Difference in manual gearbox between 2002 & 2003?

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01-07-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochester

By that reasoning (which I think is sound), the STS mod would exasperate the crunch. And while all that makes sense, I don't recall whether or not that was the case for me. I might have observed it at the time, but can't remember. Did you notice the crunch being more prevalent after the STS mod?

And even if it did get worse because of the reduced time in shifting 2-3, that was more than compensated by improving stability in the shifter linkage and shifter assembly; (via ES bushings).

I don't think the STS would exacerbate the grind since this only changes the motion ratio of the shift levers. Although, the stiffer ES bushing may increase the grind as they remove compliance from the system which may constrain the transmission from natural motions; that is a lot of may's.

I did the STS and ES bushings at the same time, and don't recall a grind prior to the installation (but I wasn't aware/looking for one). I also performed these changes quickly after purchasing the Maxima because I felt I was driving a school bus. Regardless, I am in the same situation as you, the STS and ES bushings will not be removed as the benefit outweighs the problem.