B&M ripper shifter

[red98RT10]

OK, I need some quick help here. I just installed the above B&M Ripper short-shifter and it's not exactly what I expected. When the car is in neutral, the shifter doesn't center between 3 and 4 like the stock shifter. However, when doing the 2-3 shift, you can shift as fast as you want and you never miss 3rd. Is this what the shifter is supposed to be like? I've just never driven in a car where the shifter doesn't center itself when in neutral. Thanks!

 

[KepRght]

did you make sure to put the little plastic cup back on the new shifting ball? this is the ball that touches the tranny piece sealed under the shifter. I think without this, there would be play that would allow it not to be centered. i could be way off though.

 

[red98RT10]

when I removed the stock shifter, there wasn't anything on that ball....when I put in the new shifter I seated the ball in the plastic pocket that was in the case (where the original ball came out of).

 

[twinturbo3150]

did you grease the cup and ball before installing. I didnt bother greasing the cup and ball on my first install on my 2000 GTS, Had to take the shifter out and once I greased the cup and ball, all was well. I would also make sure small metal shaveing's didn't fall in the cup as well.

 

[94RT10Ohio]

I have a the same shifter, when in N it rests in the middle (between 3 and 4). You are correct, no more missing 3rd. I am waiting for the Ram SRT-10 B&M to come out

 

[Knight Viper]

I do believe that is what R/D had in mind, that is one of the most important shifts. Mine leans to the left when in neutral but is 100% faultless, love it!

 

[red98RT10]

Thanks for you help!