10-01-2007, 04:35 PM
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1st mod changed out shifter
Chrome shifter from AdvanceAuto.
Do any of you guys that changed out your shifter have any problems with shifting into park? I have to keep adjusting the screws everytime I have to shift into park or else I can't pull the key out of the ignition.
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10-01-2007, 05:01 PM
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636 whp
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Location: AZ
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nope.
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10-01-2007, 05:15 PM
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There's a fine line between having the handle on too far down and not far down enough, you'll find it eventually.
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10-01-2007, 05:17 PM
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I think the handle and the placement look fine. How much did it cost you?
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10-01-2007, 05:28 PM
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Thanks, I paid like $12 something for it. I just lost the freaking wrench that came with it, damn.
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10-01-2007, 05:37 PM
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Gone
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Edit: i'm retarded. wrong post wrong thread. If you removed the plastic under the shifter for any reason, make sure there is nothing inbetween where the wire connecting to the shifter and attaching several inches forward (toward the front of the car) is. there is a little metal bead on it, that has to touch the brace when its in park, or else you can't get the key out.
I noticed if i push that plastic piece all the way down, it won't let me, but if i pull it up 1/8" it does every time. odd... but fixable.
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10-01-2007, 08:00 PM
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V.I.P. Punching Bag
Join Date: Jan 2006
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i currently have the same shifter ONLY B/C the side button on my stock shifter broke and i needed a really fast, quick temp fix until i find me a new one at the junk yard........god how i miss my stock shifter
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10-01-2007, 08:44 PM
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Canadian... Eh?
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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I'm not a big fan of the shaft shifters, but each to his own right?
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10-01-2007, 09:08 PM
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The Original Thread Whore
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shaft shifter teehee *innocent*
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10-01-2007, 09:30 PM
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I like it, ive been looking for one to replace that will match the carbon fiber for the interior.
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10-02-2007, 12:13 AM
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Hot and Fluffy.
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Satsuriku
i currently have the same shifter ONLY B/C the side button on my stock shifter broke
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IN that boat as we speak.....
On a side note....
How the hell do i get it off? I've been trying to figure out for like a week, And i've been curious.
And where can i get it in Canada?
Last edited by meadus101 : 10-02-2007 at 12:14 AM.
Reason: Stupidity.
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10-02-2007, 12:40 AM
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i had that same shifter on mine for a while and over time it's probably gonna crap out on you, the longer I had that shifter the more I missed the stock one, the stock one just fits your hand comfortably when you shift. If you plan on keeping that shifter then you may wanna put a few drops of threadlock on the set screws so that it stays in place.
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10-02-2007, 12:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pawzbear
shaft shifter teehee *innocent*
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shift my shaft?
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10-02-2007, 01:31 AM
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I hope you guys don't mind that I mention my Intrepid alot, I really loved that car and it was the first vehicle that I ever did mods to. Anyway, I had that same shifter in my Intrepid for 2 years and never had any problems with it. I did have to tighten the screws from time to time, that was probably because I was constantly tearing the dash apart. Threadlock is a great idea, I never would have thought of that, thanks for the tip. But as clutch1 said, I have to find the sweet spot before I make it semi-permanant. I like the way it looks better than the factory shifter, so I'll probably make it permanant. I learned the hard way from messing with the Intrepid that no matter how much money you throw at your car, you will always have to throw more.
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10-02-2007, 01:32 AM
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By the way, if anyone wants my old shifter, make me a reasonable offer including shipping and it's yours. I still have the staple too.
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10-02-2007, 11:59 AM
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Hot and Fluffy.
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Alberta, Canada
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I wanna swap my shifter, but i don't know how to get my Stock one off.
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10-02-2007, 12:15 PM
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Look in the front towards park not towards the seats. There should be a staple, just get a pair of needle nose pliers and pull straight out, then just pull the shifter straight up.
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10-02-2007, 01:01 PM
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Yea but are there any shifters that look half stock and tasteful that fits it well?
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10-02-2007, 01:37 PM
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No problems with my shifter....................oh i actually changed out the shifter not the knob
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10-02-2007, 02:24 PM
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Canadian... Eh?
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pawzbear
shaft shifter teehee *innocent*
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How did I miss that myself?? I must have be thinking "clean" thoughts that day. haha
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