Ok, I've converted my car over to a 6spd and still have not gotten a new console. To be quite honest, I'm not all that impressed with any of the factory consoles, b/c imo, the shifter boot is too big.

So, I was wanting to modify the stock A4 console insert and get a custom shift boot keeping it as small as possible(think C5)

What sort of materials would I need for shaping and forming plastic...?

I was sorta inspired by JackZ28's !cupholder mod

TIA

 

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just wondering how much the total cost of the conversion was soo far, im thinking of doing this if i cant find a decent 6 speed around for my price? is it tedious to do, would you recomend takin it somewhere, but pretty much all im lookin for is price of total conversion
thanks in advance
ryan

 

I think you'll be sick if you hear how much I've payed so far My dad totalled a 93 M6 Z28 and bought it back from insurance, so I got everything I needed for free. Add in about $75 for fluid, a pilot bearing, tools and a jack rental and thats all I've spent....

Several F-body salvage yards sell the "kit" included with basically everything you need for $1500. You'll most likely want a new clutch...so that could run you anywhere from $200-1100...just depends on your mods and goals...

alex's site lists everything you need. I used his site as a guide and I've got to say that if he hadn't put that page up, I would never have attempted it.

It looks like a lot of work when you first read that page, but IMO, it was a very easy conversion. If you have a set of jackstands, a basic set of handtools, a drill, and a friend, then this is a very doable project in two days. IMO, the hardest part was getting all of the automatic crap outta there.

Shoot me an email if you have any other questions...

 

dang thanks for all the tips, i might be lookin for an auto now, i have found alot more in my range around here than 6spds
im sure ill have more questiosn so be ready
thanks
ryan