We released our original B/D Shifter back in 2012. Since then we have released
three different versions. We have also made some small changes to update the
design over the years. Now, in 2019 we have overhauled the three designs.
Starting at the bottom we have replaced the white plastic cage that holds the
ball with a Delrin bushing. Delrin is used as it is one of the strongest
plastics available, it is resistant to chemicals which is great for automotive
applications. Delrin also has high abrasive resistance and low coefficient of
friction which basically means it will shift smoothly when you first get it and
for a long time. This will give you a tighter feel than the original accordion
style plastic housing used on OEM shifters. The Delrin bushing is covered with a
TPV bushing to keep it clean and anything from inside the bearing. We have
replaced the stamped steel base plate with a 0.35" aluminum plate which will be
sturdier and not rust over time. This aluminum plate will also add to the
rigidity and feel of the shifter. Since this is what holds the bearing assembly
we have found the stock plate to have play, be rotted, or not even there if
using new aftermarket linkage. We have also added one more threaded hole to
increase the rigidity further and triangulate the assembly. Now, this all
wrapped around the redesigned lower shaft. We have maintained the adjustable
throw from our original shifter but made it adjustable from inside the car. The
6061 aluminum black anodized lower adjustment shaft is machined with notched
section to make it easy to spin up or down to adjust the throw. We have machined
a sight hole to make adjustment clear and easily measured using the numbered
steel internal shaft.
The rest of the shifter will look familiar to our older designs we are sure you
are familiar with. We have anodized the elbows black and then machined logo and
some edges for a clean and uniform look. All shifters are independently height
and throw adjustable.