Syncro Saver Customer Feedback
04-01-2009, 11:20 PM
#51
Only a few people have them and the ones that do enjoy them I would say there are 15-20 units out there. Not everyone is extremely vocal but, whenever I need a fair and impartial review I always go to Juan (marsredr100). He will be the first to tell me something sucks in a heartbeat.
04-02-2009, 01:59 AM
#53
Thanks for clearing up the use. I guess it's more for those that drive spirited all the time though, I'm a tad careful even when I do drive spirited, and have the SS. Mine doesn't really seem to be going further once engaged, but then again I also had to dremel the SS a bit for reverse so maybe mine's a tight fit either way.
04-02-2009, 07:19 AM
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[QUOTE=Fluid Motorsports;2946851]To clear up the confusion here,
This product stops the driver from forcing the shift lever past the point where the transmission is already in gear. During overshifting the synchronizer is forced farther on the hub than required for proper operation. This actually attempts to stretch the synchronizer cone over the hub which can distort the soft synchronizer changing the clearances and eventually may cause the synchronizer to actually break.
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your missing part of the picture
Over shifting has caused synchronizer problems in transmissions for years, not just in Mazda automobiles but across a wide range of vehicles.
I'd be really interested in seeing these... talking to two mechanics that are firends of mine, another car forum, and a google search has come up empty...
they have stops in them because most of the time the domestic shiters you order from a Jegs catalog are "universal fit":
This product stops the driver from forcing the shift lever past the point where the transmission is already in gear. During overshifting the synchronizer is forced farther on the hub than required for proper operation. This actually attempts to stretch the synchronizer cone over the hub which can distort the soft synchronizer changing the clearances and eventually may cause the synchronizer to actually break.
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your missing part of the picture
Over shifting has caused synchronizer problems in transmissions for years, not just in Mazda automobiles but across a wide range of vehicles.
If you look at many aftermarket shifters (for domestic vehicles) this is why they have shifter stops incorporated into them.
04-03-2009, 06:27 PM
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on the mustangs I had, all the name brand short shifters had stops built into them...they were application specific not universal jegs crap.
so what Brice says about the stops is absolutely correct in how they function and makes sense (to me anyway) that the synchro saver works the same way.
so what Brice says about the stops is absolutely correct in how they function and makes sense (to me anyway) that the synchro saver works the same way.
04-05-2009, 11:15 AM
#58
nope ... having to live with certain faults from the manufacturer is part of the Stock Class game
not failing is a performance enhancement WRT racing since it ensures that you make it to the finish
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not failing is a performance enhancement WRT racing since it ensures that you make it to the finish
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04-05-2009, 01:46 PM
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on the mustangs I had, all the name brand short shifters had stops built into them...they were application specific not universal jegs crap.
so what Brice says about the stops is absolutely correct in how they function and makes sense (to me anyway) that the synchro saver works the same way.
so what Brice says about the stops is absolutely correct in how they function and makes sense (to me anyway) that the synchro saver works the same way.
04-13-2009, 08:52 PM
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Syncro waste of time
I am sorry to say after spending 2 weeks adjusting this "Syncro-Saver" and getting the run around from Fluid Motorsports
i am basically going to have to lose my $140.00, 2 weeks of grinding gears, popping out of gears has left me livid, but i was calm until i was told by them that thier would be a 25% restocking charge
and it had to be un-used
and new before i could return it
. My recomendation don't waste your money on 6 bolts and 2 hunks of metal with a ****-poor warranty...
i am basically going to have to lose my $140.00, 2 weeks of grinding gears, popping out of gears has left me livid, but i was calm until i was told by them that thier would be a 25% restocking charge and it had to be un-usedand new before i could return it. My recomendation don't waste your money on 6 bolts and 2 hunks of metal with a ****-poor warranty...
