NEW! Transmission Crossmember Bushings

tom@kartboy · 11-26-2005, 05:24 PM

JUST came in the day before Thanksgiving! Its so new i dont even have a nice picture of the bushings!

(i'll do that Monday) But what i can do it use a picture from my friend Peaty as to where these bushings go.

set of 4 bushings for any subaru with a AWD tranny.

ORDER LINK

In stock ready to ship. install shouldn't take more than a half hour with normal hand tools.

tom@kartboy
www.kartboy.com

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Turn in Concepts · 11-26-2005, 06:05 PM

Tom - you should be enjoying the nice and relaxing long weekend instead of working.

Folks - I've been running a test set of these for Tom for a couple of months now. I like them. When I heel and toe or just blip the trottle to downshift I put my hand out to gently rest it on the knob at the same time as the pedal motion in anticipation of downshift. Used to be that there was a little bit of motion from the stick and my hand would land a little off center. I would have to adjust before starting the stick work. These little bushings keep the tranny from deflecting so much, and I don't have to make such large adjustments to catch the knob in that "just right" feeling. In other words, they get a thumbs up from me. BTW, if you have stiffened tranny mounts these stock bushings will be your next point of deflection. If you want to enjoy the full potential that stiffer mounts have to offer then just do these while you're at it.

-Clint

petawabit · 11-26-2005, 06:37 PM

Yay for kartboy. I was trying to get the carbing ones, but since these are here,I'll most likely get these. Great timing Tom! The stock ones are REALLY REALLY soft. Probably one of THE softest bushings in the drivetrain and should be upgraded especially if you have upgraded tranny mounts as the tranny mounts will just force these little suckers around even more.
Here are some pics

tom@kartboy · 11-26-2005, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the extra pix.
the only thing you will have to do is trim off the "nubs" off of one set of the bushings. it was easier( and cheaper) to make just one tooling. it will cut right off with a razor blade. just be carefull!

Tom

fg1quest · 11-28-2005, 02:45 AM

hi my name is feliciano and i have a bushing problem

everytime I think its done, one of you guys have to make a new bushing

could not be happier with the results thus far. ordered it tonight, can wait till i can get them in

Kurokaze · 11-28-2005, 02:56 AM

How much of an increase in vibration and/or noise do these bushings cause?

DaDocDa · 11-28-2005, 06:19 AM

Tom I am ready to order and I know nothing about these bushings.I am a KartBoy Fan Must Have New bushings. Errrr ahhh oohh.

Is this the one I need to order.

KB-025 - Transmission Crossmember Bushings ($ 30.00)

Right? I just ordered that one.

Thanks

Adam

Evil STI · 11-28-2005, 12:35 PM

I just installed the Group N ones yesterday. Now I finally have a drivetrain that stays put!
Cusco and STI Group N, front to rear =

The Kartboy offerings will be definitely easier to source and are most likely identical in terms of performance. Not to mention that he is an excellent vendor to deal with.
Bump!

tom@kartboy · 11-28-2005, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaDocDa

Tom I am ready to order and I know nothing about these bushings.I am a KartBoy Fan Must Have New bushings. Errrr ahhh oohh.

Is this the one I need to order.

KB-025 - Transmission Crossmember Bushings ($ 30.00)

Right? I just ordered that one.

Thanks

Adam

that is the correct ones. were going to try and redo the site shortly since were adding a lot of new goodies in the upcoming months.

there might be a little more vibrations in the shifter but i dont think it will be that noticable. the only thing you will have to modify with these bushings is to take the nubs off of one pair of them. it was cheaper to make only one tool for these. shouldnt take more than a few seconds with a razor blade. just watch you fingers kiddies.

Tom

darksands · 11-28-2005, 01:59 PM

Bushings!! I need more bushings!!! Ill probobly have these installed if the local dealer has some (Steve at Aerosim) just like I did with the rear tranny bushings when they first came out. Those are great too by the way.

Peter

BSDJ · 11-28-2005, 08:11 PM

*Sigh*

Kartboy owns me.

Order placed.

Dumb question - which set goes where? I didn't really pay attention when I swapped the tranny mount, so I want to make sure that I install these correctly.

Peaty · 11-29-2005, 11:32 PM

I just did an install page:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5861

I need to re-read and edit, let me know if it's understandable

FWIW I have not noticed any increase in NVH myself (stock tranny mount currently)

Peaty

team ScoobyMods

tom@kartboy · 11-30-2005, 12:16 AM

looks good Peaty as always. i put a link on the install page on KB. go grab a beer or 4

Tom

AcquaCow · 11-30-2005, 12:17 AM

Do you offer a packaged deal of ALL of the bushings you make in one bulk package?

I'm almost at 90k miles and I'll need one of everything...

