Pro Ratchet Install with M6 console
Pro Ratchet Install with M6 console There was a post a while back asking about how to mount a B&M pro ratchet shifter or other in these cars so that it looks factory. I had posted a pic of mine located here http://torqueaddicts.com/media/my.fo...s/photo_9.html. We are doing the same thing to a friend's Z28(JT093). It was an A4 car, but he got hold of an m6 console. You can see pics here of the process. http://torqueaddicts.com/pr. It is not done yet, but the reason we had to cut was to get the shifter mounted lower. The next step is to weld a thin plate of steel over the hole from the bottom. Then just drill a couple holes and bolt the shifter down. It fits just right with the m6 console and still looks factory. Keep and eye on those sparks though. 
It would have been better if we had a sawzall.
It would have been better if we had a sawzall. Whew...those sparks are killer, they also make your car very dirty. I suggest placing a large sheet or towel over your dash.
I picked up a peice of 16 gauge steel today from Lowes ($12). I am going to cut it to fit (9"x5.75"), then weld it from the bottom. Next, I'll drill the holes hole for the shifter and mount it. I'll take some pictures and post em up when I'm done.
I picked up a peice of 16 gauge steel today from Lowes ($12). I am going to cut it to fit (9"x5.75"), then weld it from the bottom. Next, I'll drill the holes hole for the shifter and mount it. I'll take some pictures and post em up when I'm done.
Mine with A4 insert, I'd like to find a solution for the sliding plate:
https://ls1tech.com/psjpics/griffinpics/griff6.jpg
https://ls1tech.com/psjpics/griffinpics/griff6.jpg
I was planning on using the A4 console but I was lucky and aquired an M6 one. Just traded my A4 top half for a guy that had an M6 top half. IMO, I think the M6 one looks a lot more cleaner. But it looks like you did a good job on yours.
Well we finished up tonight. Took some more cutting and welding. BIG thanks to 4mulaJoe and Brains for all their help!
Here are a couple more pics I took with the camera phone. I believe Joe has more he will post up.
Here are a couple more pics I took with the camera phone. I believe Joe has more he will post up.
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I am considering getting a pro ratchet shifter or hammer shifter for a full manual reverse valve bodied th400. How well does a ratchet shifter work on the street. If you want to downshift to pass somebody, can you just bump it back forward? Both shifters look good, any advantages on mounting them over the two?
Originally Posted by WhatCam?
I am considering getting a pro ratchet shifter or hammer shifter for a full manual reverse valve bodied th400. How well does a ratchet shifter work on the street. If you want to downshift to pass somebody, can you just bump it back forward? Both shifters look good, any advantages on mounting them over the two?
