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wbt · 03-17-2010, 06:35 PM

Alrighty....got home from being out of town all week and got it done. I will focus only on the areas of interest.

Remove:

Getting the stock shifter out was pretty easy. Hardest part was getting the shifter out from below. Not much clearance around the driveshaft.

Install:

Getting the Barton shifter pressed in from below can be tough. Took me about 15 minutes to position it correctly so I could press it in from below. It is a very tight fit with the o-rings. Make sure you grease them before install.

The instructions mention loosening the cross-member for the transmission and lowering 1/2". I personally don't feel this was necessary but may help others.

Back in the car, I installed the Barton shifter handle. Very straight forward. Next was the boot and then the shifter knob. I went with the standard SS ball and it is really a beautiful piece. I have found the source of rattle for the shifter. Please see below:

**Source of shifter rattle**
The shift knob is what rattles under acceleration. There are a couple of solutions.

1. Install the lock nut, add some teflon tape about 1/2" above the lock nut, screw the shifter ball down.
2. Use some RTV silicone and coat the threads of the shifter handle after installing the lock nut. Install the shifter ball and lock it down with the nut. Let dry overnight.
3. Use the stock shifter handle.

The dynamat some folks are using is just masking the real problem. My recommendation for Barton would be to install a nylon nut in the bottom of the shifter ball/grip.

Impression:

This product screams quality. It is outstanding in design and really is a work of art. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Pics:

AlaskaZ06 · 03-17-2010, 07:07 PM

You are going to luv your new shifter

ron10 · 03-17-2010, 07:42 PM

they are nice.

Nutbutt · 03-17-2010, 07:45 PM

No better Shifter, service and economics. Just switched over to the flat stick and the comment from people passing by has increased 2 fold !

Barton Industries · 03-17-2010, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbt

On order today! Will post pics once installed.

Shipped out 10 minutes after you ordered. It's on it's way

Thanks!!!

wbt · 03-18-2010, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barton Industries

Shipped out 10 minutes after you ordered. It's on it's way

Thanks!!!

Yessir! Talk about F A S T !!!

ZuluKilla8 · 03-18-2010, 03:37 PM

He is VERY FAST, he shipped mine out the same day and I go it two days later, putting it in this Saturday with the help of another forum member ...now just waiting on the Black T-Handel

tonetone · 03-21-2010, 05:10 PM

That's it, i've read enough threads with positive comments on this shifter. Ordered mine five minutes ago. First mod to my month old Camaro.

Nutbutt · 03-21-2010, 06:00 PM

You will not regret upgrading to the Barton shifter.

Barton Industries · 03-21-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonetone

That's it, i've read enough threads with positive comments on this shifter. Ordered mine five minutes ago. First mod to my month old Camaro.

Thanks for the order.

ZuluKilla8 · 03-21-2010, 06:49 PM

Just put mine on this weekend, well Slim SS put it in for me but I watched , Love it so far, feel and looks!! Side note, if any one is thinking of getting this or any other shifter and exhaust cut outs, id recomend putting the shifter in first, kinda made it cramped trying to work up there under the car with the cut outs in!

summitss/rsls3 · 03-21-2010, 07:55 PM

i installed my barton with the flat stick and love it, but it did chatter a bit in 2nd and 3rd under mid to WOT. I havent done the dynamat yet but i thought i would share what i have done and it took 75% of the chatter away. i took some regular grey silicone and put it on the threads of the shifter and a little inside the flatstick. i took it for a drive right after putting the silicone in and it didnt seem to help alot, but after it dried i have almost no chatter anymore.

wbt · 03-24-2010, 12:40 AM

Shifter arrived today. Will install this weekend with review and pics.

wbt · 03-26-2010, 10:43 PM

Bump.

