Replacing A/T Gear Stick

Post by **hj27910** » Thu May 24, 2012 12:07 pm

Hi all!

My FTO's auto gear stick is a little wobbly on the top and I have always though it looked a little on the plain side so I was wondering whether it was possible to replace the stick at all with an aftermarket replacement? If there was a DIY or guide posted earlier, I would be happy to follow the link.

Thank you for reading!

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Thu May 24, 2012 12:15 pm

hj27910 wrote:Hi all!

My FTO's auto gear stick is a little wobbly on the top and I have always though it looked a little on the plain side so I was wondering whether it was possible to replace the stick at all with an aftermarket replacement? If there was a DIY or guide posted earlier, I would be happy to follow the link.

Thank you for reading!

Dont think there is. But I know how to do it!

You need to remove the top button. Use a screwdriver on each side to pop it out.

From there I believe there is a screw or screws which need to be undone. Im pretty sure it twists out after that. From then make sure you get all of it out. Theres a couple screws and a white plastic piece which sits under and inside the gear stick as well.

I have a MOMO optional extra one that came by choice with some FTOs. It doesnt seem to fit on mine, so im guessing my actual lever has been changed because it came off a 95 GPX, same as mine. If I cant get it on then Im happy to sell it to you

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Thu May 24, 2012 12:17 pm

From when I asked the same question -

Shhtuart wrote:Push down the button and use a screw driver to pop the button out, it's held on by 2 clips, one on each side.

Then there's a spring and a nut, either a 10mm or 12mm from memory.

Then once that's off you just pull the whole thing upwards and you're left with a metal stick for the new one to go on.

I did it a year ago, piss easy job once you get the button out.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Thu May 24, 2012 1:43 pm

There is replacements, they pop up on eBay from time to timw including the momo factory one I've seen once or twice. Also look at rhd Japan, yahoo Japan auctions, and nengun performance, all in Japan but they are the three places you'd find one.

Post by **hj27910** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:04 pm

Thanks for the prompt replies!

Just a few more questions though;

How does the MOMO auto stick look like anyways and would they fit on a '95 GR? Or are these just universal to any auto transmission FTO? Sorry, a bit of a total noob here!

Post by **hj27910** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:06 pm

@Daniel2019: Assuming the stick looks (at the very least) better than the regular ones, what would be your asking price? I'm interested in changing mine as it is!

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:10 pm

I paid dstocks (our main parts guy haha) $30 for it. I wont take profit for it, just $30 and postage if you live outside the Sydney area, if not youre welcome to come pick it up or if you arent too far away im happy to deliver it

I am going to be having another look at fitting it, probably on the weekend so I'll get back to you when I get the chance.

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:25 pm

Couple of pics. Note that it does have a few scratches on the top button (not sure how well you can see them in the photos). Has all the bits and pieces with it.

Like I said, dont get your hopes up too high, im gonna have another crack at it when I get the chance

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:29 pm

You can buy those aftermarket auto shifters anywhere. Super Cheap / Auto One / Repco all stock them.

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Thu May 24, 2012 4:01 pm

Bennoz wrote:You can buy those aftermarket auto shifters anywhere. Super Cheap / Auto One / Repco all stock them.

The one that I posted pics of?

ObsidianRadio · Post by **ObsidianRadio** » Thu May 24, 2012 7:22 pm

Bennoz wrote:You can buy those aftermarket auto shifters anywhere. Super Cheap / Auto One / Repco all stock them.

The god speaks the truth!

Post by **hj27910** » Thu May 24, 2012 7:48 pm

I'll have a look around SCA and Repco, I'm assuming it's just a regular "racing style" AT stick or something right? Let me know how things go Daniel, if you manage to fit it on then no huge loss for me, if not I'll gladly pay for it and take it of your hands.

Post by **Shhtuart** » Fri May 25, 2012 8:02 pm

The best looking one IMO.

If you want a $120 gear stick shifter

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Fri May 25, 2012 8:38 pm

Make sure if you get one from supercheap or sca etc you get a threaded shifter. Not those 3 point Allen key screw shithouses.

Post by **dstocks** » Fri May 25, 2012 8:53 pm

Nah Daniel, thats a factory option one. It is in the options catalogue.

Heres a guide:

http://www.completefto.com.au/CompleteFTO.asp?aid=343

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Fri May 25, 2012 9:04 pm

dstocks wrote:Nah Daniel, thats a factory option one. It is in the options catalogue.

Heres a guide:

http://www.completefto.com.au/CompleteFTO.asp?aid=343

I thought so haha. Ben confused me

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Fri May 25, 2012 9:16 pm

What is the one in the top right?
Is it a knee rest?
Does anyone have it in their FTO?

Sahin · Post by **Sahin** » Fri May 25, 2012 9:19 pm

It's a knee pad for fast cornering

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Fri May 25, 2012 9:36 pm

Hahahahahahahah I don't think it will make my FTO go around corners any faster

Post by **dstocks** » Fri May 25, 2012 9:58 pm

Rockit has the knee rest

FTO AUSTRALIA