I've replaced all the bits, bushings and tightened up all the linkages but lets face it, it still leaves a lot to be desired, I have a short shift kit that I pulled off the car to make it legal, it basically replaces the plastic peice with a heim joint like jim was suggesting, and it really does tighten everything up, I don't see any advantage over stock in shortening the throw, you can only rush a shift so much anyway, but it does thin up the gate which is the biggest improvement,the precision between the selectors...