How To Fix Drivetrain Slop

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[@bradgreen987]

I put shifter stops underneath the boot to reduce wiggle as well. The shifter bushing was the most notable upgrade

[@Smeedia]

Those definitely help on some cars 🔥

[@R1Armadill0]

"This is getting weird" BAHAHHAAAHAHAAA

[@Smeedia]

😅😅😅😅

[@aaronrogers2495]

You so funny as hell

[@icyclutch8991]

Thank you smeedia. You were the only one on KZbin who went thoroughly into the transmission mount bushing install, I appreciate it

[@Owensti]

Been waiting to do this for my bugeye! Keep up the content man! I’ll be waiting for the next video! 🫡

[@Smeedia]

Thank Owen 🙏 def worth doing on the bug!

[@hatefunwrx]

I can't wait till mine is done. Great video man super simple and the feel is amazing in comparison to stock

[@Smeedia]

Thanks my dude! 🔥🙏

[@chispagiddings]

Awesome! Did exactly the same improvements on my crosstrek some weeks ago and is a night and day difference!

[@Smeedia]

Maks driving the car feel 100X better 🔥

[@lqqkout8214]

Great video as always! Thanks for the details and taking the time to go over things! I know you’ve been working on video techniques and the retaining ring section may have benefitted from some B-roll footage. Again, awesome as always! ☮️ 📤👬

[@shiloh5199]

I literally just copped a VA chassis WRX(2017) Premium model with 6 speed manual shift. I'm sooo hype right now and will be ordering this solid shifter bushing to get rid of sloppy floppy knob!! 😉

[@omialmanza1900]

Im out on a service call replacing a semi steer tire, but I always have time for Smeedia!! Keep killing it T👍🏼!

[@Smeedia]

How's the tire replacment going?!

[@omialmanza1900]

@@Smeedia Its a tough job but pays better then my old car mechanic job. Literally not a job for just anybody. But it helps pay for more car parts I have planed like forged internals 🙏🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼.

[@johnjbateman]

Thank you for this. My wife told me she was leaving me and my FKS for another WRX owner with a stiff knob. In all seriousness, I picked up a Kartboy short throw and solid shifter bushing. Cheers!

[@ShocksBocks]

This is perfect. Kept accidentally skipping 3rd and going to 5th bevause of the sloppy shifting, and this seems like it'll help a ton with the feeling

[@HugoHardinge]

Smart man. Did all of these as well when I put my new outback trans in the Crosstrek. 🤘

[@Smeedia]

10/10 worth ittttt 🔥🔥🔥

[@cassiejvance7496]

Had all this done last week. Put so much torque back to the rear. 🔙💯🤘🤘🤘

[@tslamcyt]

always love the vids tho keep it up!!

[@Smeedia]

Thank you my my man!

[@brandonjames9663]

Great video as always Tanner! Former Washintonian here! Love what you do man. Just got me my first WRX last week! Pumped!!!

[@Smeedia]

Ohhh congratulations! How you liking iti?!

[@brandonjames9663]

@@Smeedia dude… I love it. Wanted one since the bug eye days. I had a 06’ legacy GT while living in Washington. This 17’ WRX is a crazy difference. I wish I would have got one a long time ago. Honda days are over hahahaha

[@valrandir]

Very nice, I learned a quite a few things. Thank you for the video!

[@Smeedia]

Glad I could shed some light 🔥🥳

[@ThatWasherNerd]

Probably going to be doing the Kartboy kit on my Hawkeye soon. Good timing! Thank you!

[@Smeedia]

20/10 worth it 🔥

[@JoJo-GoldenEagle]

This was great! I've read too that Kart Boy is the way to go, and I will be doing this for sure. My 16 suffers from floppy knob syndrome. I agree that it's terrible so glad to know it can be fixed!

[@BuckingFeast]

Got another STi hatch after I sold my last one, missed it too much. Definitely going to do this fix 😁👌

[@enriquemoraj2423]

Nice! A video to solve overheating problems and how to prevent them would be so interesting and useful! Thanks!

