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Brad D · 06-19-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NonStopTuning

While it is true that all CNC machined pieces SHOULD be the same, they often are not.

Certain machines, as well as certain companies, have better/tighter quality/tolerance controls than others.

Ture but this is not aerospace, a crappy HAAS could poop these things out all day long just fine.. the aluminum would be a walk in tha park for a weaker machine.

Well my GF took the car today (5'10" and 120lbs.. arms like sticks) and she said she likes it better this way.. I guess im just being picky.. I would of thought I would of got a call "some things wrong with the car.."

im still going to see about moving the cable up.. so its not such a bind for it going upward

CASTREX · 06-19-2009, 04:32 PM

Do the WD-40....

As I said before... After I installed the metal bushings I had this same problem with the SSk.

It took some level of effort to move the level into gear. Mostly on the upper gears... 1st/3rd/5th

Due to the angle there was some friction beteween the SSk and the cable..

A bit of wd-40 solved the problem inmediatly... Now the shifts go in as they had butter on.... SMOOTH!
Make sure you spray all the moving parts on the cables/ssk/bushings assembly.

It should take you 1 minute.

Brad D · 06-19-2009, 08:16 PM

yeah i guess i should try some WD-40 before I mod the bracket...

MGargano · 06-20-2009, 12:03 PM

I have the NST SSK1 (engine bay) & TWM Short Shifter and am having a similar toughness in pulling/pushing in and out of gear. Is there any way to get this 'adapter plate' that comes with the TRD? Does anyone have a pic of it and/or know where it mounts?

CASTREX · 06-21-2009, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGargano

I have the NST SSK1 (engine bay) & TWM Short Shifter and am having a similar toughness in pulling/pushing in and out of gear. Is there any way to get this 'adapter plate' that comes with the TRD? Does anyone have a pic of it and/or know where it mounts?

The toughness in your case will come from the TWM mostly.... and no fix for that.

Try the lubricant and see if that helps...

No way to get that plate other than buying a TRD SSK.

NST SSK + TWM is hardcore....

MGargano · 06-21-2009, 11:08 AM

I sprayed everything with WD40 yesterday and the shifting is 100% smoother. No more fighting to pull it out of gear, so I guess it's all good now.

cali yaris · 06-21-2009, 03:07 PM

where did you spray exactly? - I'm sure others would benefit from what you did.

llimonce · 06-21-2009, 07:05 PM

i installed the nst ssk yesterday without problems .. i love it !!!

MGargano · 06-22-2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

where did you spray exactly? - I'm sure others would benefit from what you did.

I'm not too familiar with the technical names for the different parts, but I basically tried to spray all the moving parts connecting the shifter linkage to the transmission, so I hit the NST SSK (above and below, where the linkage bushing is), the other 'arm' that takes the second NST linkage bushing, and the joints connecting both of these 'arms' to the side of the transmission.

Again, I'm sure I did a shit job explaining, but the best way to do it is to have someone sit in the car and work the shifter through all the gears. While they're doing that, spray everything you see moving and you'll end up with a short, firm shift that's MUCH more fluid moving through the gears, rather than fighting with each one like I was before.

CASTREX · 06-22-2009, 01:33 AM

^^^

I did the same.

I do believe however that the changed angle of the shifter cable add some friction between the ssk pin and the bushing... The pin should rotate freely inside the bushing... the lubricant should help on this task.

The feeling is 100% better and I would recomend this to al the people using the ssk.

When I first install it I just thought that was the way it was... and it didn't felt bad... just a little tough...

In my case the toughnes started after I installed the cable metal bushings

MGargano · 06-22-2009, 03:14 AM

I agree... I thought the toughness/tightness was the way it was supposed to feel after the SSK. The WD40 made a huge difference.

posaunemeister · 08-31-2009, 06:08 PM

I just purchased a Piggies a few minutes ago. I can't wait to see the results once I get it installed. Mind you, I've only been driving a manual for exactly two weeks, but by now I am good enough to notice a difference. :)

Can anyone tell me who's selling an NST 10% underdrive pulley for the cheapest price (including shipping)? Thanks in advance.

lilredrocket · 08-31-2009, 06:33 PM

You can get the from Cali_Yaris" aka Garm aka Yaris God @ www.microimageonline.com

ezhacker1 · 08-31-2009, 07:04 PM

just a warning, WD-40 eats at plastics, now i dont know what exactly is plastic or close enough to it that wd-40 would eat it, but i dont want to spray anything without knowing for sure.

