CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 Shifter Bushings and Mazdaspeed 3/6 Short Shift Plate Product Release!

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Alpha Can you guys also look into more solid shifter LINKAGE bushings as well? Eliminating the common and unwanted shifter slop (Left to right movement when in gear) would make a great addition to this package IMHO. I'd be first in line for such a product.

Originally Posted by Gwynne[MENTION=130 CorkSport;1143834]We are having a product development this weekend. Feel free to fill out one of our product idea forms with a little more detail and I can get this added to the list for consideration. Product Ideas - CorkSport Mazda Performance - 360-260-CORK Thanks!

I've already submitted this suggestion...twice IIRC.

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by Matt I've already submitted this suggestion...twice IIRC.

Really? Me too.

It's a GREAT idea and they'd sell VERY well seeing as how nobody else makes them and EVERYONE from stock to BT would love to eliminate the factory lateral shifter slop.

Bump for this, come on CS!

[Dizzy Turbo]

Bump for linkage bushings, awesome idea I would certainly buy those

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[Alpha]

Originally Posted by Dizzy Turbo Bump for linkage bushings, awesome idea I would certainly buy those Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

Do I have to get a poll going to help convince you CS!?

Believe me... I would.

[Dizzy Turbo]

Do it! I would love a solid shifter and I'm sure everyone else would also

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[ChrisCS]

Originally Posted by Alpha Do I have to get a poll going to help convince you CS!? Believe me... I would.

Do it I dare you!

Originally Posted by Dizzy Turbo Ok install done, easy and fast. The mounting point on the bushings is what's smaller not the actual bushing so that's my stupidity. Feels a little more solid, haven't drove yet still at work. I did notice that on two of my stock bushings the metal sleeve was bent into an oval, glad I got these bushings haha Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

The bushing that is "bent" is like that on all of them from the factory not real sure why.

[GotSpeed81]

Originally Posted by Gwynne[MENTION=130 CorkSport;1214699]Please shoot derrick an email to get a replacement part sent out derrick@CorkSport.com.

sent an email but no reply

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by CorkSport - Chris Do it I dare you! The bushing that is "bent" is like that on all of them from the factory not real sure why.

Challenge accepted!

Post up and let's get these linkage bushings made guys!!!

http://www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum/foru...shings-102667/

[CorkSport]

Originally Posted by GotSpeed81 sent an email but no reply

I found your email in my junk mail box. Look for a reply.

-Derrick

[GotSpeed81]

weird but thanx for helpin me out. really appreciate it

[Madfbskills69]

Originally Posted by CorkSport I would expect to see reviews on the parts from forum members soon, we have shipped out several of the shifters and bushings. -Derrick

just order mine from CS!! Super stoked for it to come in

[Madfbskills69]

im sorry im new to all this. Just picked up my 2013 about a week ago with only 8 miles on it.

But question for you guys, can i get by with just the bushings or do i need to invest in the shift plate as well? im a daily driver but i tend to get aggressive of course. Im having issues with 3rd gear, it seems to be a bit "out of place" idk how to describe it im sorry. Any suggestions?

[someguy]

Shifter adjustment, transmission fluid, rear motor mount, bushings...shift plate won't do anything for 3rd gear.

Of course taking it to the dealer under warranty is also a great option.

[MichaelGear]

I "fixed" the transition to third by focusing more on pressure to the right rather than pressure forward. In my previous cars I could just push forward from second and third would naturally happen, but I know what you mean in this case, it's almost as if there's a false path between first and third that grabs the stick if you just push forward. Try a 60/40 pressure right and see if that doesn't become natural for you after a while.