cutting the shifter
03-12-2009, 03:23 PM
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Do whatever you want, but keep in mind that once you cut it, you can't go back. I'm a tall guy and my elbow hits the glove box when I'm trying to shift. I have to remove the center console for track days. It might not be a problem with a longer shifter.
03-12-2009, 03:33 PM
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haha sorry this **** is funny to me. i cut mine and it's been like that for a while. i like it over stock but am switching to an aftermarket one soon. btw i cut the top and shortened it about 2 1/2 inches. i bang second all the time and my console is fine??? i bought a ball type shifter *** for it too to make it shorter than the stock shifter ***. what's all the threading about?? also i am 6'2" just for reference.
03-13-2009, 06:30 PM
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i cut the stock hurst, pro 5.0, and a umi short stick and havent had any problems with them. on each shifter i cut about 1 inch off and then i took a file and took the burrs off the first thread and bammm it worked like a charm!! i dont understand spending 20 bucks plus shipping when it can be done for free!
03-13-2009, 07:12 PM
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I like the way everyone is telling you to buy a short stick for like $20. Guys!! Like me, he has a B&M ripper. He can't switch out the stick. He can either cut it or get another shifter. I want to cut my B&M down as well. I actually like the shift of my B&M and want to keep it. I started a thread just a couple of days ago about it. Cut it dude, i'm going to.
03-13-2009, 09:21 PM
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I like the way everyone is telling you to buy a short stick for like $20. Guys!! Like me, he has a B&M ripper. He can't switch out the stick. He can either cut it or get another shifter. I want to cut my B&M down as well. I actually like the shift of my B&M and want to keep it. I started a thread just a couple of days ago about it. Cut it dude, i'm going to.
03-13-2009, 09:23 PM
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03-14-2009, 06:54 AM
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Here's why I thinking of cutting the shifter down. I just installed a new pistol grip handle and it may turn out to be a little long. I'll know after I drive it for a while.
03-14-2009, 07:31 AM
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JUST CUT IT ALREADY!!!! the worst that can happen is your forced to spend 20 bucks. i cut mine a long time ago. i enjoy that it is shorter but still would like to get a short throw shifter and if it ends up being too tall well_______ CUT IT!!!
