Making auto look manual

XR Lita · 28-04-2007, 03:37 PM

I know this has been covered before, but I couldn't find it during my search. How do we go about making the auto look like a manual (inside the car). I just want to rice up the inside a bit, and I'm sick of looking at the horrid looking auto shifter and surround.

If someone knows where the topic is that covered this already, I would appreciate it. Thank you

Ryan · 28-04-2007, 03:55 PM

Making a Auto look like a Manual? Hmmmm. I thought shifting stock Autos, like a Manual was bad enough.

Personally I think it would look stupid, as there would still be no clutch pedal.

Each to their own I guess.

GXL078 · 28-04-2007, 03:58 PM

Buy a B&M shifter: http://www.bmracing.com/index.php?id...cat=2&subcat=1
Or maybe a Lokar: http://www.lokar.com/interior_pages/shifters_knobs.htm
Or a Hurst: http://www.hurst-shifters.com/catalo.../Pro-Matic.pdf

28-04-2007, 05:41 PM

Look at getting one of those leather Autotecknica manual gear lever boots from Autobarn, pop the surround up and try to get it to stay there. Making a square bracket from coat hanger can help

prydey · 28-04-2007, 06:13 PM

do you mean like the new 6sp auto's in the fords. has a leather boot and all like a manual.

http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...Page&c=DFYPage

scroll down to interior pics to see what i mean.

b2tf · 28-04-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by XR Lita

I know this has been covered before, but I couldn't find it during my search. How do we go about making the auto look like a manual (inside the car). I just want to rice up the inside a bit, and I'm sick of looking at the horrid looking auto shifter and surround.

If someone knows where the topic is that covered this already, I would appreciate it. Thank you

I'm not trying to can your idea but I honestly dont think the auto shifter is such a bad looking bit of gear?

If you really want to hide it a bit, swap your centre console for a manual one, fit a different gearknob and a gear shift boot as has been said.

XRchic · 28-04-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by XR Lita

I know this has been covered before, but I couldn't find it during my search. How do we go about making the auto look like a manual (inside the car). I just want to rice up the inside a bit, and I'm sick of looking at the horrid looking auto shifter and surround.

If someone knows where the topic is that covered this already, I would appreciate it. Thank you

BUY a manual. :P

MAGPIE · 28-04-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

BUY a maual. :P

Is that like a manual :togo:

bartaxr8 · 28-04-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

BUY a maual. :P

...x2

RG · 28-04-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Is that like a manual :togo:

Yes very much so, so much so that it actually is!

Gilesie · 28-04-2007, 07:55 PM

some years ago my Top Loader self destructed (still trying to work out how that happened )

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any way in a hurry and all I could get was a C4 so I just connected my 4 speed shift to the auto.
It did look manual.

Bucknaked · 28-04-2007, 08:01 PM

Stick a towel over the shifter. then you won't have to look at it

XRchic · 28-04-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Stick a towel over the shifter. then you won't have to look at it

Cruise · 28-04-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Stick a towel over the shifter. then you won't have to look at it

lol good one

XR Lita · 28-04-2007, 10:29 PM

Lol

I might buy a black towel so it matches the interior, then give that a go LOL

But seriously, yes, something like the new ford shifter..

I might give it a go just by getting a black leather gear boot and fitting it in. Will any of the aftermarket auto shifter knobs work with the AU2 or do I have to find one with the button on the side?

GT-E · 28-04-2007, 10:44 PM

Just remember you MUST have the PRND321 indicator or they will fail roadworthy inspection.

XR Lita · 28-04-2007, 10:46 PM

Even though it comes up on the LCD display?

GXL078 · 28-04-2007, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Stick a towel over the shifter. then you won't have to look at it

I used to do that on a manual Pulsar I had because the lever made a horrible rattle at highway speeds

MotherNatureVer2 · 29-04-2007, 10:58 AM

Something like this ???????

I too hated the ugly auto shifter in the Sprint ..... My wonderful OH found this carbon fibre one & also a nice leather one ....... I was going to sell the leather one but might interchange them depending on my mood ...... Yes a very Girly thing to do :P I was going to try to find a leather boot to go over it but havent found one short enough as yet ;)

Ultimatley it is your car & you can do as you please. I know I have my detractors ..... & guess what ..... I dont care :P

mcflux · 29-04-2007, 11:09 AM

The interior has been changed a little since these shots were taken. But maybe a combo of MotherNature's shifter and my T5 surround would give you the look you're after? Ignore the colour of my gear boot, it's getting replaced with a black one...

JC · 29-04-2007, 11:10 AM

I reckon the BA auto shifter looks like a manual shift knob, and as luck would have it, I just fitted one to my EL, and it is fully functioning with all detentes working as they should.

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MotherNatureVer2 · 29-04-2007, 11:23 AM

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The interior has been changed a little since these shots were taken. But maybe a combo of MotherNature's shifter and my T5 surround would give you the look you're after? Ignore the colour of my gear boot, it's getting replaced with a black one...

OK Heres blonde Sunday question No 1 ...... Ben ..... where did you source the shift light ???????? What a great idea .... I was after something to fill that gap & didnt know what to put there :evil3:

LUXO_8 · 29-04-2007, 11:28 AM

i used to have a custom shift knob i made for my auto XF ute to match the wood sports steering wheel i had..

i got a standard run of the mill wood manual shifterand drilled a hole up through the center of it. then i lengthened the detent pushrod, so it was almost out the top of the hole in the shifter....to which i araldited a bullet shaped chrome bike valvecap to the top of...

looked a million bucks....would love to do another soon for my Fairlane

also, Lisa, thats Dave

......ben was GhiaEB and hasnt been around for a while now...

XR Lita · 29-04-2007, 11:46 AM

Ghia5L That's exactly the look I am after...

MotherNatureVer2 · 29-04-2007, 11:52 AM

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also, Lisa, thats Dave

......ben was GhiaEB and hasnt been around for a while now...

Ooooppppsssss Im am soooooooooo sorry Dave :P

Told you it was Sunday Morning & Yes I am blonde atm :P

The Carbon fibre one I have now was our second conversion ....... We actually got a manual one from Auto1 IIRC and as Wayne did drilled the hole in the top ..... I loved it as it was blue but alas it was the wrong blue and looked dickky when we put in the cobalt inserts ;)

XR Lita · 29-04-2007, 11:55 AM

How do I go about getting that look on my AU2?