shifter mods

[Navigator]

Here is a pic of my set up. Got the boot & knob out of an old Trooper and/or Rodeo, your price may vary, got mine for free

[etlsport]

definately like the way the boot looks a lot more than the gear display, especially with one on the dash already. how did you attach the boot to the underside of the console? i havent had the chance to really look yet, but its always helpful to start looking with a few ideas to begin with

p.s. where is bemo? or would that be baltimore... i bought my vx in frederick md, and have it down there once or twice a month

[Navigator]

1. remove knob

2. remove console

3. slip on boot

4. re-install console & knob


There will be plenty of boot material to give it that baggy look, tweak it from above until it looks right, then tighten up the console. The console holds the boot in place. It's really that simple.

[etlsport]

have my shift boot now.. im just looking for a good auto shifter, anyone know where to get a low priced push down shifter (like the RA94 w/ no button) i love the look of not having a button.. but also dont want to pay 50+ for the knob.. or how complicated would it be to take a manual shifter and add a spring to make it work like the RA94

[etlsport]

this is turning out to be a bigger project than i thought, shifter came today (and its awesome.. you're all gonna be jealous ) but it doesnt fit over the shifter rod (on the auto trans) so i went after the piece that goes over the shaft with my dremel then realized theres no way my dremel will be able to bore out the whole thing (too deep) so has anyone shaved down their auto shifter rod?.. or know the size of it so i can take my new knob into a shop and just drill it out on a drill press

[Ruflyf]

Etlsport, If you have already started boring the shifter I would think getting it clamped in a drill press for a few minutes couldnt be too expensive. I'd do it for free if you were local. As for the size, bring your stock shifter with you so they can match the bit size.

[etlsport]

digging through my toolbox looking for somethin to sand the edges (so i dont crack the chrome while drilling) i actually found a bit that is perfect size (5/8" i beleive)... so now all i need is to find someone to let me use their drill press for a few minutes.. soon as its done ill be posting pics