Just put in the Barton Shift Bracket
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Has anyone that installed the bracket have the boot dislodge from the shifter and or tunnel during installation?
The reason I ask is that I am getting a lot of NVH after installing mine.
Edit: I just finished verifying the installation. The boot is in place. I guess I'm more sensitve to the increased noise and vibration than some.
The bracket has made a marked improvement in shifting.
The reason I ask is that I am getting a lot of NVH after installing mine.
Edit: I just finished verifying the installation. The boot is in place. I guess I'm more sensitve to the increased noise and vibration than some.
The bracket has made a marked improvement in shifting.
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I'm sure a considerable amount of time was spent developing the part which appears to be a EPDM rubber molded piece of a fairly soft durometer. It's not a hunk of foam zip tied to the bracket.
It minimizes noise and vibration, it is cost effective to manufacture, it works.
It's not optimized for absolute performance but it gets the job done and lets you use the blue tooth functions without having to strain your ears too much.
Having said all that the Barton bracket does work very well and with everything there is usually a trade off involved.
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http://www.hecticparts.com/products/...SPD-TRANS.html
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Actually Joe Heck racing had the first shifter bracket on the market.. and cheaper.
http://www.hecticparts.com/products/...SPD-TRANS.html
http://www.hecticparts.com/products/...SPD-TRANS.html
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Nice to have that limo quiet ride again.
I can still pull a 2-3 powershift without a problem.
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For anyone looking for a brand new Barton shifter and a Barton bracket with about 2 hours use on it, feel free to PM me and I'll cut you a good deal.
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Maybe I just like a car that doesn't transmit power train noise and vibration into the interior and makes you feel like you're driving a 45 year old Mustang.
I've been there and done that already.
I've been there and done that already.
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I sat in Jed's (JiveFive0) 5.0. The Barton shift bracket makes a HUGE difference in my opinion.
My V6 has all the crappy symptoms. Notchy shifts, random grinds, gear lockouts. Jed's felt a lot smoother.
My V6 has all the crappy symptoms. Notchy shifts, random grinds, gear lockouts. Jed's felt a lot smoother.
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Maybe I just like a car that doesn't transmit power train noise and vibration into the interior and makes you feel like you're driving a 45 year old Mustang.
I've been there and done that already.
I've been there and done that already.
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Originally Posted by jrs817
How much noisier is it? Is the improved shifting feel worth it?
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I'm running just the Barton bracket on the stock shifter and haven't found any noise issues there. Shifting precision is improved a bit with not much downside.
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I guess to each his own, I personally like the feedback since this is a muscle car and not a luxury type car with quiet cabin, etc. I usually love hearing the engine and the exhaust note, i mean this thing is a beast and hearing it is one of the many perks. I really like the way the shifter feels now, its solid, easy to shift and i honestly don't hear too much or any noise coming from it.
But if you like the way the stock shifter feels then more power to ya. The main purpose of this thread was to demonstrate the difference and what i feel is a advantage to installing the barton bracket vs stock. I do appreicate both sides of the fence chiming in though, this helps others decide if they are on the fence.
But if you like the way the stock shifter feels then more power to ya. The main purpose of this thread was to demonstrate the difference and what i feel is a advantage to installing the barton bracket vs stock. I do appreicate both sides of the fence chiming in though, this helps others decide if they are on the fence.
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Just replaced my shifter bracket with the Barton unit tonight. It was a little more difficult to install than I had originally thought, but I was on a crawler in my driveway, and I had **** mosquitoes biting at my elbows the whole time.
Haven't had a chance to test-drive it yet, but initial impressions are very favorable. Left-right shifting is much more controlled, and it honestly feels like a direct shifter now. I also have the Tri-Ax installed. It's a great combo.
On a final note, I ordered mine direct from Dave at Barton. He was a great guy, gave me a great deal, and had it to my door in three days flat. Have nothing but great things to say about them.
Haven't had a chance to test-drive it yet, but initial impressions are very favorable. Left-right shifting is much more controlled, and it honestly feels like a direct shifter now. I also have the Tri-Ax installed. It's a great combo.
On a final note, I ordered mine direct from Dave at Barton. He was a great guy, gave me a great deal, and had it to my door in three days flat. Have nothing but great things to say about them.
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