yeah there is some play when it's in 3rd. when i'm have my hand on the shifter i can feel it moving around while i drive, though not necesseraly popping out(damn near broke my finger one time when it did that).'95 RS 5spd "Mopey"-Injen Intake-Custom Exhaust-Intrax Springs (dropped ~1.75")-JVC KD-S570-(2) Kicker Comp 12"Needed: 2.4L, Boost, Tires, Paint and some fiberglass, expanding foamlevelcarclub.com