Grouch
11-18-2003, 10:09 PM
Originally posted by "velocity"+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE ("velocity")</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Store/Site purchased: APoC
Cost/Shipping: Special prototype testing price
Store service, contact, delivery, problems, props: Springs had the kit shipped out the day he got it in stock. Shipping took about 2 weeks but that was because it got held up at customs.
Initial product impressions, quality: It's a good looking kit. The shifter is billet aluminum and very solidly built. A new shift knob is included as well.
Instructions, good, bad, none, etc: Instructions are written for a Cavalier or Sunfire and only sort of apply. They are also vague in some critical points.
Installation notes, easy, hard, PITA: Installation was not too hard. I didn't remove the entire center console, but doing so would definately make it easier.
If not self installed, cost of installation: Self installed. Took about 4 hours, while taking pictures.
Performance, appearance opinions: It looks great after installation, shortens shifter throw considerably.
Any other thoughts about the product: Solid aluminum shift knob gets REALLY cold in the winter, I may end up either heating it or getting a new knob.
Check out this site for photos and installation instructions:
http://velocity.kicks-ass.org/shifter/[/b]
Originally posted by "velocity"+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE ("velocity")</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE ("Grouch")</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>So does anyone know the difference between this one and the B&M already available for the Cavy? They look identical.[/b]
This is the one for the cavalier, it's just never been tested in an alero is all.
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outta curiosuity why do you have to cut off the old shift knob?[/quote]
Because the snap ring is too small and won't fit around the old shift knob when you are trying to take it off. I suppose you could go scavenge up a new snap ring and you wouldn't need to cut off the shift knob.[/b][/quote]
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just installed the B&M shifter and I love it!! the intall was real easy and only took me about 1 hours to. It looks great, thanx for the pic's velocity. If I wasn't sure about something it was very helpful to take a quick look at the pic's you had doin the intall...Thanc Bro.
~Trev~
:gun:[/quote]
Cost/Shipping: Special prototype testing price
Store service, contact, delivery, problems, props: Springs had the kit shipped out the day he got it in stock. Shipping took about 2 weeks but that was because it got held up at customs.
Initial product impressions, quality: It's a good looking kit. The shifter is billet aluminum and very solidly built. A new shift knob is included as well.
Instructions, good, bad, none, etc: Instructions are written for a Cavalier or Sunfire and only sort of apply. They are also vague in some critical points.
Installation notes, easy, hard, PITA: Installation was not too hard. I didn't remove the entire center console, but doing so would definately make it easier.
If not self installed, cost of installation: Self installed. Took about 4 hours, while taking pictures.
Performance, appearance opinions: It looks great after installation, shortens shifter throw considerably.
Any other thoughts about the product: Solid aluminum shift knob gets REALLY cold in the winter, I may end up either heating it or getting a new knob.
Check out this site for photos and installation instructions:
http://velocity.kicks-ass.org/shifter/[/b]
Originally posted by "velocity"+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE ("velocity")</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE ("Grouch")</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>So does anyone know the difference between this one and the B&M already available for the Cavy? They look identical.[/b]
This is the one for the cavalier, it's just never been tested in an alero is all.
<!--QuoteBegin-"Fast Eddie"@
outta curiosuity why do you have to cut off the old shift knob?[/quote]
Because the snap ring is too small and won't fit around the old shift knob when you are trying to take it off. I suppose you could go scavenge up a new snap ring and you wouldn't need to cut off the shift knob.[/b][/quote]
<!--QuoteBegin-"silvermist"
just installed the B&M shifter and I love it!! the intall was real easy and only took me about 1 hours to. It looks great, thanx for the pic's velocity. If I wasn't sure about something it was very helpful to take a quick look at the pic's you had doin the intall...Thanc Bro.
~Trev~
:gun:[/quote]