Short shifter, now reverse problems
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From: San Antonio Tx
Short shifter, now reverse problems
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....
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....
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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.
Melting Slicks
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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.
I think your the only other person I know that has made the effort to do this mod.
Last edited by Greg_E; Feb 20, 2010 at 09:13 PM.
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Going to try the C6 shifter/boot and see if I like that better and keep the shortened stocker for later.