03-17-2010, 06:35 PM	#1
wbt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Challenger R/T;2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,105	Barton Shifter Alrighty....got home from being out of town all week and got it done. I will focus only on the areas of interest. Remove: Getting the stock shifter out was pretty easy. Hardest part was getting the shifter out from below. Not much clearance around the driveshaft. Install: Getting the Barton shifter pressed in from below can be tough. Took me about 15 minutes to position it correctly so I could press it in from below. It is a very tight fit with the o-rings. Make sure you grease them before install. The instructions mention loosening the cross-member for the transmission and lowering 1/2". I personally don't feel this was necessary but may help others. Back in the car, I installed the Barton shifter handle. Very straight forward. Next was the boot and then the shifter knob. I went with the standard SS ball and it is really a beautiful piece. I have found the source of rattle for the shifter. Please see below: Source of shifter rattle The shift knob is what rattles under acceleration. There are a couple of solutions. 1. Install the lock nut, add some teflon tape about 1/2" above the lock nut, screw the shifter ball down. 2. Use some RTV silicone and coat the threads of the shifter handle after installing the lock nut. Install the shifter ball and lock it down with the nut. Let dry overnight. 3. Use the stock shifter handle. The dynamat some folks are using is just masking the real problem. My recommendation for Barton would be to install a nylon nut in the bottom of the shifter ball/grip. Impression: This product screams quality. It is outstanding in design and really is a work of art. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Pics: Last edited by wbt; 03-27-2010 at 01:01 AM. Reason: Pics and install

03-17-2010, 07:07 PM	#2
AlaskaZ06 Drives: 1968 RS/SS 396 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 208	You are going to luv your new shifter __________________ IN MY GARAGE 2010 2SS/RS Camaro from Camaro Scotty, Magnuson TVS2300 supercharger, Kooks LTH with High flow cats, ADM RACE CAI, Barton Shifter, Livernois tune, Eibach Pro kit... 2006 C6 Z06 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary Corvette convertible 1971 Corvette convertible 1968 RS/SS 396 Camaro 2009 335i xdrive BMW[/B]

03-17-2010, 07:45 PM	#4
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	No better Shifter, service and economics. Just switched over to the flat stick and the comment from people passing by has increased 2 fold ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

03-18-2010, 03:37 PM	#7
ZuluKilla8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 831	He is VERY FAST, he shipped mine out the same day and I go it two days later, putting it in this Saturday with the help of another forum member ...now just waiting on the Black T-Handel __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Holley Hi-Ram Manifold,Custom grind boost cam,Vortech V-3,10Rib 3.47 Pully Airfilter Pipe Delete, 10 PSI, TSP LT Headers, Flowmaster Outlaws, Alky Control Meth Kit, PFADT 1.25, ZL1 Fuel Pump, DSS 1000HP axles, Mantic ER2 Clutch, Full BMR rear suspension drag pack upgrade. C6 Vette 18 rims with M/T 305 out back. COPO Hood Race Proven Motorsports tuned

03-21-2010, 06:00 PM	#9
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	You will not regret upgrading to the Barton shifter. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

03-17-2010, 07:42 PM	#3
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	they are nice.

03-21-2010, 05:10 PM	#8
tonetone Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM M/T Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Prairieville,La Posts: 32 View My Garage	That's it, i've read enough threads with positive comments on this shifter. Ordered mine five minutes ago. First mod to my month old Camaro.

03-21-2010, 06:49 PM	#11
ZuluKilla8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 831	Just put mine on this weekend, well Slim SS put it in for me but I watched , Love it so far, feel and looks!! Side note, if any one is thinking of getting this or any other shifter and exhaust cut outs, id recomend putting the shifter in first, kinda made it cramped trying to work up there under the car with the cut outs in! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Holley Hi-Ram Manifold,Custom grind boost cam,Vortech V-3,10Rib 3.47 Pully Airfilter Pipe Delete, 10 PSI, TSP LT Headers, Flowmaster Outlaws, Alky Control Meth Kit, PFADT 1.25, ZL1 Fuel Pump, DSS 1000HP axles, Mantic ER2 Clutch, Full BMR rear suspension drag pack upgrade. C6 Vette 18 rims with M/T 305 out back. COPO Hood Race Proven Motorsports tuned

03-21-2010, 07:55 PM	#12
summitss/rsls3 Drives: summit white/IOM ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Grand Island, Ne Posts: 556	i installed my barton with the flat stick and love it, but it did chatter a bit in 2nd and 3rd under mid to WOT. I havent done the dynamat yet but i thought i would share what i have done and it took 75% of the chatter away. i took some regular grey silicone and put it on the threads of the shifter and a little inside the flatstick. i took it for a drive right after putting the silicone in and it didnt seem to help alot, but after it dried i have almost no chatter anymore.

03-24-2010, 12:40 AM	#13
wbt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Challenger R/T;2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,105	Shifter arrived today. Will install this weekend with review and pics.

03-26-2010, 10:43 PM	#14
wbt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Challenger R/T;2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,105	Bump.

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