SSS BA Auto shifter into AU Forte Wagon Take 2

[JC]

Well, yesterday I started the installation of the BA SSS Auto shifter into our AU wagon. First thing I had to do was make a bracket to attach to the gearbox to hold the BA shifter cable. So after 3.5 hours yesterday and 8 hours today (11.5 hours total) I have just finished and it is connected, and the cable moves properly so that all gears (P R N D) can be selected. The gear selector is bolted into the car and a test drive proves that everything works as it should. So the hard part is out of the way.

Just got to do the electrics (solder 7 wires into the ECU somwhere and connect the wires to the SSS shift loom and the power/econ switch and all is done. Oh, and modify the centre console so it fits over the BA shifter, and buy and install a leather boot for the gear shifter (similar to what the BF 6 speed autos have). I am predicting another 3 to 4 hours to do this. I'm not finished yet, but I'm BIG KEV (excited).

A big thanks to Dave (Ghia5L) for the hardware installation instructions, and to Murray (Muzza) for the electronic components and instructions. Without these guys I would not have had the inspiration or the guts to do this.

Now for some pics:
The bracket and linkage under the car.

The shifter in the car