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Old May 18, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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Old May 18, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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Payment received, will ship tomorrow. Please let me know if you received it. Thank you very much.
Old May 18, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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1st post updated. 9 bushings available as of 3:34 p.m.

Just popped them out of the mold!
Old May 18, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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I give it 24 hours before they are sold out again...(LOL)
Old May 18, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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7 left!!!!!!!!
Old May 19, 2006 | 07:16 AM
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6 left!!!!! 1st post updated
Old May 20, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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Old May 20, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Payment received, thank you!! 5 left!!
Old May 22, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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Bump, you guys are friggin rich with these, lol.
Old May 22, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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cost of urethane is slightly higher than last year. Plus we don't get all the cores back quite often

I spend more time sourcing cores to replace the ones lost. But I consider it worth while since its another excuse for all the East Coast maximas to replace their rusted out ones
Old May 23, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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If all customers can please send back their cores at their earliest convenience, it would be greatly appreciated.
Old May 23, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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Greetings;

Payment sent.

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Old May 23, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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The bushing was delivered today...it looks solid! Install is gonna have to wait till this weekend. I'll make sure you get ur core back..............maybe. hehe just effin with ya...
Old May 24, 2006 | 07:12 AM
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Payment received, i'll try to get it out today. Otherwise it will ship early tomorrow. Thank you very much
Old May 24, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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Old May 25, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Payment received, thank you very much. Bushing will ship tomorrow.
Old May 25, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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Larry,

I recieved my bushing and my CF Cooling Panel today and it looks GREAT! I wll try to install soon and get you a core back. Great doing bussiness with you!

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Old May 25, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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Larry, check your pm in your "Larrio" account. Sorry for postwhoring
Old May 26, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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PM sent one one of the 4th gen shift bushings.
Old May 26, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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PM replied. Thank you
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Venting to atmosphere......GRRrrrrrrrrrr....

I'm SOL for now...I attempted to install the new bushing but was stopped by 4 rusty cat bolts. I sprayed all bolts (lower heat shield, cat bolts, upper heat shield) thoroughly with liquid wrench. I let it soak for a good 25 mins. The lower heat shield came off very easily. The cat bolts would not budge at all. I drenched the damn bolts with more liquid wrench and let it sit for over 30 mins. They still would not even slightly move. I used a socket wrench with short and deep extension sockets as well as an open/closed faced wrench. I threw in the towel when I partially stripped the thread on one of the cat bolts. I was also seriously flexing the cat trying to loosen the bolt and I didn't want to cause any more damage. I had the front of the max up on jack stands and I'm thinking I need more leverage such as using a lift or I need air impact tools to bust the damn cat bolts off. I might need a new set of cat bolts. Any suggestions? I'm thinking about taking it to a local mechanic who I've known for many years and would install it for dirt cheap. Even though I'd much rather install it myself....damn you rust! The cat bolts seem to have never been touched since the max left the factory in Japan when it was manufactured. There is over 80k miles on the odometer.

Don't worry, Larrio...this bushing WILL be installed and you WILL get your core back!!
Old May 29, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsukuba_Circuit
I'm SOL for now...I attempted to install the new bushing but was stopped by 4 rusty cat bolts. I sprayed all bolts (lower heat shield, cat bolts, upper heat shield) thoroughly with liquid wrench. I let it soak for a good 25 mins. The lower heat shield came off very easily. The cat bolts would not budge at all. I drenched the damn bolts with more liquid wrench and let it sit for over 30 mins. They still would not even slightly move. I used a socket wrench with short and deep extension sockets as well as an open/closed faced wrench. I threw in the towel when I partially stripped the thread on one of the cat bolts. I was also seriously flexing the cat trying to loosen the bolt and I didn't want to cause any more damage. I had the front of the max up on jack stands and I'm thinking I need more leverage such as using a lift or I need air impact tools to bust the damn cat bolts off. I might need a new set of cat bolts. Any suggestions? I'm thinking about taking it to a local mechanic who I've known for many years and would install it for dirt cheap. Even though I'd much rather install it myself....damn you rust! The cat bolts seem to have never been touched since the max left the factory in Japan when it was manufactured. There is over 80k miles on the odometer.

Don't worry, Larrio...this bushing WILL be installed and you WILL get your core back!!
Take your car to an exhaust shop and have them torch the bolts off and put a new bolt/nut setup in.

My came off quite easily because about 3 months ago I had my SP2 installed and he just torched the bolts off, told me there was no point in tryin to take them off due to he'll most likely strip the hell out of them.
Old May 29, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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4DRSpeed: That's a good idea. I can take it to this exhaust shop and have them put in new cat bolts. I wonder if he'll change out the bushing as long as he's under there for a few extra bux...Should I get oem Nissan cat bolts or just get from Lowe's, etc.?
Old May 29, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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They should have the bolts and stuff to replace them so you won't have to worry about getting any of that stuff.
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4DRSpeed made a good suggestion.

