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I was going to buy a B&M shifter but someone else recommended cutting my factory shifter "thx". I must say I'm very happy with the results. After driving it around for a few minutes I can't believe I didn't do this or get a new shifter sooner. Thanks for the help Rich. Please excuse my messy interior as it's due for a cleaning. 
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hey can you tell me how to do that i like free mods because i am broke 
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Originally posted by 99svtcontour:
hey can you tell me how to do that i like free mods because i am broke
Use a dremel and cut the shifter to whatever length you want. I cut mine around 2 in. You'll need a universal shift knob because you will be cutting off the threaded part of the shifter. Remove the reverse lockout feature by cutting the wire tie that holds the shift boot together. Then use a new wire tie to reattach the boot to the shifter and put on the new knob. If you need anymore help drop me a PM.
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MODS: 18" REV model 2 ST200 struts/Roush springs
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sounds tight but I like my reverse lockout!
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 I don't believe you guys... This just equates rice... Do you know that a short shifter is more than just cutting off the top of the shifter... The actual mechanism that engages the gear on the bottom half of the shifter is longer - thus causing the shift throws to be shorter. Sigh....
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Originally posted by SVT2059:
I don't believe you guys... This just equates rice...
Do you know that a short shifter is more than just cutting off the top of the shifter... The actual mechanism that engages the gear on the bottom half of the shifter is longer - thus causing the shift throws to be shorter.
Sigh....
Whats your point? The shift feels shorter this way too. The difference is night and day so don't knock someone who doesn't mind doing some custom modification himself rather than spend 150.00 on a new shifter. For someone on a budget this is a great mod. Thanks for the rice comment because I definately think my car looks riced out.
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Originally posted by ZetecNinja:
sounds tight but I like my reverse lockout!
Why?
I hate it. Only senile grannys would try and shift into 6th gear on a car equipped with only 5 gears. 
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Damn that car is tight  sits nice!
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Originally posted by FlechaAutoSports:
Damn that car is tight sits nice!
Thx, I know I know I took the cheap way out with the shifter. Can't wait till tommorow, duals day!!! BTW, Awesome pic on discount tire's website.
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.. Regardless the car looks great I love it and nothings ricey about it....