Just letting you know about the Megashifter....
12-29-2003, 05:28 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
Engine: 95LT4, 305TPI
Transmission: T56, T5
Just letting you know about the Megashifter....
I forgot to take some pictures of it before we yanked it out,
but you can use the B&M Mega Shifter in a Firebird with the 4th gen Manual Console.
My brother did a 6 speed to Auto swap on his 96 T/A and used the B&M megashifter he got from my friend J'sTA.
Shifter was installed in the same location it would be in a 3rd Gen Auto car.
We did an Auto to 6 speed conversion on his car saturday (being the nice brother I am, I let him use my 6 speed setup) so that he could drive his car.
Depending on how long it takes for him to get his Auto replaced, I may put the B&M into my formula and take some pictures of it for you guys.
but you can use the B&M Mega Shifter in a Firebird with the 4th gen Manual Console.
My brother did a 6 speed to Auto swap on his 96 T/A and used the B&M megashifter he got from my friend J'sTA.
Shifter was installed in the same location it would be in a 3rd Gen Auto car.
We did an Auto to 6 speed conversion on his car saturday (being the nice brother I am, I let him use my 6 speed setup) so that he could drive his car.
Depending on how long it takes for him to get his Auto replaced, I may put the B&M into my formula and take some pictures of it for you guys.
12-29-2003, 08:31 PM
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he'll get it back..BROKEN! hahah. i thought the megashifter doesnt fit in a formula for whatever reason?
12-30-2003, 12:59 AM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
Engine: 95LT4, 305TPI
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Originally posted by 89cmrodriver
he'll get it back..BROKEN! hahah. i thought the megashifter doesnt fit in a formula for whatever reason?
he'll get it back..BROKEN! hahah. i thought the megashifter doesnt fit in a formula for whatever reason?
Firebirds and Trans Ams in the early 80's had a similiar style console to the Camaro, which allows it to work on them.
That is the only reasoning I can think of for saying that it won't work on a Formula.
I doubt it will break since the car doesn't get any traction in 1st through 3rd, and the motor isn't broken in yet so he can't get on it too hard.
I'll get some pics this week if I put it in.
12-30-2003, 01:21 AM
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I actually disliked the Megashifter so much I gave it away to Revlimit for free. The functionality was cool but majority of the time I would dwell on how much of a PITA it was to get the car out of park every time I drove anywhere. Not to mention the hamdle kept comming loose (even with tape!). I finally got sick of it and got rid of it. But I tell you what, it would look slick in a 4th gen manual console with a custom boot. Just wish the damn thing was more user friendly (if there is even a term like that for car parts lol)
12-31-2003, 03:36 PM
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Originally posted by CrazyHawaiian
I actually disliked the Megashifter so much I gave it away to Revlimit for free. The functionality was cool but majority of the time I would dwell on how much of a PITA it was to get the car out of park every time I drove anywhere. Not to mention the hamdle kept comming loose (even with tape!). I finally got sick of it and got rid of it. But I tell you what, it would look slick in a 4th gen manual console with a custom boot. Just wish the damn thing was more user friendly (if there is even a term like that for car parts lol)
I actually disliked the Megashifter so much I gave it away to Revlimit for free. The functionality was cool but majority of the time I would dwell on how much of a PITA it was to get the car out of park every time I drove anywhere. Not to mention the hamdle kept comming loose (even with tape!). I finally got sick of it and got rid of it. But I tell you what, it would look slick in a 4th gen manual console with a custom boot. Just wish the damn thing was more user friendly (if there is even a term like that for car parts lol)
12-31-2003, 05:17 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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Originally posted by ES87iroc
Let alone the thing is FUGLY. If they made a better boot and handle it might look okay. The rubber boot just looks cheap.
Let alone the thing is FUGLY. If they made a better boot and handle it might look okay. The rubber boot just looks cheap.
I'll put it in tomorrow if I am feeling better, feel like crap right now so I won't be out partying like in the past.
