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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 02:19 PM
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I have no ability to install a by-pass and I imagine the dealer wouldn't do it! Any suggestions?
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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Where do you live????????? Im sure that someone in your area will help you install it. Hell, I you leaved near CT, I would install it for you.

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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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I have no ability to install a by-pass and I imagine the dealer wouldn't do it! Any suggestions?
Follow the instructions on this link...even the most unskilled person can do this in about 30 minutes.


http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by WWK888
Follow the instructions on this link...even the most unskilled person can do this in about 30 minutes.


http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24
It took me 30 min. to find the Torx driver to say nothing of the 30 min. it took me to crawl out from under the dash.
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A little flexability doesnt hurt BTW is that Border Collie in your avatar?
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 08:58 AM
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A little flexability doesnt hurt BTW is that Border Collie in your avatar?
No, Sadie is a Rat Terrier.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Where do you live????????? Im sure that someone in your area will help you install it. Hell, I you leaved near CT, I would install it for you.

Bill


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Well, it took 1 hour to get out the first torx screw that the assembly plant stripped. Others have had the same problem. Allow extra time!
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i jus did this install this morning took me 15 min i read all the info on it i could find. I went with the corvette of houstons kit and its straight forward 4 torx screw, pull knee panel, find the 4 wires, disconnect and plug in clb , turn key, reinstall thats it JAY
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i jus did this install this morning took me 15 min i read all the info on it i could find. I went with the corvette of houstons kit and its straight forward 4 torx screw, pull knee panel, find the 4 wires, disconnect and plug in clb , turn key, reinstall thats it JAY
did my clb and installed hurst shifter at the same time 2 weeks ago.. took about 1 hr....most of it was reading instructions... LOVE that shifter!!!! Lou
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Well Hoogbest, whats the verdict?
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