Shift knob mod for automatics
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Shift **** mod for automatics
Anybody do the mod to replace the factory shift **** on an automatic with an aftermarket one meant for a stick shift? I'm tempted since I've seen some sick looking billet ball ones. How does it lock into gear without the top button once you replace it? How hard is it to do this mod? Pictures???
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Vendors like Mid-America and Eckler's sells an adapter that goes on first then you install the manual style shift **** in top. It supposedly works and I know there have been members here on the forum that have done this. Hopefully someone that has will give you some good feedback.
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Got mine from Mid America for like $49.
Works very easy by pushing down on the shifter ball (in my case) from park to Drive and again when returning to park.
Installation is relatively easy.
Here is pic of shifter without Ball,and ,NO, you do not have to take the console cover off to replace the shift ****, was doing something else in this picture.
And with Ball,
Works very easy by pushing down on the shifter ball (in my case) from park to Drive and again when returning to park.
Installation is relatively easy.
Here is pic of shifter without Ball,and ,NO, you do not have to take the console cover off to replace the shift ****, was doing something else in this picture.
And with Ball,
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Myself I have to try to occupy myself with small more affordable mods to keep the urge for 19/20"wheels, new leather, spoilers, hoods, superchargers, and suspension relatively in check for the moment
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Found an online install manuel for the **** adapter to go along with that videohttp://content.mamotorworksmedia.com...s/618196_X.pdf
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I just ordered the same one but with the black ball. I really want matte/flat black ball but we'll see how this one looks when it comes it. I'm so excited! Said I should have it in my grubby hands by Tuesday.
Anybody know if the shift boots are the same for the automatic as the are the stick shift? Would love a new black with red stitching to go with my new ****.
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