XYaris · 08-31-2009, 10:58 PM

Yea. To further the wd40 concerns.

Wd40 is a degreaser. In my experience as a bike mechanic, folks will spray this stuff on moving parts and are generally releived at the results. I'm not saying it doesn't work (although it may be short lived) but an actual lubricant may be better and less harmful to rubber/plastic bits.

Just a thought.

posaunemeister · 09-01-2009, 01:44 AM

Will vegetable oil work? I suppose so.

06-21-2009, 03:07 PM	#25
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	where did you spray exactly? - I'm sure others would benefit from what you did. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-31-2009, 06:33 PM	#31
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08-31-2009, 07:04 PM	#32
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06-19-2009, 04:32 PM	#20
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	Do the WD-40.... As I said before... After I installed the metal bushings I had this same problem with the SSk. It took some level of effort to move the level into gear. Mostly on the upper gears... 1st/3rd/5th Due to the angle there was some friction beteween the SSk and the cable.. A bit of wd-40 solved the problem inmediatly... Now the shifts go in as they had butter on.... SMOOTH! Make sure you spray all the moving parts on the cables/ssk/bushings assembly. It should take you 1 minute.

06-19-2009, 08:16 PM	#21
Brad D Drives: 07 Yaris RS 3dr Join Date: May 2009 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 34	yeah i guess i should try some WD-40 before I mod the bracket...

06-20-2009, 12:03 PM	#22
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	I have the NST SSK1 (engine bay) & TWM Short Shifter and am having a similar toughness in pulling/pushing in and out of gear. Is there any way to get this 'adapter plate' that comes with the TRD? Does anyone have a pic of it and/or know where it mounts?

06-21-2009, 11:08 AM	#24
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	I sprayed everything with WD40 yesterday and the shifting is 100% smoother. No more fighting to pull it out of gear, so I guess it's all good now.

06-21-2009, 07:05 PM	#26
llimonce Drives: yaris sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: venezuela Posts: 79	i installed the nst ssk yesterday without problems .. i love it !!!

06-22-2009, 01:33 AM	#28
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	^^^ I did the same. I do believe however that the changed angle of the shifter cable add some friction between the ssk pin and the bushing... The pin should rotate freely inside the bushing... the lubricant should help on this task. The feeling is 100% better and I would recomend this to al the people using the ssk. When I first install it I just thought that was the way it was... and it didn't felt bad... just a little tough... In my case the toughnes started after I installed the cable metal bushings

06-22-2009, 03:14 AM	#29
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	I agree... I thought the toughness/tightness was the way it was supposed to feel after the SSK. The WD40 made a huge difference.

08-31-2009, 06:08 PM	#30
posaunemeister View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris S LB - MM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 103	I just purchased a Piggies a few minutes ago. I can't wait to see the results once I get it installed. Mind you, I've only been driving a manual for exactly two weeks, but by now I am good enough to notice a difference. :) Can anyone tell me who's selling an NST 10% underdrive pulley for the cheapest price (including shipping)? Thanks in advance.

08-31-2009, 10:58 PM	#33
XYaris Drives: '09 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 152	Yea. To further the wd40 concerns. Wd40 is a degreaser. In my experience as a bike mechanic, folks will spray this stuff on moving parts and are generally releived at the results. I'm not saying it doesn't work (although it may be short lived) but an actual lubricant may be better and less harmful to rubber/plastic bits. Just a thought.

09-01-2009, 01:44 AM	#34
posaunemeister View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris S LB - MM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 103	Will vegetable oil work? I suppose so.