I ran one years ago. The ratchet mode is only accessible from first gear, and only goes forward two gears from there, so there are limits to what you can do with the ratchet mode. It seemed a little Mickey Mouse to me. I think it's more suited to a fully auto valve body that's just going to be in drive most of the time. Like any B&M shifter however, it offered a pretty solid feel. I'd consider it more of a "performance LOOK" shifter than a real performance piece. I now run a quicksilver and much prefer it.

Also.. does it and the Quick Silver use
the same mounts. thanks

I'll keep you in mind.. yes I have it all.. its
still in my car.. if I find out a bit more info
on the Star and I like what they say I will order
one and pull the Quick Silver.. I have 2 holes in
the plastic cover for 2 switches but if you putting
it in a counsel it wouldnt matter

Just personal opinion, but I hate "gimmicky" shifters like the Star, Quick Silver, etc. I think, but not positive that the Star and Quicksilver work exactly the same, except one you lift handle, other you pull trigger to get same functions

I've run the star shifter for 12+ years., first with a shift kit VB and then a forward pattern manual VB. It's got it quirks as mentioned, but as long as your paying attention you shouldn't have a problem. I personally like the two modes and the way the lock out works.I'm not sure if the bolt pattern is the same. I think you'll like the star shifter though I've never had an issue with it that wasn't operator error.

Instructions say it can't be used with a reverse pattern.... if that's what you have

Question for you.. do you have to lift the handle
to go into reverse or park... or do you lift the
little T handle to get into R or P thanks

You have to lift the T handle to get it into reverse or park and also into ratchet mode. You don't have to do anything with the shifter handle for gear changes with this shifter. Sorry I took so long to respond. I'm glad to be able to help you, I appreciate all the help and knowledge you've shared with me when I have questions.

Do you have to lift the handle when in neutral
or does it have to be in drive to get to reverse
or park.. my Qiuck Silver has to be in drive...
thats the part I'm trying to get away from.. if
its from neutral that you lift it thats fine
thanks

I just went out to the garage to verify, you can shift from neutral to reverse or park. The only time you need the t handle in drive is for a downshift or to swap from detent to ratchet modes.