I purchased this new in 2012, and only just now installed it. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, it helps keep everything in place. My plastic shifter plate was warped after many years in the sun, and this metal plate reinforces the plastic, keeping it flat.
Before:
After:
I think it works well with the new steering wheel:
Costs:
| Item | Vendor |
Quantity |
Unit Cost |
Cost |
Shipping |
Tax |
Total |
| Auto Trans Plate | DMOCO.com |
1 |
$ 59.95 | $ 59.95 | $ 7.50 | $ – | $ 67.45 |
| Trim Screws with finish washers | Ace Hardware |
2 |
$ 0.57 | $ 1.23 | $ – | $ 0.09 | $ 1.23 |
|
Total: |
$ 68.68 |