I just got this bad boy installed and as Andrew over at AMI Customs says...
All I have to say is WOW, I think I have a semi all the time now with this in....It is unbelievable how much of an improvement this is over stock.

It is really remarkable how 30% throw reduction feels. I also installed the AMS Shifter Base Bushings, and all I can say is, "What was Mitsu thinking!". The OEM ones look like they belong on some toy.

I am also installing the AMS Under Hood Bushings, but I ran out of time for today.

I give TWM Performance a big :thumbup:, great work guys and we all really appreciate the very detailed installation instructions, they were nothing short of perfection!

OEM Shifter vs TWM Performance Short Throw Shifter...

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POS OEM Shifter Base Bushings...

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Still got the semi too, car shifts so nice with this upgrade. LOL

i need this Mod so bad

i need this Mod so bad

Well, I put this off for a long time, I was just a bit apprehensive about doing the install. It was an absolute breeze to install and come to find out, the darn console comes apart like a set of Lego's. I did have to use a Dremel to remove the push washers from the shifter pins, which was what I was not looking forward to, but it all turned out great!

Still got the semi too, car shifts so nice with this upgrade. LOL

The best way to describe it other than that is the darn thing feels like a race car! End of story... :shades:

My shifts felt a little more smooth after installing the Works under hood shifter bushings.

http://mysite.verizon.net/respfhm9/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/WorksBushings.JPG.w300h225.jpg

Nice post man! Thanks

My shifts felt a little more smooth after installing the Works under hood shifter bushings.

http://mysite.verizon.net/respfhm9/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/WorksBushings.JPG.w300h225.jpg

Yeah, I have been driving all week with the shifter and base bushings, I will be installing the AMS under hood shift bushings this weekend. I am curious to see if it feels that much different post shifter and base bushings.

The TWM Short Shifter, TWM console Bushings, and Weighted Knob was my first mod. Got it about 3-4 months ago. Definitely feels alot better when warmed up. it still gets notchy but getting into gear sounds and feels alot more solid.

yeah that was my first mod...lol. i love it!

Just ordered the TWM SS and console bushing and new shift knob today, should have it installed at the end of January when I get home. Can't wait!

Can you tell me, are the AMS Shifter Base bushings and console bushing two different parts in terms of function?

Just ordered the TWM SS and console bushing and new shift knob today, should have it installed at the end of January when I get home. Can't wait!

Can you tell me, are the AMS Shifter Base bushings and console bushing two different parts in terms of function?

No, different companies call them base/console interchangeably. The under hood bushings are different however, they interface the shift cables with the actuator on the tranny.

Anyone have instructions or a website to them for base shifter bushings ie console bushings? I found instructions for under hood bushings, just no base/console. Thanks!

Anyone have instructions or a website to them for base shifter bushings ie console bushings? I found instructions for under hood bushings, just no base/console. Thanks!

It's in this thread.

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24565&page=4

How many push pins did the shifter come with?

Here are some instructions for the base bushings and shifter.

http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/2008-lancer-evo-x-short-shifter-install-manual.pdf

Mine did not come with push pins, you mean the washers? It came with 2 small and 2 large push washers.

Here are some instructions for the base bushings and shifter.

http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/2008-lancer-evo-x-short-shifter-install-manual.pdf

Mine did not come with push pins, you mean the washers? It came with 2 small and 2 large push washers.

That's what I meant. I'm wondering if the works one I got is supposed to have 4.

That's what I meant. I'm wondering if the works one I got is supposed to have 4.

You will only use two though. Unless you make a mistake :p

You will only use two though. Unless you make a mistake :p

Which two? I have two big and one little.

Which two? I have two big and one little.
You will use one of each, large and small.

