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Old 06-24-2010 | 12:18 PM
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ok so im confused. i want to get the ss shifter **** for auto trannys, http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=1823, and there is also an auto shift **** adapter on there, http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=1860. my question is, do i have to buy the adapter to?i know this may sound like a dumb question but in the pic i cant even tell what the difference is with the adapter. i dont want to buy it if i do not have to. all input would be helpful. Thanks!
Old 06-24-2010 | 02:33 PM
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thats sick i never seen that before and always wanted to do something like that!
Old 06-24-2010 | 04:41 PM
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Yes, you have to have a way to disengage the shift lock on the auto trans. Thats what the adapter is for.
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okay. thanks guys! i cant wait to get this and get it on my car.
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It's just an aluminum adapter that has threads on the top. It will mount to the portion of the auto shifter that moves. You'll be shifting gears by pushing straight down on the ****, and there will be no button anymore.

I've got the Black Firebird Phoenix ****. I know MBA is out of business from 2005, but did anyone take over for them? I figured they'd be harder and harder to come by these days.
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Originally Posted by white2001formula
It's just an aluminum adapter that has threads on the top. It will mount to the portion of the auto shifter that moves. You'll be shifting gears by pushing straight down on the ****, and there will be no button anymore.

I've got the Black Firebird Phoenix ****. I know MBA is out of business from 2005, but did anyone take over for them? I figured they'd be harder and harder to come by these days.
There was a guy who posted up in the for sale sections saying he knows the person that bought out pretty much what they had left, so that may be it.
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Any of you guys know if the stock "shaft" can be shortened? I'd like to do something like this but would like to have the **** sitting down much lower..
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Any of you guys know if the stock "shaft" can be shortened? I'd like to do something like this but would like to have the **** sitting down much lower..
Interesting thought
Old 07-25-2010 | 09:13 PM
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Yeh, it looks good.. Not sure I'd totally recommend it to everyone.. It works fine, but it's a lil' bit rigged..

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The shaft can be shortened just be careful and make sure there is enough room to push the **** down to shift out of park. I shortened mine with a dremel and had to drill a little bit into the shaft for the set screw on the adapter.




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