Auto Shift knob change

[BANDITCAR]

Couple years back when I was still looking to replace my Trans Am with a new Daily driver, I spent some time driving my Father's car until I could make a choice. He has a 2005 Thunderbird (which kinda helped me really think about getting a Solstice since it was a 2 seat roadster) and I ended up really liking the shift knob in the car.

The Trans Am in Auto form comes with a rather plain T-handle shift knob with a large protruding button. Never really liked the way it looked and missed the way that the 6-speed type knob looked in the interior. So one day I took the shift knob out of my Dad's T-bird and put it in my T/A. It worked perfectly and matched some of the curved design elements on the rest of the car like the door panel inserts. So I went to the Ford dealership and ordered me up a new shift knob.

Here is the stock and "replacement"

and what it looks like on

It sits a little high, but I really didn't want to go cutting on the shifter lever, even though it is okay to do so.

I really like the way it turned out and don't mind having a tiny piece of a Ford on my GM. haha

[[ChaosweaveR]]

I like it.

Looks very similar to the GP's shifter.

[Ringo64]

Those T shifters are a bit annoying have the same design in my Monte Carlo and I really would like something like my G6 shifter in it

[1BADG6GT]

Looks better than the stocker!!!

[dangerranger67]

looks kind of weird having it off to the side

none the less it is different! excellent idea!

[Mariachi]

not bad. im thinkin about going with an aftermarket one. don't know which one though. i dont want to rice out the shift knob. lmao

[G6shift]

i like it. but id like it more if it was lower and forward facing haha

[60DegreeVVT]

sorry... no like...

just does not fit

[BANDITCAR]

i like it. but id like it more if it was lower and forward facing haha

I originally thought that I could face it forward like it was in the Thunderbird, but the way that the shifter lever is notched only allows it to go to the side like that. A minor adjustment for me to get used to but I actually like the way it feels when I have to shift it.

another look:

looks good from the passenger side...hahahh.

[Mariachi]

i honestly don't mind it cuz its different. some people aren't going to like it bcuz its different. i wish i could change my knob but i have O/D to worry about.

[Ringo64]

I like it because I had the T-shifter in my Monte and just hated it! Much better I bet than it and it does look better even though its tilted to the side. I love my G6 shifter so much compared to my Montes

[Mariachi]

thats why i want an aftermarket. even though its not a manual, i still want it to look good. lol

[AtomicPunk]

sorry i'm not feeling it. it looks weird off to the side like that. i actually dont mind the stock "T" shifter. you always fabricate a Hurst T-Handle ratchet shifter in there. That would look tits.

[Killiger2009]

wats the button under it for with the bied next to it?

[BANDITCAR]

wats the button under it for with the bied next to it?

Thats the "Fun" button aka The Traction Control OFF switch. haha

[Sam]

Ya I hate mine too. That looks better but I'm too conviced its worth it for my tastes.

['86_TransAM]

I agree with you, I'm not a fan of the T shifter either, I changed mine out with a Camaro shifter (looks a lot like what you have there, but the button is on top), looks much better.

How much did it set you back?

[BANDITCAR]

I want to say it was $130, maybe. Ford is ridiculous with their prices.