Today I was at the track and tried to NLS from 2nd to 3rd and my shifter went limp, i took apart my center console and figured out that i didnt break anything just popped the ball out of the seated plastic clip. Tried to pop it back in and I thought I did, but go for another run and it fell out again. This time the clip fell out all the way so i put it on the ball first and then put it into the plastic linkage piece. Has this happened to anyone? If so what should i do to prevent this from happening again?

 

Happens to alot of people, TWM makes a upgraded clip that you can buy.

 

I dont see it on the site is it the mounting hardware kit?

 

Chevrolet Cobalt SS/TC Short Throw Shifter


its about half way down the page, but that is for the whole shifter. i couldnt find the part by itself. you would be better off emailing them or sending them a PM on here.

 

It happened to me after I installed my TWM sTS... I didn't get the plastic linkage pushed into the thing far enough and it popped right out in a 3rd gear pull... went to grab 4th and nothin. Pulled the cup holder out and popped it back in at like 100mph. scared the **** out of me, I thought I broke something bad. Mine hasn't happened since

 

Oh hey dude its garett sorry to hear it still did it, I ended up running a 9.1 twice and a 9.2 after you left

 

i would think that you would be able to ziptie it as a temp fix until you can get it replaced. dont know how well it would work though.

 

As mentioned above, we actually offer an aluminum cable clamp that makes a world of difference. It's a great feeling knowing you're not going to snap your linkage every time you NLS, trust me

 

Thats good service right there haha, you didn't even have to try finding them they found you.

 

Haha, that's how all customer service should be, but I'll take the compliment!

 

After breaking 3 of those stupid clips and having gm fix it I bought the whole kit from twm with 2 clamps for the side to side and back and fourth, m1 heavy knob, and base bushings and I can say it has never given me anything but perfect shifts since. I actually spent a lot of time adjusting the cables and it feels like the new si shifter which is butter. I highly recommend this for every SS. Don't be cheap it will make a world of difference.

 

I have the TWM metal linkage piece and have not had any trouble since installing it. I broke 2 factory plastic linkage pieces previously.

 

yep, I've done it twice both times on 1-2 nls, got the cables replaced under warranty after the first time, planning on getting the twm cable clamp when I have a little extra cash.

 

Ill agree with all of the above. I broke 3 of those plastic clips, then finally bought TWM base bushings and the aluminum cable clamp. Best money i ever spent. Shifter feels better than new, everything thing is solid, and i have no worries of breaking/missing a gear with them. A TWM STS will be in my future

 

ordered the new part cant wait till i get it, but now every time I try to NLS it pops out of place.