I just got a Helix shift rod extension, and I didn't order the modified shift box cover. I know others have simply left off the cover, and that there is a heat shield between the exhaust and shifter assembly, but is there any noticeable noise in the car without the cover installed? I recently installed the TSW damper, and got a bit of NVH there (might try the VIP if it's supposedly quieter), I'd hate to get even more noise with the short shifter. Any thoughts?

Thanks
Tyler (05 r53)

 

Yes, there will be some additional road noise from the lack of the cover.

How much is really hard to describe, most don't mind.

 

That's what I figured. I'm really hoping to keep the car quiet, so does anyone have any experience with this:

http://www.waymotorworks.com/nm-shif...box-cover.html

Seems like it will work great, but is there really enough room above the heat shield for that big metal 'hump?'

Thanks again! I just bought my car a few weeks ago and it's driving me insane not knowing a damn thing about it...

-Tyler

 

Yes there is enough room for it, you have to bend the heatshield a little.

And if your looking to save a few bucks I have the shifter box covers by themselves, when you can cut your original cover and install it yourself.