-- Dave

tom@kartboy · 11-30-2005, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AcquaCow

Do you offer a packaged deal of ALL of the bushings you make in one bulk package?

I'm almost at 90k miles and I'll need one of everything...

-- Dave

nothing at the moment. we might have some new packages after the new year.

Tom

AcquaCow · 11-30-2005, 12:25 AM

Cool.

I need a bag of everything...

Perhaps you could price and PM me a care package cost?

I'm not even sure what all that weighs =P

Thanks,

-- Dave

Unabomber · 11-30-2005, 12:38 AM

Damn it Tom, why must I hear of these things on the forums? I thought I was connected?

tom@kartboy · 11-30-2005, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unabomber

Damn it Tom, why must I hear of these things on the forums? I thought I was connected?

i told you foo.. left you some feedback too

Unabomber · 11-30-2005, 04:15 AM

Thanks for the feedback! Back at ya! That also reminded me and showed me how to leave feedback for a local guy that sold me a laptop, so double thanks.

I was a little foggy this morning and forgot that you did tell me about those. Need anything from Jabel Ali, United Arab Emirates? And if I didn't mention it, the wonderful folks at TiC have a box on the way to my house with goodies. I heart them. But not as much as you!

tom@kartboy · 11-30-2005, 11:09 AM

unless Jabel Ali can get me superunleded for under a buck a gallon then i need nuttin from him! :0

any new pix of the lil kartgirl?

T

Kurokaze · 11-30-2005, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom@kartboy

unless Jabel Ali can get me superunleded for under a buck a gallon then i need nuttin from him! :0

LOL

tom@kartboy · 12-01-2005, 04:56 PM

Any luck with those gas prices Big Ron?

garie · 12-02-2005, 11:04 PM

damnit.....I have to get this too.

any clues as to what other new products you are coming out with?

bump for another cool product!

tom@kartboy · 12-02-2005, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garie

damnit.....I have to get this too.

any clues as to what other new products you are coming out with?

bump for another cool product!

we have another few goodies on the horizon

one thing we've been asked to make is a 2pot adapter bracket for the rear brakes.

Tom

InfamousDX · 12-03-2005, 12:59 PM

^^ Yea.. an AFFORDABLE one at that

11-26-2005, 05:24 PM	#1
tom@kartboy NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (60) Member#: 67 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 1999 Outlasting the competition.	NEW! Transmission Crossmember Bushings JUST came in the day before Thanksgiving! Its so new i dont even have a nice picture of the bushings! (i'll do that Monday) But what i can do it use a picture from my friend Peaty as to where these bushings go. set of 4 bushings for any subaru with a AWD tranny. ORDER LINK In stock ready to ship. install shouldn't take more than a half hour with normal hand tools. tom@kartboy www.kartboy.com * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by tom@kartboy; 11-28-2005 at 08:16 PM.

11-28-2005, 08:11 PM	#11
BSDJ Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (31) Member#: 78069 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Concord Township, OH Vehicle: 2008 Mitsu Lancer Apex Silver	Sigh Kartboy owns me. Order placed. Dumb question - which set goes where? I didn't really pay attention when I swapped the tranny mount, so I want to make sure that I install these correctly. Last edited by BSDJ; 11-28-2005 at 10:59 PM.

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Turn in Concepts NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (158) Member#: 93646 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: Many Track Records Let us help you go fast!	Tom - you should be enjoying the nice and relaxing long weekend instead of working. Folks - I've been running a test set of these for Tom for a couple of months now. I like them. When I heel and toe or just blip the trottle to downshift I put my hand out to gently rest it on the knob at the same time as the pedal motion in anticipation of downshift. Used to be that there was a little bit of motion from the stick and my hand would land a little off center. I would have to adjust before starting the stick work. These little bushings keep the tranny from deflecting so much, and I don't have to make such large adjustments to catch the knob in that "just right" feeling. In other words, they get a thumbs up from me. BTW, if you have stiffened tranny mounts these stock bushings will be your next point of deflection. If you want to enjoy the full potential that stiffer mounts have to offer then just do these while you're at it. -Clint

11-26-2005, 06:37 PM	#3
petawabit Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (63) Member#: 18978 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: orange county, CA Vehicle: 96 brighton 05 AP2 ,09 GE8	Yay for kartboy. I was trying to get the carbing ones, but since these are here,I'll most likely get these. Great timing Tom! The stock ones are REALLY REALLY soft. Probably one of THE softest bushings in the drivetrain and should be upgraded especially if you have upgraded tranny mounts as the tranny mounts will just force these little suckers around even more. Here are some pics

