Shifter Trim Plate Replacement
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Well, I ordered one, its better than the $150 or so for a used shifter assembly that may still have a cracked trim plate. The local Jag dealer wanted $340 for the assembly, the trim plate is not available on its own. I will post once I have received the trim plate and and it is installed.
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I'm certainly intrigued. Let us know how it looks. I'm having the same problem with mine. Aluminum does look better than plastic, but I don't see if there is much illumination for the PRND32 in it.
For $55 bucks tho, I'd take it. I see yours was the only one on Ebay. Ask the buyer about where he got it. I want one for my car!
For $55 bucks tho, I'd take it. I see yours was the only one on Ebay. Ask the buyer about where he got it. I want one for my car!
Last edited by giandanielxk8; 07-29-2013 at 10:26 PM.
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Silver Flyer (11-25-2015)
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I'm certainly intrigued. Let us know how it looks. I'm having the same problem with mine. Aluminum does look better than plastic, but I don't see if there is much illumination for the PRND32 in it.
For $55 bucks tho, I'd take it. I see yours was the only one on Ebay. Ask the buyer about where he got it. I want one for my car!
For $55 bucks tho, I'd take it. I see yours was the only one on Ebay. Ask the buyer about where he got it. I want one for my car!
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Too bad he didn't elect to attach with sticky tape vs. the screws... really like the look of it otherwise. Does look better with the chrome surround shown in the eBay listing. My surround doesn't have screws, is flimsy black plastic that doesn't attach well. Are the chrome surrounds from later years/models and are they retro-fittable?
Last edited by Beav; 07-31-2013 at 01:14 PM.
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Too bad he didn't elect to attach with sticky tape vs. the screws... really like the look of it otherwise. Does look better with the chrome surround shown in the eBay listing. My surround doesn't have screws, is flimsy black plastic that doesn't attach well. Are the chrome surrounds from later years/models and are they retro-fittable?
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As soon as it's here, I'll take some pictures of the installation.
Is it just me, or is the factory trim plate really of sub-par quality, with a bad finish and bad material? Mine looks like it has been through a few nuclear wars.
Last edited by azeteg; 08-13-2013 at 04:06 AM.
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Too bad he didn't elect to attach with sticky tape vs. the screws... really like the look of it otherwise. Does look better with the chrome surround shown in the eBay listing. My surround doesn't have screws, is flimsy black plastic that doesn't attach well. Are the chrome surrounds from later years/models and are they retro-fittable?
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It might be that jog to the right going through "R". Instinct says just pull it straight from "P" to "D", but when you do that, you can see the parts flex.
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Bigvettefreak (08-19-2013)
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Mine cracked from the R all the way upward. On my car it looks like the shift lever bumps that side of the slot lightly as it is moved. And no, it wasn't disrespected. I have a 99.97 point car as judged several times. No doubt they missed the crack though.
The plate really should have been made of metal like the high end manufacturers use... like Honda and Dodge.
The plate really should have been made of metal like the high end manufacturers use... like Honda and Dodge.
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Mine is cracked in multiple places. From the screw to between the R and the P, between D and 4, the 4 fell off! I think the previous owner wasn't as kind to it as me.
I contacted the seller. He said they'd have new stock in about 5-10 business days. He gave me the prices and also let slip that they're working on a black anodised aluminium version which he thinks will be stronger than the other aluminium one. Now I'm torn, should I get the black one or the silver one?
I contacted the seller. He said they'd have new stock in about 5-10 business days. He gave me the prices and also let slip that they're working on a black anodised aluminium version which he thinks will be stronger than the other aluminium one. Now I'm torn, should I get the black one or the silver one?