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I was on the sight and see the part I need for a 2009 FG2 cable bushings but not the base bushings. Is there that much of a difference in running both or will the cable bushings themselves really smooth everything out?
 

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I installed the base bushings and shifter cable bushings last week! It made the shifting feel very solid not as much wiggle in the shift knob, when i change into a gear it feels amazing :thumbsup: great products keep it up Hybrid!!
 

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I was on the sight and see the part I need for a 2009 FG2 cable bushings but not the base bushings. Is there that much of a difference in running both or will the cable bushings themselves really smooth everything out?
These are the base bushings you're looking for:
Hybrid Racing Shifter Base Bushings (K-Series 06-11 Civic Si) | Hybrid Racing

These are the cable bushings you would need:
Hybrid Racing Performance Shifter Cable Bushings (K-Series 07-11 Civic Si) | Hybrid Racing

The cable bushings will make a much larger difference in both feel and performance. We get a lot of customers commenting that they have fewer issues missing gears and getting locked out of gears when using these. The base bushings help to get rid of a lot of the compliance in the OEM rubber shifter bushings.

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hey russ,

any suggestions for getting out the oem rubber bushings??? I tried to push them out and pry them out with a flat head like the directions said, but haven't had any luck so far :( any tips or tricks you've found that help loosen them up lol.

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hey russ,

any suggestions for getting out the oem rubber bushings??? I tried to push them out and pry them out with a flat head like the directions said, but haven't had any luck so far :( any tips or tricks you've found that help loosen them up lol.

thanks!
I like to use a phillips head screwdriver that almost perfectly fits through the hole in the bushing. I hold the cable close to the bushing very firmly and pry the bushing out with the screwdriver that goes through the center hole. I've done this on all of the bushings I've installed in the recent past and have never had an issue. Have you tried that? If you are using a flat head, I'm assuming you're trying to jam it between the rubber and the cable. That's not the best way to go about it. The method I described above should let you get both bushings out in just a few minutes.

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I like to use a phillips head screwdriver that almost perfectly fits through the hole in the bushing. I hold the cable close to the bushing very firmly and pry the bushing out with the screwdriver that goes through the center hole. I've done this on all of the bushings I've installed in the recent past and have never had an issue. Have you tried that? If you are using a flat head, I'm assuming you're trying to jam it between the rubber and the cable. That's not the best way to go about it. The method I described above should let you get both bushings out in just a few minutes.

~russ
No I did not try that yet. I was trying to force the flat between the rubber and the metal ring portion. Its a little too dark outside now (and no garage) so I'll have to give it a try in the morning using your method. Thanks for the quick reply and I'll let ya know if it works out for me!
 
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