Metal shifter collar piece?
07-03-2013, 02:01 PM
#12
Molykote brass I reckon? Would be nice, although the stock one seems to be a decent glass-filled polyamide. The force applied to it is pretty low--probably better off changing the stock pieces every year or so. The plastic bits could very well give you better shift feel--there's not much room for error on a metal bushing, but a plastic one can push really close to the tolerance limit considering it can comply as necessary when there's steel on both sides.
07-04-2013, 04:07 PM
#15
Just knowing that soaking it in hot water makes it expand and maybe more flexible gives good enough reason to believe a solid metal one might offer some improvement.
07-04-2013, 04:17 PM
#16
Originally Posted by Moddiction' timestamp='1372811756' post='22644260
Soaking it in hot water definitely helps a lot!
I might looking into making these if I have time and enough interest.
I might looking into making these if I have time and enough interest.
07-04-2013, 04:44 PM
#17
Originally Posted by B0neSt0ck' timestamp='1372982842' post='22647937
[quote name='Moddiction' timestamp='1372811756' post='22644260']
Soaking it in hot water definitely helps a lot!
I might looking into making these if I have time and enough interest.
Soaking it in hot water definitely helps a lot!
I might looking into making these if I have time and enough interest.
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I know, but plastic will expand as we'll as become more flexible. I'm thinking about that plastic part flexing. I replaced mine before, and yes, I tried it with a heat gun and just warming it up a little makes it slightly more flexible and easier to snap on to the shifter. If this plastic peice is what couples the shifter to the transmission, the transmission for sure will heat up that plastic piece. There will be some give between the shifter and transmission.
02-01-2014, 09:17 AM
#20
I installed the Car Garage Amis Shift Collar this morning.
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I took my time unclipping, unbolting, cleaning, and re-greasing. Interesting how flimsy the plastic OEM collar is in comparison to the Amis metal collar. It was fairly easy to replace and install. I can't say anything was difficult as long as you take your time and have the right tools and some patience. All in all it took 45 minutes.
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Tools needed:
Modifry interior trim tools, Honda High temp Urea Grease, socket wrench, 10mm socket with an extension, small flathead screwdriver, torque wrench, and clean towels.
Helpful tips:
1. Slide the small screwdriver in between the plastic round clip (4 locations marked by small arrows) and the shift boot. No need to separate the round plastic clip from the rubber boot if done properly. If you do this correctly, plastic round clip will be not be damaged.
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2. Before you proceed to each step of the installation, take a close look as to the position of each item. It will be easier when putting things back together.
3. Use tons of Urea grease all around the spring, shifter, and anything the has plastic to metal or metal to metal contact. Make sure to put enough grease in and around the shift collar itself.
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4. After removing the OEM shift collar with plyers, install the new one by placing the Amis collar on the ground and snapping the shifter on to it. I placed it in a towel on the garage floor and it installed in one quick snap. No need to heat it, etc.
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5. Review the center console and shifter removal diagrams in the service manual before you start. The big key is to be patient and don't force anything to avoid any damage.
[attachment=53113::]
I took my time unclipping, unbolting, cleaning, and re-greasing. Interesting how flimsy the plastic OEM collar is in comparison to the Amis metal collar. It was fairly easy to replace and install. I can't say anything was difficult as long as you take your time and have the right tools and some patience. All in all it took 45 minutes.
[attachment=53110::]
Tools needed:
Modifry interior trim tools, Honda High temp Urea Grease, socket wrench, 10mm socket with an extension, small flathead screwdriver, torque wrench, and clean towels.
Helpful tips:
1. Slide the small screwdriver in between the plastic round clip (4 locations marked by small arrows) and the shift boot. No need to separate the round plastic clip from the rubber boot if done properly. If you do this correctly, plastic round clip will be not be damaged.
[attachment=53115::]
[attachment=53114::]
[attachment=53116::]
2. Before you proceed to each step of the installation, take a close look as to the position of each item. It will be easier when putting things back together.
3. Use tons of Urea grease all around the spring, shifter, and anything the has plastic to metal or metal to metal contact. Make sure to put enough grease in and around the shift collar itself.
[attachment=53117::]
4. After removing the OEM shift collar with plyers, install the new one by placing the Amis collar on the ground and snapping the shifter on to it. I placed it in a towel on the garage floor and it installed in one quick snap. No need to heat it, etc.
[attachment=53111::]
5. Review the center console and shifter removal diagrams in the service manual before you start. The big key is to be patient and don't force anything to avoid any damage.