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Old 02-23-09 | 02:43 PM
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Default By Request: Aftermarket Auto Shifter

I've been ask how I did this quite a bit so I decided to do somewhat of a how too.
This was done years ago so I don't have pictures during the process but hope this helps.

Tools Used:
Dremel
Angle Grider
Wire Cutter
Drill and Taps

Parts Used:
Shifter $10 on auction site
5 Spd shifter bezel and boot from Luxurymods


I don't have the info on how to remove everything but there is no doubt it is on this site somewhere.

Once the bezel and shifter is removed, you most remove the OD wires and mount a shift somewhere else.
Then grid the area shown to reduce the diameter of the shaft in order to fit the new shifter.



Once the shifter has been test fitted, you will have to discard the plastic that sat under the bezel to allow the 5spd SC shifter bezel/Boot to sit correctly.



drill the 2 holes on the new shifter to allow use of the OEM set screw holes



Here is a picture of the shifter before installing.



I did have to drop in a Nut as a gap filler inside the shifter in order for the push-down to work.

I purchased the shifter on an auction site, but will not provide that info due to Forum rules.

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Old 02-23-09 | 02:58 PM
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Pretty cool. Hopefully this will give an answer for all those who were wondering.
Old 02-23-09 | 03:24 PM
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wow that looks amazing, great job! and thanks for the DIY. Is this a specific type of **** for AT? or is it a MT **** adapted to fit? Thanks
Old 02-23-09 | 03:27 PM
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if you goto an auction site and search automatic carbon fiber shift **** you will find the one I used.
Old 02-23-09 | 03:53 PM
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Thats pretty dope!! And it give a clean look!
Old 02-23-09 | 04:03 PM
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does yours have a button, or do you just push the whole shifter in place of the button?
Old 02-23-09 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by kwheels
does yours have a button, or do you just push the whole shifter in place of the button?
the whole shifter, here is a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYPs1Pp0h58

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Old 02-23-09 | 04:42 PM
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what is that digital display where the seat warmer switch once was for??
Old 02-23-09 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by drft_n_sc
what is that digital display where the seat warmer switch once was for??
that's the bad *** supra stick! and that's not where the seat warmers are/were
Old 02-23-09 | 08:07 PM
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I feel like Ive seen the auto supra guys do something similar, it came out REALLY good. Did you relocate the PWR button?
Old 02-23-09 | 09:07 PM
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where can u get an shifter **** for the sc400 for $10? i would like to know.
Old 02-23-09 | 09:16 PM
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i guess no more OD anymore right? haha
Old 02-23-09 | 10:57 PM
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That's pretty awesome. Nice work!
Old 02-23-09 | 11:04 PM
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This is a great mod. If i had an auto I would do this for sure.
Old 02-24-09 | 12:27 AM
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Very nice writeup, one of my fav's here on CL.

Did I read somewhere that you were selling your beast?



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