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Mar 7, 2013 | 12:22 PM

396tears

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automatic shift **** adapters

I am considering a new shift **** for my 2004 C5.

It is an automatic.

Do any of you have experience with any of these adapters?

Do they actually work as well as the push down button?

Any advice and pics would be appreciated.

Mar 7, 2013 | 12:37 PM

$$$frumnuttin'

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I have one and it is perfect...they run about $50. You push the whole **** down to shift...the tension is tricky to adjust, but once you get it right you're good to go. I keep an allen wrench in the glove box in case the set screws get loose, but if the **** lifted off you would still be able to shift with your thumb on the stock shaft.

Mar 7, 2013 | 12:40 PM

Dag Skagney

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I have been wondering about this as well - In addition to the functionality, with adaptor installed and **** on top of that how much taller, if any, is it over stock?

Mar 7, 2013 | 12:46 PM

YELLO1

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C5 of the Month 5/13

I have had mine for a couple years now with no problems and works very well.

Mar 7, 2013 | 12:55 PM

YELLO1

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C5 of the Month 5/13

Here is a picture of the stock shift **** at a similar angle so you can see the difference in the height........hope this helps.

Mar 7, 2013 | 01:50 PM

396tears

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that is an awesome interior Yello1

did you do all that work

show us some more pics of your car

Mar 7, 2013 | 01:51 PM

396tears

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thanks to all for the replys

Mar 7, 2013 | 02:16 PM

Mr.Bill

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I have had one for some years now and never an issue at all, Works great, It does sit a little higher than a stock shifter, I do find it very comfortable.

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Mar 7, 2013 | 02:33 PM

YELLO1

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C5 of the Month 5/13

Quote:

Originally Posted by 396tears

that is an awesome interior Yello1

did you do all that work

show us some more pics of your car

I have a local good friend who is an unbelievable Air Brush Artist.

Thanks for the nice compliments and I would be glad to share a few more pic's!!!

Mar 7, 2013 | 02:35 PM

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fishbust

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Mar 7, 2013 | 02:52 PM

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demon81

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where did you find the steering wheel ? I wasn't aware of any aftermarket c5 steering wheels with airbags.

Mar 7, 2013 | 03:20 PM

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Dave68

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The possibilities are unlimited. While my C5 has an MN6 tranny, I made this one for an A4 owner.

Mar 8, 2013 | 11:00 AM

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NOMOREWORK

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Fishbust where did you get shift ****?

Mar 8, 2013 | 11:03 AM

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PeterB

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Very cool

Mar 8, 2013 | 11:07 AM

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Mar 8, 2013 | 11:11 AM

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396tears

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Quote:

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thanks for all the pics and info

i plan to go with a **** from epco
that has the Navy emblem embedded in it

i am not sure what color yet

probably red since my car is red