Oh and by the way, I tried every other technique I could find to get those darn things off, screwdriver and hammer, pliers, etc. The only thing that worked for me was the Dremel with a cutoff wheel and it was really quick. Just cut parallel to the bends between the cuts on the washer, you will only have to do like 2 or 3 for it to fall off. Cut one or two then spin it around with a screwdriver and mallet or hammer to get a better angle on the last ones. I just put a towel kind of over the area and worked underneath the towel to prevent getting sparks and dust everywhere. Worked like a charm...just take your time.

You will use one of each, large and small.

Oh and by the way, I tried every other technique I could find to get those darn things off, screwdriver and hammer, pliers, etc. The only thing that worked for me was the Dremel with a cutoff wheel and it was really quick. Just cut parallel to the bends between the cuts on the washer, you will only have to do like 2 or 3 for it to fall off. Cut one or two then spin it around with a screwdriver and mallet or hammer to get a better angle on the last ones. I just put a towel kind of over the area and worked underneath the towel to prevent getting sparks and dust everywhere. Worked like a charm...just take your time.

Thanks.

Thanks guys. I heard a lot of people say the console/base bushings were a pita... why? I understand the having to use a dremel for taking those two "washers" off... is that why? If it's not just that, what is it? Cause those instructions make it look so easy... What am I missing?

Thanks guys. I heard a lot of people say the console/base bushings were a pita... why? I understand the having to use a dremel for taking those two "washers" off... is that why? If it's not just that, what is it? Cause those instructions make it look so easy... What am I missing?

If you are using the AMS bushings; it's relatively easy. The PITA is the WORKS bushings. They are two piece; re-using the factory metal sleeve. Basically, you remove the factory rubber bushing and remove the metal sleeve from it. Now this is where the fun starts, you take the "larger" WORKS bushing and press from (inserting into) the top of the shifter console, the "smaller" WORKS bushing must be inserted from the underneath, and finally the factory metal sleeve from the top of "larger" WORKS bushing.

It gets cumbersome after that :p

I have the TWM SS along with TWM Console bushings and AMS underhood bushings. I personally love it.

But..... trackjunkie hates my car he says shifting is to hard and it annoys him.

So to everyone who has the TWM shifter and all bushings, PM "trackjunkie" and tell him how awesome the SS and bushings are.

:D Epic prank #2 on trackjunkie has just begun :D

Tee hee hee.

TheNEWB

If you are using the AMS bushings; it's relatively easy. The PITA is the WORKS bushings. They are two piece; re-using the factory metal sleeve. Basically, you remove the factory rubber bushing and remove the metal sleeve from it. Now this is where the fun starts, you take the "larger" WORKS bushing and press from (inserting into) the top of the shifter console, the "smaller" WORKS bushing must be inserted from the underneath, and finally the factory metal sleeve from the top of "larger" WORKS bushing.

It gets cumbersome after that :p

Thanks for the info! I think if I go with AMS, Ill be getting the AMS 5 Speed Gate Selector Bushing Kit, Shifter Base Bushings, and Under Hood Shifter Bushings for my TWM SS I just purchased.

Well, now that the weather has warmed up and I have found myself digging a little deeper into WOT, I would have to say I am loving this setup! Shifts are still quick, solid, and smooth. Everything is far less notchy and feels like manual should.

Well, now that the weather has warmed up and I have found myself digging a little deeper into WOT, I would have to say I am loving this setup! Shifts are still quick, solid, and smooth. Everything is far less notchy and feels like manual should.

Do you have any extra push washers?

Well after putting off installing the underhood bushings for a couple months, I finally found time today to install them. I wouldn't have thought that just those 4 little aluminum widgets would make that much of a difference in shifts. It is as much a noticeable difference as going with the TWM from stock.

I was following the How-To from this forum and it was dead on, except for 2 points.

1. Getting those freaking stock bushings out was a PIA! I finally resorted to using a windshield razor blade to slice off the collars on the bushings and then they both came out with only pushing with fingers.

2. Installing the AMS pin on the vertical bushing was also a PIA. I finally had to go in from the top and bottom and use a flat-head screwdriver bit to spread the pin open.

All in all, it was a successful write up and certainly made my life easier.