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Camaro Freak · 02-22-2011, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Forza

Incorrect. Barton stopped making the Pistol Grip shifter for the automatic. I just received 2 emails today from them indicating so.

I wanted to but a Barton but now I can't.

IMO, this shifter looks better!! I have seen the Barton shifter. But the Defenderworx in Chrome Is kick-ass!!

Forza · 02-22-2011, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro Freak

IMO, this shifter looks better!! I have seen the Barton shifter. But the Defenderworx in Chrome Is kick-ass!!

But what is this "key" issue I keep reading about?

CruznSS · 02-22-2011, 09:41 AM

Only issue I have is the hex screw loosens up over time. But this shifter sets off big time in the car! I just remind myself to tighten screw from time to time. Anyone else have this issue?

Hired Gun · 02-22-2011, 10:05 AM

Sounds like the person building these really needs to chime in here with help or advice. Most vendors on this site are very solid and great people.

I too love the look and would like one but want it to be flawless from start to finish before I lay down almost 2 bills.

Looks sweet for the ones that have it.

CDCNY · 02-22-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forza

Incorrect. Barton stopped making the Pistol Grip shifter for the automatic. I just received 2 emails today from them indicating so.

I wanted to but a Barton but now I can't.

Sorry ,I was not aware of that.

in2thefyr2001 · 02-22-2011, 01:19 PM

Here's mine..

PDelena · 02-09-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro Freak

you just push the shifter down to put it in gear!! Works great.

I'm thinking of getting one of these but I drive with my right hand resting on the shifter. How hard do you have to press down to shift? I don't want to accidentally shift it while my arm's just chilling there.

ChadG · 02-09-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PDelena

I'm thinking of getting one of these but I drive with my right hand resting on the shifter. How hard do you have to press down to shift? I don't want to accidentally shift it while my arm's just chilling there.

You can adjust it to your liking, but I don't think there is any danger of accidentally shifting it you should be fine.

VA SSHEVY · 02-09-2012, 06:03 PM

That chrome one looks like it might get hot in the sun.

aquablueL99 · 02-17-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CruznSS

Only issue I have is the hex screw loosens up over time. But this shifter sets off big time in the car! I just remind myself to tighten screw from time to time. Anyone else have this issue?

You can take care of that--Locktight or finger nail polish......

Someone was asking about IOM interior....simply paint the CAMARO any color you want.....

Blade1 · 06-06-2012, 06:36 PM

I installed the Chrome shifter. After a few days I get the same problem with not being able to take key out of ignition. Anyone have any clues for this. I did the install, just as listed above. Thanks for any help.

CFD · 06-06-2012, 06:54 PM

A couple of things I can think of that may be the problem. I haven't seen one to know but where as it seems most have trouble after tightening the screw it may be a tad to long, this will cause it to rub against the release mechanism not allowing it to return all the way, the other thing that comes to mind is if the base fits on the shifter shaft a little to loosely, when you tighten the screw it pulls the shifter forward possibly causing the release mechanism to bind against the back of the shifter. If anyone has one that is not mounted in the car, put the screw in the hole and take a picture so I can see how far it protrudes into the hole and that may give me an idea.

awfarley · 06-06-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by leonardo

a bit of a pain in the ass to install but finally got it done !!!! and WOW I love how it feels and the way the sun light just hits it makes it look like an angel

lol ok im over doing it, but honestly AWESOME SHIFTER im very satisfied !!!!

I have the chrome one as well. Sometimes the sun hits it just perfect and it burns my retinas lol. Nah every now and then it is just super bright though.

edgehead2000 · 06-06-2012, 07:45 PM

Anybody try this on a manual?

02-22-2011, 09:41 AM	#31
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,776 View My Garage	Only issue I have is the hex screw loosens up over time. But this shifter sets off big time in the car! I just remind myself to tighten screw from time to time. Anyone else have this issue? __________________

02-22-2011, 10:05 AM	#32
Hired Gun Wild Man Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milford, Ky Posts: 516	Sounds like the person building these really needs to chime in here with help or advice. Most vendors on this site are very solid and great people. I too love the look and would like one but want it to be flawless from start to finish before I lay down almost 2 bills. Looks sweet for the ones that have it. __________________ 2010 Camaro Black with White Stripes, Jannetty Racing Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, Long Tube Headers, GMPP Axel Back, Emblem Pros Custom "VOODOO" Under hood Bow tie, Chrome Gill Inserts, HUD plate, Sparks Performance White SS front and rear Plate MPD-1 Spoiler

02-22-2011, 01:19 PM	#34
in2thefyr2001 LT1FUN Drives: 2022 LT1 Satin Steel Metallic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 261	Here's mine.. Attached Images

02-09-2012, 06:03 PM	#37
VA SSHEVY Drives: 2012 SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 217	That chrome one looks like it might get hot in the sun. __________________ VA SSHEVY

06-06-2012, 06:54 PM	#40
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	A couple of things I can think of that may be the problem. I haven't seen one to know but where as it seems most have trouble after tightening the screw it may be a tad to long, this will cause it to rub against the release mechanism not allowing it to return all the way, the other thing that comes to mind is if the base fits on the shifter shaft a little to loosely, when you tighten the screw it pulls the shifter forward possibly causing the release mechanism to bind against the back of the shifter. If anyone has one that is not mounted in the car, put the screw in the hole and take a picture so I can see how far it protrudes into the hole and that may give me an idea. Last edited by CFD; 06-06-2012 at 07:46 PM.

06-06-2012, 06:36 PM	#39
Blade1 Drives: 2010 Black 1SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1 View My Garage	I installed the Chrome shifter. After a few days I get the same problem with not being able to take key out of ignition. Anyone have any clues for this. I did the install, just as listed above. Thanks for any help.

06-06-2012, 07:45 PM	#42
edgehead2000 2016 Camaro 1LT 2.0T Drives: Nemesis Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 844	Anybody try this on a manual?

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