Maddog STS! :-)

R/Tjoe · Post by **R/Tjoe** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:35 am

First off i would like to start out by saying how pleased i am with the product and service i received from chuck(maddog). The customer service i received was phenomenal and as for the quality of the STS, i would recommend this shifter to anyone with an mtx!

Before purchasing i emailed him with some questions i had concerning fitment and customizing the shifter to make it my own. After some ideas were thrown around i finally was able to come up with something that i liked. What i got was a 80% reduction STS with the srt boot and powder coated black billet shift knob. I was going to do powder on the shaft to match the interior of the car but since that would have run me another $50 i decided to just rattle can it.

Anyways the final product turned out amazing! I also did the booger bushings and i absolutely love the way the car drives! I snapped a couple pics to show, let me know what yall think!

new STS with rod painted:

Close up:

Installed with srt boot:

color match against interior:

Close up. shiney!

xXB00ST3DXx · Post by **xXB00ST3DXx** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:04 pm

looks good, how was the install?

R/Tjoe · Post by **R/Tjoe** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:11 pm

Thanks! the install was cake! it took like a half hour. the only think that people have said that they have trouble with is getting the 2 shift cable clips off. but when i did it i just used the claw side of a hammer and pryed the clip off with not too much effort. no cut up hands or anything. very easy install for sure!

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:35 pm

Nice, nice. Maybe someday I'll have to take Chuck up on his offer to make one for me.

R/Tjoe · Post by **R/Tjoe** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:44 pm

Thanks! ya i definitely recommend it. not a single complaint!

RawkBunny · Post by **RawkBunny** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:00 pm

Do it Gramps. I loooooooooooove my maddog STS.

srtFOURplay · Post by **srtFOURplay** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:23 pm

havent seen this done its a cool idea nice job

SC62391 · Post by **SC62391** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:20 pm

Looks really good man, makes me want one now

R/Tjoe · Post by **R/Tjoe** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:36 pm

Thanks guys!
I have been creating errands to run all day just so i can drive around with it. lol So much fun to drive with, the difference is like night and day!

i had an sts in my old car and forgot how much i missed it. The only regret i have is not getting one sooner.

SC62391 · Post by **SC62391** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:47 pm

How different is the 80% reduction? Is it just as easy to find gears?

R/Tjoe · Post by **R/Tjoe** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:04 am

The 80% is a huge difference but i dont think it is any harder to find gears. The throw is reduced side to side as well so it takes a little adjusting for that, but nothing that doesnt come after driving around for a day or so.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:08 am

^^Yeah, my Mopar STS really doesn't feel that much different from the stock one after driving with it for several years. I've probably forgotten and need to try a stock one again to refresh my memory.

MoparMarc · Post by **MoparMarc** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:07 pm

i love my Maddog STS! Ive had mine for years!
Chuck is a great guy and makes the best STS product for our cars.

It makes these cars relive the first day you got it, gives is a new feel.

Lets raise our drinks to Chuck! CHeers!

WhiteSRT69 · Post by **WhiteSRT69** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:44 pm

as much as i love maddog... i will never get rid of my Mopar STS!!!

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:38 pm

Midnight_Rider wrote:Nice, nice. Maybe someday I'll have to take Chuck up on his offer to make one for me.

Just do it, David.
You won't be sorry.

One of the best investments we can get for our cars.
Not to mention, one of the best long-time vendors on these boards.

Are you ever in the NE IL. / SE WI. area ?
You could always stop over at his place and pick one up, to save a bit on shipping costs.

- Nick