mybadd02camaro

Hi,

I have a 2002 Camaro with a automatic tranny and I have always wanted to change the ugly stock shifter thing.

Is there anyone who knows of a place that sells something better looking then that black "button" stock shifter?

PLEASE let me know as much as you know.

Thanks!

Brangeta

You can use the Trans Am's somewhat uglier T-handle if you prefer it.

There's also a company that make an adapter that allows you to use a manual shift **** of your choice. I can't remember who offered that. Afterthoughts Auto?

fbodyrs96

the trailblazer SS handle is a nice upgrade to.

mybadd02camaro

is this the one that you mean?

http://image.sporttruck.com/f/894716...ter_detail.jpg

And do you know how to change them out? Is it hard or somthing that is no big deal.

Please let me know!
Thanks!

mybadd02camaro

also is there any auto shifter that would simply just "snap in" i dont care what car it comes out of, just that it looks nicer then the stock one in the camaro and is easy to change out..

PLEASE let me know!
thanks!

red97rs

there is a part you can get(http://http://www.afterthoughtsauto....r-adapter.html) that makes it where you can use a manual shifter on a auto. i dont have one, and i dont no anyone who does... so i dont no how it works or if it works well... but if you decide to get it, plz let me no how it works!

fbodyrs96

here it is http://www.fbodyonline.com/forum/att...7-dscf0888.jpg

http://www.fbodyonline.com/forum/f14...en-busy-58113/

Brangeta

The stock one is held on with a staple that needs to be carefully pried from the front. The button is removed the same way, by carefully prying. Remove the button first, then the staple, then yank the shift **** off without punching yourself in the face or punching your rear view mirror. I think you may have to remove the spring from the inside too after taking the button off. It's been awhile...

csmitty23

I have the auto to manual adapter. It works well. To shift you just push the whole shift **** down.

The only problem is the adapter makes the shifter stick up higher. Depending what **** you use it might look odd. Somewhere I read that someone cut theirs down though.

Brangeta

Can you post a pic csmitty? I remember someone cutting theirs down, but I thought it looked wayyyyy too short.

mybadd02camaro

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...Q5fAccessories

Is this what I need??

PLEASE let me know becuase I will just end the auction.

PLEASE!
LET ME KNOW!
Thanks!

red97rs

if you want the trailblazer shifter, it looks like it... but if you got the adapter(20$) and then you have many more options with the shifter ball(20 and up $)

ill will probably go with the adapter when i get the money

Brangeta

You might look into what an automatic Corvette would have. I think a big Trailblazer shift **** is kind of awkward.

Evolution223

here's what i did to mine
, I shortened the shaft using a dremel, then made the boot from material from fabric store and sewing machine, I added a plastic rim around the base screwed to the dash piece, (looks much better than just tucking into the slot) then I bought a leather covered **** to replace my plastic one, shortened it by about 1/2" cutting off the bottom with a band saw and ended up with this,

I also have a carbon fiber trim kit installed.

http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/x...o/PICT1235.jpg
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/x...o/PICT1232.jpg
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/x...o/PICT1238.jpg

I've has it like this for 5 years, no problems

mybadd02camaro

That is really nice especially since you did it all by hand... but i really would like go with something with chrome or silver accents because I have the dark ebony interior and I am getting a new dash cluster done with the checkered flag design in black and white from 6le designs and i would like the shifter to stand out from the rest of the interior.

Thanks!