Hello, I've just traded in my 97 5-speed for a 02 auto. The first thing I noticed is that the gated shifter doesnt have a button to unlock it, so pretty much any universal shift **** (i.e. my nice MOMO that I shouldve taken out of the 97 before trading it in.)

Has anyone changed their auto shifter to a manual type universal? (it will be a MOMO)

I am hoping to also get MOMO shift boot that threads onto the shifter and custom fit it to fit around the shifter base (the the gated shifter area.) Ideally giving it a nice standard look to it. I was hoping someone else has done this and has some pictures I could see... I haven't found any through searching.

Also, can anyone think of any major drawbacks besides random people driving the car (mechanics etc) that may not notice it right away?

 

I thought of this idea too but i was scared i would get flamed.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=63892

 

That thread just shows how to take off the shift ****... thats the easy part.

No one has done this? Why do automatic drivers want to look at an ugly shifter console when it can have a nice leather **** and boot... think of the newer corvettes and mercedes, all or most of their automatics have this type of nice finishing touch.

I see no reason why you would need to physically see the shift console

 

its been done allot, look around on cardomain