Just installed this. Shifting is way better. I used two washers on the shifter cover plate to give it a bit more clearance. I used the smallest ratchet possible to get the top 12mm bolt from the cover
@pumpniron13 жыл бұрын
For anyone watching and doing the install read this Took me an hour or so to figure it out but here is a tip for getting that shit screw off the top of the guard plate. Wish I knew this prior install would have been only 1.5 hours. So you’ll need a long flexible head 3/8 ratchet and a short 12mm 3/8 socket. Reaching from the rear side place the socket onto the bolt (you have to feel for it you can’t seee shit) then from the engine side of the the plate (other side) reach over the top with the long flex head ratchet, use your other hand from the rear to push the ratchet onto the socket BAM more than enough room to take it off I was so pissed and relieved when I figured this out after fuckin my hands up with a damn box wrench. Also for the roll pin use a smaller punch to knock out the smaller pin first then the 5mm to knock the bigger OMG so much easier took 2 sec Anyways there yah go
@SuperGamerfan8 жыл бұрын
For Sure! Currently running Boomba Shift Plate, with Boomba Short throw Shifter, Perrin Shifter bushing, Perrin Shift Stop, and Raceseng Shift knob. Smoothest Shifts you could Imagine take no effort what so ever to switch gears and it gets rid of the Notchey feeling
@BoombaRacing8 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you feel you have perfected your shifter set-up!
@YOUJCELO237 жыл бұрын
Nate O'Neill hey man I just want to ask how did you able to fit the Perrin shifter bushing to boomba shifter plate cuz mine don't fit and I'm not sure if I have to force it down or something
@JunkWoodProjectswithJacob3 жыл бұрын
Anyone attempting this in 2021. Use a 1/8 punch to punch out the smaller pin and then a 3/16 punch to punch out the bigger pin. Take ur time with this one can get frustrating.
@pjaxy2 жыл бұрын
OMG thank you very much. They never said anything about that. Hey @boomba you gotta pin this comment.
@nuttynate7973 жыл бұрын
Well, killed my 17mm socket on the first transmission bracket bolt, guess Ill try another day
@drivanivan7 жыл бұрын
Excellent product .works very well, I think the only slightly tricky part is one small bolt that holds the rear cover over the shifter plate. The fact I removed the transmission cross members was probably the one thing that made this possible because it allowed the transmission to drop down about 1-2 from the trans tunnel of the car. The issue with the one bolt on the rear cover is the top most forward bolt needs to be removed ideally with a wratching open end box wrench, i doubt any socket and wratchet combination would get between the bolt and the body without interference, I put both the shifter plate and the short shifter in my 2015 WRX in a little more than 2 hours and thats included jacking the car up and down and putting my tools away, yes believe it or not I actually put my tools away because I was sick of buying new ones to use every time i needed to work on my car again years ago. Have fun you guys this was an easy install and the difference is amazing Thanks Boomba.
@BoombaRacing7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you got it all installed and are liking the throws! Thank you for choosing Boomba and we're very happy to hear you are loving the product. You made pretty good time for installing everything there.
@nuttynate7973 жыл бұрын
Took me 3 days to get that dang roll pin out
@balut_25834 жыл бұрын
Is it safe to remove the transmission mounts? I see that the whole trans moved after you unlosen the bolts.
@pumpniron13 жыл бұрын
3.5 hours later ….. fuck that top bolt and fuck that roll pin
@jfranning5 жыл бұрын
this part is great, thanks boomba now my car shifts like heaven
@gogodori6 жыл бұрын
Been buying from boomba and this part does not disappoint, such a great quality product with the greatest feel, this is the best short shift plate out there for the Subaru
@BoombaRacing6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Glad to hear you are happy.
@pg83725 жыл бұрын
So we’re not reinstalling that shield which covers the oem shift plate ??
@gatorb84 жыл бұрын
No, I guess it gets in the way and will result in a stiff shift instead of smooth. I keep hearing ppl are putting it back on but with washers some how.
@sann8234 жыл бұрын
Anyone have problems after installing this part? My reverse lights don't work at times. I go into reverse and my reverse lights won't get triggered. I have to wiggle the shifter a bit or push it to the right pretty forcefully and then they'll come on. Idk if I should just remove this thing.
@MrMoxyspirit2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha 3/15 punch, it is a 3/16" punch or 5mm
@honeyrattan64863 жыл бұрын
do we need a transmission support jack while taking the mount off?
@jstin78265 жыл бұрын
how do you disconnect the shifter cable.
@BoombaRacing5 жыл бұрын
Check out our Installation Guide: www.boombaracing.com/content/WRX%2015%20Shifter%20plate.pdf
@craigfisher91977 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have any additional information on how to remove the rear shifter plate cover? The install video just says to remove it, but I couldn't get mine off. I did this install yesterday, and aside from it being a colossal PIMA to do on the floor of my garage, it went well. Since I couldn't get the shifter plate cover off, it's still in the way. I have it bent up as far out of the way as possible, but the boomba short shift adapter hits it occasionally. Any extra tips would be helpful.
@BoombaRacing7 жыл бұрын
The shifter plate cover stays off with our shifter plate installed. The guard stays, but the larger cover remains off. There are only a few bolts that hold it on. There is one on top near the body of the vehicle that is a little bit difficult to get to, however.
