SOLID SHIFT CABLE BUSHINGS INSTALL! | SICO DEVELOPMENTS | FOCUS RS

I install the Solid Shift Cable Bushings from Sico Developments for Ford Focus RS!
Made from quality anodized aluminum in black, they are very light weight, strong and really look cool, especially in combination with the Cobb short shift plate that I have!
This mod from Sico Developments is all about the shift feel, making it more positive and precise by removing the sloppy slack feeling that is sometimes present in the stock setup!
There are variants of this mod available for the Ford Focus RS MK3 (and other Ford models) from other manufacturers as well. I chose to go with SiCo Developments because I know they actually use the products they design and I have always had good service from them!
The stock shifter cable bushings are made from a combination of plastic and Rubber. This means that they can bend quite easily when shifting, resulting in a sometimes vague feeling when shifting gear, especially in stock form. The solid shifter cable bushings are just that - solid - so they will not bend when the stick is moved and pulls the cable but will immediately start moving into gear. The change may be simple but should be noticeable!
The installation is fairly easy and fast to get done with minimal tools and some thread locker blue for the screw threads (Loctite is an obvious good option but I am using the left over Vibra Tite that came with my Cobb short shift plate!)
Returning to stock is not possible due to the destructive nature of removing the stock bushings but this is the price we pay for such an improvement sometimes!
Check out how to install the part, from start to finish beginning with removing the air box to get access all the way through the install and resetting the neutral position (always a good idea when playing with shift cables and easy and quick to do!)
This is the second modification to my shifter setup - the first being the Cobb short shift plate which you can check out below:
• COBB ADJUSTABLE SHIFT ...
There is one final piece of the shifter puzzle that I am planning very soon for my Ford Focus RS MK3 so make sure you keep an eye out for that video very soon!
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[@thijsrooijakkers2153]

Very nice, was waiting for this video. Will probably watch it a few times and getter the courage to do this mod myself during spring. Thanks for sharing your experiences with the ST and RS community

[@AdamRainey]

Cheers mate, it took me a while to build up the courage, mainly because of the lack of being able to go back to stock but in the end it wasn't so scary

[@myview1875]

From watching your videos you have a good knowledge of materials and how certain loads affect them ie this video going from plastic inserts to metal ones. I used to work on CNC Lathes machining many different metals and plastics with very accurate tolerances for various engineering companies.

[@zurnimal9606]

Great vlog, Adam! I’m doing the JBR solid bushing and shift arm this weekend, along with an ETS intercooler. You’re videos are really help put the install in perspective. Thank you! 🙏

[@AdamRainey]

Nice one Ian, cheers!

[@WillEvans6097]

Another really useful video thanks Adam! Gonna be having a go at this once my short shifter has arrived 😄

[@AdamRainey]

Cheers mate :)

[@blinkinbadger6164]

Cracking informative video again Adam , might well invest in this mod 👍

[@AdamRainey]

Cheers mate, I think you should!

[@michaellayzell4463]

Super video Adam!

[@AdamRainey]

Thanks Michael!

[@lauramcmahon5257]

Another amazing video 👍

[@AdamRainey]

Thanks Laura 🙂

[@cjmackay9804]

Did these two bushings tonight not as easy as you made it look 😂 but they don’t half make a difference 👍🏻

[@dham99]

I was cringing when i saw you put that metal tool against the nice shiny cobb shift plate... O.o Looks like a decent install...I havent seen all installations use locktite, but cant be too safe with something that can wiggle loose! Looks good, Im getting the plate/bushings for my ST...they're actually in the mail! ^_^

[@AdamRainey]

It's all good as long as you are careful and don't he-man it. You need to use the loctite because you aren't tightening them super tight in order to avoid issues with gear selection because of the little green plastic bit warping too much. The loctite will hold it enough, trust me :)

[@dham99]

@@AdamRainey It makes sense...and its not like youre putting red loctite on there lol... but definitely an easy install, at least you make it seem easy! I do my own clutches, transmissions, engines, etc so Im pretty sure I can handle this ^_^

[@lauramcmahon5257]

Like and coment if you have liked.

[@AdamRainey]

comment :P

[@lauramcmahon5257]

Woops lol

[@iandegruchy9442]

Adam, would you recommend installing the Shifter Base Bushing Set as well?

[@AdamRainey]

Hi Ian, it just so happens that I am covering that install in 2 videos time!

[@John..18]

Nice one,,

[@AdamRainey]

Cheers John 😊

[@John..18]

@@AdamRainey can't wait for the final video showing all these mods,!! A slick gear change is a joy to use, !! Merry Christmas, to you and yours,, and a happy new year, !!

[@AdamRainey]

Cheers John, happy new year to you and yours - the video talking about all the shifter mods lands tomorrow!

[@BaLLiSTiiCZ]

i bought this solid bushing a little while ago but i wanted to take it off however it just doesn’t come off, it just spins inside the cable, i used thread lock, do you have any idea how i would get it out? i’ve tried for hours😭😭

[@Mattys91gt]

Do you know anything that would work on a foxbody mustang automatic my stock bushing and stud is worn out and saw these my cable has the oval eye on the end

[@RSFocus435]

Hi Adam, are you going to change the shifter plate bracket bushings as well at some point? I've seen videos showing the bracket has some movement when shifting

[@AdamRainey]

I am yea, I've had them on order for about a month but corona virus has delayed things 😭

[@marklundy5383]

Hi Adam, just wondering if the install would be the same for the Focus ST? Love your videos by the way, keep up the great work :)

[@AdamRainey]

Hi Mark, should be almost the same if not literally identical :) Cheers :)

[@dobrinia93]

Did this today. When i move shifter to right or left (when standing) its not going back by itself to the middle fully. Why is that? Too tight?

[@AdamRainey]

Could be too tight yea

[@lukefakhoury3098]

did you do the resetting the neutral part?

[@lauramcmahon5257]

What was your first car adam 😁👍

[@AdamRainey]

MK1 Focus 1.6 Zetec in moondust silver :)

[@lauramcmahon5257]

And first person to like

[@AdamRainey]

Thanks Laura, you were on the ball! 😁

[@NATUREMAN360]

Can this work on my 2014 Ford Fusion SE 1.6 MT?

[@officialmew1127]

If I want to use the COBB shift cable bushing, do I have to use the COBB shift plate as well? I'am going to get a short throw shifter eventually.

[@AdamRainey]

You can mix and match, you can do bushings without a short shift or you can use a short shift from any manufacturer

[@ianclough1370]

hi adam watched this video of yours fitted them to my car focus rs mk3 on mine cant 5th and 6th gear or reverse i take it u had any issues fitted yours

[@AdamRainey]

Hi Ian, Mine have been spot on. Try loosening a bit and re-doing the neutral reset

[@markjohnson5964]

Would this fit the fiesta st.

[@AdamRainey]

Not sure Mark, the bushings are very similar but maybe ask Simon Cole from sico developments to be sure

[@CarRambles]

How you finding it? :)

[@AdamRainey]

Good yea, it's not the last part of the puzzle tho...

[@lauramcmahon5257]

First person to coment

[@AdamRainey]

Thanks Laura :)

[@robme3660]

What a terrible stock shifter bushing design. You have to tear them apart to remove them. Apparently, even with all their fancy engineering, Ford didn't think of securing them with R shaped cotter pins. 😅