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Registered: 10/13/2005
Gender: Male
Location: Riverside, CA, 92518
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Favorite Car: '93 Slicktop Z32
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posted on 11/6/2005 at 12:49
Short Shifter Install
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I had bought this one with my last 2+2 from AMZ for $100 bucks when they had a group buy. High quality and quick shipping at the time.
Now after searching around for a little bit I saw that SPL had bronze shifter bushing which I would have rather gotten due to the fact that you
never
have to replace them again.
Step - 2
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To take off the console you need to pop out the black strip carefull so you don't break it.
I use a flathead screwdriver to pry it out a little and use the flat head to move the clips so it pops out with ease.
On the 2 corner pieces on top I just popped them off with a flat head screwdriver.
Step-3
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To remove the console finisher use a phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws on top and the one located under the ashtray.
Also remove your shift knob. Good luck with that one. It was a royal PITA for me. Then take the console off.
Step-4
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Ahhh. Scary. Use a 12mm socket (I believe it's 12mm) and take off all 4 bolts in the corners. There is also a bolt hidden under the dust boot.
Use the same socket to take that off too. This would be a perfect time to replace the shifter plate if it looks rotted.
I had already replaced mine due to it breaking on me while I was driving.
Now it starts to get fun.
Step - 5
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Take off both bolts holding the assembly up. The one on the back is the easiest.
The one on the front is underneath which can be challenging.
Especially when you have huge hands like me. There is also a bolt connecting the bottom of it to the transmission fork. (If that's what it's
called.)
*You may have to spread the fork apart a little bit.*
That one was my biggest PITA for me. Took me probably about 30-45 minutes justy to get that bolt.
Step-6
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On the shifter assembly from AMZ install the bushings and collar. And look at this gaping hole in your car now
Step - 7
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Take apart the shifter assembly and put it in the hole then under the plate. Push the bolt through the ball and bushings through the fork. Tighten
bolt, but not to tight.
Test it. Now Install the AMZ base on top of the half assembly. Bolt it in using supplied bolts for the front.
On the rear I only needed the nut. Then screw on the rest of the assembly. And reverse the previous steps to reinstall the interior.
Then go out and enjoy. Hope this helps everyone.
Also another helpful tip of something to do to improve the looks of your interior when you have all of this off is to order the shift boot and e-brake
boot from http://www.redlinegoods.com. High quality and good prices.
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Spyder Z 15 
posted on 11/6/2005 at 12:49
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posted on 11/14/2005 at 17:09
jmallard 
