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bc3tech
July 11th, 2008, 4:45pm
I just installed this shifter in my RL a couple days ago. I wanted a Hurst (just because it looks better IMO) but didn't want all the problems it came with. So I went B&M. I'm glad I did. Only took about 45 mins to install and adjust. The directions are perfect.....it's like installation for...

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Cat Ion
July 12th, 2008, 6:15am
This is a very easy install. I did my install in the driveway with basic hand tools. The only thing I would suggest is to not follow the instructions when it says to disconnect the linkage where it says to. You might end up having to make adjustments to get it to shift properly. I just pryed the socket off the ball joint. When I was ready to install the housing back onto the floorboard, before I bolted it down, I put a sizeable socket under the joint to be used to press against to reattach the socket to the shifter ball joint. Once it was attached, I removed the socket and bolted the assembly back down to the floor. Worked as advertised. Smooth, purposeful feeling shifts, reverse gate works just like stock. Well made product!!!!
Tennpenn83
July 12th, 2008, 10:20am
+1 i agree. much better feeling than stock.

only problem i had was adjusting the brackets on the linkage cables, but that's because i was rushing and didn't mark it properly. shifter was so far forward in 1,3,5 gears i couldn't get my taco bell fruitista freeze in there

but we're good now!!
Cat Ion
July 12th, 2008, 1:52pm
+1 i agree. much better feeling than stock.

only problem i had was adjusting the brackets on the linkage cables, but that's because i was rushing and didn't mark it properly. shifter was so far forward in 1,3,5 gears i couldn't get my taco bell fruitista freeze in there

but we're good now!!

That's why I dosconnected at the ball joint instead of where the instructions said to disconnect. It kept the original shift pattern limits. I'm happy where it's at.
REDLINE
July 12th, 2008, 9:27pm
what are the inches on yalls shifters now? from gear to gear? i think i might have mine a little off.
Cat Ion
July 12th, 2008, 11:14pm
Sorry, no help here. Never measured and I'm in Korea with my car in Tucson. A little difficult right now to help with that.
REDLINE
July 22nd, 2008, 5:17pm
thats cool. has anybody else tryed
matchhead
February 17th, 2010, 1:15pm
never measured, but it does feel better