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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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anyone ever put a 5/6 speed console in an automatic so that way you can have a boot (i think it looks alot nicer) and then get a nice shift **** with the automatic adapter? think it can be done? i have seen it done in mustangs but not sure about camaros.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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There are custom shift boots available for automatics. You don't have to replace the console at all.
Is this something along the lines of what you were thinking?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...-your-car.html
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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I bought Redlines 3 piece set and the quality was great and the price was great but I did not like the look of the boot for the auto shifter so I sold the one piece. I also have the auto shift adapter and MBA shift ****.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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isnt the 6 speed console different than the auto??? i thought the ashtray was behind the shifter on the 6 speed when its infront of the autos.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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i just dont like the look of the auto center console and i dont really like the look of having a boot on the auto console. And i like the ashtray position on a stick better. Do you think i could go all the way down into 1 without hitting the console if i did the swap? anyone ever hear of anyone doing this?
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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Yea, the Ash Tray on the T56 Console pieces is behind the Boot..

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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 02:05 AM
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ya i know i like that alot better. My first camaro was a 5 speed and i liked it alot better but i got a good deal on an automatic
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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bump...

anyone ever hear or heard of this?
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not gonna happen buddy, say goodbye to 1st gear and possibly 2nd
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Here is a thread about installing a M6 console in an A4:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/532059-fabbing-leather-shifter-boot.html
(I know its initially a thread about a TH400, but scroll down for some applicable links.)

Here are some threads on A4 shift boots and different A4 *****:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/510891-auto-shift-knob-options.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/532471-aftermarket-custom-a4-shift-knobs.html

Here is how I added a shift boot to my A4:
http://www.fadingarrow.com/ShiftBoot.htm
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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i have both so i can try it out and see if it u can still shift.

i'll try it tomorrow
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I hate my stock ****. Finding a worthy replacement has been hard
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I've actually thought about doing this. I hate the look of the dopey A4 shifter, so i thought of putting in an M6 console, and the A4 shift **** to M6 **** conversion. Only problem is.. is there enough room in the M6 "square" to shift throughout ALL the gears?
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Originally Posted by 98 WS6
I've actually thought about doing this. I hate the look of the dopey A4 shifter, so i thought of putting in an M6 console, and the A4 shift **** to M6 **** conversion. Only problem is.. is there enough room in the M6 "square" to shift throughout ALL the gears?
I don't think you'll be able to get all the gears, but the **** problem is easy to solve. I got the MBA shift **** adapter and was able to screw on a Hurst **** no problem. Any other **** should fit as well. The Hurst T-Handle **** I got came with a nut so you can position the T-Handle to the angle you need/want, but for a cleaner look I used red thread-lock, screwed the know all the way down and backed it up the (about) 1/8th turn so it was straight the way I wanted it. On the adapter there's two allen set screws that hold it in place and straight on the shift arm and I can still get to them to remove the **** if needed. Just a tip and $.02 for everyone!


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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FastRidesOnly.com
i have both so i can try it out and see if it u can still shift.

i'll try it tomorrow
please and thankyou! maybe pics if possible?
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by FastRidesOnly.com
i have both so i can try it out and see if it u can still shift.

i'll try it tomorrow
I'll be waiting on that

Any more info on where you can get the MBA shift **** adapter?
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 02:58 AM
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i believe ws6store.com has them and shift ***** too
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Here's the one I got:
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/aut...r-adapter.html

and Here's a pic of it before I removed the adjusting nut (top picture this [9th] page):
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...rk-here-9.html


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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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I happen to like it the way it is. Its not as tall as it looks though..
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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so your trying to put a M6 shifter console on a A4

it should work fine if you get a B&M Ratchet Shifter or something similar
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