Auto shifter help

[OneBad3.7]

Anyone know how to remove the auto shifter in the 10-12 models, i have a project i wanna do but i cant even figure out how to get the t handle off, i know i can take out the entire shifter unit but is there a way to just remove the actuall t handle i call it, thanks guys

[Lucy2012]

I'm pretty sure you have to take the whole thing out. Square trim first, then bottom plate, etc. no way of getting to the actual shifter without taking it all apart

[OneBad3.7]

Figured it out last night, u gotta use a flat head (or somthing) and get in between the silver pieace and the t handle, the silver piece pushes down and theres 2 screws u take out ad it comes right off

[dgrum04]

Nice. I will have to remember that. What's the project?!

[silvrbullet2012]

Yes I'm curious in what's this project of your. Sounds interesting

[OneBad3.7]

Lets just say whens its done ill probly get alot of hate from it but its gonna look a million times better, will be done saturday

[Mustangs]

Originally Posted by OneBad3.7

Lets just say whens its done ill probly get alot of hate from it but its gonna look a million times better, will be done saturday

Let me guess. Gonna look like a manual?

[Whitelightning]

I hope. I wish I could just screw a hurst ball on mine an call it a day. Sadly...it doesn't work that way

[OneBad3.7]

Originally Posted by Mustangs

Let me guess. Gonna look like a manual?

Yupp, not bc i wish i had one, i love my auto, i just hate the look of the shifter, i figured out exactly how i can do it now im just waitin on my knob and boot

[Mustangs]

Originally Posted by OneBad3.7

Yupp, not bc i wish i had one, i love my auto, i just hate the look of the shifter, i figured out exactly how i can do it now im just waitin on my knob and boot

I'm curious how this will work. What about the button locking its position?

[OneBad3.7]

Well, if u take the t handle off, its just "stick" type thing that presses down, so im gonna get a candy red shift knob with a 3/8 threaded hole (thats the size of the "stick") and ill have to drill a small 1/2" hole on the bottom so it will go over the metal tube, then itll just be as easy as, press down on the knob to move the shifter

[93mstnglx]

Originally Posted by OneBad3.7

Well, if u take the t handle off, its just "stick" type thing that presses down, so im gonna get a candy red shift knob with a 3/8 threaded hole (thats the size of the "stick") and ill have to drill a small 1/2" hole on the bottom so it will go over the metal tube, then itll just be as easy as, press down on the knob to move the shifter

Genius!

[Whitelightning]

When you get this done, post pics of the install. Im looking into doing something like this.

[OneBad3.7]

Thanx 93,
And i will make a new thread explaining every step for ppl that wanna get rid of the t handle look

[93mstnglx]

I'm gonna take mine apart thursday in my 93 to see if it works the same

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Originally Posted by OneBad3.7

Thanx 93,
And i will make a new thread explaining every step for ppl that wanna get rid of the t handle look

Your welcome! Can't wait

[OneBad3.7]

Originally Posted by 93mstnglx

I'm gonna take mine apart thursday in my 93 to see if it works the same

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Your welcome! Can't wait

Hopefully its nice and easy for you =D

[93mstnglx]

Originally Posted by OneBad3.7

Hopefully its nice and easy for you =D

Thanks!

[Whitelightning]

What all is needed? Is it self explanatory once the t handle is off? I just want that retro hurst shifter ball look

[OneBad3.7]

All u need is the ball and if you want a boot, and some self enginering lol

[Whitelightning]

Why hasn't anyone done this sooner lol. By silver piece do you mean the part underneath the leather of the piece where you're hand goes?

[dgrum04]

Hmmm, this is interesting. I was really into this a couple months ago and kind of dropped the ball on it due to frustration, but if it really is that easy, WTF!

So you're saying the T handle on our shifters right now is just threaded on with a 3/8 thread and just screws off? This is very interesting and you have to get this done now so I can see. hahha just kidding, take your time and I can't wait to see the install guide!

[OneBad3.7]

Originally Posted by Whitelightning

Why hasn't anyone done this sooner lol. By silver piece do you mean the part underneath the leather of the piece where you're hand goes?

Yea the silver chrome piece pushes down revileing the only 2 screws that hold on the handle

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Originally Posted by dgrum04

Hmmm, this is interesting. I was really into this a couple months ago and kind of dropped the ball on it due to frustration, but if it really is that easy, WTF!

So you're saying the T handle on our shifters right now is just threaded on with a 3/8 thread and just screws off? This is very interesting and you have to get this done now so I can see. hahha just kidding, take your time and I can't wait to see the install guide!

The t handle isnt even threaded, theres 2 set screws, theres no threading on anything that the only tricky part but i think i have a way to over come it lol

[OneBad3.7]

Btw the 2 set screws are t20's not normal screws, t20's are the star shaped bits

[93mstnglx]

If you have to buy one they are called torx bits

[OneBad3.7]

I already have them, i was just throwin it out there for u Guys lol thanx for the nomenclator i just knew in my set it says t followed by a number lol

[93mstnglx]

Originally Posted by OneBad3.7

I already have them, i was just throwin it out there for u Guys lol thanx for the nomenclator i just knew in my set it says t followed by a number lol

I figured you did since you knew the size, I figured I'd put it out there for someone who didn't know what they were called

[silvrbullet2012]

I hate torx bits. Just another set of bits to get halfway through a project lol

[Whitelightning]

Can you use a type of apoxy or glue to keep the ball on? I keep re reading this thread and I keep brain storming. Also can't you just bump the gear into say something bad like N or R?

[OneBad3.7]

Originally Posted by Whitelightning

Can you use a type of apoxy or glue to keep the ball on? I keep re reading this thread and I keep brain storming. Also can't you just bump the gear into say something bad like N or R?

I plan on using an epoxy from work we use it on jets so it should work, no it wont just bump into gear bc ull still have to press down on the ball to engage it, ive been brain stormin for weeks

[Whitelightning]

So will a hurst ball fit? Or do I have to drill. I'm asking you cause I plan on doing this all tomorrow maybe. I like to know everything about a project before I go tearing into a brand new car.

[OneBad3.7]

I didnt do it yet if u wanna wait till i have an exact answer im doin mine friday after work, but if u get one with a 3/8" threaded hole itll be perfect bc it will fit on the button part but ull have to drill a 1/2 hole to get past the solid bar

[Whitelightning]

I read the 1/2" drill part and thought, why not just pop it on with epoxy. Probably get what youre talking about when i get it off tomorow. I just don't know what I'm going to do about a boot. Any ideas?

[93mstnglx]

Originally Posted by Whitelightning

I read the 1/2" drill part and thought, why not just pop it on with epoxy. Probably get what youre talking about when i get it off tomorow. I just don't know what I'm going to do about a boot. Any ideas?

I actually got one in my fox from a manual it fits great

[OneBad3.7]

Ull see what i mean when u take it apart, ur gonna have to drill unless ur knob is a 1/2, the boot is the onlything im alil stuck on, i can get it under the chrome rectangle around the entire shifter, but then it hides the gear indictor and idk if i wanna do that or find another way to get it i have really brainstormed that yet lol

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Originally Posted by 93mstnglx

I actually got one in my fox from a manual it fits great

It worked out for u?!? Pic???

[Whitelightning]

If it doesn't look tacky ill probably just slap the bsll on and call it a day. I got tint and can live with it. Oh yeah, downhill assist button?