04-13-2009, 09:02 PM
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I am sorry to say after spending 2 weeks adjusting this "Syncro-Saver" and getting the run around from Fluid Motorsports i am basically going to have to lose my $140.00, 2 weeks of grinding gears, popping out of gears has left me livid, but i was calm until i was told by them that thier would be a 25% restocking charge and it had to be un-usedand new before i could return it. My recomendation don't waste your money on 6 bolts and 2 hunks of metal with a ****-poor warranty...
i am basically going to have to lose my $140.00, 2 weeks of grinding gears, popping out of gears has left me livid, but i was calm until i was told by them that thier would be a 25% restocking charge and it had to be un-usedand new before i could return it. My recomendation don't waste your money on 6 bolts and 2 hunks of metal with a ****-poor warranty...
04-14-2009, 10:14 PM
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Got it send me an emai here at rx8sales@fluidmotorsports.com
Surprisingly I must have missed this post.
04-14-2009, 10:20 PM
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Got it send me an emai here at rx8sales@fluidmotorsports.com
Surprisingly I must have missed this post.
Surprisingly I must have missed this post.
05-23-2009, 07:51 PM
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installed one of these the other day.
In an honest evaluation, and i have done every other mod on my car imagineable, its a good insurance policy. It doesnt really change much except for driver error. You will not be able to overshift IF YOU SET IT CORRECTLY. the people who are complaining about coming out of gear or still making noise do not have it installed properly
you should be able to hear a click after you are in gear fully. if it comes out of gear adjust it. that simple
Now when i drive i am not concerned about what happens if i slam into gear real quick or leave my hand on the gear shift while driving..
recommended. i like it. there are other pointless things you spend even more on so why not.
In an honest evaluation, and i have done every other mod on my car imagineable, its a good insurance policy. It doesnt really change much except for driver error. You will not be able to overshift IF YOU SET IT CORRECTLY. the people who are complaining about coming out of gear or still making noise do not have it installed properly
you should be able to hear a click after you are in gear fully. if it comes out of gear adjust it. that simple
Now when i drive i am not concerned about what happens if i slam into gear real quick or leave my hand on the gear shift while driving..
recommended. i like it. there are other pointless things you spend even more on so why not.
05-23-2009, 07:56 PM
#67
^^
Agree.
Also, you have to take the top portion off and flip it upside down to fit properly (I had to anyways). How it came, the bottom gears had too much space and could still be over-shot (although, you're more likely to overshift in 1,3,5 than 2,4,6..).
Agree.
Also, you have to take the top portion off and flip it upside down to fit properly (I had to anyways). How it came, the bottom gears had too much space and could still be over-shot (although, you're more likely to overshift in 1,3,5 than 2,4,6..).
05-23-2009, 08:17 PM
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I've had the syncho savers in now for about 3 weeks. They were very simple to install and have no problems post install. I have no idea as to whether they will save me synchros and frankly I don't care, that is not why I bought this product.
I bought the product because I liked the definitive clicking sound that comes with each shift - it puts a smile on my face On that front, this mod is great! Hey, we do a lot of mods for sound, right? Why not this one!!! Recommended.
I bought the product because I liked the definitive clicking sound that comes with each shift - it puts a smile on my face
On that front, this mod is great! Hey, we do a lot of mods for sound, right? Why not this one!!! Recommended.
06-05-2009, 06:03 PM
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I've had the syncho savers in now for about 3 weeks. They were very simple to install and have no problems post install. I have no idea as to whether they will save me synchros and frankly I don't care, that is not why I bought this product.
I bought the product because I liked the definitive clicking sound that comes with each shift - it puts a smile on my face On that front, this mod is great! Hey, we do a lot of mods for sound, right? Why not this one!!! Recommended.
I bought the product because I liked the definitive clicking sound that comes with each shift - it puts a smile on my face
On that front, this mod is great! Hey, we do a lot of mods for sound, right? Why not this one!!! Recommended.Thanks for letting me check out the syncro saver in your car.
I've ordered and should have in my hands by end of next!
w00t can't wait.
06-06-2009, 04:37 AM
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I have had this on my car for over 7,000 miles now and tranny is still healthy. No problems at all... none of the popping out of gear stuff going on which some are complaining about. I also feel very confident changing gears during WOT because I know I will not overshift. Also one thing this keeps me happy is that everytime I hear a click I am sure that I am in gear!