[@Dragon151415]

cant wait to see the heads being built,always alot of knowledge being dropped on us

[@Smeedia]

Doing most of it today 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheGCJourney]

Great video! You could also try adding a Torque Solution solid shifter linkage which helps eliminate that play while in gear.

[@drewsorensen8398]

Just put some new whiteline shifter bushings in my '13 wrx and boy did it make a difference in driver experience.

[@juliomiranda6801]

Got the kartboy and it’s such a nice driving experience

[@Smeedia]

Makes things so much more enjoyable 🔥

[@johnathanvickrey6217]

Did this a could months ago, you handled this a lot better then I did 😂

[@jaimehurtado356]

I needed this video! My STI shifter is so sloppy! Feels terrible wasn’t sure if it was just a Subaru thing since it’s my first one

[@Smeedia]

Those stock bushings can wear quick 😮‍💨

[@LCARS359]

Yep, absolutely one of the first things i have done to all my cars is add a short shifter. So much more fun to drive.

[@renehernandez367]

Just got my today will be installing it Wednesday

[@thesubiefam]

Say less, Always coming in Clutch! Cant wait To see this build Ripping!

[@ehesh1499]

The rear diff inserts really helped make 1-2, 2-3 shifts feel sooo much better

[@Smeedia]

They do help more than one would think 🔥

[@rushodai929]

Great video. And beautiful car, love the color.

[@nightmahregaming]

Wow this is just the fix I have been looking for. I have been a victim of sloppy knob syndrome for the last two years! Good to know there's a cure! #wearenotalone

[@Smeedia]

Qe are in this together lmao

[@yamilmelendez2667]

I’m following u so hope to see you’re video

[@bubbabrannan5915]

Floppy tutorial 😅😅😅😅 You are killing me here! Excellent walk thru Tanner. 💯

[@Smeedia]

Lmao thank you 😅🤣😅

[@cassiejvance7496]

I just had all this done, plus perrin pitch stop mount, on my uk 09 wrx hatch. Hey Tanna, not spoke to you in a while 💯🤘🤘🤘🤘🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@lolobedolo8624]

Happy to get the notification ❤

[@Smeedia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mickrichBMXWRXJapan]

Perfect timing, as I'm about to do the same thing on my 5-speed WRX. Unfortunately, my transmission's in situ, so I'll have to fight with that u-joint roll pin/spring pin whilst under the car! 🛠

[@Smeedia]

I wish you the best of luck on that roll pin 🤝🤝🤝

[@mickrichBMXWRXJapan]

@@Smeedia Thanks Tanner, I need it, though I'm hoping that removing the x-member first (to replace the bushings) will make life easier. 👍

[@matthewkennedy5483]

I’ve got a 99 SF on the stock bushings, and boy is she sloppy. Thank you for this video because I knew I needed to change the bushing but no idea what or where the heck they were or where to start 😂😂

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy I got you my man 🔥🔥🔥

[@peterose4650]

What's your opinion on kartboy shifter busings? Awesome video btw. golden nuggets of knowledge!!!!

[@Thechaoscrusadors]

Amazing video as always!! How much of a difference is there really between a short shift and stock? The bushings are on my list.

[@Smeedia]

Not a massive difference but enough to make driving the car more fun 🔥

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

A great maintenance video today. Oh yeahhhh. Subies forever. I live my 2020 STI. I'm a lucky dude.

[@Smeedia]

How's it been treating ya?!

[@orvilzpoppin]

Just as I was looking into shifter linkage to fix the rough 1st and R today 😅

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy perfect timing 😅🔥

[@jwljwljwwwwl]

mmmmmmmm hell yeah brotha, my knob is also very stiff, important stuff. Even the misses is impressed by the stiffness..... of my car. For real tho once you start bushing swaps, its hard to stop.

[@Smeedia]

If the lady lives it, that's all that matters 🤣🤣🤣

[@shiloh5199]

I'm over 45 and I think I have sloppy floppy knob syndrome...WTF!!

[@Smeedia]

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR!

[@GriogharThomasBaldwin]

I totally fixed my sloppy floppy knob. I shortened it up, added a big, fat head on the top, and boom! So much better. No mo’ sloppy floppy knob syndrome.

