B&M Ripper Shifter Shattered!

[ubnbit]

So...I was crusing along in my Viper on Saturday, when I noticed my shifter started to become loose. I thought is was wierd that my tight shifter was all of the sudden having a substantial amount of play in it! When I pulled over to look at it I put it into several gears without actually moving the car and then it happened! The B&M Shifter completely snapped off! My question....Has this ever happened to anyone before? Before you ask, the ripper shifter was instaled by a professional Viper Technician in Nashville. Does B&M cover this? The unit is 2 years old.

 

[Richard K]

YES... Mine did the same thing. You probably have an older version that was brazed at the shifter arm joint. Call B&M, they will replace it free of charge with a newer type. One benefit is the newer design doesn't have the shift adjustment screws. Therefore you (or your installer) will find it much easier to install.

 

[Joel]

I'm well pleased with Dan Cragin's shifter but its not a lot shorter than standard, Does feel light and accurate though.

 

[Mike Brunton]

I had TWO B&M Ripper shifters do this to me. The first one was due to a manufacturing flaw, and the second one was due to a weak brazed joint in the top part of the linkage.

My 3rd shifter had only 1000 miles on it, but appeared Ok. If you call B&M they will repair the unit or refund your money. They told me I was the only one they had heard of this happening to - obviously a lie - but they did cover the cost of replacement.

 

[Jason-Middle Tennessee]

Unbit I'm in Nashville,Tn too. Shoot me a e-mail and maybe we can all meet up sometime.