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Short Shifter Mod

Old Apr 8, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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Did the short shifter mod (cut the stock and re-threaded). Car shifts much better - less throw - wife even likes it (and that's a plus). Best bang for the zero buck yet!! Instructions on the forum were the best. Hardest part was removing the console/radio cover. Took about 2 hrs start to finish

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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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did mine two weeks ago,love it!! wife can't drive a standard......to bad for her
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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It's a great mod indeed! :yesnod:

I tried Hurst and Mallett shifters, but wasn't happy with either of them. Now with my shortened stock shifter and a small 1 7/8" billiard ball ****, all I can say is :hurray: !!!
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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Why didn't I think of this? I do like my Hurst though.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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Hey this sounds Great! Can't seem to find the instructions for this mod. Could anyone post a link! Thanks Ed :leaving:
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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Cut and paste this link. This will take you to it. I did this mod. It is so good I replaced my Hurst and sold it.

http://benelliwang.badassride.com/Shifter/index.html
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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Thanks for the link!!! Good info! :hurray:
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 11:07 PM
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My pleasure. Make sure you do mod number 3. And buy a spare shifter from this forum first. Their cheap and its good insurance. I did but didn't need it. Still I have it in case I ever want to put the stock one back and re-use the moded one
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