SP20 - viabration in gearstick

TITANIUMSP20 · 25-10-2003, 05:47 PM

Hi guys,

I was just wondering if it is normal to get a viabration through the gearstick in a new 03 SP20, or is there something wrong?

I drove the car today after buying it last week, i havent actually picked it up, but will do so next week.

wiredone · 25-10-2003, 07:38 PM

yeah thats normal...

i have driven 3 02's and a 97 and they all feel the same...

nothing to worry about...

ezin · 25-10-2003, 07:38 PM

This is normal! its the way the shifter & linkages r conected to the gearbox!

TITANIUMSP20 · 25-10-2003, 07:54 PM

Thank god its normal, ive owned fords before and had so many problems, I LOVE it to drive, it feels really good. Now i gotta wait like a week to pick it up, bloody pre-delivery.

kyra · 27-10-2003, 12:02 PM

Yep, it must be a standard vibration, as I can some minor vibration through my gearstick.
Cheers.

BigBoyLemonade · 27-10-2003, 12:11 PM

drive a RWD car like 200sx or GenIII V8 and you will think your vibration is nothing...

TITANIUMSP20 · 27-10-2003, 05:24 PM

thanks guys.

Cosmo Dude · 27-10-2003, 07:25 PM

The base of the gear stick is attached to the body by a rubber block and to the gear box by a rod (no pun) so that when the engine-gearbox moves around it doesn't pop out of gear.
BTW welcome to AstinaGT and I hope you enjoy your new Astina

Rod

dfvadr · 28-10-2003, 09:43 PM

cant say i ever notice a vibration guess i better get it out the garage once an a while

KittyKatSmack · 28-10-2003, 11:00 PM

LMAO @ Odd Rod!!!!!

Must admit I haven't noticed bugger all vibration thru my gearstick, except for basic engine follow thru vibration.....

I hope that's all you have got.... nothing graunchy or really grabby/rattly... otherwise if it were me, I would be asking the dumb question at the dealership.

I am not scared of asking the dumb questions!
:lol:

Cosmo Dude · 28-10-2003, 11:30 PM

The dumbest question is the one you don't ask.

Rod

TITANIUMSP20 · 29-10-2003, 12:25 PM

yeh i told them to check it when doing pre-delivery. I pick it up next tuesday, finally.

KittyKatSmack · 29-10-2003, 03:10 PM

Wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Countdown those days!!!!!!!

Hope you are going to put up some pictures for us all to see when you get it!

sausage · 21-09-2008, 02:12 PM

Hi all,

Newbie here and digging through these old posts as I have recently purchased an 03 BJII 1.8 Protege manual and am having a similar issue.

While stopped at lights with hand resting on gear, the vibrations go up my arm and numbs the hand after a few minutes. Is it normal for this car?

The only other manual car I drive is an old express van and there's virtually no vibrations on that.

I vaguely recall the mechanic saying something about a worn engine mount at the last service. Maybe this is part of the problem? Also the car kicks a bit when the aircon starts.

Any opinions would be appreciated

cheers

andrewck · 21-09-2008, 03:01 PM

Yes its normal

rambo · 21-09-2008, 04:59 PM

My 99 1.8 does it as well, and I remember reading a review a while back, which specifically noted that as a con.

70NYD · 21-09-2008, 09:56 PM

if you have worne engine mounts your whole car will shake when you are stoped n idling. literaly it will feel like there is a continues bass being pumped - the sound. even the rear view will shake. thats worne mounts. n its a easy job to fix if you get a engine crane

Pettos · 21-09-2008, 10:29 PM

Yep... My car shakes its knob all the time...

:-P

70NYD · 21-09-2008, 10:33 PM

ur a sik bastard

Sleepy Gonzalez · 22-09-2008, 07:54 AM

BJ's are known for tearing the front and right side engine mount rubbers. Have a look for torn rubber at those mount's, it's easy to see/feel. If you replace them with firmer aftermarket ones, be prepared for more vibration issues. I've done all mine and have to turn the AC off while idling and hold the rear view mirror while cruising to focus the image. I suppose the Twiggy Cams don't help with the idle though.

I would almost class AWR mounts as a handling modification, as they make a noticeable improvement when they prevent a couple of hundred kg of engine flopping around the engine bay when on and off the gas quickly.

25-10-2003, 05:47 PM	#1
TITANIUMSP20 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13	SP20 - viabration in gearstick Hi guys, I was just wondering if it is normal to get a viabration through the gearstick in a new 03 SP20, or is there something wrong? I drove the car today after buying it last week, i havent actually picked it up, but will do so next week.

