaru Extra-S fluid in there. I haven't done it yet, but I've heard it's the Cat's Meow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkness of Death Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 after another drive, it's sounding like something is vibrating metal on metal - not internally gearbox...i'll have to check underneath.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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