Daily Driver Upgrade - Protege Shifter Bushings and Megan Short Shift 

Ok so I watched this video and then installed the same equipment on my 99 Protege DX. Overall, great video A+ However, there are a few things I want to mention for anyone else getting ready to do this, so here goes: 1. You do have to remove the console from the car and this can be no picnic! On the 1999 (and presumably 2000 since they are almost identical) there are two screws in the sides of the console that are blocked by the seats. I thought I would have to remove the seats to get these two screws out but I managed to find a ratchet tool with a Phillips screw attachment that saved the day but it is slow and frustrating to remove and install. Also, remove the shift knob before removing the console, much easier! 2. When installing the Megan shifter, sand the tube that the shifter fits down into to remove any gunk and then lightly coat with grease or oil so the O-rings will slide down easily, all the way to the bottom. I did notice that after installing everything and getting the slop out of the linkage (see #3 below) there is a small amount of slop in the ball socket of the shifter itself. I guess you get what you pay for but it isn't bad so ok, just expect that. I also greased the ball socket with red grease top and bottom. On the factory shifter there is a rubber boot that protects the bottom of the shifter ball but I saw no way to install that on the Megan. There is a rubber cover on top of the shifter ball to keep dirt and water out of the cabin but the bottom of the shift ball is exposed. Also the heat shield for the resonator might have to be bent a little to clear the longer throw of the Megan shifter. 3. The Exile bushings are great but you need to pay attention to how tight you make them. Too tight and you will likely wear them out quicker or at the least, they will have to wear in enough to loosen up. I tightened them until the had no play by wiggling them an then loosened then a fraction of a turn of the wrench to allow a small amount of play. Even so, the shifting feels too tight to me so i will give it a few days and if it stays that way I might loosen them a little more. My only "complaint": the hex head recess in the bolt head is really tight and it got a little frustrating trying to get the Allen wrench to go in when I could not see the head and had to do by feel. 4. The shifter boot does not fit well on the Megan and the shift handle is smaller than the plastic ring at the top of the boot so i found a stainless washer to go between the bottom of the shift knob and the top of the vinyl boot. I put the jamb nut on the shift rod under the top of the boot (inside the boot), then the washer, then the knob. this seems to work and covered up all the loose material at the top of the shifter boot. Overall, a great replacement and it looks like everything is going to work out great! Highly recommend but be aware, this may take a little longer than the video makes it look!

this is great. been looking for someone showing how to do this on our cars as well as an alternative to corksport because of the price and you showed me both! thanks so much!

Thank you for the info. Short shift here we come.

Nice to see u back and keep work on cars

I was loathing dealing with that third link, this video helped me get over to it, Thanks

Wow very well done & executed. Bravo mazdaprotege 5 way ti go .love it 😎🏁🏁🏁

I think it's about time for a new video. Your channel has so much potential!

Glad to see you putting more content out👍 nice video

Great stuff man, I'll be ordering these for my Protege5 and will put them in my build series videos as well. Thanks man, great content!

Awesome tutorial brotha.

Great video. I appreciate the detail and the links you provided. Thank you!

Thanks for the video,I was looking for a video on how to change this on my car glad I could find this content very helpful 👍

This repair video was informative thanks bro

Awesome video. Love my P5. I've heard EG and EK Civic shifters fit on our cars!

Trying to bring my protege5 back to life

Man why no more vids man , very good content and entertaining vids specially when you had the talon!

I wonder if this bushing kit fits the BA-chassis 323F, which is what i have. The shifter in it is super sloppy.

Cool. So the Mazda protege 5 has a FSDE engine right? Cause I have a Ford Lynx RS locally being sold here in my country. It also has a FSDE engine. My theory is that the transmission is the same with both cars so i want to install a short shifter. I want to as if I could get a link of those parts you've bought online. I'll be copying what you've done as well with the installation process. The FSDE has it's fair share of problems but it's still a great engine.

Hello, l'm from malaysia, which website can buy

Hello, i have a 1994 protégé would this work with the exile bushings? It looks exactly the same i just want to ask before i buy them. And also i want to replace my gear shifter bar as well but i dont know which one i can buy.

Nicely done and a good vid. Need to replace my shifter bushings on my MX6 and this was informative and relative. Any idea on how long the bolts are for the yokes..? Not sure what kind of condition my bolts are but could use a pair in case I need to replace them. The OEM Mazda part is discontinued.. Mine is a '94 MX6. ..Thanks bud.

Helpful video! Do you know the shift knob thread size and pitch? Is it the same as stock? Thanks.

Como puedo comprar ese kit

Great video. Will this fit an 03 as well?

My P5 pops out from 3rd gear itself, but if I keep my hand on it - it does not. What do you think, is the transmission and engine mounts could be an issue? Oil I did change already, it's much smoother shift, but again it pops out from the 3rd gear only itself... Thanks ✌️

Big question i have a mazda protege 2003 2.0 DX and i need to replaced the part u take off the 2 longers arms or linkgage . Ddo u know where i can buy it and what is the real name ? Please thanks

I know you said it was a megan shifter but I have trouble finding it do you have something so I can narrow down the search?

Link?

Will that short shifter work on my 2003 mazda protege???

Hey man what's the specific short shifter i need to buy... I got a Mazda 323 1.6dohc

Did the megan shifter actually worked like di it actually redced how tall and are the shiftering shorter, i already change my shifter bushing in my 97 and 93 ford escort using the exlie and um i want to make it shorter so did this megan short shifter do anyting

What bushings are those?

Awesome video! Do you know if this process is the same for a 2003 Protege5? Totally going to do this if it is!

Would this also work on the Mazdaspeed protege?

Bro una pregunta y si tenes los cambios cortos con esa palanca

Will this parts work for a 2002 protege .... not protege 5 thanks

I have the same car but it’s automatic how do I turn it into a manual?

Did you get the 1pc, 2pc, or 3pc set?

Where did you get the short shifter? I know this was made almost 2 years ago, but I’ve tried 3 difference sites, including Megan racing itself and they’re all out of stock.