MTEC Shifter Spring Review

I recently purchased a set of MTEC shifter springs.  I purchased these based on some reviews on FT86.com which said they improved shifter tightness and feel.   I watched the video that MTEC provides on their website:  http://www.mtecind.com/diy/scion-frs-subaru-brz-toyota-gt-86-shift-spring-install/ which really helped with the install.  It's pretty easy but you need to have the car jacked up enough to really get under the car.  I had the front and rear on jack stands and was on a roller which made everything much easier.

MTEC says that the install should take 30 minutes but I took a little over an hour.  The first 10mm socket bolt you remove takes a while to get out because you can only turn a 1/4 at a time.  Then the second 27mm detent also is not simply taken out and put in.  The angle is awkward and when you re-thread it back in you really have to take your time and make sure you get it right.

Tools needed (minus torque wrench)

Oem 10mm spring, and the bolt. 

Oem detent spring on left, MTEC on right.  This is located near the rear of the transmission on the passenger side.  It's a bit buried so feeling around with bare hands helps when you align the 27mm socket.  

Torque to 29 ft/lbs.

Pretty easy install, just a bit time consuming for 2 springs.

And now onto the review.  I did notice that the shifter was slightly tighter but there wasn't a night and day difference as explained in some of the reviews.  Doing this while you are already on the ground doing an oil change, or some other under car work would be worth it, but I don't think spending the $35+shipping and 1-1.5h is worth it on it's own. I'll note that I do have the Whiteline positive shift kit bushing, so perhaps that had a greater effect than the springs.  On an OEM setup maybe the springs would be more noticeable.