INSTALL OF BARTON SHORT THROW SHIFTER - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BLACK10 · 11-25-2009, 04:18 PM

Hi,

I just finished the install of the new Barton Short Throw. I was going to do an install step by step with pic, but there is NO need for one. The instructions with the shifter are VERY nice and clear, complete with pictures. Anyone can install this shifter with the use of basic tools. You wouldn't believe how easy it really is.

I did put the front of the car on ramps and jack stands in the rear. I do recommend unbolting the cross brace that holds the main heat shield in place along with the two 10mm nuts so that you can slide it back to give your self more room. Getting the underside boot back on might be the hardest thing to do, but even that is not to bad. Took about an hour total to do the job.

Now for the test drive..........wow

! This is an unbelievable difference! I think this could be the best bang for your buck upgrades you can do on your camaro. It feels like a totally new car the way you can now speed shift and not miss a gear. The adjustable height has to be the best , thought out idea i have ever seen. I put mine about 95% down. (the lower you go the shorter the shift).That's what really sets this shifter apart from the rest. Not only are you able to put multiple types of knobs and rods, but you can custom fit it to the height that works for you.

I went back with the pistol grip/adaptor kit that i got from them earlier. I'll have a video of an in-car drive soon.

Here are the pics. First pic is the only tools you need to remove and install the shifter.(also need a crescent wrench)

JuicedSS · 11-25-2009, 05:43 PM

Nice. I have been waiting on a review before buying. How is the noise?

tjbusa · 11-25-2009, 06:51 PM

Glad the install went well, kind of scary pic with the front rt tire not further up on the ramp, looking forward to installing mine.

BlownSS · 11-25-2009, 07:19 PM

Got mine in the mail today too! it looks like a quality piece of ART!. Im so glad I went with this piece, i have the option to use wither handle and the height adjustability is going to be awesome. Best Bang for the Buck out there!

jeffny09 · 11-25-2009, 07:21 PM

mine came but its in the office where my apt is and i wont be able to get it i hope they are there friday so i can install this weekend
but im kinda pissed-hate delivering stuff to my apt

BlownSS · 11-25-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffny09

mine came but its in the office where my apt is and i wont be able to get it i hope they are there friday so i can install this weekend
but im kinda pissed-hate delivering stuff to my apt

Dont be so grumpy....at least you have a camaro to install it into! Mine wont be here until next week

BLACK10 · 11-25-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuicedSS

Nice. I have been waiting on a review before buying. How is the noise?

noise is not bad, slight rattle at a certain rpm like Dave stated, but not bad at all. the ball/polished rod is probably quieter

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjbusa

Glad the install went well, kind of scary pic with the front rt tire not further up on the ramp, looking forward to installing mine.

dont worry, the rear tires were still on the ground.

just installed the second one on TLC9193's punisher, went even easier and quicker.

QUALITY STUFF

tlc9193 · 11-25-2009, 07:56 PM

Ride home was awesome, feels so good its enough to get you in trouble. You want to mash the gas just to hit the quick shifts.

Thanks Black10 even though you a Texans fan.

BLACK10 · 11-25-2009, 08:04 PM

check it out.

most of the rattle is my dash/interior thanks to the muffler delete

khislop007 · 11-25-2009, 08:53 PM

Looks nice, I cant wait to get mine next week!!

BLACK10 · 11-25-2009, 10:15 PM

one more vid....

http://www.youtube.com/user/chevyPROSTREET66

Barton Industries · 11-26-2009, 09:07 AM

HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Its awesome to see finally see our shifter out on some cars.

tom692010 · 11-26-2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK10

noise is not bad, slight rattle at a certain rpm like Dave stated, but not bad at all. the ball/polished rod is probably quieter

dont worry, the rear tires were still on the ground.

just installed the second one on TLC9193's punisher, went even easier and quicker.

QUALITY STUFF

Are you a small dude? I had to lift mine a whole lot higher to get the Hurst on. And the installation is exactally the same. My only difference is I have QTP cutouts that had to be removed first on driver side. I'm 6' 210. Maybe that's the difference.

BLACK10 · 11-26-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom692010

Are you a small dude? I had to lift mine a whole lot higher to get the Hurst on. And the installation is exactally the same. My only difference is I have QTP cutouts that had to be removed first on driver side. I'm 6' 210. Maybe that's the difference.

6'1" 180, im just good

second one only took about 20 mins, didnt even lower the trans mount either!

11-25-2009, 04:18 PM	#1
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	INSTALL OF BARTON SHORT THROW SHIFTER Hi, I just finished the install of the new Barton Short Throw. I was going to do an install step by step with pic, but there is NO need for one. The instructions with the shifter are VERY nice and clear, complete with pictures. Anyone can install this shifter with the use of basic tools. You wouldn't believe how easy it really is. I did put the front of the car on ramps and jack stands in the rear. I do recommend unbolting the cross brace that holds the main heat shield in place along with the two 10mm nuts so that you can slide it back to give your self more room. Getting the underside boot back on might be the hardest thing to do, but even that is not to bad. Took about an hour total to do the job. Now for the test drive..........wow! This is an unbelievable difference! I think this could be the best bang for your buck upgrades you can do on your camaro. It feels like a totally new car the way you can now speed shift and not miss a gear. The adjustable height has to be the best , thought out idea i have ever seen. I put mine about 95% down. (the lower you go the shorter the shift).That's what really sets this shifter apart from the rest. Not only are you able to put multiple types of knobs and rods, but you can custom fit it to the height that works for you. I went back with the pistol grip/adaptor kit that i got from them earlier. I'll have a video of an in-car drive soon. Here are the pics. First pic is the only tools you need to remove and install the shifter.(also need a crescent wrench) Attached Images

11-25-2009, 05:43 PM	#2
JuicedSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.O./Ponchatoula, LA Posts: 202	Nice. I have been waiting on a review before buying. How is the noise? __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black 22" Vossen CV1 Wheels, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech 1 7/8" Long Tubes w/ High Flow Cats, Magnaflow Tru-X Pipe, Barton Short Throw Shifter, Vector Motorsports Tune, Ground Effects, MPD1 Spoiler

11-25-2009, 06:51 PM	#3
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	Glad the install went well, kind of scary pic with the front rt tire not further up on the ramp, looking forward to installing mine. __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

11-25-2009, 07:19 PM	#4
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	Got mine in the mail today too! it looks like a quality piece of ART!. Im so glad I went with this piece, i have the option to use wither handle and the height adjustability is going to be awesome. Best Bang for the Buck out there! __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.

11-25-2009, 07:21 PM	#5
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	mine came but its in the office where my apt is and i wont be able to get it i hope they are there friday so i can install this weekend but im kinda pissed-hate delivering stuff to my apt __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

11-25-2009, 07:56 PM	#8
tlc9193 The Original Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 329 View My Garage	Ride home was awesome, feels so good its enough to get you in trouble. You want to mash the gas just to hit the quick shifts. Thanks Black10 even though you a Texans fan.

11-25-2009, 08:53 PM	#10
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,567 View My Garage	Looks nice, I cant wait to get mine next week!! __________________

11-25-2009, 10:15 PM	#11
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	one more vid.... http://www.youtube.com/user/chevyPROSTREET66

11-26-2009, 09:07 AM	#12
Barton Industries Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cortland NY Posts: 437	HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Its awesome to see finally see our shifter out on some cars.

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