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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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I was just wanting to know is it possible to have a M6 console with an auto trans? Or am I dreaming? I know some vehicles can retain the manual look but have an auto trans. Just a thought.......
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 09:43 AM
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I've seen it done with aftermarket auto shifters. Injuneers car comes to mind.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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Mine was an auto and I went manual and all I replaced was the center part where the shifter goes, so I dont see why it cant be the other way around..
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 10:38 AM
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Great! Can you post pics? Ive tried to search pics but can find what im looking for
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 01:07 PM
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The top part of the console, the "shifter plate" is interchangeable regardless of transmission type. Why would you want a manual shifter plate? Just to have a 6spd shift pattern and leather boot for an auto shifter Maybe to fool newbs it's a 6spd car? I'm not following your logic, how are you going to know what gear it's it with no indicator? To answer your question it is possible but illogical.
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The top part of the console, the "shifter plate" is interchangeable regardless of transmission type. Why would you want a manual shifter plate? Just to have a 6spd shift pattern and leather boot for an auto shifter Maybe to fool newbs it's a 6spd car? I'm not following your logic, how are you going to know what gear it's it with no indicator? To answer your question it is possible but illogical.
it'll allow you to run an aftermarket shifter and look cleaner/more factory instead of hacking up an auto one or using an aftermarket shifter case.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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I mean its simple to me. I was just wondering has anyone done it. I just wanted to know can you keep the M6 console and still have an auto trans. It will be a manual VB so I'll already know what gear im in. The idea is to have a M6 look and be an A4. I would just switch consoles if I never cared about the "the look".........
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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Like said, the console is 2 pieces. The lower console can stay. You just need a manual shifter plate is all.
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I have both. I'll give it a try once I get home
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Just type in 94-95 camaro manual shifter plate on Ebay and they have them but $119 wow..It just snaps in, I would go to your local wrecking yard and see if you can find one, dont know if the V6's are the same..
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Thanks a lot guys. Yall really answered my question
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The v6 is identical except where it shows the shift pattern obviously but nothing some brake clean won't take car of. I might actually have an extra one.
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 02:01 AM
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i did it on my 95. i bolted the auto shifter to the tunnel. text me later on today, i will send you a pick if you like.(780)832-7608

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