|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 511
Veteran CEG\'er
|
OP
Veteran CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 511 |
I already researched what type of short throw shifters are available for the contour svt, and found the B & M shifter for a little over $130. I noticed one on ebay for $32, and compared the two. They're not exactly the same, but fairly close. Here is a link to one of the auctions... Ebay short throw shifter Give me your opinion on the shifter and let me know if its worth goin with the cheaper one and saving the bucks for a different mod. Thanks.
AIM...BKapp17
98 T-red SVT
Steeda
Gutted Pre-cats, no resonator
Painted Dash
Angel Eye Fogs
Painted Chrome ring / headlights
Looking for a t-red pre98 trunk lid
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,857
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,857 |
most people who have gone the cheap route have had their shifters break...i would avoid them..mainly obx,and that ebay one...stick with a name brand,such as the b&m,or i highly reccomend the steeda,if you can do the mods required to use it....
new,new ride!
'99 svt
black/mnb
'95 mustang gt sold!
'98 svt #800 sold!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 3,718
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 3,718 |
I've had the B&M on my car for a little over 2 years now. No problems with the install or usage of it so far.
JaTo
e-Tough Guy
Missouri City, TX
99 Contour SVT
#143/2760
00 Corvette Coupe
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 88
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 88 |
The B&M is worthwhile mod...it works very well, looks classy, and is very stout. It also has a warranty....not that you will ever need it. I'm very happy w/ mine.
If you don't like it, I guarantee you will find a buyer for it on CEG.
1998 Contour SVT #1007
--------------------------------------
Image Dynamics/Morel/Phoenix Gold/JL Audio/Eclipse/Alumapro
The continuing quest for audio perfection...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 717
Veteran CEG\'er
|
|
Veteran CEG\'er
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 717 |
$130.00 for the b & m is a good price. they show up once in a while on ebay, but usually sell for that much or more. I love mine, but never cared for the aluminum knob they included, I would budget a little extra money for a better knob
contours, deloreans & fiats, oh my!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 79
Banned Again
|
|
Banned Again
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 79 |
just cut it , 130.00 saved
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 469
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 469 |
I have a shifter i got off of ebay and it was from RVM. total cost for the shifter and shipping was around $62. Very good quality shifter and easy instalation. No problems with it so far! It looks somewhat like the B&M shifter, perhaps a replica? But from a different brand? Anyways keep your eye out for this shifter.
Contour is SOLD
97 GST eclipse is SOLD
2002 S2K...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 9,602
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 9,602 |
Originally posted by Mitch:
just cut it , 130.00 saved
Not the same.
The B&M changes the throw (length & angle) below the fulcrum point. More travel below with less needed above (I.E. a shorter throw)
2000 SVT #674
13.47 @ 102 - All Motor!
It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,731
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,731 |
so wait.. the B&M does it too? I was under the impression that the OBX and BM were simply just shorter shafts.. and the steeda was the shifter that was actually shorter below the fulcrum point?
Black 98.5 SVT
"Kellie"
First rule of italian driving: What is behind you, DOESN'T matter
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 99
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 99 |
I installed the b & m 3 days ago, and it went very smooth. I think it's a great product. i shelled out about $175 w/ shipping 
99 CSVT #91 - Silver Frost
2 3/4 Custom Exhaust
Sho-Shop Y Pipe/Catless
B & M Shifter
VCN-2000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
