My choices for busing materials and why;

Delrin – very tough and does not require lubrication, therefore will not collect road dirt.

Polyethylene – same as above, only put second because requires silicone for it not to squeak – current day sway-bar bushings are made of this material.

Stainless steel – most readily available are the 300 series which are very good for this application. Over time will buzz out and become loose because it needs to be greased and the grease will collect the road dirt and ware on the bushing surfaces.

Bronze – include porous Bronzoil here. The only reason bronze was used in the past is because it was softer than the steel shaft rotating within it and it didn’t ware out the shaft as it ran out of oil. The bronze was the sacrificial material that could be replaced very easily and regularly. Bronze still requires lubrication to slow down the ware rate.

Rubber – OEM material…isolates noise and does not require lubrication, but sloppy for performance.

Like always – this is a free country and everyone can make their own choices.

 

Maybe a little, mention it at your next 5k service. I am willing to bet there is a bad batch of synchros out there in several of our cars. Mine is the exact same way. Let your car warm up for at least 20 minutes before driving on cold days. Best advice I can give you is SLOW down your 1-2 shifting. This car really does not like to be shoved into 1st and 2nd as you noticed. I found that taking the time to insure I have the clutch FULLY depressed before I shift from 1st to 2nd helps. Cold weather makes it really bad, it will ease up a lot in the summer.
I have driven manuals for 17 years now. This is the tightest, p.i.a. transmission I have owned. Most cars will shift very smoothly with only 3/4's clutch engagement. I had to break that habit. I have never felt another car shift this horrid unless the clutch was worn out or a motor mount was broken( Good ol VW Scirocco) But that's another story..
And I agree 100% with EOIO3. Let's just say he knows his stuff, and has proved it to us OG's many a time. He has designed, built and driven vehicles most of us never even get touch. He's not the most loveable guy, but we all have our quirks.

 

That sucks because I left the Corsportusa shifter bushings in my '09 Tc since I didn't think it would work.

 

I have a question guys. I have the TRD quick shift which attaches to the tranny. Does any one know if shifter bushings would work with that? I know in side the car they would work but I'm unsure about the tranny side.
Thanks in advance.

 

Well, the cable bushings are the same ones that would fit on your trd, they are just bronze instead of rubber. I see no reason why it wouldn't, but if you shoot an email over to the sales guys at twm, I bet they can give you an exact answer

 

Haha you know I didn't even think about that. I emailed them and I'll let you guys know the response. I also asked them about combining the quick shifter with their short throw.

 

The bushings will work with the TRD short shifter 100%.