shifter question

[mjshort18]

i just installed a short shifter and it touches the exhaust right under it. has anyone had this problem before and does anyone have a solution? thanks

[mjshort18]

anyone? the shifter makes a rattling noise all the time and it gets really anoying. what do i need to do?

[B16EJ1]

I've honestly never heard of that problem before. What brand is it?

[mjshort18]

the rattling is made from the shifter being too long and touching the exhaust, i just don't know how to fix it. it is one off of ebay i got for a present. that could be the problem but i think there should be some way to fix it. thanks

[mattyoung33]

ya think my friend had the same problem, I believe he just cut it down some how.

[BullShifter]

there is a thing on the shift rod for balancing that may rub - it can be cut off, or the exhuast bent out of the way.

Shifter is more important than an exhaust system IMO

[mjshort18]

i did see that thing on the bottom of the shifter. will it feel any different if i cut it off? thanks

[SOHCD16y8]

I had the same problem until I purchased my Apexi N1 cat back. now i dont have any problems. It wont hurt anything to shave some of it off.