just like the title states...i bought my car used and the previous owner told me that a short shifter was installed...

but its super loose. if i have it in first gear, i can literally move the shifter in a circle at about 2" in diameter from the top. what can i do to fix this?

 

damn, dont know. Best of luck though

 

You could always buy a new OEM shifter.

 

Loose or worn bushings?
Pop the console and rubber boot off and take a look.

 

there is a plastic plate inside that guides the shift rod, due to the short shifter it might have worn out prematurely...

 

Whoa that should been a red flag during the test drive. Probably not an expensive fix, just annoying. One of the great beauties of the S is the precision of the shifter.

 

yes, all my friends said a thing or two about the shifter whenever i let them drive my pos

there's a plastic cap on the end of the shifter rod, it might be worn out or cracked.

it's a good time to lube up the shifter while you at it

 

i noticed it and the seller was upfront about it...for the price i picked it up for, i didnt mind little things like this. thanks for the tips fellas....

 

Had this exact thing happen on mine after I modded the stock shifter,,, I cut the OEM shifter off about 1" above the pivot ball, tapped it to 1/2" 13,, threaded on a 1/2" coupling nut, and then fabricated a custom, shorter all stainless steel shift knob and shaft,, Now I can swap shift levers out to whatever I want,,, Anyway,, the small round nylon pivot ball on the tip of the lever split,, as well as the nylon, "cage" that the pivot ball rides in,,, I made a quicky new tip from a bronze bushing to get me by,, and yes,, there was a TON slop in the lever,,, I bought both a new tip cover, and cage,,, a whoppin $15 I think,,, made ALL the diff in the world!!,,, Just take a 10mm socket and extention with you to the dealer,, I asked for a small amount of bearing grease, and swapped them right there in the parking lot,,, Now it's TIGHT and firm shifts,,,

 

do you mind letting me know the part numbers on those items? gonna stop by the dealer either tomorrow or monday...

edit never mind found a picture


is it number 7 and 8?