B & M Short Shifter

Drodman · #1 02-14-2006, 05:01 PM

Hey I have seen a ton of guys in here with B & M Shifters. I just ordered one today and I was just curious if I need anything to go along with it. I did also order a new MOMO boot and shifter knob. Should be nice when I get it. Also, is it easy to put in. There is probably a thread explaining how to put it in isn't there. Let me know.

bloglos · #2 02-14-2006, 05:05 PM

I also just ordered one for my cav. I was wondering if you can generally put any after market shifter knob on it? It says it's meant to go with the stock knob, is that any different from after market knobs? In terms of installing?

Drodman · #3 02-14-2006, 05:22 PM

I think the stock knob will fit ok but I could be wrong. I went ahead and spent the 130 bucks on the MOMO knob and boot just to make it look nicer. I am sure someone will let us know that already has the shifter in place.

Sleepr awd · #4 02-14-2006, 05:43 PM

130$ for a knob... wow

yes you need some shift boot bushings, its just a lot easier to take everything apart once and put it all one, than to do it 2 times or 3 times

for 3g eclipses, the stock knob will not fit the B&M shifter w/o modification

pretty much any aftermarket knob will work

install:
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/3...structions.htm
and if you do get the bushings at the same time
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/3...structions.htm
you'll notice many of the first steps are EXACTLY alike meaning you don't have to do them twice and it will feel awesome

Road race engineering sells the bushings, they just won't ship them alone since it is a box literally ___________ that wide
______________ maybe that tall

try ordering some BG synchroshift Trans fluid or something else from them though and they can throw the bushings in the same box, they have it to you usually within 4 days

i did the install 3 or 4 times in a row cuz i didn't realize where the bushings went... also i kept fuddling, i'm a clutz when it comes to putting things together, i kno what i'm doing, just butter fingers i guess

if you have someone that knows waht they are doing, or if you have a friend, the install shouldn't take more than 20 min.

doing it yourself expect as much as 40min. or so

just be safe and take your time

rodbls · #5 02-14-2006, 10:14 PM

Tell us what you think of your MOMO knob, because i cant rationalize spending more for the knob than for the shifter. They are real easy to install (sometimes you have to push kinda hard to get the plastic coupler over the new shifter bottom, and it can be kinda tricky to get off the old shifter, but after that its cake).

Drodman · #6 02-14-2006, 10:28 PM

My MOMO knob was like 85 and I also ordered the boot to match it. I think if I am going to spend that kind of money on a knob I might as well get the boot for 50 to go along with it. I will let you know how it feels and looks next week after I get it on.

eclipsed4utoo · #7 02-15-2006, 09:36 AM

hate to break it to you, but you should have went to ebay for the $30 shifter. its the same as the B&M just without the name.

rubix777 · #8 02-15-2006, 10:38 AM

a knob is a knob.

cficare68 · #9 02-15-2006, 11:06 AM

agreed

Drodman · #10 02-15-2006, 01:05 PM

Wow...you guys are rough! I know I could have gone to e-bay and bought a $30 shifter without the B & M name, but I have the money to spend for the good stuff. I also know a knob is a knob, but again, I have the money to spend and I like getting the best. I am not saying MOMO is the best but its what I prefer. I have spent probably $3000 in the last month and a half on my car and I want it to look and perform the best that it can. I payed cash for my car and trust me, I can afford to put original equipment on my ride. But thanks for your opinions as I take everything in from everybody and go with it.

You guys here know your stuff and I have learned a bunch from everyone so far. If I had not found this forum I would be buying parts from Walmart or something.

Again, THANKS!!!!

cficare68 · #11 02-16-2006, 07:05 AM

If you are going for looks I can understand that knob and the shift boot, however a 30 dollar ebay short shift works just as well as the B&M shifter at about a 1/4 of the cost. That's means that there was a 100 dollars that you could have put towards something else. Oh well, the important thing is that you are happy with what you have.

Drodman · #12 02-16-2006, 04:20 PM

I just ordered some new shift boot bushings from www.roadraceengineering.com. I hope this is all that I need to install my new B & M Short Shifter. If I need something else can someone please let me know.

rodbls · #13 02-16-2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drodman

I just ordered some new shift boot bushings from www.roadraceengineering.com. I hope this is all that I need to install my new B & M Short Shifter. If I need something else can someone please let me know.

You avtually dont even NEED those, its a good idea to get them, but you dont need them. You dont need anything to put your shifter in....just take the old one out, and put the new one in.

eclipsed4utoo · #14 02-16-2006, 07:50 PM

you could also change your tranny fluid to BG Synchroshift

Drodman · #15 02-16-2006, 10:55 PM

Will that make a difference with better trany fluid? What is the advantage of doing that? Just curious... can you tell I know absolutey nothing about cars? lol

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