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R50/53 Shifter cables. Diffrence?

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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 10:59 AM
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Shifter cables. Diffrence?

Anyone change their shifter cables for new ones and notice a reduction in slop? I really dont feel like spending that much money on cables if the diffrence is small. Got an 02 with 180k miles so they are old.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 12:57 PM
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The cables for the pre facelift are no longer available, or at least on permanent backorder. You'd have to change the shift box to a facelift version also. I've heard it has better bushings so you will feel a difference.

I'm redoing mine either when the cables break or I get new exhaust since it all has to come out anyway.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 01:20 PM
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well whole front end is coming out. so i figured i would do it then.. i dunno if i want to go to the face lift setup. id have to get new **** and short shifter.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 07:39 AM
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Yes, there are more than a few different build date differences for the cables as you can see HERE. It also depends on if you have the condition A or B gear shift, as you can see below.

 
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 08:07 AM
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We're not able to get certain shifter cables at this time, and the ones that we can get have nearly doubled in price...
 
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