F55/F56 Shift boot and knob came off
#1
Shift boot and **** came off
I finally got enough miles on my car to start some very spirited driving. I was giving a friend a ride when I wound it up in first and slammed second gear. Mind you, I am a very small person 125lb soaking wet and I didn't even slam it that hard. Upon slamming the gear, off comes the **** and boot exactly like indicated in consumer reports article. I was shocked when it happened and needless to say, very embarrassed.
Has anybody else experienced this yet?
I am thinking of going with a Whalen because it actually gets mounted instead of a ball basically just sitting on the end of the shaft.
Has anybody else experienced this yet?
I am thinking of going with a Whalen because it actually gets mounted instead of a ball basically just sitting on the end of the shaft.
#2
I finally got enough miles on my car to start some very spirited driving. I was giving a friend a ride when I wound it up in first and slammed second gear. Mind you, I am a very small person 125lb soaking wet and I didn't even slam it that hard. Upon slamming the gear, off comes the **** and boot exactly like indicated in consumer reports article. I was shocked when it happened and needless to say, very embarrassed.
Has anybody else experienced this yet?
I am thinking of going with a Whalen because it actually gets mounted instead of a ball basically just sitting on the end of the shaft.
Has anybody else experienced this yet?
I am thinking of going with a Whalen because it actually gets mounted instead of a ball basically just sitting on the end of the shaft.
#3
Pulled mine off on purpose while sitting in my driveway. Not really as hard as I would have expected. Would be interested in what the service bulletin does to stop it. Personally as I'm updating to a Whalen **** soon, the relatively easy removal is appreciated. Maybe it is my shifting pattern, but I can't really see it happening to me while shifting. I have tried by the way, 300lb dry
#4
Pulled mine off on purpose while sitting in my driveway. Not really as hard as I would have expected. Would be interested in what the service bulletin does to stop it. Personally as I'm updating to a Whalen **** soon, the relatively easy removal is appreciated. Maybe it is my shifting pattern, but I can't really see it happening to me while shifting. I have tried by the way, 300lb dry
#7
However... A shift **** that simply slides off with very little force is definitely a problem.
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#8
I agree "slamming" gears is definitely going to cause issues long term, but I have done it once since I got the car... The time the boot flew off. And I use the term "slamming" very loosely.
However... A shift **** that simply slides off with very little force is definitely a problem.
However... A shift **** that simply slides off with very little force is definitely a problem.
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