Making billet T-5 shifters...need opinions

wicked93gs · Aug 18, 2007

I am thinking I want to get one, but I have to get my final mounts for the 3.2L made first and see where exactly that puts my shifter

66Runt · Aug 19, 2007

Customize a standard ball?

4MuscleMachines said:
Great, it's definitely sold to me. I just wish there would be a natural aluminum 6spd knob for the icing on the cake. I have only found 3/8" threads

You might ask the mfg if the Aluminum ball has a thread insert. If it doesn't get a thread insert kit with the correct threads. If it does, remove the thread insert and install one with correct threads? Or talk to the Mfg and see if they can make you up one with the correct threads.
Good luck! I think that would make an awesome looking combination in your car.

edgars23 · Aug 20, 2007

This is a great alternative to some of the other shifter handles out there. I was strongly considering the STE one until I ran into this thread. Do you have any pics of the black anodized handle? Or did I miss that in the thread? Also, excuse my ignorance, but what center console is that and where can I order one? The combo of that console and the shifter is among the best that I have seen and would love to have that in my 67 coupe.
-Edgar

reenmachine · Aug 20, 2007

No pics of the black ano ones yet -- I'm picking the first ones up from the ano shop tomorrow and will post pics.

The console came from here:
http://www.mustangponycars.com/members.htm

edgars23 · Aug 21, 2007

Thanks for the link. I sent them a request for a quote . I look forward to seeing the black handles.

reenmachine · Aug 21, 2007

Got the black ano ones back and they look awesome. They are glossy since I had them anodized over the polished finish. I'm attaching more pics of the polished ones as well. These things are hard to photograph since they're so shiny!

Rusty67 · Aug 22, 2007

Let me be the first to say that they both look DAMN nice.

reenmachine · Aug 22, 2007

Here's the link finally:

http://www.reenmachine.com/shifters.html

4MuscleMachines · Aug 22, 2007

Just ordered my black ano tall shifter. Thanks.

reenmachine · Aug 22, 2007

4MuscleMachines said:
Just ordered my black ano tall shifter. Thanks.

Was just about to email you that yours was ready. Thanks.

4MuscleMachines · Aug 24, 2007

Got it today, thanks Pete. The pics don't do it justice. Now I need to choose the alum knob from those I like below (minus the engravings). Decisions, decisions, decisions...

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Rusty67 · Aug 24, 2007

Lots of ricer parts there. Nismo is Nissan's factory aftermarket. I've driven cars that had those straight type shift knobs and I really didn't like them. A ball is the way to go IMO. I've never driven a T handle but I'm willing to give one a shot.

4MuscleMachines · Aug 24, 2007

double post.

4MuscleMachines · Aug 24, 2007

dup post

4MuscleMachines · Aug 24, 2007

Rusty67 said:
Lots of ricer parts there. .

That's why I stated in my original post minus the engravings (emblems/names), otherwise they would look ricer like you said , without the names they won't.

What I really want is a brushed stainless/alum round six speed shifter knob, but I still haven't found one

Gud T.B. Blown · Aug 25, 2007

I've never been a big fan of the ball shifters so I'm going to give this one a whirl, it reminds me of the shifter on my old MR2 which I really liked. If it doesn't work I'm going to go back to a T-Handle.
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boss_302 · Aug 25, 2007

reenmachine said:
I'm having the shifters that I had made for the project cars produced to sell. They're machined from billet aluminum and are shaped to bring the knob up and back where you want it to be after your T-5 swap. They'll be anodized for a durable finish and therein lies the question. Would you prefer black or clear ano? The clear would have a satin aluminum look, but I think the black would look bad ass. I'll probably make both, but which do you prefer?

EDIT: I'm talking about the shifter lever, not the whole shifter assembly.

where can i buy that console in the pic i have looked everywhere.thanks javed

reenmachine · Aug 25, 2007

boss_302 said:
where can i buy that console in the pic i have looked everywhere.thanks javed

Well, not quite everywhere... You haven't looked at www.mustangponycars.com.

Gud T.B. Blown · Sep 10, 2007

Here are before and after pics of my install. The reach is much better and the shifter looks awesome.

Once I get the car put together 100% and painted I'll post some more pics.

geostang351 · Sep 10, 2007

pushrod power said:
Here are before and after pics of my install. The reach is much better and the shifter looks awesome.

Once I get the car put together 100% and painted I'll post some more pics.

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