shift linkage energy bushing or oem?

**Killa From Manila** · 20-06-2009 06:17 PM

i changed mine and didnt notice sh*t lol. did the guys who notice a difference get the red or black 1? btw id go energy coz i imagine they are cheaper than oem, and id say it would last longer going by all the hype about their rubber on their website

**RtN** · 20-06-2009 07:00 PM

yeh I don;t know if it was from bushing because I changed to an ITR shift linkage + shifter at the same time with my energy suspension. Was an impact overall.. but dunno which it came from.

**flipfire** · 20-06-2009 07:11 PM

It was the linkage, the bushings didnt make a difference to me, felt the same.

I was hoping it would reduce the shaking/vibrations on the gear stick too but it was about the same.

I got the black one btw.

**dcnl** · 20-06-2009 07:29 PM

damn i wonna install the new linkage but waiting on the bushings==

**RtN** · 20-06-2009 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by flipfire

It was the linkage, the bushings didnt make a difference to me, felt the same.

I was hoping it would reduce the shaking/vibrations on the gear stick too but it was about the same.

I got the black one btw.

hmm if anything it's supposed to increase the vibrations and shaking because the bushings are more stiff which is what we want.

**flipfire** · 21-06-2009 03:41 AM

Certain materials have better shock/energy absorption even if they are stiff. (eg. Polyurethane is used on running shoes to absorb shock.)

I assumed it was called 'energy' bushings for a reason. I was wrong haha

**LiL FiLo** · 21-06-2009 12:48 PM

just put some energy bushings in my ek.... very firm.. ask benjammin

**bennjamin** · 21-06-2009 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by LiL FiLo

just put some energy bushings in my ek.... very firm.. ask benjammin

fairly firm lol. Still - better than old 14 year old rubber !

The pros far outweigh the cons.

**dcnl** · 21-06-2009 01:07 PM

lol i need some energy bushings!

**flipfire** · 21-06-2009 01:36 PM

eBay US has it for $23US delivered, which should work out around $30AU. You just have to wait 1 week till they arrive.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Energ...Q5fAccessories

You might wanna check underneath your car first if the exhaust is blocking the linkages because its a pain in the ass. Took me about 2-3 hours to install my short shift stick and bushings.