Shifter Mod

[-Matt-]

So i cant take full credit for this, I followed some of what RR/Suki did on his Marauder, but i added some twists of my own....

I think it came out nice :)


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/xxshowstoppaxx/parts004.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/xxshowstoppaxx/parts005.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/xxshowstoppaxx/parts006.jpg

[ImpalaSlayer]

pretty cool, doesn't beat my L-39 shifter

[-Matt-]

pretty cool, doesn't beat my L-39 shifter

It beats everything of yours :cool4:

[MrBluGruv]

man, I've been wanting to do this type of mod for so long, but I feel too scared to pull off the shifter bezel. How do you get that thing off?

And where did you get a shifter boot that fit that size? Is the center cap on the shifter handle the lockout button? So many questions I have. :P

[Blackened300a]

pretty cool, doesn't beat my L-39 shifter

Unless your hooking up working missiles to it, YOU FAIL!! :lol:

That looks really cool actually. Im not sure if I would install it in my car, but I do like the look.

[guspech750]

That looks really awesome!! Good job!!

[RR|Suki]

looks good, I was all about having it look as short as possible on mine.

[-Matt-]

man, I've been wanting to do this type of mod for so long, but I feel too scared to pull off the shifter bezel. How do you get that thing off?

And where did you get a shifter boot that fit that size? Is the center cap on the shifter handle the lockout button? So many questions I have. :P

Shifter bezel pops straight off

Shifter boot, i used a 05 mustang boot

Yes its the lock out

[ImpalaSlayer]

Unless your hooking up working missiles to it, YOU FAIL!! :lol:

That looks really cool actually. Im not sure if I would install it in my car, but I do like the look.

all the buttons are functional fool! if it were legal i would have missles and get to work in like 10 mins, blasting fools out my way

[musclemerc]

So do you have to count the number of pulls to put it in drive? I noticed the gear selector indicator is gone.

[RR|Suki]

So do you have to count the number of pulls to put it in drive? I noticed the gear selector indicator is gone.

is this a serious question?? P - R - N - D It's not like you have to ever change directions or something

[ntd]

good work Matt that looks really cool

[MrBluGruv]

I'm still amazed and curious how you got the boot to fit so flush and clean in there. How is it secured under there?

[RR|Suki]

I'm still amazed and curious how you got the boot to fit so flush and clean in there. How is it secured under there?

pull the center console out and the whole thing will become very clear. Pulling the center takes all of 5 minutes

[DJCV]

Looks GREAT

[RoyLPita]

What condition is the shifter bezel in? I have a member here who would buy it if it is in mint condition.

[fastblackmerc]

So i cant take full credit for this, I followed some of what RR/Suki did on his Marauder, but i added some twists of my own....

I think it came out nice :)


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/xxshowstoppaxx/parts004.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/xxshowstoppaxx/parts005.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/xxshowstoppaxx/parts006.jpg

Looks good!

I have just the thing to dress it up:

Unpainted and not installed
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Shifter%20Bezel/DSCN0577.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Shifter%20Bezel/DSCN0581.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Shifter%20Bezel/DSCN0571.jpg

Painted and installed
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Shifter%20Bezel/DSCN0598.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Shifter%20Bezel/DSCN0599.jpg

[gdmjoe]

MrBluGruv ... How do you get that thing off?
move the shift lever to 1(st) *in preparation for the next step.
grasp the guage pod by both sides and pull-up-and-out. *IIRC, the wires should(?) be long enough to set the unit to one side ... otherwise, disconnect the wires.
move the shifter forward to (say) neutral.
push-down on the plastic collar under the shifter handle. *It will slide-down, just takes a little effort.
there are two allen-head set screws on the back of the shifter shaft that need to be removed to get the handle off.
slowly lift-up on the handle and keep (say) your thumb on the selector button (so's not to jetison the button and spring. :D)
disconnect the O/D wire which is tucked-up in the shifter.
the upper console panel can now be removed by pulling-on on the panel. *IIRC, I started from the front.
you'll need to disconnect light from the bottom of the assembly.

[ImpalaSlayer]

damn fbm, where did you get that made?

[fastblackmerc]

damn fbm, where did you get that made?

If I told you I'd have to kill you :D

Don't worry they should be available by Marauderville 8.

[ImpalaSlayer]

If I told you I'd have to kill you :D

Don't worry they should be available by Marauderville 8.

im not for having marauder printed on every square inch of the car, but that part really looks factory. nice job! :up:

[ntd]

fastblackmerc, Wow that looks really good who made that and how much. I want, need, must have

[musclemerc]

is this a serious question?? P - R - N - D It's not like you have to ever change directions or something


Yes it's a serious question RRSUKI! My wife occasionally drives my MM and the last thing I would want is for her to be going in 1st, or 2nd. I'm really sorry if my query upset you good Sir. :bows:

[musclemerc]

Looks good!

I have just the thing to dress it up:

Unpainted and not installed
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Shifter%20Bezel/DSCN0577.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Shifter%20Bezel/DSCN0581.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Shifter%20Bezel/DSCN0571.jpg

Painted and installed
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Shifter%20Bezel/DSCN0598.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Shifter%20Bezel/DSCN0599.jpg


Very sexy Fastblackmerc! After Marauderville will you offer them on the forum? I really like that. ;)

[TooManyFords]

Nice mod Matt. Now I have to go find an 05 mustang shifter boot!

:D

[LeoVampire]

Way to go on the new look and customization of your Marauder Matt! :beer:

As to fastblackmerc I hate you LOL!!! Everyone comming up with stuff to make me find money for! :bows:

[-Matt-]

Can i get that trim piece in black billet fastblackmerc?

[-Matt-]

Nice mod Matt. Now I have to go find an 05 mustang shifter boot!

:D

I got mine custom made here.... i got to pick the black, charcoal, and silver stitch...

Only negative is it comes from Poland, but its quality!

http://www.redlinegoods.com/shiftboot.htm
http://www.redlinegoods.com/order.shtm?cart=1

[-Matt-]

What condition is the shifter bezel in? I have a member here who would buy it if it is in mint condition.

would it happen to be NTD? cause he has dibs on it for now.

[-Matt-]

So do you have to count the number of pulls to put it in drive? I noticed the gear selector indicator is gone.

It has a brake lockout for most gears so you can actually "feel" what gear its in.... in fact, im sure most people on here never look down at their gear selector while they are driving.

[blackrauder]

How do you take off the center console? Some screws I guess, where are they located?



Shifter bezel pops straight off

Shifter boot, i used a 05 mustang boot

Yes its the lock out

[RoyLPita]

would it happen to be NTD? cause he has dibs on it for now.

Nope. It is for a local member here.

[babbage]

Looks great Matt - but shouldn't it have a Tremec T-56 under it? :D

[ctrlraven]

Pretty cool mod!

[-Matt-]

How do you take off the center console? Some screws I guess, where are they located?

No screws... take out the lower gauge pod and the center console pops straight up


but shouldn't it have a Tremec T-56 under it? :D

It does... you didnt realize that thats a part of the mod? ;)

[blackrauder]

Thanks I went out and did it this morning.

[EbonyMarauder03]

Hey Slayer, what does your L-39 shifter look like?