Formula350

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lol Ya know, I'm not sure if this is just a Firebird thing (due to how the handle design is) or what, but my 91 and 93 BOTH wobble (like kinda twist). It doesn't exactly bug me, I normally am making noise with it to the beat of whatever I'm listening too I just want to know if I lucked out (see: unlucked out) twice in a row, or if it's a common thing...

gcnd

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mine wobbles. 99 t/a

Formula350

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heh Well that makes me feel a little better. Wonder if there's an aftermarket like a B&M style for M6, for us A4 guys? Problem is the 'button' to shift I have one, I might think about machining a hole in it and see what I can conjure up heh

BadGTho

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no issues with the M6 shifter

but yeh, 10 years ago when i owned my 89 formula 350... it wobbled.

Formula350

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M6 shifters are screw one, is why.

JSmee99T/A

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mine wobbles alot because i have a vibration but just sitting i can move it back in forth quite a bit.

Formula350

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Well the Camaro shifters have heavy duty staples that hold them in place, I wonder if the Firebird's are similar, and if so maybe the staple is loose or worn? *shrug*

Formula350

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So... who wants to try and retro-fit this to a GM?

http://www.steeda.com/products/bille...knob_87-04.php

VIP1

Check this out:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/766155-hurst-t-handle-install-a4.html

Formula350

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Saw, and didn't like. I prefer my side button than having to push down on a whole object to get it to shift. Sure, it's only to get it say into first gear, but still, I like the design Pontiac went with. I don't even know if Firebirds have a staple to hold them in place, but I haven't had a close look. My buddy bought a Camaro one for the S10 V8 project and I had a good look at that style. He actually was having problems with the button not shifting it heh, I just removed the staple, pounding down the **** more, inserted staple again and it was like it was supposed to be. That's a top button Camaro style, again not my cup of tea :\ I really like that one from Steeda. I posted a redirect in the LT1 forum and liek I said there, had I the money to toss around I'd buy that in an instant and see what I could do with it.

I don't know, maybe I'll email them.

ksuburban

My o2 doesnt move but my 85 did.

VIP1

The Firebird's auto shift **** also is secured with a staple just like the Camaro.

Its all plastic-rubbing-on-plastic in there and wears out eventually. My won't push in sometimes.

I have a leather shift boot with the stock ****:

Formula350

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lol I didn't even know the put boots on the A4s.

My buddies issue simple was the fact the **** wasn't seated in the correct place. Works perfect since I put it down where it should be.

VIP1

Its not stock. I did it.
Here is an overview of how I did it:
http://www.fadingarrow.com/ShiftBoot.htm

BizZzatch350

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If that clip is in, shouldn't move. Check and see if that clip is in, its on the front of the shifter under the T part. If some one took the console out, they may have just forgotten to reintall it. It comes out easy with a flat head screw driver, to get a new one in, you just tap it in with a small rubber mallet or hammer.

Formula350

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Yea, that clip = staple. At least on the Camaro's, and people above's. Anyways, I'm sure it's in, my 91 did it too. I'll look today when I go out.

Kale

Found a couple aftermarket shift *****. Some of you might be interested. I'd like to get the first one if it'll fit my car.

http://www.shopatron.com/product/par...=AUTOALU/482.0

http://www.autobarn.net/autshifknob.html

http://store.newlevelmotorsports.com/blshknautr.html

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10101

http://store.newlevelmotorsports.com/redshknautr.html

http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/autshifknob.html

Formula350

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I thank the attempt Kale, but I like the T-Handle better. I wish that Mustang one would work, and/or that company would get back to me -_- The red one, too ugly, the "Carbon Fiber" too cheap and ricer :\

rmpitzer

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My 97 TA shifter **** (A4) is on tight, even after 170,000 miles.

Irocem99

I really like the boot,makes it look classy.Mine doesn't wabble at all..99 T/A