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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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Is it necesary to install the bushings provided by B@M or has anyone left the stock rubber bushing in? Reading the directions it says that the B@M bushing may cause vibration and more noise.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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Is it necesary to install the bushings provided by B@M or has anyone left the stock rubber bushing in? Reading the directions it says that the B@M bushing may cause vibration and more noise.
I'm hoping yopu get some replies here. This is something I want to do but have heard of vibration issues.
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there was a detailed story on a C6 shifter install in the 8/07 Vette mag.
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Originally Posted by zare191
there was a detailed story on a C6 shifter install in the 8/07 Vette mag.
Thank you.
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Is it necesary to install the bushings provided by B@M or has anyone left the stock rubber bushing in? Reading the directions it says that the B@M bushing may cause vibration and more noise.

it is NOT necessary to install the B&M bushings, i left the stock bushings in and all is working perfectly with no vibrations
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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I use the stock bushings as well...

No problems in a year and 1/2

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I used the B&M bushings and have not had any problems either.
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