White Madness vs Barton - Auto Shifter Showdown

[Chubbiejones]

I purchased the WMG short version. Very easy install but you do have to trim 1” off the shaft which is not a big deal. I also swapped out the boo/trim to a manual version. Love the look and feels great.

I am digging this look and will most likely be purchasing the same setup in the near future! Where did you purchase the new boot and trim bezel?

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[Chubbiejones]

Still loving my WM custom shifter

Love this look over the stock!

 

[86pagt]

I am digging this look and will most likely be purchasing the same setup in the near future! Where did you purchase the new boot and trim bezel?

i got it from my local Ford Dealer. You can also purchase them online.

 

[86pagt]

Added a new knob

 

[Chubbiejones]

i got it from my local Ford Dealer. You can also purchase them online.

I will see what my local dealer is charging and decided on whether to purchase local or via the web!

Added a new knob

Is that a painted knob or powder coated?

 

[86pagt]

I purchased a white Derlin knob and painted it with 2 coats of clear. I wanted to see what different colors looked like. I purchased 1 white and 1 black.

 

[Chubbiejones]

I purchased a white Derlin knob and painted it with 2 coats of clear. I wanted to see what different colors looked like. I purchased 1 white and 1 black.

Yeah, my only concern with clear is eventually it will begin to have issues which will require refinishing :( I might try a standard brushed finish ??

 

[86pagt]

Yeah, my only concern with clear is eventually it will begin to have issues which will require refinishing :( I might try a standard brushed finish ??

Agree but I only have $18 dollars in the knob. Once I decided on the color that I like the best I will purchase a better quality knob. WMG sells knobs also so might be purchasing from them.

 

[Chubbiejones]

Agree but I only have $18 dollars in the knob. Once I decided on the color that I like the best I will purchase a better quality knob. WMG sells knobs also so might be purchasing from them.

$18 - I only wish I was going to spend that amount on a knob!

Yes, WMG has a really nice selection of knobs - I will be most likely purchasing their standard brushed finish

 

[Max Rips]

Resurrecting the thread with freshly installed WM Garage universal short shifter conversion and magnetic gray shift knob with manual shift boot from Ford.

 

[2021 Mach 1]

For those that have a WM Garage auto shifter, how has it held up after a year or more of use? In particular, did it come loose or shift differently over time? Thanks

 

[1 old racer]

I have my WM for almost 4 years and only once it came loose due to installer error. It's a great shifter.

 

[Cobra Jet]

So with either the Barton or the WM, how does one engage the trans? Is there a push button to move the aftermarket stick?

Looking at the Barton, I guess the top plate is the "button", but with the WM, where is it - at the shaft/stick?

 

[1 old racer]

I will video its engagement / movement tomorrow. Unless someone does it before I do

 

[Vlad Soare]

For those that have a WM Garage auto shifter, how has it held up after a year or more of use? In particular, did it come loose or shift differently over time? Thanks

I can't speak of the auto shifter in particular, but my manual shift knob from WMG only lasted a bit over one year. Then the clear coat started cracking. At first it was just a single crack, which wasn't visible unless lit by direct sunlight, but after a few weeks there were lots of them, which were visible at any time in any kind of light. And not only did they look terribly ugly, but I could also feel them, which was annoying. I had to ditch it.

Too bad, as it looked really nice when it was new.

As for the WMG automatic shifter, I think @RasJeremy can tell you more about it.

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