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I've cut mine too (archive)
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Posted by Teaguer on March 04, 2001 at 19:36:55:

In Reply to: Anyone ever cut their shifter? posted by Doug Huang on March 04, 2001 at 14:27:28:


Yes cutting it is real easy.
Removing a inch or two will not produce any ill effects.
If you cut it way down gearchanges will become more of an effort to complete.
If you have a 80- model just pull up on the knob to remove it.
Pre 80 cars will simply unsrew.
Cut with the instrument of your choice, and install a aftermarket knob with setscrews.

Heres some pics of mine.


I actually used a chrome lever from a E12 5-series.
The lever on the left is aluminum from a 80- E21.
The one on the right is from a -79 model E21.
I only cut like 1.25 inch , I think.

Teaguer



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