DIY 6MT shifter surround on 7AT install and more CFE

370ZilverZ · 07-21-2012, 02:50 PM

I bought the 6MT shifter surround from a forum member without the shift boot and the shift knob from UAM which works well with this mod.

I sent the 6MT shifter surround in to Tony at CFE to cover in clear reflective carbon fiber to replace my 7AT one I had covered and also stitch me up a boot with thread to match my steering wheel.

I started to follow another thread on the forum and remove the 7AT shifter trim and then start to trim off the shifter base to fit the 6MT shifter surround.

Pics were few and difficult to tell how much to trim, so I waited for mine to get back.

The parts came in yesterday and I got to work. OMG, Make sure you are ready to trim. I used an air saw and a Dremmel tool for grinding. All you will cut is plastic.

Shifter trim1.jpg Shifter trim2.jpg Shifter trim3.jpg Shifter trim4.jpg Shifter trim5.jpg Shifter trim6.jpg

Once I got everything trimmed to fit, it was time to move on to the shift knob.

The shift knob installation with the UAM kit is very simple and staight forward.
I added some grease to help it slide easier.

After my first run I had to adjust the position of the stopper with the set screws to where it was almost to the top of the shaft. The car gave me a warning because the button stayed too far in.

Shifter1.jpg Shifter2.jpg Shifter3.jpg

Here are some pics of it all togeter with my new CFE covered cup holder and arm rest cubby.

Shifter surround & knob 1.jpg Shifter surround & knob 2.jpg Shifter surround & knob 3.jpg Shifter surround & knob 4.jpg Shifter surround & knob 5.jpg

These are pics of the complete interior.

6MT surround, cup holder & cubby 1.jpg 6MT surround, cup holder & cubby 2.jpg 6MT surround, cup holder & cubby 3.JPG

gr8-wrx · 07-21-2012, 05:51 PM

Nice!

Jamaica · 07-21-2012, 06:04 PM

Looks awesome . We appreciate your business

XwChriswX · 08-15-2012, 08:03 PM

How secure is the knob, can you pull it off if you tried?

nightwish · 08-16-2012, 01:24 AM

Have you ever wonder why a manual driver never swaps to look like an automatic. Something to think about LOL

muzik212 · 08-16-2012, 02:43 PM

Same reason the 7AT guys DO the switch to the manual bezel and boot. The stock 7AT set up looks like crap. Making your 6 speed look like a 7AT would be stupid... Or are you just flame baiting?

killjulez · 08-16-2012, 03:56 PM

Awesome write up! Thank you for taking pics of the install

Looks great!

XwChriswX · 08-16-2012, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightwish

Have you ever wonder why a manual driver never swaps to look like an automatic. Something to think about LOL

Jonathan Vach · 09-26-2012, 05:05 AM

I need this for real ! Where can I buy the knob and the boot?

Fhjkalfhu · 02-28-2018, 10:34 AM

Bringing back an old thread. Does the surround not fit when you pop the plastic cover for the gear selector out?

mlsully · 02-28-2018, 01:31 PM

No, it doesn't full seat. You need to trim a lot in the area shown above to make it snap into place.

Baronsmokes · 02-28-2018, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370ZilverZ

I bought the 6MT shifter surround from a forum member without the shift boot and the shift knob from UAM which works well with this mod.

I sent the 6MT shifter surround in to Tony at CFE to cover in clear reflective carbon fiber to replace my 7AT one I had covered and also stitch me up a boot with thread to match my steering wheel.

I started to follow another thread on the forum and remove the 7AT shifter trim and then start to trim off the shifter base to fit the 6MT shifter surround.

Pics were few and difficult to tell how much to trim, so I waited for mine to get back.

The parts came in yesterday and I got to work. OMG, Make sure you are ready to trim. I used an air saw and a Dremmel tool for grinding. All you will cut is plastic.

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Once I got everything trimmed to fit, it was time to move on to the shift knob.

The shift knob installation with the UAM kit is very simple and staight forward.
I added some grease to help it slide easier.

After my first run I had to adjust the position of the stopper with the set screws to where it was almost to the top of the shaft. The car gave me a warning because the button stayed too far in.

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Here are some pics of it all togeter with my new CFE covered cup holder and arm rest cubby.

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These are pics of the complete interior.

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Interestng.Why not by a car with a stick.I do not understand what the big deal is about automatics and manuals with every one.I have a Z with built 7AT.Shifts fast.I have other cars with a stick.Drove truck for 25 years with 15 speed non synchronise transmission.Fun part of the car is do what you want.

mlsully · 02-28-2018, 09:21 PM

I did mine strictly for esthetics. I hated the way the shifter looked. They could have done something more pleasing from the factory, but they decided to skimp out. I also added a black leather with red stitching ebrake boot and redid my center console arm rest with black leather and red stitching. So now I feel it flows better with the look of the interior. I know I have a 7at, and I never try and hide that lol

Edit: also added GTR shift knob to tie in the colors.

