Re: shifter removal

I'll tell you after this weekend. I'll either buy a multi-speed Dremel ($40 at Walmart) with some Fiberglas cutting wheels, or I'll use a pneumatic cutter if the garage on base has one. Pull off the shifter boot, undo the shift knob, remove. Cover as much of the interior as you can, so all the flying metal particles won't get into the leather or the CD player, or whatever, and then start cutting. I did this on my old 96 Cavalier, and liked it very much. I trimmed it down 2", and although it's not a "true" short throw shifter, it's perceived effect is quite similar, and whenever I switch over to driving the Chevy, it's throws are MUCH shorter. The only problem I foresee is that the stock knob screws on, and by cutting the column down, I will lose the threaded element. Maybe I'll just transfer the Momo from the Cav until I can get a new one...