Zues Marine Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Saw some of you having trouble or questions so here ya go Diy using a B&M Short shift kit Shifter Side-by-side http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4269/sidebysidefo3.jpg OLD REAR BUSHING http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/1043/oldrearmountsg8.jpg Thats a KartBoy bushing but its identical to the B&M http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/images/kbrearshifterbushingmain.jpg The front bushing wasn't in bad shape but I replaced them with the B&M that came with the kit.. This is also a Kartboy bushing but identical to B&M (i am just using this for reference) http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/images/kartboybushing.jpg Now the whole process wasn't to bad except for the fact that the B&M kit did not come with a shifter retaining clip!!!!!!!!!! It comes with everything else but not something that costs 10 cents!! http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2825/shifterclipbq9.jpg This is do-it-yourself if you have the right tools. This job was pretty easy since we were using a hoist but it is 100% possible to do this in your garage. When you purchase the B&M kit it gives you a pretty decent description step-by-step of what to do. Summary: Remove center console Remove bracket holding dust boot (6 screws) Unscrew the shift knob Un-bolt the upper linkage from the shifter Drop Exhaust Drop the exhaust shield Drop the mid drive shaft support (optional for more room) Un-bolt lower linkage from shifter Remove retaining ring clip w/ proper puller tool Pull out rear shifter linkage from the rear shifter mount Remove the rear shifter mount Remove the front shifter mount from the linkage (push it out w/ end of hammer) Replace front shifter mount (push it in with your fingers left/right bushing) Replace rear shifter mount Remove the shifter Replace the shifter w/ new grease Reconnect everything The only thing that seemed strange was the metal bracket holding the dust boot had to be installed backwards and only 4 screws can be used. Theres a few little steps I didn't mention but the step-by-step w/ the kit will explain. Heres also the legacy guide for a 97' I am sure its the same as 95-99. http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9544/assemblymq1.jpg http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6026/43366151eh4.jpg http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/945/62675652xb4.jpg http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3109/49868676ws7.jpg http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3808/97641773il8.jpg http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3148/59838905ie9.jpg Final thought. Its night and day! The shifts are 70% shorter IMO and there is 5% play with the shifter while in gear no wobble no nothing! You can't beat the quality of the product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I don't have a manual trans but this is a sweet write up! -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whos_that_guy Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 nice, but wayyyyy too much work for me >.> florida heat is back now so **** that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpride Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 does this work the same for the cosmo shoft shifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 should be the same for all short shifters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp27 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 not that i wont drive clutch but i dont have a 5 sp. but i have always wondered about a ratchet shifter kit for the 4EAT. or if you can even use the 1,2,3 for that function? or if you can even do it! videos for fun. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4RkOGp9qSk&feature=related]YouTube- B&M shifter, ratchet shifter, automatic shifter[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgASiUzykjQ&feature=related]YouTube- B&M Pro-Ratchet Shifter[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhpoVnDnbME&feature=related]YouTube- R33 GTS-T with B&M Ratchet Shifter[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpride Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 now with the bushing, what bushing can i get that fit the second gens. I just installed the SS but i noticed that the bushing were a little beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 kartboy, b&m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpride Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 are there any cheaper than 65 dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Good shit. Here's a fun fact. V3/4 STi shifters are much shorter throw than Gen 2 legacy's, and are a perfect fit. I got one for $40, and i'm never looking back. I can install them in about 15 minutes now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 ^hell yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpride Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 what bushings will fit our cars. Cause they dont make them in a subtitle for our cars, so what year Subaru bushing would fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Bump from the past. It's sad that all of the "linked" pictures have been delinked or are no longer working. Please load photos to the site using the Manage Attachment process so we have them for future reference. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 chu talkin bout, i can see every picture and video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sludgeroo Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I can't and I was depending on this thread! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 chu talkin bout, i can see every picture and video See a lot of red Xs. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 chu talkin bout, i can see every picture and video I see everything on my computer -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I'm seeing a lot more, but first post has half-a-dozen red Xs. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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