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Old 03-03-2011, 11:56 AM
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Default Stupid shifter!!!

Or maybe just stupid me for breaking it. Just wanted to vent and maybe get some help. I broke my shifter handle (mainly stripped the set screw inside it so I cannot get it out). I ordered a new one, and it's supposed to have a new set screw. Also somehow cut the OD button wires while trying to reinstall. So now I gotta figure that one out. The OD button has two wires going into it. Could I just set those up to a normal toggle switch? Or is it not that simple of a wiring job for that button? Oh well, nothing ever goes smoothly, haha.
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Old 03-03-2011, 12:11 PM
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Can't you just recconect the wires?
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Old 03-03-2011, 12:13 PM
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You can use a toggle switch for OD, the OD button is just a button LOL.

Drill that screw out and put in a B&M ripper shifter. Do it.

Do it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoqDYcCDOTg
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Old 03-03-2011, 12:22 PM
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i could reconnect the wires, yes. But one is pretty close to the actual button and it'd be a tough fix.
I'll drill out the screw if the new one doesnt have a set screw, otherwise it doesn't matter.
Just furstrating!!! And the new shifter doesn't have a spot for the OD button, so I have to relocate - another reason for the toggle switch thought.

Thanks guys
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Old 03-03-2011, 12:36 PM
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uberstang with an uber-sized sig
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Old 03-03-2011, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by WannaBeGearHead
uberstang with an uber-sized sig
haha i was thinkin it too man.
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Old 03-03-2011, 05:35 PM
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He did it with his phone, I'm sure when he gets the chance he'll resize it when he's at a computer.
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^ I can take pictures with my phone. Edit them with my phone. Upload them with my phone. Then post them with my phone.

Guess what phoneI have.


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