ok i just removed the stock shifter out of my 07 cobalt. i ordered the B&M and i'm looking at the directions, and i dont think that the shifter for the 06 and the 07 are the same. the shaft on the 07 is a solid shaft, and the b&M instructions say to reuse some of the parts and they done seem like they are coming off.... HELP! any 07's have this installed or 06's i reallly need help here. i basicly hacked the other one apart, and i dont think its going back together.

 

If you could take some pictures, I'm sure it'd be a lot easier to help you out

 

well i guess my question is how do you get the drive cable hinge attached to the B&M blue ball? i found a white cap that looks like goes in the hole in the hinge and connects to the blue ball? but i cant the the mother ****** to press on

 

from the how to on this site for that install, i hear that it really is a bitch to get pressd on. just have to work at it. someone correct me if im wrong.

 

finnaly got it on, but now i'm going to put it back in the car and i forgot to make the ******* refrence marks on the cables.... ****!

 

then it's gonna be trial and error. When I did my cavy way back when I didn't mark them, and I got it where I wanted it to be in neutral, and then adjusted the cables. Then try all the gears, and adjust as needed.

 

its the same as the 06 its just a pain in the ass

 

ok next question is the Lock ring that does near the bottom of the shaft really needed? because i didnt use it... i got it all installed some areas are kinda sticky when shifting... but i'l make adjustments later when i have time... thanks for all the help!!!!

 

Hey is the Hurst shifter an easier install then this?

 

I really dout it. the installation is pretty much the same other then the solid bushings for the base of the shifter. Overall the installation took about an hour and a half. Just make sure you have the blue ball on the right way... i didnt know it was upside down till i hade it in the car and was lookin at it. personaly i love the B&M, i've seen the Hurst and dont really like it.

B&M all the way