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Sep 23, 2002 | 02:43 PM

CivicRicer

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Auto, stick.

I'm selling my auto 5gen hatch for a 5spd and I test drove 3 civics and the stick had a lot of play on all 3 cars. For instance, while in first gear I was able to move the shifter side to side almost as if it were in neutral. Is this normal?

Sep 23, 2002 | 02:50 PM

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i believe so...but i dont do it much.

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Sep 23, 2002 | 02:52 PM

CivicRicer

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Thanks brotha. Now I know. I just thought that all 3 cars were just messed up or somethin.

Sep 23, 2002 | 04:58 PM

Jeice

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It's normal and fixable, take a wrench and tighten the bolt under neath the car

Sep 23, 2002 | 06:26 PM

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Thats odd, I don't think any car I've driven did that when the car was actually in gear.

Sep 23, 2002 | 07:02 PM

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you can also get a polyurethane shift bushing. It will help with some of the play from what i hear.

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Sep 23, 2002 | 07:23 PM

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I have that problem... too much play.

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Sep 23, 2002 | 07:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Ronin
you can also get a polyurethane shift bushing. It will help with some of the play from what i hear.

:werd: the stock bushings wear and there's alot of play in the shifter. I got mine from neuspeed.com for $15 way back in the day. They're still nice and firm with minimal play from side to side