I've had problems installing some due to the cat bolts on some 4th gens, but never on a 5th gen. I'd suggest some anti seize of sorts for next time also.
Old May 30, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Tsukuba_Circuit
I'm SOL for now...I attempted to install the new bushing but was stopped by 4 rusty cat bolts. I sprayed all bolts (lower heat shield, cat bolts, upper heat shield) thoroughly with liquid wrench. I let it soak for a good 25 mins. The lower heat shield came off very easily. The cat bolts would not budge at all. I drenched the damn bolts with more liquid wrench and let it sit for over 30 mins. They still would not even slightly move. I used a socket wrench with short and deep extension sockets as well as an open/closed faced wrench. I threw in the towel when I partially stripped the thread on one of the cat bolts. I was also seriously flexing the cat trying to loosen the bolt and I didn't want to cause any more damage. I had the front of the max up on jack stands and I'm thinking I need more leverage such as using a lift or I need air impact tools to bust the damn cat bolts off. I might need a new set of cat bolts. Any suggestions? I'm thinking about taking it to a local mechanic who I've known for many years and would install it for dirt cheap. Even though I'd much rather install it myself....damn you rust! The cat bolts seem to have never been touched since the max left the factory in Japan when it was manufactured. There is over 80k miles on the odometer.

Don't worry, Larrio...this bushing WILL be installed and you WILL get your core back!!
heat the bolts up with a torch.. get a small propane torch, they're like 10-15 at autozone.. that should get them loose.
Old May 30, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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Hey Larrio. I finished my 5spd swap this weekend, so you will get your core back this week. Thanks pal. Shifter feels good. I have the B&M STS and i'm using AMSOIL GL4. My friend says it feels like a 350z setup. I guess that's good? LOL. Thanks again. I actually changed out my exhaust bolts with some grade 8 bolts and nuts before. So they just came right off.
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BlackbirdVQ has the same comment in that it makes the shifter feel like a 350z.... firm, direct shifts. It also makes that neat thunk sound when it engages in each gear
Old May 30, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Larrio
BlackbirdVQ has the same comment in that it makes the shifter feel like a 350z.... firm, direct shifts. It also makes that neat thunk sound when it engages in each gear

Cool, I had nothing to compare it to, just 3 days ago the only shifting I did was from P to D. .

Old May 30, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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how many do you have left?
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1st post shows 3 left
do you still have them? if so i want to buy one thanks.
Old Jun 2, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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I'm holding the last one till the end of the day for a customer. It is yours if the deal falls through. Otherwise I'll inform you when I get more in stock

I'm currently waiting for more cores to come back. I hope everyone gets theirs installed soon!!
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Originally Posted by Larrio Motors
I'm holding the last one till the end of the day for a customer. It is yours if the deal falls through. Otherwise I'll inform you when I get more in stock

I'm currently waiting for more cores to come back. I hope everyone gets theirs installed soon!!
ok thanks just give me a pm. i have the money ready for you.
Old Jun 2, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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Free bump...this is a nice mod to give the shifter a more positive feel...well worth the small price!
Old Jun 3, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Installed! This urethane bushing mod is a great bang for the buck. My shifts feel direct and solid. Before I would sometimes grind going from second to third when I would shift in a hurry and being a tard. Now each gear engages very firmly like it should. I did notice increased vibration feel from the shift **** which is to be expected due to the urethane but this is hardly bothersome and is completely acceptable. The shift feel going from first to second shows the most improvement which someone already mentioned. I'm running the stock shifter/**** with this urethane bushing.

I recommend this mod to anyone with a manual tranny Maxima.

Larrio, the bushing core was shipped today via USPS Priority and should be delivered to you by Monday. Thanks, bro!
Old Jun 3, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Thank you very much! I'm trying to convince every 5spd owner that they need one of these! Look forward to receiving your bushing
Old Jun 4, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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Just installed mine also about 20 min ago. I didnt even have to remove the stock cat to do it. Just unbolt the top heat shield and pull it off from the side of the cat you might have to bend the heat shield tab to get it to come down.

I experience the same thing as Tsukuba Circuit. Before the mod, I had notchyness going from 1-2 and also sometimes from 3-4. Just driving around with the new bushing around the block was enough to know that this mod solved my notchy shifter and made each shift firm and positive.

Recommended 100%

BTW, Larrio Motors, Ill have my stock bushing shipped back to you asap.
Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:12 AM
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Nismo, thanks for that install tip!! That helps out many of our members here. I'll update the first post
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I thought thats how everyone did it. I did the same thing to install my STS. (LOL) Thought it was the lazy approach.

Originally Posted by Nismo
Just installed mine also about 20 min ago. I didnt even have to remove the stock cat to do it. Just unbolt the top heat shield and pull it off from the side of the cat you might have to bend the heat shield tab to get it to come down.

I experience the same thing as Tsukuba Circuit. Before the mod, I had notchyness going from 1-2 and also sometimes from 3-4. Just driving around with the new bushing around the block was enough to know that this mod solved my notchy shifter and made each shift firm and positive.

Recommended 100%

BTW, Larrio Motors, Ill have my stock bushing shipped back to you asap.



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