Shift Gate!!!

[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.

[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

[Brainless]

I've also thought of this before. That would be sweet.

[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 ]

[SmokyMcGee]

you get the idea<P><BR>

[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.

[The_Great_Tonge]

hmmm i want one dang it!!!!

[SmokyMcGee]

no one made one yet, i made that with MSPaint.... but whoever can make one, please do, I want to buy one.

[Brainless]

To be able to do that you would have to redo the whole center console.

[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

[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

[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.

[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

[Brainless]

Well good luck! And please post a pic when it's done.

[Carmaniac103]

I just want to know how many people would want one if the shift gate comes out well??