[@Smeedia]

PERFECT I bet the ladies love it lol

[@karl2004rex]

I fixed mine by installing a CAE racing shifter and Turn In Concepts transmission mount/subframe

[@Smeedia]

Heard good things about that shifter but I can't justify spending that much 💀

[@Kochf36]

Congrats on 100k! Been watching since abt 50k, i had a question though, I’m having the act Xtreme clutch kit and have been hearing people talk about how the throw out bearing that’s included is trash and I remember you making a video awhile back about this kit on your sti, do you have any advice as far as how yours held up?

[@Kochf36]

Having it installed tomorrow*

[@Smeedia]

Snag an OEM tob 🙏🙏🙏 def better than the provided one. 🔥 and thank you Caleb!

[@Kochf36]

@@Smeedia awesome I appreciate it, the pilot bearing that came in the kit was good though right?

[@winstonbrowne3167]

To save yourself from going under the car jus put the shifter in reverse and the cable will stay up.

[@Smeedia]

Tbh never thought of that lol

[@understandable.]

Will that really work? That’ll save me tons of time

[@winstonbrowne3167]

@understandable. yes it does , I did it many times

[@Louzahsol]

I went with a perrin short throw adapter and then torque solutions billet front bushings and their billet front shifter joint. Its nice and notchy, super short shifter

[@Smeedia]

I've debated trying out that perrin one before 👀🔥

[@Louzahsol]

@@Smeedia I really like it because I’m not a tall guy and it moves the shift lever closer to you. The billet bushing and u joint make it absolutely perfect

[@CameronSabatula]

Fucking love your content 🤣😂 intro was great 🤝🤘

[@Smeedia]

Lmao thank you Cameron!

[@scottauld9896]

Great video and very helpful. For the solid shifter "bushings" do the 5 speed and 6 speed have same size? Currently have 5 speed but upgrading to 6 speed soon and dont want to buy them twice. Any help? Thanks

[@joecam7109]

I’ve had 2 GD’s, done this twice and the one that finally ended all the sloppiness both times was the U joint from TiC.

[@yamilmelendez2667]

Lol I already swapped all bushings all I need to change that I have and haven’t installed yet is the sloppy guy. 😂😂

[@yamilmelendez2667]

Ohh and still hace old 2002 transmission mount. 😂😂 waiting a little to buy the perrin mount cause I want to feel solid shifting 😂😂

[@Smeedia]

@@yamilmelendez2667 defffffff swap that thing out my dude 😅😅😅

[@yamilmelendez2667]

@@Smeedia 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i will I already swapped them engine mounts and the engine is solid just gotta swap the tranny and the pitch stop one looks decent but looking to put the Perrin one too 😂😂 future plans to turbo it so might as well start the minimal things from now on

[@julzsep90]

Bro 😂 best intro haha

[@Smeedia]

Lmao see a doctor if needed 😅😅😅

[@saltinemuncher]

Hey, man. I have been wanting to get a flex fuel kit for my 2014 WRX hatch, but I'm hesitant to do so because I don't want all the crud buildup in the fuel system to get loosened up from the ethanol and sent back thru the lines. Do you know what the best way to go about making sure it's all cleaned out would be? Sorry for the difficult question. Loved the video

[@muggzymurda420]

I believe he has mentioned using Techron Fuel sys cleaner after every full tank of e85.

[@devinmartin3673]

Would love to see the equivalent done on an FA20 WRX! I might just happen to have one..

[@johnsaunders5809]

That intro was fuckin mint!! 🤌🤌😂😂😂😂

[@Smeedia]

Make sure to see a doctor if needed 🤣

[@johnsaunders5809]

@@Smeedia we NEED a SKS SHIRT 😂😂😂

[@alanchanthavisouk8557]

What is a good short throw shifter you would want to try if money is no issues and why would u want them versus others shifters?