25-10-2003, 07:38 PM	#2
wiredone AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: Evo 8 Posts: 301	yeah thats normal... i have driven 3 02's and a 97 and they all feel the same... nothing to worry about... __________________ SP2NV 03 Black Sp20 Turbo _____________________________________ To boost or not to boost - http://www.trafficmesh.com

27-10-2003, 12:02 PM	#5
kyra AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: East Doncaster, Victoria Posts: 485	Yep, it must be a standard vibration, as I can some minor vibration through my gearstick. Cheers. __________________ and THAT. http://www.astinagt.com/readers/ride.php?userid=kyra

27-10-2003, 12:11 PM	#6
BigBoyLemonade The Architect Join Date: Jul 1998 Location: Canberra, ACT Car: AUSDM S6 RX7 Posts: 1,600 View Photos By: BigBoyLemonade	drive a RWD car like 200sx or GenIII V8 and you will think your vibration is nothing... __________________ Tony Formally known as Lantis and Xedos Infinite Networks- Creative Web design and powerful online application solutions

27-10-2003, 07:25 PM	#8
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	The base of the gear stick is attached to the body by a rubber block and to the gear box by a rod (no pun) so that when the engine-gearbox moves around it doesn't pop out of gear. BTW welcome to AstinaGT and I hope you enjoy your new Astina Rod __________________ My 'stina Hatch

25-10-2003, 07:38 PM	#3
ezin AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: melb Posts: 416 View Photos By: ezin	This is normal! its the way the shifter & linkages r conected to the gearbox!

25-10-2003, 07:54 PM	#4
TITANIUMSP20 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13	Thank god its normal, ive owned fords before and had so many problems, I LOVE it to drive, it feels really good. Now i gotta wait like a week to pick it up, bloody pre-delivery.

27-10-2003, 05:24 PM	#7
TITANIUMSP20 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13	thanks guys.

28-10-2003, 09:43 PM	#9
dfvadr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Queensland Car: ss , sp20 , 94ba Posts: 1,708 View Photos By: dfvadr	cant say i ever notice a vibration guess i better get it out the garage once an a while __________________ 2001 SP20 Mazda Astina Turbo - t28b/b turbo teflon coated forge pistons 20thou o/size , billet rods , whole motor fully balanced - custom body kit - 18"ame's - custom interior - kenwood head unit , pioneer speakers driven by 800 watt amp , kicker subs driven by 1000 watt amps each sub [135.2db at supernats], two 1th caps 4 tv screens dvd player - xbox - airbag suspension with gas strut towers - custom plates an airbrushing on bonnet

28-10-2003, 11:00 PM	#10
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	LMAO @ Odd Rod!!!!! Must admit I haven't noticed bugger all vibration thru my gearstick, except for basic engine follow thru vibration..... I hope that's all you have got.... nothing graunchy or really grabby/rattly... otherwise if it were me, I would be asking the dumb question at the dealership. I am not scared of asking the dumb questions! :lol:

28-10-2003, 11:30 PM	#11
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	The dumbest question is the one you don't ask. Rod __________________ My 'stina Hatch

29-10-2003, 12:25 PM	#12
TITANIUMSP20 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13	yeh i told them to check it when doing pre-delivery. I pick it up next tuesday, finally.

29-10-2003, 03:10 PM	#13
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	Wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Countdown those days!!!!!!! Hope you are going to put up some pictures for us all to see when you get it!

21-09-2008, 02:12 PM	#14
sausage Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, QLD Car: 03 Protege 1.8 Titanium Grey Posts: 16	Hi all, Newbie here and digging through these old posts as I have recently purchased an 03 BJII 1.8 Protege manual and am having a similar issue. While stopped at lights with hand resting on gear, the vibrations go up my arm and numbs the hand after a few minutes. Is it normal for this car? The only other manual car I drive is an old express van and there's virtually no vibrations on that. I vaguely recall the mechanic saying something about a worn engine mount at the last service. Maybe this is part of the problem? Also the car kicks a bit when the aircon starts. Any opinions would be appreciated cheers

21-09-2008, 03:01 PM	#15
andrewck Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alstonville Car: Ford Focus LV XR5 Posts: 196	Yes its normal

21-09-2008, 04:59 PM	#16
rambo Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Syd Car: Bj Protege 323 Posts: 62	My 99 1.8 does it as well, and I remember reading a review a while back, which specifically noted that as a con. __________________ Everybody loves Raymond......Except Chuck Norris

21-09-2008, 09:56 PM	#17
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	if you have worne engine mounts your whole car will shake when you are stoped n idling. literaly it will feel like there is a continues bass being pumped - the sound. even the rear view will shake. thats worne mounts. n its a easy job to fix if you get a engine crane __________________

21-09-2008, 10:29 PM	#18
Pettos AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 323 Astina '03 Posts: 263	Yep... My car shakes its knob all the time... :-P __________________

21-09-2008, 10:33 PM	#19
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	ur a sik bastard __________________

22-09-2008, 07:54 AM	#20
Sleepy Gonzalez AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Car: 2002 Mazda 323 Astina 2.5 V6 manual Posts: 324 View Photos By: Sleepy Gonzalez	BJ's are known for tearing the front and right side engine mount rubbers. Have a look for torn rubber at those mount's, it's easy to see/feel. If you replace them with firmer aftermarket ones, be prepared for more vibration issues. I've done all mine and have to turn the AC off while idling and hold the rear view mirror while cruising to focus the image. I suppose the Twiggy Cams don't help with the idle though. I would almost class AWR mounts as a handling modification, as they make a noticeable improvement when they prevent a couple of hundred kg of engine flopping around the engine bay when on and off the gas quickly.

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