Autosolutions SSK - urethane vs OEM bushing?

[BlackPhoenix]

Hello all,

Recently ordered the AS SSK with 6mm increased height (6mm for the F10 knob I need to install) and 12% reduction in throw.


I was given an option for urethane bushing (additional cost) vs OEM bushings. Been reading the threads about this awesome shifter but didn't see anything about these bushings.

I just wanted to see if any current owners have had any experience with the upgraded bushings and if it was worth it. More specifically, any noticeable NVH?

Many thanks!

[gerikivan]

well in running autoslution ssk, turner shifter arm bushings, and the urethane bronze bushing.. for me u can hear them when your driving the car with no music but once you start playing the radio or music you dont hear it.. some ppl love the sound some hate it.. but since i went with solid transmission, engine, rear diff mounts i barely hear it since i got other mounts making worst nvh lol

[serranot]

Originally Posted by gerikivan

well in running autoslution ssk, turner shifter arm bushings, and the urethane bronze bushing.. for me u can hear them when your driving the car with no music but once you start playing the radio or music you dont hear it.. some ppl love the sound some hate it.. but since i went with solid transmission, engine, rear diff mounts i barely hear it since i got other mounts making worst nvh lol

OMG. I don’t think I could handle what must be a lot of random, in-the-background buzzing and vibration.

[BlackPhoenix]

Thanks for the feedback. That's basically what Ronald told me regarding NVH or noise that is barely audible in a silent car. Just curious if that upgraded bushing is making a huge noticeable difference in shifter feel.

Gerikivan, looks like you got other reasons for NVH with the other solid bushings/engine mounts. I'm still trying to tease out what other bushings I'm trying to upgrade on the car myself, especially as I go FI later this summer. A Harrop would likely drown out any other whining and resolve the issue lol

[gerikivan]

Originally Posted by BlackPhoenix

Thanks for the feedback. That's basically what Ronald told me regarding NVH or noise that is barely audible in a silent car. Just curious if that upgraded bushing is making a huge noticeable difference in shifter feel.

Gerikivan, looks like you got other reasons for NVH with the other solid bushings/engine mounts. I'm still trying to tease out what other bushings I'm trying to upgrade on the car myself, especially as I go FI later this summer. A Harrop would likely drown out any other whining and resolve the issue lol

well after having all the shifter bushings and a short shifter i have a 33% reduction but with a tall shift knob..the shifter will feel more precise and direct... im not sure if your shifter will be notchier since you only have 12% but mine is due to having 33% reduction...he does recommend to say under 300grams on the shift knob

for the bushing that ronald have.. he said it might just a slight gear whine which i like the sound of it and he said it will be completely silent above 40mph..