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Originally posted by Zepher
It actually looks good with the 4th gen manual console since you use the leather boot that is on the console.
I'll put it in tomorrow if I am feeling better, feel like crap right now so I won't be out partying like in the past.
It actually looks good with the 4th gen manual console since you use the leather boot that is on the console.
I'll put it in tomorrow if I am feeling better, feel like crap right now so I won't be out partying like in the past.
12-31-2003, 06:15 PM
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They say Formula since it is the only model that came with the 85-92 style console.
Firebirds and Trans Ams in the early 80's had a similiar style console to the Camaro, which allows it to work on them.
That is the only reasoning I can think of for saying that it won't work on a Formula.
I doubt it will break since the car doesn't get any traction in 1st through 3rd, and the motor isn't broken in yet so he can't get on it too hard.
I'll get some pics this week if I put it in.
They say Formula since it is the only model that came with the 85-92 style console.
Firebirds and Trans Ams in the early 80's had a similiar style console to the Camaro, which allows it to work on them.
That is the only reasoning I can think of for saying that it won't work on a Formula.
I doubt it will break since the car doesn't get any traction in 1st through 3rd, and the motor isn't broken in yet so he can't get on it too hard.
I'll get some pics this week if I put it in.
12-31-2003, 07:31 PM
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Originally posted by Zepher
They say Formula since it is the only model that came with the 85-92 style console.
Firebirds and Trans Ams in the early 80's had a similiar style console to the Camaro, which allows it to work on them.
That is the only reasoning I can think of for saying that it won't work on a Formula.
They say Formula since it is the only model that came with the 85-92 style console.
Firebirds and Trans Ams in the early 80's had a similiar style console to the Camaro, which allows it to work on them.
That is the only reasoning I can think of for saying that it won't work on a Formula.
I have the megashifter installed in my Trans Am. It just fits.... The plate fits right up against the power mirror switch and leaves just enough room to pull the button back to open the ash tray.
Here's a pic (hard to see up close)
12-31-2003, 07:36 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
Engine: 95LT4, 305TPI
Transmission: T56, T5
Originally posted by 86WS6_T/A
I have the megashifter installed in my Trans Am. It just fits.... The plate fits right up against the power mirror switch and leaves just enough room to pull the button back to open the ash tray.
Here's a pic (hard to see up close)
I have the megashifter installed in my Trans Am. It just fits.... The plate fits right up against the power mirror switch and leaves just enough room to pull the button back to open the ash tray.
Here's a pic (hard to see up close)
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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Didn't have a chance to install it yesterday, was dealing with the cops about the guys that followed my brother home new years eve. the guy my brother beat up kicked my tail light. 30 minutes later, they shot at the cars and hit the garage. Didn't hit the cars, thank ***.
01-02-2004, 12:14 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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It's a good thing it was the passenger side lens he broke since that is the only side that year one carries.
01-02-2004, 02:20 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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Originally posted by X86TRANSAMWS6X
why does year one only carry one side??
why does year one only carry one side??
01-02-2004, 03:02 PM
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Originally posted by X86TRANSAMWS6X
im guessin they sell original parts then. right
im guessin they sell original parts then. right
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Damn, Zepher! Glad you're okay, glad your bro is ok, and glad the cars are ok, too! Some drama right there.... damn dude.
01-03-2004, 08:02 AM
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Originally posted by tpiroc
Damn, Zepher! Glad you're okay, glad your bro is ok, and glad the cars are ok, too! Some drama right there.... damn dude.
Damn, Zepher! Glad you're okay, glad your bro is ok, and glad the cars are ok, too! Some drama right there.... damn dude.
I am still pissed about the tail light though. I don't even feel like driving the car since the light is broke, looks all ghetto.
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The install in a firebird works fine... i mean it CAN be installed without any problems but it doesnt always fit right with the console of the formulas. Cydawg did it an dit worked, but it was still a monstrosity on the console.
A little fabrication would be fine but i still like the way it looks in my car..
A little fabrication would be fine but i still like the way it looks in my car..
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