MagRed_00

I just shortened my stock shifter by removing the rubber insert and tapping/ drilling it. Gears 1-6 are very nice and smooth, but pushing the shifter over to reverse is extremely difficult. I don't want to man handle it because I'm afraid of bending something. Is there a reason this happens or should I just go get a C6 shifter and junk this one? I've got to get tires on Monday so is it okay to drive or should I reschedule?

I checked the neutral alignment and it looks good. Also, could I have bent the shaft while tapping?

I did not have this issue in the last 2 C5's I performed this mod on....

MagRed_00

Turns out I jacked up the car before this and must have had pressure one something. I did the shifter adjustment and started the car and it works great now. Hopefully this will help someone when they search.

Greg_E

How do you like the results, compared to stock or aftermarket shifters?
I think your the only other person I know that has made the effort to do this mod.

Carcass

My 98 won't go into reverse unless the key is on-the lockout solenoid prevents it-was the key on when you first tried it?

MagRed_00

Nope, key was off. That's great advice! I cut a little too much off when I tapped the upper part so the **** sits a little low for my liking now and catches on the boot. I put a momo **** on, which is taller, and I really like it now.

Going to try the C6 shifter/boot and see if I like that better and keep the shortened stocker for later.