11-26-2005, 06:41 PM	#4
tom@kartboy NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (60) Member#: 67 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 1999 Outlasting the competition.	Thanks for the extra pix. the only thing you will have to do is trim off the "nubs" off of one set of the bushings. it was easier( and cheaper) to make just one tooling. it will cut right off with a razor blade. just be carefull! Tom

11-28-2005, 02:45 AM	#5
fg1quest Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 73029 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Los Angeles Vehicle: 04 STI java black dirty	hi my name is feliciano and i have a bushing problem everytime I think its done, one of you guys have to make a new bushing could not be happier with the results thus far. ordered it tonight, can wait till i can get them in

11-28-2005, 02:56 AM	#6
Kurokaze Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (5) Member#: 73080 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tallahassee, FL Vehicle: 2005 Impreza WRX STi Obsidian Black Pearl	How much of an increase in vibration and/or noise do these bushings cause?

11-28-2005, 06:19 AM	#7
DaDocDa Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 89740 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 2005 Saabaru	Tom I am ready to order and I know nothing about these bushings.I am a KartBoy Fan Must Have New bushings. Errrr ahhh oohh. Is this the one I need to order. KB-025 - Transmission Crossmember Bushings ($ 30.00) Right? I just ordered that one. Thanks Adam

11-28-2005, 12:35 PM	#8
Evil STI Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 36792 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NNJ HamfistRacing.com Vehicle: 2012 TuRD Special Edition	I just installed the Group N ones yesterday. Now I finally have a drivetrain that stays put! Cusco and STI Group N, front to rear = The Kartboy offerings will be definitely easier to source and are most likely identical in terms of performance. Not to mention that he is an excellent vendor to deal with. Bump!

11-28-2005, 01:59 PM	#10
darksands Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (4) Member#: 75122 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Im in a glass case of emotion Vehicle: 2005 Impreza WRX Crystal Gray	Bushings!! I need more bushings!!! Ill probobly have these installed if the local dealer has some (Steve at Aerosim) just like I did with the rear tranny bushings when they first came out. Those are great too by the way. Peter

11-29-2005, 11:32 PM	#12
Peaty Techno Sapien Moderator Member Sales Rating: (1) Member#: 449 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lawrence, KS Vehicle: 2010 Legacy 3.6R Lim Azurite Blue Pearl	I just did an install page: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5861 I need to re-read and edit, let me know if it's understandable FWIW I have not noticed any increase in NVH myself (stock tranny mount currently) Peaty team ScoobyMods

11-30-2005, 12:16 AM	#13
tom@kartboy NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (60) Member#: 67 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 1999 Outlasting the competition.	looks good Peaty as always. i put a link on the install page on KB. go grab a beer or 4 Tom

11-30-2005, 12:17 AM	#14
AcquaCow Scooby Guru Member Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 36838 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Oakton VA Vehicle: 2000 RS Sedan 2004 STi w/RS body swap	Do you offer a packaged deal of ALL of the bushings you make in one bulk package? I'm almost at 90k miles and I'll need one of everything... -- Dave

11-30-2005, 12:25 AM	#16
AcquaCow Scooby Guru Member Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 36838 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Oakton VA Vehicle: 2000 RS Sedan 2004 STi w/RS body swap	Cool. I need a bag of everything... Perhaps you could price and PM me a care package cost? I'm not even sure what all that weighs =P Thanks, -- Dave

11-30-2005, 12:38 AM	#17
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member Sales Rating: (10) Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Damn it Tom, why must I hear of these things on the forums? I thought I was connected?

11-30-2005, 04:15 AM	#19
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member Sales Rating: (10) Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Thanks for the feedback! Back at ya! That also reminded me and showed me how to leave feedback for a local guy that sold me a laptop, so double thanks. I was a little foggy this morning and forgot that you did tell me about those. Need anything from Jabel Ali, United Arab Emirates? And if I didn't mention it, the wonderful folks at TiC have a box on the way to my house with goodies. I heart them. But not as much as you!

11-30-2005, 11:09 AM	#20
tom@kartboy NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (60) Member#: 67 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 1999 Outlasting the competition.	unless Jabel Ali can get me superunleded for under a buck a gallon then i need nuttin from him! :0 any new pix of the lil kartgirl? T

12-01-2005, 04:56 PM	#22
tom@kartboy NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (60) Member#: 67 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 1999 Outlasting the competition.	Any luck with those gas prices Big Ron?

12-02-2005, 11:04 PM	#23
garie Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (5) Member#: 26607 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: socal Vehicle: 2002 wrx wagon	damnit.....I have to get this too. any clues as to what other new products you are coming out with? bump for another cool product!

12-03-2005, 12:59 PM	#25
InfamousDX Scooby Guru Member Sales Rating: (184) Member#: 25413 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North NJ	^^ Yea.. an AFFORDABLE one at that