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Dcmaro28 · 01-21-2012, 03:36 PM

Yesterday I installed my new shifter, the quality of the product is great and i love how short the throws are. I do have a pretty bad noise coming from it though, even around 1500 RPM's i can hear a slight noise. I tried teflon tape on the thread of the shift nob and it didn't make a differnce.. Just looking for some tips because i don't think i can keep it on if i can't fix the vibrations. I'll upload a video when i get a chance of WoT

Thanks for any assistance!

chevy 3 · 01-21-2012, 07:42 PM

That's the first time I've ever herd this from a Barton. Mine sounds and works great. I'm thinking maybe check the centering springs if you reused them

Dcmaro28 · 01-22-2012, 01:21 PM

The centering springs were not even reused, could that be the problem?

Mach · 01-22-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dcmaro28

The centering springs were not even reused, could that be the problem?

It might be. I reused mine. The springs do put pressure on the shifter and that might prevent it from vibrating/making noise. Does it vibrate when you wrap your hand around the rod. If it doesn't then reusing the springs will help. I think.

Dcmaro28 · 01-22-2012, 02:06 PM

There is a slight vibration but it's not nearly as bad as the sound coming from the shifter

Mach · 01-22-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dcmaro28

There is a slight vibration but it's not nearly as bad as the sound coming from the shifter

Is it a rattling sound?

Dcmaro28 · 01-22-2012, 02:53 PM

Yeah, i'll post a video in just a minute that i took on my phone

Mach · 01-22-2012, 02:59 PM

Then its vibrations that are causing the noise. Try reinstalling the centering springs.

Dcmaro28 · 01-22-2012, 03:24 PM

Okay I can't get the video to upload but i'm going to put the springs in tomorrow and hopefully get some positive results.. thanks for all your help

Burnt_RS · 01-23-2012, 10:43 AM

Most do NOT re-use the centering springs. I didn't put mine back in, and no vibration. This is the first time I've heard of significant vibration with the Barton.

Remember, a short throw shifter will amplify transmission noise, but it shouldn't be annoying.

I would check that the bolts underneath (that hold the bearing in place) are tight. If the bearing didn't seat completely when you installed it (from under the car), you may have those two bolts tight until the bearing seats, which will leave those bolts loose. Worth a check anyway.

Dcmaro28 · 01-23-2012, 07:07 PM

Okay thanks because i put the springs back in today, i had my dealer do the installation but so far it's been a night mare for me ever since i put this shifter in... Springs didn't change anything

Mach · 01-23-2012, 09:02 PM

I had a vibration that went away with centering springs.

Dcmaro28 · 01-23-2012, 10:28 PM

I think it got worse? After having the shop do it the car wont go into 5th or 6th on top of that the whole thing ended up bein loose

acowherd · 01-23-2012, 10:32 PM

Who installed it?

01-21-2012, 03:36 PM	#1
Dcmaro28 Drives: 2011 LS CGM / '01 Trans am (ls6) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas city, MO Posts: 84 View My Garage	Barton short throw installed.. Yesterday I installed my new shifter, the quality of the product is great and i love how short the throws are. I do have a pretty bad noise coming from it though, even around 1500 RPM's i can hear a slight noise. I tried teflon tape on the thread of the shift nob and it didn't make a differnce.. Just looking for some tips because i don't think i can keep it on if i can't fix the vibrations. I'll upload a video when i get a chance of WoT Thanks for any assistance!

01-22-2012, 02:59 PM	#8
Mach Drives: White M6 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 1,676	Then its vibrations that are causing the noise. Try reinstalling the centering springs. __________________ Pfadt Sway Bars - FE3 Suspension - Barton Shifter - IdealG's Clutch Master Cylinder - Trifecta - Vmax TB - Vararam Intake - MACE 25mm Insulator - Plenum Insulator - Ported/Gasket Matched Intake Manifold - Rx Catchcan - AAC DRL's - 4 Pack Aux Gauges - Steering Controls - AAC Afterburners - DIY Led Sidemarkers - ZL1 Front End Next mod: Done!

01-23-2012, 09:02 PM	#12
Mach Drives: White M6 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 1,676	I had a vibration that went away with centering springs. __________________ Pfadt Sway Bars - FE3 Suspension - Barton Shifter - IdealG's Clutch Master Cylinder - Trifecta - Vmax TB - Vararam Intake - MACE 25mm Insulator - Plenum Insulator - Ported/Gasket Matched Intake Manifold - Rx Catchcan - AAC DRL's - 4 Pack Aux Gauges - Steering Controls - AAC Afterburners - DIY Led Sidemarkers - ZL1 Front End Next mod: Done!

01-23-2012, 10:32 PM	#14
acowherd Drives: 2010 2ss/RS 4l80. 2009 2500 HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mid MO Posts: 1,826	Who installed it? __________________ Follow along as we build and race this 2010 Camaro! https://www.facebook.com/pages/FNSS-...75028626000379 FNSS Racing!

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chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	That's the first time I've ever herd this from a Barton. Mine sounds and works great. I'm thinking maybe check the centering springs if you reused them

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Dcmaro28 Drives: 2011 LS CGM / '01 Trans am (ls6) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas city, MO Posts: 84 View My Garage	The centering springs were not even reused, could that be the problem?

01-22-2012, 02:06 PM	#5
Dcmaro28 Drives: 2011 LS CGM / '01 Trans am (ls6) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas city, MO Posts: 84 View My Garage	There is a slight vibration but it's not nearly as bad as the sound coming from the shifter

01-22-2012, 02:53 PM	#7
Dcmaro28 Drives: 2011 LS CGM / '01 Trans am (ls6) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas city, MO Posts: 84 View My Garage	Yeah, i'll post a video in just a minute that i took on my phone

01-22-2012, 03:24 PM	#9
Dcmaro28 Drives: 2011 LS CGM / '01 Trans am (ls6) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas city, MO Posts: 84 View My Garage	Okay I can't get the video to upload but i'm going to put the springs in tomorrow and hopefully get some positive results.. thanks for all your help

01-23-2012, 10:43 AM	#10
Burnt_RS Drives: '10 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 610	Most do NOT re-use the centering springs. I didn't put mine back in, and no vibration. This is the first time I've heard of significant vibration with the Barton. Remember, a short throw shifter will amplify transmission noise, but it shouldn't be annoying. I would check that the bolts underneath (that hold the bearing in place) are tight. If the bearing didn't seat completely when you installed it (from under the car), you may have those two bolts tight until the bearing seats, which will leave those bolts loose. Worth a check anyway.

01-23-2012, 07:07 PM	#11
Dcmaro28 Drives: 2011 LS CGM / '01 Trans am (ls6) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas city, MO Posts: 84 View My Garage	Okay thanks because i put the springs back in today, i had my dealer do the installation but so far it's been a night mare for me ever since i put this shifter in... Springs didn't change anything

01-23-2012, 10:28 PM	#13
Dcmaro28 Drives: 2011 LS CGM / '01 Trans am (ls6) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kansas city, MO Posts: 84 View My Garage	I think it got worse? After having the shop do it the car wont go into 5th or 6th on top of that the whole thing ended up bein loose