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that's not set up with reverse lockout... the balt version is though.. even for the 2.2... if they're the same it's 60 after the shift knob... however thehy're on ebay for like 40 bux at times

 

that is basically the same shifter i got..but i only paid $25, the "reverse lockout consists of a bracket that can be unscrewed... but i like the purple coller that is on my

 

haha yea it's worth it if you get it on ebay haha i'm probably gonna go straight thru them cuz i've gotten screwed through egay... so i'd rather be safe then sorry

 

darn, i thought you had like secret install instructions that weren't crazy like TWM lol or like a shifter for 15 dollars lol

 

no but those come with detailed instructions so you don't have to look at TWM's hense why it's an easier solution no messing with the reverse lockout or worrying about directions

it's a little more expensive... but some people might want to opt for it if it's easier in the end ya know?

 

Nice avatar Reign. Did you have to cut the base?
Did you got your shifter yet Boost? Purple?

 

yep, i got it, yeah i cut the base, yep i got the purple collar. i originally ziptied the boot to the top, but decided i liked the purple. Here is a larger version of the avatar:

 

Yeah I got mine but I didn't cut the base.

 

So it fits without cutting?

 

i wouldnt risk it, plus its not difficult to cut anyways...

 

That was my thought, but SSBOOST did it without cutting. You must have missed his post.

Boost, Did you use your new boot? Pic?

 

Got a pic, didnt use new boot yet. I broke the thing that the boot is stapled to so I got to get a new one of those and ill trim the JDM boot and staple it to that. I DID NOT DO ANY CUTTING TO FIT THE SHORT SHIFTER. And yes it came with the purple RLO but I just took it off. Shorter throw, looks sleek and love the knob, here ya go.

 

I went for it, ordered the cheap shifter, hopefully I get more than I paid for. My car doesn't like to shift into 1st or reverse probably atleast once a day, I have to be a little agressive to get it in. I might have to look into that before installing the shifter or I'll have to put the stock one back in before taking the car to the dealership.

 

Have the car looked at before installing the shifter and you should be ok.

 

yes, b/c it takes about 90min to install, and i wouldnt want to take it out, then put it back in...

 

i dont know why you keep thinking it needs to be modified, it dosnt, no cutting or hacking of anything, the tranny of the 00+ cavaliers,sunfires,alero's and grand ams is also the same tranny us 2.2/2.4 owners use

if your talking about takes out the reverse lockout, i didnt even do that, it holds up the shift boot nicely

 

No modifying, correct. I also have the same problem a couple times a day with it not going into 1st or reverse. What I do to make it work is shift into 3rd (always works) and then go to 1st or reverse, works everytime.

 

it won't let you shift into first if you're going over twenty mph and its slower than that to get into reverse. I dunno if thats the problem or not but it could be, i know before i downshifted when coming to a stop i would just put in the clutch but the brake on and try to put it into first so i could get ready to go again and it wouldn't work. but now i'm progressively getting better and better at heel toe

 

I'm talking about from zero mph. It wont move into the 1st gear slot sometimes. or Reverse

 

yeah i think everyone has that i think its the way the gear meshes when you shift it..

 

everyone has that problem sometimes...

 

well thats good, thought my tranny was fucked up

 

I won't bother going to the dealership then. I had that issue with reverse in my 96 Civic but not with 1st. I'll get some pics once installed.

 

Is the spring that came with the package suppose to go under the shift knob to put pressure on the RLO, used in the assembly, or only needed for the Cavalier? Does it work better to leave the RLO on to hold the boot or remove it? Thanks.

 

ordered mine on friday, im still waiting for it to come in, 41$ shipped for a STS is a deal...so how long did it take for everyones to come? and is the reverse lockout piece plastic?