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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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Now all I need is an IMITATOR clutch pedal. Now that would really drive the parking lot attendants nuts.
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Shane D
Hello all. I have to say that I don't get the copying a manual at all with the boot. I also think the stock shifter looks really cheap. Just reading the May issue of Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords and I cam across an ad from UPR Products. If I get a stang it will be an automatic and I would pick one of these shifters:
http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-b....asp#AutoKnobs

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Now if UPR could figure out how to make the pistol grip for 05-09 Autos.....that would be sweet.
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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BTW....If you look at the B&M Shifter for the auto just picture a boot around it, kinda would look the same dont ya think?
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by wingman75
Here's an update. Nothing fancy but I got my red shifter **** from the custom guy. It matches my red accents perfectly.



i think you should tuck yours in as well... they dont look very clean with the boot over the top IMO... but i still like the idea
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by wolfpup
i think you should tuck yours in as well... they dont look very clean with the boot over the top IMO... but i still like the idea
I'm planning on doing that. I'd like to have a better looking bezel though if its going to show.
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Looks great Jack ! When i get some time, i will come over and install it the other way.Been a little busy lately ( i did get your emails) with my motor issues. I did get the motor out, so i am halfway there. I will send you some interesting info when i get to work in the morning.
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by blk281gt
Looks great Jack ! When i get some time, i will come over and install it the other way.Been a little busy lately ( i did get your emails) with my motor issues. I did get the motor out, so i am halfway there. I will send you some interesting info when i get to work in the morning.
Thanks Charley. Oh yeh the motor... that's right I forgot about that. That's gotta keep you busy. Talk to you soon I hope.
Old May 3, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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These all look super, especially Cutterwolf, like the red stitching and ball on yours Wingman75.
I'm ordering this setup myself, does anyone have some pictures on how you are "tucking in the leather boot", not following your verbal pictures too well. The tuck in does look the best.

Plus where is a good site to order bezels and such?
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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Here's some feedback on this shifter and blk281gt. I'll stick to the facts.

I bought this shift handle at a swap meet in March. For some reason, the way the shift handle attaches to the shifter on my 06 convertible is different than the product is designed for so it will not fit. blk281gt acknowledged that handles on some 06 and earlier cars are different and the imitator handle will not fit. I've received multiple promises from blk281gt to produce a handle that will fit and to date have received nothing. blk281gt indicated to me (including on this forum) that if I wasn't happy I could return the product and receive a refund. My wife (BabyBStang) has made numerous phone calls to blk281gt requesting a refund and has received no response. He never answers and never returns messages. As it stands now I'm out $175 and stuck with a handle I can't use.

For the record, I gave up waiting for blk281gt to make good on his promise to produce a usable handle and installed a TCI Street Fighter shifter. It didn't cost all that much more and is a way nicer product.
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ziggy
Here's some feedback on this shifter and blk281gt. I'll stick to the facts.

I bought this shift handle at a swap meet in March. For some reason, the way the shift handle attaches to the shifter on my 06 convertible is different than the product is designed for so it will not fit. blk281gt acknowledged that handles on some 06 and earlier cars are different and the imitator handle will not fit. I've received multiple promises from blk281gt to produce a handle that will fit and to date have received nothing. blk281gt indicated to me (including on this forum) that if I wasn't happy I could return the product and receive a refund. My wife (BabyBStang) has made numerous phone calls to blk281gt requesting a refund and has received no response. He never answers and never returns messages. As it stands now I'm out $175 and stuck with a handle I can't use.

For the record, I gave up waiting for blk281gt to make good on his promise to produce a usable handle and installed a TCI Street Fighter shifter. It didn't cost all that much more and is a way nicer product.
Sorry to hear that but I know exactly what you mean ziggy. See what he told me in the April 30th quote below. I've emailed him several times since then but never get a response from him. He says he got my emails but thats as far as it goes.

Originally Posted by blk281gt
Looks great Jack ! When i get some time, i will come over and install it the other way.Been a little busy lately ( i did get your emails) with my motor issues. I did get the motor out, so i am halfway there. I will send you some interesting info when i get to work in the morning.



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