Shift plate instead if shift boot?

[hootie]

Anyone ever see a shift plate in a wrx instead of a shift boot? I think it would be cool, but not sure if it's possible at all.
Thanks

[poly_poly-man]

There have been talks. The general consensus is that it is not an option. The trans, to which the stick is connected directly, just moves around way too much - watch your gearstick during a hard turn sometime.

[Rambo]

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Possible, but Subaru tells you not to hold onto the shifter during driving, and I think this would sort of be the same thing as having you hand on the shifter all the time.

[Mikie13]

There have been talks. The general consensus is that it is not an option. The trans, to which the stick is connected directly, just moves around way too much - watch your gearstick during a hard turn sometime.

I've really noticed this on my 6-speed...there is a TON of play. Still shifts fine, but it's the inherent nature of a Subaru tranny. I imagine it'd move less with all the bushings replaced.

[spirited09wrx]

I've really noticed this on my 6-speed...there is a TON of play. Still shifts fine, but it's the inherent nature of a Subaru tranny. I imagine it'd move less with all the bushings replaced.

that was gonna be my question...although as a follow-up, if you replace all the bushings, could you then hold onto the shifter when driving?