I've just ordered a b&m short shifter
I was woundeing the factory shifter is it removed from the top or from the bottem

 

you have to unbolt it at the bottom and bring it out at the top

 

Both. It will come with very good instuctions. I suggest useing 4 jackstands. The only problem I had was with the heat sheild You will have to bend the front of it down so that it wont hit the shifter. But that isn't to hard. I love mine, its a great mod.

 

did you use the factory bushings or did you go with the kartboy

 

did you use the factory bushngs or did you use the kartboy

 

I used the factory bushings for a while. They were ok. But the kartboy bushings make a HUGE difference. THe shifts are more precise. I highly recommend getting the kartboy bushings and put those in while you're under the car.

 

i removed the heatshield all-together. Dead weight (imo). I also use the kartboys but didn't notice any difference.

 

I went with the factory bushings

 

I don't have any shifting issues. People say it will have a notchy feeling with the factory bushings but I can't tell. They don't cost much but I figured I could put the 25-30 bucks to better use.