Automatic Short Shifter
#1
Automatic Short Shifter
Since day one I've had a problem with the shifter's location. It was just so much higher than any car I've ever driven. I regularly knocked it out of D and once knocked it all the way to R while doing 70 MPH. I've gotten better about it but it still felt in the way.
I thought I had a good plan. I measured the shaft, 8mm for anyone curious, and I planned to cut it down and rethread it and use the same shift **** you see in the pic below.
Well, it all went smooth until I started trying to cut the new threads. That was a futile effort. I just ended up with a 6 mm tip on the shaft. I tried everything I could think of and it would never cut. I probably should have consulted the metal working members before trying it. Oh well.
Anyhow, I needed a shift **** that didn't have to be threaded so I ended up at Advance Auto (small town, limited choices). I think it looks ok. I'm going to give it time to see if it grows on me more. Until then I'll keep my eye out for a replacement ****. Aside from the **** the height is perfect. It just feels good where it's at and it's completely out of the way.
I thought I had a good plan. I measured the shaft, 8mm for anyone curious, and I planned to cut it down and rethread it and use the same shift **** you see in the pic below.
Well, it all went smooth until I started trying to cut the new threads. That was a futile effort. I just ended up with a 6 mm tip on the shaft. I tried everything I could think of and it would never cut. I probably should have consulted the metal working members before trying it. Oh well.
Anyhow, I needed a shift **** that didn't have to be threaded so I ended up at Advance Auto (small town, limited choices). I think it looks ok. I'm going to give it time to see if it grows on me more. Until then I'll keep my eye out for a replacement ****. Aside from the **** the height is perfect. It just feels good where it's at and it's completely out of the way.
#8
Day 1 with the lower shifter was awesome!!! It has a much sportier positive feel now. I wish I had a manual with a shifter that short. It's not even close to being in the way so no more accidental shifts.
I'm thinking of just painting the **** black. Finding something that will work, I like, and doesn't cost a fortune isn't going too well. If someone has any suggestions I'm all eyes.
Thanks about the interior. Everything pretty much pops out. Be careful with the console parts because they have a tab type clip at the top that doesn't like to release. I had to take the airbag off to remove the steering wheel pieces. Then I think there's one screw on each side and pull it out of a rubber holder.
I have considered this ****:
I'm thinking of just painting the **** black. Finding something that will work, I like, and doesn't cost a fortune isn't going too well. If someone has any suggestions I'm all eyes.
Thanks about the interior. Everything pretty much pops out. Be careful with the console parts because they have a tab type clip at the top that doesn't like to release. I had to take the airbag off to remove the steering wheel pieces. Then I think there's one screw on each side and pull it out of a rubber holder.
I have considered this ****:
#10
that looks really good, the car looks a heck of a lot better in auto now. Just like you i didnt like how high the auto shifter was, it looked dorky. So i go a manual xb, awesome job with the setup. I think any body else with a auto needs to do the same.
#11
how do you remove the steering wheel controls to paint them. I was able to remove everything on the car, but when i got to the steering wheel i didnt feel comfortable taking it off. My interior is painted gunmetal, but seeing the black i actually might change it to that it looks good.
#12
Originally Posted by randomsuper
the blue might stand out too much. i like the gun metal one myself. that black ball in the first pic is sick.
I know you guys don't like the wood ball but I was thinking about buying one and painting it black. Then I'd still have a the black ball.
#13
Originally Posted by BFDBOX
how do you remove the steering wheel controls to paint them. I was able to remove everything on the car, but when i got to the steering wheel i didnt feel comfortable taking it off. My interior is painted gunmetal, but seeing the black i actually might change it to that it looks good.
#15
Originally Posted by FlyinLow
Hey Chad,
How did you get th buttons out of th housing? I got the pcb out, but thought the buttons were molded in.
Thanks,
CC
How did you get th buttons out of th housing? I got the pcb out, but thought the buttons were molded in.
Thanks,
CC
I thought about it after I did mine and I think it might be possible to cut a small peice of carboard like from a can case that's not too thick but strong and push it down one side while prying slightly so the cardboard will hold the pivot out of the hole. Then you can pry gently on the other side and slide it out.
#17
chadfo, how 'bout the round mesh shift **** in this thread:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=204839
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=204839
#18
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RSX-F...spagenameZWDVW imma huge transformer fan! but this one is the shape of the civic type r ****. prob my fav shape ****. you can get the type r **** on ebay for pretty cheap and fill in the numbers (1 2 3 4 5 R) and paint it to match you ride. might look nice. you have any other pics of your interior?
#19
#20
Thanks guys! My wife likes the Ichibahn Pro Series also so I'm approved to get it. I'm ordering from the place below. They had the best price I could find.
http://obbnmotorworks.com/html/ichib...by_obbn_m.html
http://obbnmotorworks.com/html/ichib...by_obbn_m.html