New shift knobs and Base Plate
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New shift ***** and Base Plate
After searching various vendors for a shift **** I liked...I decided that none were what I wanted. These are 2 of my favorites...both required making tooling and ALOT of fabrication time. I have about a dozen other designs, but these are the ones I use most of the time.
I never liked the big floppy shift boot, so I created a shift plate and a low tower to cover most of the space. These two pieces were cut from billet aluminum and powder coated. I went through several new boot designs before I settled on this one. I had it stitched at a local upholstery shop.
I never liked the big floppy shift boot, so I created a shift plate and a low tower to cover most of the space. These two pieces were cut from billet aluminum and powder coated. I went through several new boot designs before I settled on this one. I had it stitched at a local upholstery shop.
Last edited by HIGHRPM; Nov 7, 2006 at 05:24 PM.
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Originally Posted by stock c5
Man I love em... what are they?? Better yet, where are they??
Melting Slicks
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IMHO, and no offense, I know you put a lot of hard work into it.
The first one, looks like somebody took a fillet or steak knife and jammed it into the shifter.
The second one is better but lose the playing cards design/look. I like the concept, just not the current design on the *****. Although the shifter plate looks cool maybe if you could color match it with the exterior color?
Ar you thinking of becoming a supporting vendor, any concepts on A4 shifters?
The first one, looks like somebody took a fillet or steak knife and jammed it into the shifter.
The second one is better but lose the playing cards design/look. I like the concept, just not the current design on the *****. Although the shifter plate looks cool maybe if you could color match it with the exterior color?
Ar you thinking of becoming a supporting vendor, any concepts on A4 shifters?
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Originally Posted by slverc5
IMHO, and no offense, I know you put a lot of hard work into it.
The first one, looks like somebody took a fillet or steak knife and jammed it into the shifter.
The second one is better but lose the playing cards design/look. I like the concept, just not the current design on the *****. Although the shifter plate looks cool maybe if you could color match it with the exterior color?
Ar you thinking of becoming a supporting vendor, any concepts on A4 shifters?
The first one, looks like somebody took a fillet or steak knife and jammed it into the shifter.
The second one is better but lose the playing cards design/look. I like the concept, just not the current design on the *****. Although the shifter plate looks cool maybe if you could color match it with the exterior color?
Ar you thinking of becoming a supporting vendor, any concepts on A4 shifters?
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by HIGHRPM
First of all.... you will never find a handle like that on any steak knife...the design is an agressive interpretation of the boring round pistol grip shifters that are very popular. I wanted something really different..... FYI I have many people requesting that I manufacture these and make them available. The diamond pattern has nothing to do with playing cards. Thanks for all the constructive criticsm.
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Originally Posted by HIGHRPM
FYI I have many people requesting that I manufacture these and make them available
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Hi HIGHRPM -
I like the shift plate and boot idea - very cool.
I made a similar pistol grip for a girlfriends Challenger back in 1980 or so.
Nice work - it would look great in a vintage mopar.
best regards -
mqqn
I like the shift plate and boot idea - very cool.
I made a similar pistol grip for a girlfriends Challenger back in 1980 or so.
Nice work - it would look great in a vintage mopar.
best regards -
mqqn
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Nice work on both. Very unique designs. 
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I like the machined base ring, and would like to know how it is held in place. The factory boot uses a plastic flex ring so there are no fastener holes, and I was wondering how you attached the new plate?
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Originally Posted by Half-Life
I absolutely LOVE the pistol grip. Is it threaded/tapped or do you use set screws? Are you considering making more & becoming a supporting vendor?
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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
I like the machined base ring, and would like to know how it is held in place. The factory boot uses a plastic flex ring so there are no fastener holes, and I was wondering how you attached the new plate?
The base plate is attached with 6 L-shaped clips that secure the the plate to the underside of the tunnel. The underside of the base plate has 6 small square blocks and tapped holes.
