Vibrating knob (gear that is)

[silentmonkey]

Just been told by my dealer that they need to book the car in for them to correct the console wiring that they cocked up as it’s a 2 hour job. Is it worth mentioning the Vibrating gear lever at this time or is it as FinallyVXRed said a "characteristics of the Monaro" for which there is no cure. I don’t want to give them the opportunity to screw up again if there is no fix.

[FinallyVXRed]

Monkey, just for clarity sake, that's what the dealer told me. I have no idea if this is true or not. In fact my comment was intended to be tongue in cheek as it seems to be offered a little too quickly for most of the points I raised which their "Monaro Expert" couldn't find a fault. For me the Jurys is still out until I meet up with a few of you guys and find out for sure or get my arse over to Greens for a health check, whichever happens first!

Edited by FinallyVXRed on Monday 3rd July 23:53

[silentmonkey]

So It looks like its just you and me that has the vibrating knob problem. I did mention it to the dealer this morning when I took the car in and they said they’d look at it.

Unfortunately the heavens then open and flooded their workshop. Water was even pouring through the light fittings in the reception and they cancelled all appointments for the day. Rescheduled for Friday so I’ll let you know what they find.

The irony of the situation was not lost on me though as all these problems started after they attempted to fixed a leak in the car cabin whenever it rained! Which, after this mornings down pour, I can confirm it is now FIXED!!

Edited by silentmonkey on Wednesday 5th July 13:36

[FinallyVXRed]

silentmonkey said:

The irony of the situation was not lost on me though as all these problems started after they attempted to fixed a leak in the car cabin whenever it rained!

[comm_SS_V8]

Are you sure it's the knob itself?

Mine has the uprated GTS-R Shifter and I suffer from the gear linkage 'buzz' when under moderate-high load. It's more noticable in 3rd. I had the buzz with the original linkage as well. The GTS-R Shifter made things better but never completely resolved the problem. I've got all the updated noise reduction stuff in there but the 'buzz' remains. I believe the only way to remedy the situation it to upgrade to the Rip Shifter.

I'd be interested to know if there's a way to tighten up the linkage to reduce/remove the noise all together but I haven't read of one so far. Let me know how you get on and particularly if there's a resolution.

[BO55 VXR]

comm_SS_V8 said:

I believe the only way to remedy the situation it to upgrade to the Rip Shifter.

Seconded

Edited by BO55 VXR on Wednesday 5th July 20:34

[mose]

Yep, one of those must have gizmos.

[Le Sarthe]

mine did not vibrate before or after the essential upgrade to a ripshifter!

[silentmonkey]

comm_SS_V8 said:

Are you sure it's the knob itself?

Good question. The vibration does seem to come from deeper in the box but if I hold the leaver it does shut it up! It is also more noticeable when cold. I’ll let you know what the verdict is on Friday.

So it looks like these Rip Shifters are the must have accessory. What are the other advantages other than shutting up the vibration?

[BO55 VXR]

The rippy (as its known) is a much more solid feel.. You know when you've got a gear and the movement between gears, either up or down, is much more possitive... especially good when you need to let the scooby tt who's boss

Standard shift mechanism is like stirring porridge, rippy is more of a "switch" feel.

[silentmonkey]

silentmonkey said:

comm_SS_V8 said:

Are you sure it's the knob itself?

Good question. The vibration does seem to come from deeper in the box but if I hold the leaver it does shut it up! It is also more noticeable when cold. I’ll let you know what the verdict is on Friday.

Well the T/C and Fog Lights are now connected correctly. The dealer has agreed there is a problem with the vibration and has ordered a replacement part. A new Gear lever! Apparently there is a rubber mounting bonded to the bottom which is the problem.

[MonaroV8]

You can add another to the vibrating gear lever buzz. It is most noticable in 2 and 3 but after an hour the buzz subsides a little. Fortunately it doesn't bother me, its just another little quirk to love!

[ozonejunky]

comm_ss_v8 said:

I believe the only way to remedy the situation it to upgrade to the Rip Shifter.

Just got back from holiday and looking back through the posts I missed - so dragging this back up. I had Monkfish fit a rip shifter for me in April but by May the gear lever started rattling. Roger narrowed it to the gear knob when I took it in to him. I guess if it's gonna rattle, then it's gonna rattle. Only solution is a replacement gear lever / knob unit from Vauxhall.

[BO55 VXR]

There's a breaker on ebay, so you could get from that... There's a thread here somewhere...

[silentmonkey]

Well, I Got the car back today with a new gear lever fitted and the rattle has gone completely. Not a hint of a buzz. The only problem is they ripped the gaiter fitting it So, a new one ordered and its got to go back in yet again!!!

Reminds me of a Flanders and Swan song. The Gas Man Cometh

[Well_Fans]

silentmonkey with the luck you're having remind me to park well clear of your at Donnington - if a wheel's gonna fly off a race car and hit anything its likely to be your monaro

[silentmonkey]

Well_Fans said:

silentmonkey with the luck you're having remind me to park well clear of your at Donnington - if a wheel's gonna fly off a race car and hit anything its likely to be your monaro

You'll recognize me I'll be the one with an Albatross around my neck