[@tslamcyt]

Ive been looking to solve my SKS but i’ve got a LGT spec b and I was wondering if you recommend a similar setup to what you did here

[@Smeedia]

Yesssssir I would 🔥😁

[@luisloera1309]

Those roll pins are annoying when you want to Install a short shifter, I had to cut my factory shifter with a grinder just to put the Boomba short shiter and the perrin stopper lol

[@luisloera1309]

On my Subaru

[@xil3ntkha0s]

We can all agree roll pins are a bitch lol

[@Smeedia]

Those roll pins are rhe biggest pia 💀

[@jredmartinz]

Hey have you ever looked into plasmaman's air to water intercooler for subarus? I'm kinda intrigued by them

[@Smeedia]

I have not but I'm about to now 😅😅😅

[@jredmartinz]

@@Smeedia I'm so sorry if this comment ends up costing thousands of dollars 🤣

[@lgt304]

Hell yes..letttsss goooooo

[@1bugeyedrex]

This reminds me that I still have a zip tie in the hole for the reverse lockout and still need to put the pin back in 😆😆

[@Smeedia]

Lol we've all done it 😅😅😅😅

[@Slushiie]

Damn this short shifter install looked so much easier compared to my fa 😭

[@Smeedia]

The FA one is such a PIA 💔

[@the3bos91]

I literally just finished doing this on my 06 with the torque solutions bushing kit it’s night and day difference my bushings we’re all like powder crumbling apart

[@Smeedia]

Bug facts! Totally changes the dynamic of how the car feels

[@the3bos91]

@@Smeediayeah it’s a huge difference I love it. Going to do trans mounts when I pull the engine to do head gaskets and head refresh

[@samuel_4862]

don't worry buddy your FKS isn't too bad in your RS, my RS can be in 1st and move all the way over to 5th 😆

[@Smeedia]

Dear lord 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ninjascoob]

Can you fit the kartboy short shifter on its own and notice a difference? I only ask as they sell the short shifter separate or as a kit with bushings for under the car. I’m confident I can fit the short shifter but the bushings are out of my skill and tool set

[@mikeyrov5230]

Need this so bad lol

[@nathangwyn3536]

I have a 13 wrx hatch. What do you suggest for motor mounts?

[@Hakiri27]

My 05 sti has some play but idk how much is Normal for this style of shifter, my 04 mustang is a direct mount so 0 slop

[@davidbicking2626]

Have you ever experienced slop coming from the shifter pivot bushings? I just got a Cobb short shifter and I thought it came with a new one like the kartboy did and the car has 215k on it

[@Mikerogers77]

I don’t have much slop on my 16 WRX but when I shift into 3rd and get on the gas a little bit, it moves about an inch back towards neutral. What is the cause of that?

[@j.curtisproductions1106]

The slop on my liberty 3.0r Spec b 6 speed used to be so bad I could hit all 4 corners of the shift boot in every single gear. Drive it like that got a year 🥴

[@scoobysouth]

Kartboy FTW..

[@Smeedia]

It tis de way 🔥

[@whitesizzle101]

SKEET SKEET BANG BANG!!!

[@Smeedia]

MOTHDA FUCKA GANG GANG I've missed this lol

[@bryanalonso7978]

Will upgrading trans mount on a 17 fix the horrible N to 1 while going 5-6mph easily/ 1-2nd smoothly without too much hesitation

[@devinbogue9162]

Floppy knob……”Yea that’s me” - old dude from spondge bob

[@Smeedia]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stevensimmons5568]

im hearing a lot that the 5spd coming from a forester is stronger? would you recommend that over a sti 6spd?

[@Smeedia]

Noooo, the 6 speed is 100% stronger

[@no_lft_shft]

Sick

[@christianp3161]

This channel scares me, guess I'm going over to Matt's kid friendly channel. 😁

[@Trex6767]

I remember this na 2003 forester I had. It sloppy knob was sooooo bad you could be in first and flip it over to the right and it’d look like you were in 5th. Idk how I didn’t accidentally money shift it

[@brandorando3922]

With those solid bushings try freezing them before the install they’ll slip right in without having to tap them in

[@poudrecanyonbiker]

Don't forget Turn-in Concepts linkage update!