Fhjkalfhu · 03-08-2018, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlsully

I did mine strictly for esthetics. I hated the way the shifter looked. They could have done something more pleasing from the factory, but they decided to skimp out. I also added a black leather with red stitching ebrake boot and redid my center console arm rest with black leather and red stitching. So now I feel it flows better with the look of the interior. I know I have a 7at, and I never try and hide that lol

Edit: also added GTR shift knob to tie in the colors.

Did you just use a dremel as well?

mlsully · 03-08-2018, 11:59 AM

Yes, I had to seemed a lot of the plastics in front of the shift lever for it to seat fully into place.

07-21-2012, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 66 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 18	DIY 6MT shifter surround on 7AT install and more CFE I bought the 6MT shifter surround from a forum member without the shift boot and the shift knob from UAM which works well with this mod. I sent the 6MT shifter surround in to Tony at CFE to cover in clear reflective carbon fiber to replace my 7AT one I had covered and also stitch me up a boot with thread to match my steering wheel. I started to follow another thread on the forum and remove the 7AT shifter trim and then start to trim off the shifter base to fit the 6MT shifter surround. Pics were few and difficult to tell how much to trim, so I waited for mine to get back. The parts came in yesterday and I got to work. OMG, Make sure you are ready to trim. I used an air saw and a Dremmel tool for grinding. All you will cut is plastic. Shifter trim1.jpg Shifter trim2.jpg Shifter trim3.jpg Shifter trim4.jpg Shifter trim5.jpg Shifter trim6.jpg Once I got everything trimmed to fit, it was time to move on to the shift knob. The shift knob installation with the UAM kit is very simple and staight forward. I added some grease to help it slide easier. After my first run I had to adjust the position of the stopper with the set screws to where it was almost to the top of the shaft. The car gave me a warning because the button stayed too far in. Shifter1.jpg Shifter2.jpg Shifter3.jpg Here are some pics of it all togeter with my new CFE covered cup holder and arm rest cubby. Shifter surround & knob 1.jpg Shifter surround & knob 2.jpg Shifter surround & knob 3.jpg Shifter surround & knob 4.jpg Shifter surround & knob 5.jpg These are pics of the complete interior. 6MT surround, cup holder & cubby 1.jpg 6MT surround, cup holder & cubby 2.jpg 6MT surround, cup holder & cubby 3.JPG __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

07-21-2012, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
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XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	How secure is the knob, can you pull it off if you tried? __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

08-16-2012, 01:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
nightwish Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: na Posts: 111 Drives: na Rep Power: 12	this remind me of the fr-s Have you ever wonder why a manual driver never swaps to look like an automatic. Something to think about LOL

08-16-2012, 02:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
muzik212 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northeastern NJ Posts: 103 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Same reason the 7AT guys DO the switch to the manual bezel and boot. The stock 7AT set up looks like crap. Making your 6 speed look like a 7AT would be stupid... Or are you just flame baiting? __________________ 2009 370z Sport/Touring- GTM stage 1.5 SC/ Fast Intentions HFCs/ DC sport headers/ Motordyne M370/ Invidia CBE/ Carbon Fiber Element interior & engine bay accents/ Oil Cooler/ Eibach Springs & Swaybars/ UpRev/ Work Gnosis GS4's/ Z1Rotors/ ONEighty Custom Headlights Last edited by muzik212; 08-16-2012 at 05:08 PM.

07-21-2012, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Looks awesome . We appreciate your business

08-16-2012, 03:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
killjulez Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 11 Drives: 06 G35 Rep Power: 13	Awesome write up! Thank you for taking pics of the install Looks great!

09-26-2012, 05:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jonathan Vach Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 290 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	I need this for real ! Where can I buy the knob and the boot?

02-28-2018, 10:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fhjkalfhu Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 114 Drives: 2009 base white 7AT Rep Power: 8	Bringing back an old thread. Does the surround not fit when you pop the plastic cover for the gear selector out?

02-28-2018, 01:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
mlsully Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 175 Drives: 2015 Nismo Rep Power: 43	No, it doesn't full seat. You need to trim a lot in the area shown above to make it snap into place.

03-08-2018, 11:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
mlsully Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 175 Drives: 2015 Nismo Rep Power: 43	Yes, I had to seemed a lot of the plastics in front of the shift lever for it to seat fully into place. Fhjkalfhu likes this.

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