I took mine out but figured it was too much of a PITA to put them back on the shifter....so I relocated them to the "cubbie hole" on the pre 98 console.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
