After market A4 shifter

[Z28lt1]

This could be a completely dumb question but has anyone on here put like a pistol grib or a Hurst shifter in place of the stock leather a4 shifter ?

[Sahara54]

Never be afraid to ask a question here but yes you can put an aftermarket shifter in. All required modification to the console or some ingenuity to mount. There was a guy on the other site that made an adapter plate that was a bolt up for a hurst pro stick. I have one on the shelf but it's not mine to sell at the moment. I'll check with him if your interested since were both swapping to T56.

[popo8]

Never be afraid to ask a question here .....

THIS^^^^

[Z28lt1]

Never be afraid to ask a question here but yes you can put an aftermarket shifter in. All required modification to the console or some ingenuity to mount. There was a guy on the other site that made an adapter plate that was a bolt up for a hurst pro stick. I have one on the shelf but it's not mine to sell at the moment. I'll check with him if your interested since were both swapping to T56.

Ya id definitely be interested man you don't know by chance how big of a pain it is do you ?

[Sahara54]

To install? I've never done one personally in a 4th gen but it's very straight forward once the parts are in front of you. I'll let you know what he says about the adapter plate.

[94z5641]

I just installed the adapter and Hurst pistol grip....will post a pic tomorrow

[Z28lt1]

I just installed the adapter and Hurst pistol grip....will post a pic tomorrow

Awesome man !

[Z28lt1]

To install? I've never done one personally in a 4th gen but it's very straight forward once the parts are in front of you. I'll let you know what he says about the adapter plate.

Sounds good man

[Sahara54]

Sounds good man

Sent a PM

[94z5641]

And here it ishttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/07/c7fdc1fef757f3eac3518525520de6b0.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/07/b76eaf67287807844caa46d8f874062e.jpg

[Z28lt1]

And here it ishttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/07/c7fdc1fef757f3eac3518525520de6b0.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/07/b76eaf67287807844caa46d8f874062e.jpg

Oh my its even more badass than I pictured ! Looks awesome !

[Z28lt1]

How does the button on the shifter work after you did it ? Was it to hard ?

[94z5641]

You simply press down the whole pistol ...the adapter acts as the button and slides the plastic down to shift

[Z28lt1]

You simply press down the whole pistol ...the adapter acts as the button and slides the plastic down to shift

Damn that's awesome lol I'm super excited to do this one more question. How did you get the old one off ?

[94z5641]

Put car in gear not running so you can see front of shifter...there is a U shaped staple that holds the knob on...use a pick or small screwdriver to pull the staple and the knob will slide up...careful you don't hit yourself in the face as it take a little mojo to get it off

[94z5641]

Oh and thanks....it sits a little high bit I don't want to cut the shaft right now. ..

[Z28lt1]

Put car in gear not running so you can see front of shifter...there is a U shaped staple that holds the knob on...use a pick or small screwdriver to pull the staple and the knob will slide up...careful you don't hit yourself in the face as it take a little mojo to get it off

Awesome man thanks for the info it looks amazing !

[94z5641]

No problem. ..and thanks. Good luck. Oh and Hurst has the pistol like 25% off so check the direct site

[Z28lt1]

I was just about to ask did you buy the universal fit or the exact Chevy Manual ?

[popo8]

And here it ishttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/07/c7fdc1fef757f3eac3518525520de6b0.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/07/b76eaf67287807844caa46d8f874062e.jpg


Wow... little tall, but I like it. so its just JAMNED on there then, since you can not put the "staple" back in?

[94z5641]

No popo8 not jammed. There is a special adapter that slides into the grooves on the shaft and then is tightened by 2 see screws. Some guys use a small pipe cutter to shorten the shaft but I didn't want to go that far yethttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/07/c70904cfa16fececac57aae9939a374b.jpg

[94z5641]

I was just about to ask did you buy the universal fit or the exact Chevy Manual ?
It was a universal fit but I didn't need any of the fittings. The handle fit without em

[popo8]

No @popo8 (http://ltxtech.com/forums/member.php?u=1330) not jammed. There is a special adapter that slides into the grooves on the shaft and then is tightened by 2 see screws. Some guys use a small pipe cutter to shorten the shaft but I didn't want to go that far yethttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/07/c70904cfa16fececac57aae9939a374b.jpg

Very nice... do you have a link on where to order that adapter?

[94z5641]

Sure do....sells here or thru ebay
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/automatic-shifter-adapter.html

[popo8]

THANK YOU... gonna get one for the TA....

[94z5641]

THANK YOU... gonna get one for the TA....
No problem.....

[Z28lt1]

That pictures makes it look so big and weird but I assume that its just a zoomed in picture

[Z28lt1]

That's the same one you order cause I love the length on it

[94z5641]

That's the same one you order cause I love the length on it
Ha yea...its.not big and weird ...the adapter is only like 2.5 inches. And yes that is the exact one I have

[popo8]

Sure do....sells here or thru ebay
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/automatic-shifter-adapter.html
I want a ball too. U think they have them as well...or am i just missing it.

