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Old May 31, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Ideas for shift **** button?

I pulled a nice leather shift **** from a late model regal GS. It has a small button on the side. Here is a pic. Now I don't have NAAWWWSSS or ghey hvac leds all over the place. Just need some cool ideas.

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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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Re: Ideas for shift **** button?

line locks
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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Re: Ideas for shift **** button?

I would wire it up so you can disable the lock-up convertor function.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Re: Ideas for shift **** button?

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I would wire it up so you can disable the lock-up convertor function.
what does the lock up do?
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Re: Ideas for shift **** button?

Hi Im new to the 3rd gen community. I just bought a 89 Trans AM GTA with the 5.7 and need to replace a bunch of stuff.... I would like to know what is the best way to get a new shifter? The button on the shift **** is loose and I can pull between R and OD without using the button at all. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Re: Ideas for shift **** button?

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I can pull between R and OD without using the button at all. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
That is normal operation. You can also go from OD back into N without the button, but not R.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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Re: Ideas for shift **** button?

Ja... Im a noob.... the shifter worked fine once I got in and worked it a little. The leather on the **** is ripping tho, so eventually I would like to replace it, if that is possible.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Re: Ideas for shift **** button?

Perrypam, or "moderndaymuscle" as they call themselves nowadays, have new shifters. I just got one myself, cant beat brand new leather. They cost $124 though, but you can get a rubber one for like $20-30.

http://www.moderndaymuscle.com/inc/sdetail/920
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