MeanMachine

Hello,

I purchased an FVD short shifter for my Turbo 3.6 and had the dealership install it unfortunately they say its not possible to close the cover under the car "chassis" because of the Short Shifter. Has anyone experienced such a thing ?

H2O LOL

Oh boy...
If its anything like the FD SSK then your mechanics need to flip the shifter bushing over... If that is indeed the case I would be very hesitant on continuing to use your mechanic. Read the link and maybe this is indeed the case. Good luck!
http://www.fdmotorsports.net/SSK%20DIY.pdf

TT Surgeon

Ditto, was a common error back in the day.

C2 Turbo

How's this FVD SSK? Any one has any experience with it?

Thanks

H2O LOL

I just installed the FD SSK with the golden rod . I haven't driven it yet but damn it feels waaaaaay better than before. I would go as far to use the words crisp, clean, defined and wow when comparing it to stock.

MeanMachine

Thanks for the quick replies, it doesn't make sense that you can't fit the cover I knew something was off. I think I'll have them install the oem setup and pick up my car next Wednesday.

MeanMachine

Any DIY guide or pictures that I can take to the workshop to make them understand. ?

I would appreciate it.

C2 Turbo

Golden rod?

Metal Guru

It doesn't fit because new holes for the shaft the shifter slides on have to be cut above the the old ones on the '91 cars.
Read this link:
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...t-install.html

H2O LOL

http://fdmotorsports.net/rs-style-sh...the-golden-rod

MeanMachine

How long do you guys reckon it would take to uninstall the SSK ? 2 hours ?

Because I am having them install the radio tomorrow morning as long as fixing the ding if they finish early on Saturday or Sunday.

Monday & Tuesday off for National Day and work resumes on Wed and Thursday (1/2 day working hours)

H2O LOL

If your car is a 91 like mine you have to drill our the shifter tunnel to accommodate the reversible new style shifter bushing. It took me an hours to measure and cut ,then about 30 minutes to do the rest. It was really easy so 2 book hours sounds about right.

MeanMachine

My car is a Turbo 3.6.

How long would it take to reverse the install. ie get it back to oem shift style.

H2O LOL

Honestly, once on the lift, 10 min. I believe they just need to flip the bushing over and all will be fine.

Metal Guru

+1
Easy peasey on your car.