Project : Custom shifter extension

GENERAL General G2/G2IC Discussion
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I wanted to extend my shifter up a few inches so it would be closer to my wheel. I saw a few companies that make extenders for around $40 and some cheap knock offs for a lot less than that, but I like to make my own stuff so I decided to give it a shot.

I stated out with this long 1/2in metal rod I got from lowes

I then marked out the length that I wanted it to be. (I chose 6 inches)

Next I used a dremel with a cutting wheel and cut the 6 inch piece off

I then used a grinding wheel to smooth it out and bevel the edges

The 1/2in rod is just big enough to make threads on the inside

I then put it in the drill press and used a file to grind enough off so that the 10x1.5 die would fit onto it

These are the main tools I used. The measuring thing…I can’t think of the name right now and the 10x1.5 tap and die

Then I used the die to cut the threads onto it for the shift knob

Fit on perfectly (It does thread all the way down, this was just to show it with the threads)

Next I started drilling the hole on the opposite side for the female threads. I started out by using a 1/8 drill bit then stepped up to 1/4, 5/16, 21/64, then the final size of 11/32. (I sprayed wd40 on it as I was doing this to keep the metal cool and to help the bit remove the shavings)

I then put the 10x1.5 tap in and started making the threads

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After all that this is how it looked

This is how it sits in the car

I just painted it so I will post those photos when it’s done drying

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WOW, great job, Mark.

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Nice work. I have been Planning on making one for my car when it’s running. Yours turned out nice. I wanted to have it removable like yours so you can remove it if you want.

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Thanks

Kinda hard to see it in these photos. I’ll take better shows with my dslr tomorrow during the day.

All painted up gloss black. I didn’t get a shot of the primer, but I put 2 coats of primer and 3 coats of black.

Here it is in my car all finished

I just went and drovwe around and I’ve gotta say…that is a strange feeling! I like it being up that high it’s just gonna take me a few days to get used to it. I got on it and slammed through my gears without any issues. So yea, i’ll get used to it over time. I’m happy with it =]

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gota admit that’s pretty fukin dope

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Thats really cool.

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It looks great, another thought maybe drill a bit deeper so it can sit flush at the bottom of the thread? But still either way it looks great, if I had your resources i’d make my own as well as i’ve wanted to for freaking ever! lol