auto momo shifter????.

galaxy xr8 · 15-09-2006, 08:14 PM

Hi guy's, yesterday I finally bought a blue/black auto momo shifter for the XR8, I put it on today and I've noticed that the original button that I used does not sit in snug like it does in the plastic shifter, the area for the button in the momo shifter is larger, has anyone noticed this and rectified it by putting in a sleave or something, any idea's????.

b2tf · 15-09-2006, 08:17 PM

Mine is the same, although Im going to whack a chrome button in there (if i ever bloody well find one).

Fairlane · 15-09-2006, 08:20 PM

Same problem here, ive just learned to live with it. Ford doesnt sell the chrome button individually :(

JC · 15-09-2006, 08:25 PM

The chrome button is the same size as the black/grey buttons, so it won't make a difference.

I made a sleeve out of the old shifter to fill the gap on my old XR6, haven't bothered on either of the current AUs - you don't even notice it after a day or so.

galaxy xr8 · 15-09-2006, 08:26 PM

Damn, I'm now looking for the chrome button to, I'm going to get my GS dash rechromed soon so I might ask them if they will do the button as well?????.

HLC · 15-09-2006, 09:50 PM

mine is the same.

im gonna wait to see if e-quibs will do the fairmont dash spear in carbon, otherwise im gonna get it chromed along with the button.

b2tf · 15-09-2006, 11:27 PM

Im gonna have to buy a Fairlane shifter just to get one I think, sounds extreme but I know ill be bitching about it until i get one so i may as well bite the bullet. can always sell the leather shifter to recoup the cost too.

FRDGAL · 15-09-2006, 11:39 PM

Yeah mine's the same but you learn to live with it. It's no drama really unless you're particular and it bothers you that much..

HOTC2R · 16-09-2006, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

The chrome button is the same size as the black/grey buttons, so it won't make a difference.

I made a sleeve out of the old shifter to fill the gap on my old XR6, haven't bothered on either of the current AUs - you don't even notice it after a day or so.

Ditto to that....

So you finally found a black / blue. Did you get the metallic blue or sky blue?

GlennBA · 16-09-2006, 12:29 PM

when my car had a momo auto shifter the button used to rattle and annoy the ***** out of me..
Hopefully won't have any issues now i've traded up to a momo 5 speed shifter :P

HLC · 16-09-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennAUII

when my car had a momo auto shifter the button used to rattle and annoy the ***** out of me..
Hopefully won't have any issues now i've traded up to a momo 5 speed shifter :P

HAHAHAHA it doesnt rattle in my car! :P did you have a spring in it?

**Mechan1k** · 16-09-2006, 03:46 PM

I didn't need a sleeve in mine ... didn't notice any difference from standard to the MOMO. The chrome button is a nice finishing touch ... thanks JC

HLC · 16-09-2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

I didn't need a sleeve in mine ... didn't notice any difference from standard to the MOMO. The chrome button is a nice finishing touch ... thanks JC

*shakes fist*

GlennBA · 16-09-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

HAHAHAHA it doesnt rattle in my car! :P did you have a spring in it?

no spring.. and stop laughing! jokes on you! auto sux!

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: ROFL

b2tf · 16-09-2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennAUII

no spring.. and stop laughing! jokes on you! auto sux!

: ROFL

Methinks my auto would cane you regardless of transmission

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AU3 HERROD XR8 · 16-09-2006, 11:20 PM

lol, i wonder where this is going, would love to watch both of you race:P

b2tf · 16-09-2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AU3 HERROD XR8

lol, i wonder where this is going, would love to watch both of you race:P

rather line you up :Reverend:

GlennBA · 16-09-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Methinks my auto would cane you regardless of transmission

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I said auto sux, not auto is slow.

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I'm standing by my statement too

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AU3 HERROD XR8 · 16-09-2006, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

rather line you up :Reverend:

lol, why not? I'm up for it hehe :P

xr8man83 · 17-09-2006, 09:07 AM

where did you get them from i have been keeping a eye on ebay but they dont seem to have many around i want one though

JC · 17-09-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8man83

where did you get them from i have been keeping a eye on ebay but they dont seem to have many around i want one though

Try rat global on ebay. If not, then look at roman autotek (which is rat global) at autotek.com.au.

galaxy xr8 · 17-09-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HOTC2R

Ditto to that....

So you finally found a black / blue. Did you get the metallic blue or sky blue?

I found a met, blue to match the wheel.

HLC · 17-09-2006, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennAUII

no spring.. and stop laughing! jokes on you! auto sux!

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: ROFL

duh! you should have put the spring in it from your standard shifter you jacka$$ :P hahaha works a treat. and besides, Auto's a bludge.

HOTC2R · 17-09-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

I found a met, blue to match the wheel.

Were you lucky with the price?

aquahead2001 · 18-09-2006, 08:44 AM

I solved this by using a O-ring over the button. You may have to try a few different thickness ones until you get the right one.

xr8man83 · 18-09-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

Try rat global on ebay. If not, then look at roman autotek (which is rat global) at autotek.com.au.

thanx jc :hihi:

galaxy xr8 · 19-09-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HOTC2R

Were you lucky with the price?

I paid $120 for it,

nicko_bud · 20-09-2006, 02:20 PM

Can the shift button be taken off the shifter then u could hit it with some chrome spray?

Racecraft · 20-09-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nicko_bud

Can the shift button be taken off the shifter then u could hit it with some chrome spray?

Yeah the button is seperate. Chrome spray isn't really chrome finish though, its more sparkly silver. I reckon you'd be able to take it somewhere and get it chromed though for a lot cheaper than what ford charge for a whole shifter and chrome button.