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"How-To" Fix Loose/Wobbly Shifter

Started by nickstewartroc, May 07, 2015, 01:12:36 PM

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nickstewartroc

May 07, 2015, 01:12:36 PM
When I first got my SHO, I noticed that the shifter was very loose and you could turn it quite a bit side to side. Upon further investigation I found that it was missing one of the two screws that hold it to the shifter rod. I have no idea what happened to it as I don't have any sort of rattle, maybe the PO took it off for some reason and lost it?

Anyways, on to the fix:
At Home Depot (You can probably find these at any hardware store or even online) I picked up a pack of screws from the drawer section in hardware.
The ones I bought were a 3 pack of "M4-.7 x 6mm" (Note the .7) Flat Head Phillips Zinc Plated Machine screws. [http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-M4-0-7-x-6-mm-Zinc-Plated-Flat-Head-Phillips-Drive-Machine-Screw-3-Piece-per-Pack-802988/204274524]

These fit perfectly in place of the original, and I went ahead and replaced the one that was it in with one of these since they are phillips unlike the original that are star.
Current:
2013 Ruby Red Flex Limited EcoBoost, Unleashed Tuned, drop in filter

Gone but not forgotten: 2011 SHO Non-PP in Black Tuxedo Metallic - Catback, DPs, Stoptech Z23s, MDesign CAI, LMS Tune

SHOw-Me State

#1
May 07, 2015, 09:17:06 PM
Excellent. I assume you used something like a plastic putty knife to gently work the chrome trim ring down?  I need to replace mine sometime and was unsure how easy it was to slide it down.  My lever has a chrome flake issue like the taillights!   
2011 SHO non-PP, Ingot Silver, 2013 fender vents, all stock (for now).
Future: Tune, 3-bar, new plugs.  Catted DP and exhaust someday.

nickstewartroc

#2
May 07, 2015, 09:18:33 PM
Yeah, the best way is to start prying down on the ring on the back of the shift knob (the side you can see while sitting in the seat)
Current:
2013 Ruby Red Flex Limited EcoBoost, Unleashed Tuned, drop in filter

Gone but not forgotten: 2011 SHO Non-PP in Black Tuxedo Metallic - Catback, DPs, Stoptech Z23s, MDesign CAI, LMS Tune

curry67

#3
May 12, 2015, 05:59:38 PM
Ive noticed the chrome can start to look bad with scratchs and it feels like its gonna start peeling like the taillights? any sel shifters without chrome? hahah but seriously is it just those screws that hold the knob on? as i was thinking of getting a new one.

nickstewartroc

#4
May 12, 2015, 07:37:29 PM
Not sure about other shifters, but yeah it's only those two screws. You could always vinyl wrap it like I did, its super simple!
Current:
2013 Ruby Red Flex Limited EcoBoost, Unleashed Tuned, drop in filter

Gone but not forgotten: 2011 SHO Non-PP in Black Tuxedo Metallic - Catback, DPs, Stoptech Z23s, MDesign CAI, LMS Tune

glock-coma

#5
May 12, 2015, 08:28:41 PM
Quote from: nickstewartroc on May 12, 2015, 07:37:29 PM
Not sure about other shifters, but yeah it's only those two screws. You could always vinyl wrap it like I did, its super simple!
Any pics of said vinyl wrapped shifter?

2010 RCM non PP
K&N panel filter
sp534 @ 30
unleashed 93 performance+boost 3bar
more to come.....

2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)
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