Guess i should ask our sponsors first...
American-Powerhouse do u have this stuff?

[94z5641]

Check these out

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=291296076582&alt=web

[94z5641]

I want a ball too. U think they have them as well...or am i just missing it.

Guess i should ask our sponsors first...
American-Powerhouse do u have this stuff?
Camarohawk on ebay makes billet balls...I posted a link to 1 but they have red and blue also

[American-Powerhouse]

popo8, I can get Hurst and B&M.

[popo8]

popo8, I can get Hurst and B&M.
I would need everything. Adapter and ball. I just wanted to extend the courtesy obviously. Please dont beat urself up... just if u can get everything...

[American-Powerhouse]

No problem at all, popo8.

[JPack]

In my wifes car

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/jpack24/20141207_143638_zpsr4ax3lvo.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/jpack24/media/20141207_143638_zpsr4ax3lvo.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/jpack24/20141207_143644_zpsdrwqowvs.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/jpack24/media/20141207_143644_zpsdrwqowvs.jpg.html)

[popo8]

Same adapter set up?

[Z28lt1]

The amount of excitement I have for this is insane. Like a treasure chest of possibilities have been opened

[popo8]

Actually... me too. The vette and the ta are getting gifts. Lol.

[94z5641]

Drove it a bit today...height is actually nice

[JPack]

popo8 no its the highly rare MBA one. They are no longer in business but they pop up for sale every once in awhile.

[JPack]

It also doesn't sit up high

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/jpack24/Mobile%20Uploads/20141207_153018_zpshlvcqcrz.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/jpack24/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141207_153018_zpshlvcqcrz.jpg.html)

[JPack]

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/catalog/93-02-mba-automatic-shifter-adapter-f-body/
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/catalog/knobs-handles-boots/

The adapter only works with a ball with a tail.

[McCauleyWB]

The adapter only works with a ball with a tail.

Works best that way. I started out with the MBA Z28 knob with tail. Then I switched to a B&M t-handle with button.

Kinda blurry.

31002

[94z5641]

Got the red billet LT1 ball...think I like to it better...
Z28lt1

If you like the pistol I'll sell it as I got a real god deal on it and it has 0 miles..

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/20/9a7e6611c89f6be7776fbd90aed287c9.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/20/d3f5270a89a4f3fcd3fe5f5f2c69591d.jpg

[Z28lt1]

I cannot get my handle to straight to save my life

[popo8]

I cannot get my handle to straight to save my life
What do u mean? Pic of ur "problem."

[harner]

I have the black WS6 MBA ball and adapter.

[94z5641]

I cannot get my handle to straight to save my life
I had to flip flop the adapter and use like 3 or 4 different shim combos....but I got it after a few tries

[ErikFormula]

Hello!

I also have the Hurst Pistol Grip and MBA adapter for my -97 Formula, and I would like to know if there is a way to remove the white stick that is inside the shifter? You know, the one you have to press down in order to select gear?

The reason for this is that I don't like the height of my new shifter, it sits a bit too high and almost touches my stereo so I would like to cut it down a little bit. That would also make it a lot more comfortable to rest my hand on while driving.


Great forum btw! :-)

[94z5641]

Hello!

I also have the Hurst Pistol Grip and MBA adapter for my -97 Formula, and I would like to know if there is a way to remove the white stick that is inside the shifter? You know, the one you have to press down in order to select gear?

The reason for this is that I don't like the height of my new shifter, it sits a bit too high and almost touches my stereo so I would like to cut it down a little bit. That would also make it a lot more comfortable to rest my hand on while driving.


Great forum btw! :-)
I saw one guy who used a pipe cutter to trim the black shaft and then snipped the white part.....he had detailed directions on some forum....I'll try to find it

[ErikFormula]

I saw one guy who used a pipe cutter to trim the black shaft and then snipped the white part.....he had detailed directions on some forum....I'll try to find it

Thanks for the reply, please let me know if you find it!

As most of you know, the shifter lever has two vertical grooves (one on each side), and if I cut down the lever it will be very hard to recreate them due to the white stick being in the way. That is why I would like to know if there is any way to remove it.

I guess I could just go without the grooves, but the knob would be so much more stable with them!

[94z5641]

http://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/495783-t-a4-shifter-boot-knob-mod-write-up.html

This guy used a Dremel but principal is the same

[ErikFormula]

http://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/495783-t-a4-shifter-boot-knob-mod-write-up.html

This guy used a Dremel but principal is the same

Thanks for the link, looks like I'm gonna need a Dremel..

[popo8]

Sure do....sells here or thru ebay
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/automatic-shifter-adapter.html

Just ordered mine for the TA.

[94z5641]

Cool...I'm digging mine vs that leather trapezoid stocker

[popo8]

Cool...I'm digging mine vs that leather trapezoid stocker

DAMN THEM... found something else custom that I ordered for the camaro while I was checking out as well. Im a sucker. lol