Part 2 by e30cabrio

3 minute(s) of a 90 minute read

It is insane how cheaply they make the touch areas.

The arm rests are worse. I had them covered in vinyl but the guy did not sand them so you can see the scratches as depressions in the vinyl. I might take it off and sand and do this to them.

As far as doing the motor myself, I have thought about it. I have everything but a ring compressor to do it.

I'd be concerned I did something wrong and then I end up with a car that does not run and god knows how much in parts needing to be replaced.

Thanks

8-25-2011

One of the two longer lines I need for the cooler are here!

Mocal sammich anyone? 

8-27-2011

Thanks!

I want to preface this with TWM was great. There was no issue with honoring the warranty and sending a 149.00 knob really says sorry!

I went to JITB for lunch. Pull out and the shifter feels weird. Look down and it's not connected to the car. I manage to find the part beneath it and limp the 3/4 miles home take the surround off, take the knob off and get it out of the boot and there is a rubber bushing that has separated from the collar. 

I took a picture, emailed it and called the manufacturer who says there was a flaw that was addressed to everyone they identified as having this revision but apparently they missed me. 

They are sending another next day Monday with a weighted shift knob for my trouble. I had to clamp a vice grip to get into reverse and get out of the middle of my garage where I put it when I got home. They promise this second revision will not do this again.

After thinking about it it occurred to me a socket would fit in the remains of the shifter. After trying several I found a spark plug socket was perfect.  

Now I can drive my car while I wait for the replacement.