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I'll post some picks tonight!
Although I preliminarily installed it last week; I re-installed it "perfectly" over the weekend. Very very cool!
Interestingly, by pulling my seats I was able to get the old shift-shaft out of the car. Puzzle work. The instructions say to leave it in the tunnel and secure it... Although not necessary, I had planned to yank everything out of the car to install the shifter, install new brass bushings for my foot peddles, among some other things... I have to tell you, getting to, and installing the peddle bushings was a major PITA! Installing the shifter was soup!
I recommend you purchase the coupler kit; the shifter does not use your existing shift system in anyway (except for the rubber trans shaft boot). The rear coupler attaches directly to the trans-shaft.
As for the EBrake; I tightened it up a bit (few clicks to engage). I could have left the heater controls, but I removed them because I'm in Hawaii... The shift tower fits "over" the EBreak and heater controls. Little tight to get to, but they do remain in place...
Couple of thoughts:
1.) May not reinstall the front center console
2.) May not reinstall the center tunnel carpet - paint instead (flat black)
3.) May install a good extinguisher where the front console was located
4.) Need to fab a plate for the rear w/sound dampening
5.) Need to fab a plate to cover the old shift opening
6.) Done!
It simply takes any short shift kit experience to the next level. This is what we were all looking for.
Hope this helps!
Tom
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