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Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 27th, 2002, 7:45 pm
by Carmaniac103
hey guys im new to this BB. But anyways im making a shift gate for my MX-3. i just thought it would be interesting to have a ferrari/lamborginni style shift gate instead of the traditional shift boot. just wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions or comments. i'll post the pictures when im done but i won't start till the end of the week. once again open for suggestions and/or comments. thanks guys.

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 28th, 2002, 2:11 am
by SmokyMcGee
that idea crossed my mind a couple times, but i wouldn't know where to start, sounds like an awsome plan. Get pictures up, asap

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 28th, 2002, 6:39 pm
by Brainless
I've also thought of this before. That would be sweet.

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 29th, 2002, 12:52 am
by white fish
So yoo mean a crome or some other material in a "H" pattern at the bottom of you shifter that would replace the boot?<BR> That would be Hella Kool<P> |_|_|<BR> | | |<p>[ January 28, 2002: Message edited by: white fish ]

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 29th, 2002, 1:35 am
by SmokyMcGee
you get the idea<P><BR> Image

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 29th, 2002, 7:41 am
by Carmaniac103
damn. i didn't think any one actually made one yet. that pic does look pretty sweet. something like that is what i had in mind im gonna make it out of stainless steel using a plasma cutter. then file and polish. thanks a lot guys.

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 29th, 2002, 9:23 am
by The_Great_Tonge
hmmm i want one dang it!!!!

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 29th, 2002, 2:26 pm
by SmokyMcGee
no one made one yet, i made that with MSPaint.... but whoever can make one, please do, I want to buy one. :D

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 29th, 2002, 5:05 pm
by Brainless
To be able to do that you would have to redo the whole center console.

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 29th, 2002, 6:33 pm
by Carmaniac103
NO. what i have in mind all you have to do is put the gate in (screw it in). you don't have to redo the center console. i'll have the the picture up as soon as im done. im taking the measurements today. but keep the ideas and comments coming. oh yea i was also thinking of making one out of plexyglass(easier to cut and cheap) then you could put a LED to its side and the whole plate would glow! kinda cool. mabey i will. and i can also use it as a template. thanks again

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 29th, 2002, 10:03 pm
by SmokyMcGee
<A HREF="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/e ... 19&r=0&t=0" TARGET=_blank>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/e ... r=0&t=0</A> <P>get that and see if that will fit..probably won't :p

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 29th, 2002, 10:44 pm
by Brainless
Look at the base of the shifter (where the plate will go) and you'll realize that the shifter almost doesn't move at that point. That's why I'm saying that you would have to make the center console higher.<P>The base idea is good but will require more work then it may look at first sight.

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 30th, 2002, 8:58 am
by Carmaniac103
Mabey your right. well i'll see what i can do and try to keep the same console. i agree it won't be easy to make, but it will look great when its done. thanks

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 30th, 2002, 5:10 pm
by Brainless
Well good luck! And please post a pic when it's done.

Re: Shift Gate!!!

Posted: January 31st, 2002, 7:48 am
by Carmaniac103
I just want to know how many people would want one if the shift gate comes out well??