I thought it may be possible that the shift rods socket is worn so much that it's causing to much play but none of the other shifters I've had in this car did that. I guess I should contact bugpack and see what they say because it's a great shifter and I don't want to give up on it. By the way I saw your sons car both at nicks burgers and drag day and I must say that thing is bad a$$. My car is the same color and I hope it comes out that nice some day.