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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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2011 Cheap Retro Shift **** mod....>>

Especially for the 400A guys who don't want to go through the hassle of changing the boot.

Get the adapter here: http://www.grabberpony.com/index.php...d&productId=37

Get yer ***** here: http://www.epcoshiftknobs.com/ (0rder M12x1.25 thread. This is the 2.25 ****)

$23 for the adapter, $33 for the ****





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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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AM is now also offering one similar to the 401a... for 2010s.
one in satin:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/2010-s...***-satin.html

one in chrome:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/2010-s...ob-chrome.html

But yea, Grabber offers great choices! looks good
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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CJ's pony parts has the shift ***** and adapters too, and they are also a supporting vendor on here.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 2010MustangGT
AM is now also offering one similar to the 401a... for 2010s.
one in satin:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/2010-s...***-satin.html

one in chrome:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/2010-s...ob-chrome.html

But yea, Grabber offers great choices! looks good
The Satin one is EXACTLY what I've been waiting for. Too bad they don't have the new shift pattern yet
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by stangfoeva
The Satin one is EXACTLY what I've been waiting for. Too bad they don't have the new shift pattern yet
Just order it from Ford....
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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it's a whole process, i think they charge 135 for the shifter and 120ish for the boot...
Ridic.

You could try these? for the 6 speed shift pattern... or stick it out for a more promising one like the above 5speed look.

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-b...eed-*****.html

Edit: Reverse is wrong... So NVM

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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Modshack
Just order it from Ford....
I would but its like $130 just for the ****. Too much IMO

Originally Posted by 2010MustangGT
it's a whole process, i think they charge 135 for the shifter and 120ish for the boot...
Ridic.

You could try these? for the 6 speed shift pattern... or stick it out for a more promising one like the above 5speed look.

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-b...eed-*****.html

Edit: Reverse is wrong... So NVM

Those look good too! But like you said wrong shift pattern. I'll just be patient until AM updates the shift pattern or Grabber pony offers a metallic finish
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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Nice find.

Originally Posted by Modshack
Especially for the 400A guys who don't want to go through the hassle of changing the boot.

Get the adapter here: http://www.grabberpony.com/index.php...d&productId=37

Get yer ***** here: http://www.epcoshiftknobs.com/ (0rder M12x1.25 thread. This is the 2.25 ****)

$23 for the adapter, $33 for the ****
According to the grabberpony website it lists the adapter for 2010+ as a different item than you installed, here: http://www.grabberpony.com/index.php...&productId=159
I'm just wondering if either one will work?
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by goesquik
According to the grabberpony website it lists the adapter for 2010+ as a different item than you installed, here: http://www.grabberpony.com/index.php...&productId=159
I'm just wondering if either one will work?
That would appear to fit the 401A package boot since the stock **** in that package has a stem on it.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Modshack
That would appear to fit the 401A package boot since the stock **** in that package has a stem on it.
Correct! And it's something they don't mention on their web site. I learned from experience.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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Nice!

I'm going to get one of those but having a hard time deciding. So many colors and options!
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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I tried to get my 401A shift **** off, but it doesn't budge! You just turn it counterclockwise don't you? I wonder if Ford glued mine on?
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Falchion
I tried to get my 401A shift **** off, but it doesn't budge! You just turn it counterclockwise don't you? I wonder if Ford glued mine on?
Maybe your wife can help

Yes, just twist hard.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Falchion
I tried to get my 401A shift **** off, but it doesn't budge! You just turn it counterclockwise don't you? I wonder if Ford glued mine on?
The bottom part of the stem probably serves as a lock nut. Try to turn that the opposite of the **** as you try to unscrew..
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 06:44 AM
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Sorry it is too low and far away from the steering wheel. That low shifter increases effort means you're fighting the spring tension and if the sifter is still stock well...

With a Steeda shifter, home made lever and ****.

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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 908ssp
Sorry it is too low and far away from the steering wheel. That low shifter increases effort means you're fighting the spring tension and if the sifter is still stock well...

With a Steeda shifter, home made lever and ****.
...Do you live here in the South or just have really short arms?
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 908ssp
Sorry it is too low and far away from the steering wheel. That low shifter increases effort means you're fighting the spring tension and if the sifter is still stock well...

With a Steeda shifter, home made lever and ****.
props on your inginuity, but that doesn't look as good as the one modshack posted
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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I can only see a shifter like that being appropriate on a sequential gear box. I guess once you're used to it, it would be ok, but that kind of design looks severely inefficient for any performance-oriented driving.

I ordered a shift ball and adapter stem a couple of days ago. I got my adapter stem in the mail today, expecting the ball within a week or so..hopefully will remember to snap a pic when it's in.
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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looks good. I like the solid colors. They say they can color match, might be cool to get a sterling grey one... maybe.
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by factory fast
looks good. I like the solid colors. They say they can color match, might be cool to get a sterling grey one... maybe.
Yeah their color matches look spot on IMO. I thought about getting a GB shift **** to match my car but I think it would look cheesy. I really like the Satin shift **** made by American Muscle, but still no new shift pattern
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