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Originally posted by 99SVT:


Doesn't seem to want to go into second. In fact all the shifts back are extrememly short where as all the shift forward haven't seem to gotten shorter at all. Worn linkage or out of adjustment maybe??? I really need some help on this one guys. Let me know what u think.






how can a discribe it....yes the forward gears are more forward but that is because this shifter doesn't bend back to the driver.

in my car lets say third, is definately forward of where it was before, neutral seems to be about where third use to be and fourth is where neutral use to be

also about the second gear thing, hmouta said that his was hitting the plastic plate that goes under the shif tower, I don't think mine was but it was very close so that could be the issue

and to notch the console, it is a just a .25x.25 inch piece that needs to come out, hack saw and a dremel with cut off wheel will do the trick, it isn't that hard


also I have heard of people ditching the plastic peice and just getting nuts to use with the original bolts to hold the shifter in


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Originally posted by brapple:
Originally posted by 99SVT:


Doesn't seem to want to go into second. In fact all the shifts back are extrememly short where as all the shift forward haven't seem to gotten shorter at all. Worn linkage or out of adjustment maybe??? I really need some help on this one guys. Let me know what u think.






how can a discribe it....yes the forward gears are more forward but that is because this shifter doesn't bend back to the driver.

in my car lets say third, is definately forward of where it was before, neutral seems to be about where third use to be and fourth is where neutral use to be

also about the second gear thing, hmouta said that his was hitting the plastic plate that goes under the shif tower, I don't think mine was but it was very close so that could be the issue

and to notch the console, it is a just a .25x.25 inch piece that needs to come out, hack saw and a dremel with cut off wheel will do the trick, it isn't that hard


also I have heard of people ditching the plastic peice and just getting nuts to use with the original bolts to hold the shifter in




Ok, you guys were right it is hitting the plastic plate. But why would it be on some and not others? I'll probably just 4 nuts to hold it on instead.

Also I just noticed i have an extra piece:



What is this for?


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the piece pictured above (upside down) is shown in the directions for installing the shifter in a focus. you might be able to install it in a 2000+, but not in a 98/99 from what i can tell. the piece helps return the shifter to neutral.


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has anyone found web based instructions? I've looked at several Steeda sites and Focus sites... without any luck. Just want to make sure I do it right the first time


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its really not that hard. i also looked at steedas website for instructions without any luck. you may want to search over at focaljet. i believe there were some instructions for the 2000's on the last GB, but they were typed up by someone as well.

also, for those of you that need bolts, here is the website of the store that i bought mine from. McGuckins i dont believe they have them listed on their website, but if you give them a call they should be able to get you what you need.

if for some reason they cant, let me know and i can buy them for you and just mail them to you. they are .75 cents a piece, plus whatever a few stamps would cost.


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Originally posted by gamiller:
the piece pictured above (upside down) is shown in the directions for installing the shifter in a focus. you might be able to install it in a 2000+, but not in a 98/99 from what i can tell. the piece helps return the shifter to neutral.




that is the 2-3 assist spring that was made for the focus, as far as i know it will not fit any contour


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Ok, got 4 nuts instead of the plastic plate...it goes into second now, but it is still hitting the tower on all gears going back and not the gears foward. And I'm not really comfortable with it in second, doesn't seem right. Any ideas?


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WOOHOO! UPS guy just dropped it off. Looks like I've got a mini-project for when I get back from work tonight.

Thanks again Ray and myfastse (whatever your name is ).


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When can the rest of us expect shipment ?


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Originally posted by SVTCANUK:
When can the rest of us expect shipment ?





Steeda is having them made. SO it really depends on steeda. I hope in the next few days Ray will get the rest in, but only time will tell.


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