problems with obx short shifter HELP!!!

[chillmieste]

I installed a obx short throw shifter myself. While im tighting the 4 screws, the stick doesnt move. I figured out you have to loosen them so the stick moves. I took it for a test drive without putting back my interior, and when I push the car the screws start to come loose. I dont want the screws or to mess up the shifter, to fall off on the street!! How do i stop this from happening???? Did I install the shifter wrong? If anyone has any pictures on how to install it or help me with this problem I would really appreciate it. If anyone knows please help.

Thanks Charlie

[red240ne]

no, your only mistake was buying something made by OBX in the first place.

[Exar-Kun]

you dont tighten the nuts down all the way, literally hand tighten them, and take them maybe 1/2 turn to a full turn past that, it should be fine. if you still have trouble, refer to red240's post.

YOU GOT WHAT YOU PAYED FOR.-chet

[chezina]

I installed my short shifter(OBX) half a year ago and i can remember that the 4 washers that are suposed to fit into the holes were a little to big to fit in there (had to grind em down), maybe u left these washers out or put em somewhere they don't belong(just a thaught).My shifter is still clamped by the screws like day one and to be safe u could use something like loc-tite.

[GodDrivesA240sx]

Loc-tite will fix it. I"ve had mine in for a year and a half. Best 69 dollars I ever spent

[slammedride]

Try this outhttp://www.zilvia.net/installs/obxss/doc.asp

[Former_240_s14]

yeah, use lock tight. I installed mine also on my s14, and the shifter would spin around while racing "on a track of course : )" and so I went and used loc tite. you should def. screw down all the screws as much as possible. I think zilvia.net has pics of this install if you need any more help. good luck.