I have a conference call scheduled tomorrow afternoon with the engineer who designed the shifter. I will bring all your feedback to him, and once we come up with good information I will be back.

Thanks for the constructive criticism, I really appreciate it. I really want to get more in tune with the consumer, and web forums like this make it possible. I have heard the heat shield gripe, as well as the increased 'noise' more than once. Most of the time, an aftermarket unit may create a little more noise inside the cabin. Typically new bushings take care of the noise, but not all cars are the same.

Answers will follow soon guys!

Take care,
Mike