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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Just curious how the stock handle comes off the a4 shifter. I've pulled and twisted and no good.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Theres a staple(retainer clip on the front side or side facing the radio of the shifter handle you have to pull out, i used a small flat blade screw driver to pry it out, or i suppose needle nose could grab it and pull it out possibly
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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thanks a bunch. I seen where it is and wondered about it.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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yea like stated above! i use to pull it out all da time when sittin out at lights. i dunno why. but now i have an SS shift ball on mine MUCH BETTER!
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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Had a hard few minutes there trying to get mine off too
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Elliott's94Z
Had a hard few minutes there trying to get mine off too
Why would you advertise the fact your car has an LT1?
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by b00sted
Why would you advertise the fact your car has an LT1?
LOL!!
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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The process goes a little easier if you put the car in neutral (or lower on the selector) to get a good angle on the clip (just make sure to put your E-brake on)
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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Where are you guys getting those aftermarket shifter handles???
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by T/A_GuS
Where are you guys getting those aftermarket shifter handles???
I got mine at thunder.

I think they have a limited supply, since the manufacture went out of business.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by stangkiller2005
yea like stated above! i use to pull it out all da time when sittin out at lights. i dunno why. but now i have an SS shift ball on mine MUCH BETTER!
You have that clip then?
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