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2012LS3VERT · 01-04-2017, 05:59 PM

Thanks! Some others that have ordered are still waiting for theirs, the post office tracking doesnt seem to be working, we are calling in the morning to try to track those down.

camguynj · 01-05-2017, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

Got mine this evening very nice work!!!

Please post an update after you install it on what the install was like and what effect it had on your shifter.

xc_SS/RS · 01-10-2017, 08:55 AM

Ordered! I'll post up my results

2012LS3VERT · 01-10-2017, 11:06 AM

Thanks for the order, they are going pretty quick! I have had several local guys come by to try the shifter in my car and they can't believe it's the OEM style.

olblue75 · 01-13-2017, 07:12 PM

Out with the old.

olblue75 · 01-13-2017, 07:14 PM

In with the new.

camguynj · 01-13-2017, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

In with the new.

Looks pretty sturdy. What was the install like? Assuming you have to drop the the shifter base to remove & replace the bushing mount?

olblue75 · 01-13-2017, 08:44 PM

I removed the exhaust and drive shaft for replacement parts, so the base was right there and it was 2 10mm nuts and it came right off, now the new one I put a little bit of grease and used a soft face mallet and tapped into place reinstalled the 2 10mm nuts easy peasy lemon squeezy!!! I hope to drive tomorrow afternoon Sunday morning and will report back then Monday at the latest.

camguynj · 01-13-2017, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

I removed the exhaust and drive shaft for replacement parts, so the base was right there and it was 2 10mm nuts and it came right off, now the new one I put a little bit of grease and used a soft face mallet and tapped into place reinstalled the 2 10mm nuts easy peasy lemon squeezy!!! I hope to drive tomorrow afternoon Sunday morning and will report back then Monday at the latest.

Do you need to disconnect the shift lever from the shift linkage rod in order to drop the shifter base?

olblue75 · 01-13-2017, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Do you need to disconnect the shift lever from the shift linkage rod in order to drop the shifter base?

Shouldn't have to but also depends how you go after it. I was changing exhaust and DS and bam it was there.

copoz28 · 01-14-2017, 06:25 AM

Put mine in yesterday, 30min tops, all i had to do is slide the heat shield back to get access. Suggest grease shifter tabs to assist with unit sliding on, then bolt all back. Made alot of difference IMO.

camguynj · 01-14-2017, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by copoz28

Put mine in yesterday, 30min tops, all i had to do is slide the heat shield back to get access. Suggest grease shifter tabs to assist with unit sliding on, then bolt all back. Made alot of difference IMO.

Did you have to drop the shifter base including disconnecting the shifter lever from the linkage rod to get to the bushing housing? How ez is it to get the eom bushing housing off the shifter base?

xc_SS/RS · 01-14-2017, 02:31 PM

Got mine installed, probably 45 minutes. Huge difference in shift feel. The stock bushing looked pretty bad in mine

2012LS3VERT · 01-14-2017, 02:39 PM

I have been able to do it without dropping anything, but I have all kinds of wiggle sockets and extensions.

Thanks for the positive feedback everyone! Our goal was near full shifter replacement feel for a lot less cost, I think we achieved it!

01-10-2017, 08:55 AM	#45
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Ordered! I'll post up my results __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

01-13-2017, 07:12 PM	#47
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Install Pics Out with the old. Attached Images __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-13-2017, 07:14 PM	#48
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Install Pics In with the new. Attached Images __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-13-2017, 08:44 PM	#50
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	I removed the exhaust and drive shaft for replacement parts, so the base was right there and it was 2 10mm nuts and it came right off, now the new one I put a little bit of grease and used a soft face mallet and tapped into place reinstalled the 2 10mm nuts easy peasy lemon squeezy!!! I hope to drive tomorrow afternoon Sunday morning and will report back then Monday at the latest. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-14-2017, 06:25 AM	#53
copoz28 Drives: 2010 2SS-RS, IOM, M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 92	Put mine in yesterday, 30min tops, all i had to do is slide the heat shield back to get access. Suggest grease shifter tabs to assist with unit sliding on, then bolt all back. Made alot of difference IMO. __________________ 2SS/RS, Inferno Orange, 6sp, Eibach lowering springs, Eibach adjustable sway bar, Exhaust 2.5" dumps before axle, New ERA OTR intake, TSP LS3 225/230 .617/.612 on a 112LSA cam, Rocker arm trunion kit, ported/polished heads, JRE Tune, ARH Headers, G-Force Axles, 3.91 Gears, Eaton Detroit Truetrac /w Billet Caps, MGW Shifter, DynoTech Driveshaft, E2X Catch Can .

01-04-2017, 05:59 PM	#43
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	Thanks! Some others that have ordered are still waiting for theirs, the post office tracking doesnt seem to be working, we are calling in the morning to try to track those down.

01-10-2017, 11:06 AM	#46
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	Thanks for the order, they are going pretty quick! I have had several local guys come by to try the shifter in my car and they can't believe it's the OEM style.

01-14-2017, 02:31 PM	#55
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Got mine installed, probably 45 minutes. Huge difference in shift feel. The stock bushing looked pretty bad in mine __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

01-14-2017, 02:39 PM	#56
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	I have been able to do it without dropping anything, but I have all kinds of wiggle sockets and extensions. Thanks for the positive feedback everyone! Our goal was near full shifter replacement feel for a lot less cost, I think we achieved it!