[Zman]

There was some information missing that I needed for this. Thanks to PCH, I found out that in order to go slapstick, all that is needed is the button inside the shifter needs pressed at all times.
I took the white plastic out, because I wanted my shifter to be short and out of the way.
The pipe I found was just big enough that a M8x1.25 bolt would fit inside it, and the pipe would fit into the OEM shifter pipe.

Here's all I had left after I cut the metal with a dremel:



I drilled a hole into the front of the pipe, the unseen side, and a screw holds the two pipes together, and also keeps the button pressed.


The copper just sleeves over it for now. I may get a shift boot.

Here's how I have the shift knob installed. I can unscrew it if I want to change it up.



I hope this helps anyone that wants to get rid of their auto 'schoolbus' shifter.

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[el_jorge]

nice dude! I would love to do something like this. but I'l settle for my current setup. any things better than the fugly stock stick

[Zman]

Originally Posted by el_jorge

nice dude! I would love to do something like this. but I'l settle for my current setup. any things better than the fugly stock stick

The hardest part is finding the materials. Other than that, its just some cutting.
I'm going to add Loctite or epoxy I think.

[PCH]

Originally Posted by Zman

Good job! And great looking interior

[Big_Jim]

looks awesome. did you relocate your OD button somewhere else?

[Zman]

One of those switches is just sitting right now so I will put it there.

[WhatUSaid]

Looks good.

how much lower is it compared to stock?

[Zman]

The knob is way taller but the base is much shorter so it comes out about an inch below stock.

[DTRAIN619]

You make my shortened lever look like a Redwood tree!

Kudos on a great write-up.

[Zman]

Thanks man. I need to measure it. Also, what car model shift boot should I be looking for since this one is so short?

[DTRAIN619]

Originally Posted by Zman

Thanks man. I need to measure it. Also, what car model shift boot should I be looking for since this one is so short?

You'll probably have to cut a regular length one down to size. When Scion Shoppe made mine, they used one of their OE length boots as a template.

[Zman]

I found a 3000GT one that looks short, not sure how wide it needs to be. Dont they just stuff inside there?

[DTRAIN619]

Yep. Lift up the console, put the boot in place, pop the console back, and voila!!

[Notna]

Your interior is sick!!

[Zman]

Thanks. Heres a better pic showing how short it is.