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??? That's weird, I have a non-S '07 C2 and the shifter lit has ooks exactly like the one in post #3 (the one labled as the "S" shifter). I most definitly did not order this as an option. Perhaps they changed the non-S C2 to the S shifter at some point after '05?
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I didn't care for the s-**** either and just replaced it last month with the turbo **** you pictured. Looks much better imo. but I'm not sure how much aluminum if any went into the production. It's very light and metal is not the first thing that comes to mind. Easy install.......about 2 minutes.
Can you give me any more DIY help as far as changing only the ****.
Thanks in advance.
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I didn't care for the s-**** either and just replaced it last month with the turbo **** you pictured. Looks much better imo. but I'm not sure how much aluminum if any went into the production. It's very light and metal is not the first thing that comes to mind. Easy install.......about 2 minutes.
The 2 minutes he quoted was to replace the ****, not the shifter. Steps 1, 2, and 49 in the B&M instructions are all you need to replace the ****. Replacing the shifter with a B&M Short Shifter or OEM Sport Shifter will take 1.5 to 2.0 hours. After doine it once, you can do it in a little over an hour the next time.
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I didn't care for the s-**** either and just replaced it last month with the turbo **** you pictured. Looks much better imo. but I'm not sure how much aluminum if any went into the production. It's very light and metal is not the first thing that comes to mind. Easy install.......about 2 minutes.
The 2 minutes he quoted was to replace the ****, not the shifter. Steps 1, 2, and 49 in the B&M instructions are all you need to replace the ****. Replacing the shifter with a B&M Short Shifter or OEM Sport Shifter will take 1.5 to 2.0 hours. After doine it once, you can do it in a little over an hour the next time.
Can you tell me what this means?
STEP 1. Unclip leather boot A . Do I just lift the boot assembly? Thanks.
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Just slide a plastic spatula (to minimize scratches) under the aluminum look frame at the back of the U shape and gently pry the boot off. There should be 4 to 6 clips that hold the boot in place. The clips will "pop" a little when they release. Then work your way toward the front to get both sides loose.
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