B&M Short Shifter Instructions... HELP
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B&M Short Shifter Instructions... HELP
I got these instructions on how to install a B&M short shifter. I just got a B&M shifter the other day and I haven't installed it yet.
Alright boys n gurls here's a detailed explanation on how to install the B&M shortshifter so you don't have to waste an hour and a half doin it...
1)Remove the two screws from the bottom of the big compartment of the center console
2)Pop center console off (connected by snaps at the front of the console)
3)Pop off small front piece under the glove compartment (connected all by clips)
4)Pop off small front piece under steering wheel (ther's one of those pop screw thingys u need to get out)
5)Behind the front pieces on both sides there is a pop screw thingy on each side -- push the middle to pop them out
6)Pull front center console out (the shifter should be exposed)
The rest of the install can be done with the instructions provided with the shifter -- they're pretty detailed...here are some tips though:
-The pivot cups were freakin hard for me to pop off...I spent like 30 mins on both of them...your best bet is to use a wrench and cover the cup with a tshirt and try to pop it off with the wrench
-Remember how the shifter spring sits on the shifter...took me a while to put it in right
-Use rediculous amounts of grease...I greased it up so much that when I put the cup back on a buncha grease flew everywhere cuz I used so much...that's definitely the way to go =)
-Grease the big pivot ball in the middle of the shifter...the instructions dont say to but its a good idea...I did it
-Get a non-metallic shift knob...the summer heat is a killer and you'll burn your hand on a hot sunny afternoon...I jes drive with a tshirt over my shift knob...ghetto eh?
I think that's about it...hope this makes all your installs easier then mines
My question is...
I have the shifter, but I didn't get the bushings. They're not needed, but I hear they help. How much do they help? Is it a big deal to not have them? I can install my shifter today, or pay another 22 bucks and get the energy suspension bushings first. I'm not sure what to do?
For all of you who already have a B&M shifter installed please help. I'd like to know advice from those of you who installed the bushings, and for those of you who didn't install the seperate bushings.
Thanks
Alright boys n gurls here's a detailed explanation on how to install the B&M shortshifter so you don't have to waste an hour and a half doin it...
1)Remove the two screws from the bottom of the big compartment of the center console
2)Pop center console off (connected by snaps at the front of the console)
3)Pop off small front piece under the glove compartment (connected all by clips)
4)Pop off small front piece under steering wheel (ther's one of those pop screw thingys u need to get out)
5)Behind the front pieces on both sides there is a pop screw thingy on each side -- push the middle to pop them out
6)Pull front center console out (the shifter should be exposed)
The rest of the install can be done with the instructions provided with the shifter -- they're pretty detailed...here are some tips though:
-The pivot cups were freakin hard for me to pop off...I spent like 30 mins on both of them...your best bet is to use a wrench and cover the cup with a tshirt and try to pop it off with the wrench
-Remember how the shifter spring sits on the shifter...took me a while to put it in right
-Use rediculous amounts of grease...I greased it up so much that when I put the cup back on a buncha grease flew everywhere cuz I used so much...that's definitely the way to go =)
-Grease the big pivot ball in the middle of the shifter...the instructions dont say to but its a good idea...I did it
-Get a non-metallic shift knob...the summer heat is a killer and you'll burn your hand on a hot sunny afternoon...I jes drive with a tshirt over my shift knob...ghetto eh?
I think that's about it...hope this makes all your installs easier then mines
My question is...
I have the shifter, but I didn't get the bushings. They're not needed, but I hear they help. How much do they help? Is it a big deal to not have them? I can install my shifter today, or pay another 22 bucks and get the energy suspension bushings first. I'm not sure what to do?
For all of you who already have a B&M shifter installed please help. I'd like to know advice from those of you who installed the bushings, and for those of you who didn't install the seperate bushings.
Thanks