[@Smeedia]

Linkage update? 👀

[@poudrecanyonbiker]

@@Smeedia sorry, didn't realize the shifter linkage update was only for the 5MT

[@christanbottari9607]

Where is that Allen key spot for the reverse lock out located

[@ramos_amayo3076]

You would have a stroke if you saw my knob slop lmao 🤣 it wiggles like it's in neutral while in gear

[@CR3DT]

When you take the rubber boot and foam out, does the shifter just feels very loose?

[@maaginen1007]

Hey i have an issue on my 03 sti where the reverse lockout is stuck on reverse so i cant use 5 and 6 gear i try to push the lever back down but it jsut pops back up any pointers on where the issue might lie

[@WRX-WING]

Hey couple questions for you guys does anybody know what the manifold absolute pressure should be at idle and while driving. I believe my map sensor is bad I'm getting like four to two PSI at idle and then while driving under boost a maximum I'm getting is about 17 PSI. My car is jerking on heavy acceleration I'm getting poor gas mileage and I have a severe lack of power. I know my engine is good because I just replaced it 2000 miles ago with an IG stage 2 tuff motor. Also my car is pulling timing but I have zero knock and zero misfires

[@dalereed2626]

LMFAO Floopy Nob . Too Funny

[@jeff666p]

Theres another bushing in the shifter itself. They can fail can cause your transmission to fail. I had mine go out last year or the year before. I thought it was the other bushings i replaced with kartboy stuff and i didnt know there was on in the shifter. Well two days later i hear a loud whine that went away when i moved the shifter slightly and when i pulled the cover off i found the bushing completely disintegrated. Ever since then ive had grinding and lock outs at wot.

[@Smeedia]

Which bushing are you referring to? The one in the physical shifter rod itself?

[@jeff666p]

@@Smeedia yeah I commented prior to seeing you mention it in the video. Still though that one will mess up your trans if it fails if the other ones are fine. I guess its similar to resting your hand on the shifter while driving. It will constantly put on the synchros

[@styxbloodpaw]

The difference between FKS and no FKS is visually satisfying ngl

[@Smeedia]

YOU MUST VIEUALLY INSPECT 🤣🤣🤣

[@patryks4030]

Is it normal to have a little bit of gear slop in a brand new car? I have about as much as his Sti has and my car is brand new

[@essteeeye1932]

When I did the rear bushing I used Kartboy, and reinstalling the bolts couldnt have been more of s sketchy pain in the ass, i swear. It's like the bushing wasnt wide enough, so the bolts barely went into the threads on the chassis. I hope I never have to take it off again. And on top of that, after doing all of the shifter bushings I now have slop in the shifter, which is super annoying.

[@kody7041]

no rear shifter bushing? also you can put it in reverse then push the pin out

[@Smeedia]

Already have one, mentioned it in there 🙏

[@jaatwonconley]

Tanner, where can i look at to get a 5speed transmission online?

[@Smeedia]

Ebay would prob be the best bet 🤝

[@lolobedolo8624]

Ayyeee ❤

[@Smeedia]

Ayeeeee 🤝💪

[@smokeytimberz4894]

My sti is blowing a P2119 code. Throttle actuator "a" throttle body range/perf. Should I just replace or upgrade the throttle body complete assembly?

[@smokeytimberz4894]

I'm in niagara falls Canada, and not so much subaru knowledge near me.

[@adammiller5166]

Whats your take on the CAE ultra shifter?

[@Smeedia]

Greta shifter but would never buy one

[@adammiller5166]

@@Smeedia is that just due to the cost?

[@cslammon]

I bought my 2020 STI used, and the shifter does seem pretty short and doesn't move a lot compared to other cars I've had. Is there an easy way to tell if I have a short throw or if it's just stock?

[@miguelc3033]

It might have the OEM STI short shifter

[@LanceUngerBBYFOZ]

HAHAHA. Using all the goodies!

[@Smeedia]

ALL OF THE GOOOOODIES!

[@roybrown7717]

tanner how cold is it in that garage bro, i can see your breath lol also check your ig dms lol just got back from the shop and you wont believe what we saw

[@Smeedia]

Prob like 30* 🤣😅

[@roybrown7717]

@@Smeedia naw fuck that bro.