@craigfisher91977 жыл бұрын
That was where I'm confused. I removed three bolts, one facing the passenger side, and two rear facing (above and below the drive shaft), but couldn't get the cover off. Are there more than three bolts?
@BoombaRacing7 жыл бұрын
There are four bolts as seen here: www.boombaracing.com/content/WRX%2015%20Shifter%20plate.pdf
@craigfisher91977 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I figured there had to be one more bolt some where
@BoombaRacing7 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this gets it figured out for you!
@chriss5268 жыл бұрын
Great installation video. One question....is the shifter plate cover not reinstalled once the Boomba adapter goes on? The tech in the video only reinstalled the cable cover.
@BoombaRacing8 жыл бұрын
One of the covers remains off with the installation of our plate. As long as you are not constantly off-roading your car, you shouldn't have any issues.
@javiderek318 жыл бұрын
+BoombaRacingInc does it fit back on with the boomba transmission plate?
@BoombaRacing8 жыл бұрын
The one cover remains off when you install our plate. The cable cover stays, but the lower cover does not. This is only if you install our shifter plate. Our short throw shifter doesn't alter anything underneath the vehicle.
@WillGreenZilla6 жыл бұрын
Punched the pin out no problem.. stock plate does not budge on my 2017 to remove it.. wtf.
@BoombaRacing6 жыл бұрын
Are both pins out? It is sort of a "pin side of a pin" type set-up.
@WillGreenZilla6 жыл бұрын
BoombaRacingInc thank u for the reply.. I punched the small pin out not realizing there is a bigger pin as well at first lol. 👍
@BoombaRacing6 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you go it figured out!
@erikhoff34415 жыл бұрын
Boomba Racing Mine still won’t budge after removing both pins. It’s a 2016. Anything else that might be holding it in place?
@sonorousaria6 жыл бұрын
How much should I torque the transmission support brackets?
@BoombaRacing6 жыл бұрын
No need to get crazy with those brackets, but you do want to make sure they are nice and tight.
@QactisX2 жыл бұрын
Crossmember and Cushion Rubber: Tightening torque: 35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) Install the crossmember. Tightening torque: T1: 70 N·m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) T2: 140 N·m (14.3 kgf-m, 103 ft-lb) T1 being the 14mm head bolts (there are 4) T2 being the 17mm head bolts (there are two)
@nofearastig4 жыл бұрын
is the Boomba shift plate compatible with the Perrin shifter bushing?? i heard that the Whole is little bit small....
@BoombaRacing4 жыл бұрын
Yes it is compatible!
@indraotsutsuki55913 жыл бұрын
The hole is a bit to small I can’t get mine back on the new boomba plate
@seannguyen7686 жыл бұрын
Just got this and my perrin shift bushing doesnt fit. Any suggestions???
@BoombaRacing6 жыл бұрын
What about it doesn't fit? We've got some customers running both piece. However most people feel that our plate alone eliminates the need for a shift bushing.
@amritkahlon19885 жыл бұрын
Do you need to support the transmission when you remove the supports?
@ChaseAtkinson17 жыл бұрын
does anyone have any advice on how to get the transmission support braces off? I cannot budge the bolts no matter what I do.
@BoombaRacing7 жыл бұрын
If you don't have access to an impact, we recommend a large breaker bar.
@odessit7777 жыл бұрын
I often end up driving my car in extreme snow (and obviously salt) on my way to/from ski resorts. With the shifter plate cover permanently off, wouldn't this be an issue when driving in harsh environments?
@BoombaRacing7 жыл бұрын
This plate is billet steel and will not corrode. We have been running our car with the cover off for years now in Illinois (salty wintery climate) with no issues!
@mychannelforfun55238 жыл бұрын
Does the Perrin shift bushing fit on this with no issues?
@BoombaRacing8 жыл бұрын
That part should work with no issue with our shifter plate.
@indraotsutsuki55913 жыл бұрын
I’m having trouble fitting the bushing on the new shift plate :/
@thomasmendoza17806 жыл бұрын
Any information on the tools needed for the boomba short shifter?
@BoombaRacing6 жыл бұрын
Everything needed to install the lever is listed at the top of this PDF: www.boombaracing.com/content/WRX%2015%20Short%20throw%20shifter.pdf
@midnite89917 жыл бұрын
Any torque specs for the transmission support brace bolts?
@BoombaRacing7 жыл бұрын
Make sure they are pretty snug and you are good to go. They are strong bolts threading into heavy metal, no need to be too concerned about snapping these.
@QactisX2 жыл бұрын
Crossmember and Cushion Rubber: Tightening torque: 35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) Install the crossmember. Tightening torque: T1: 70 N·m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) T2: 140 N·m (14.3 kgf-m, 103 ft-lb) T1 being the 14mm head bolts (there are 4) T2 being the 17mm head bolts (there are two)
@tomreeve525 жыл бұрын
Do you post to the UK?
@BoombaRacing5 жыл бұрын
Yes we do!
@tomreeve525 жыл бұрын
@@BoombaRacing subaru use the same gear linkage set up on the diesel line up in Europe with 6 speed boxes. I would like to fit this on my impreza. I have already fit the brass bushing that is designed for the 2015+ wrx.
@SuperGamerfan8 жыл бұрын
You better have small hands in order to get to that bolt on the top cover lol took forever