Custom Shift Knobs for manual shift C4's
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The B&M shifter I bought needed to be machined for it to fit/screw on the B&M shifter. The carbon fiber I'm currently using was screwed with a rubber tape.
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Hurst used to make a beautiful, oversized, old-skool type shift **** for the 6-speed C4/C5. It was available in white and in black.
I'd send you a pix of one, but photobucket isn't working for me at present.
They look very cool in the C4 and fit the hand much better than the stock piece. Highly recommend.
Maybe they still make this?
I'd send you a pix of one, but photobucket isn't working for me at present.
They look very cool in the C4 and fit the hand much better than the stock piece. Highly recommend.
Maybe they still make this?
Last edited by rocco16; Jan 31, 2013 at 01:24 PM.
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I have the "old school" Hurst type 4 speed shifter **** in black on my 85 4+3. They can be purchased on that auction site we use. Vendor goes by the name "Johnnymustache". It's two inches in diameter. The thread size on C4 Vettes is 9/16X18. There is a picture of it somewhere on this forum.
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Looks like they still make it:
http://www.hurst-shifters.com/?wpsc_...andles&paged=5
Says its for C5, but it fits the C4 just the same.
P/N 1630056 for white, 1630156 for black.
http://www.hurst-shifters.com/?wpsc_...andles&paged=5
Says its for C5, but it fits the C4 just the same.
P/N 1630056 for white, 1630156 for black.
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Looks like they still make it:
http://www.hurst-shifters.com/?wpsc_...andles&paged=5
Says its for C5, but it fits the C4 just the same.
P/N 1630056 for white, 1630156 for black.
http://www.hurst-shifters.com/?wpsc_...andles&paged=5
Says its for C5, but it fits the C4 just the same.
P/N 1630056 for white, 1630156 for black.
C4: Reverse = Right and down
C5: Reverse = Right and up
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http://www.momousa.com/tuning/shift-*****.html
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make your own
But i think i too would look to buy one next time. Good luck
steve
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I made my own. Took waaaay too much time, but i think i have the only one like it. Made a video of it on youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2FmNuUXO7Q
But i think i too would look to buy one next time. Good luck
steve
But i think i too would look to buy one next time. Good luck
steve
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thanks! that is the kind of thing semi retired carpenters work on to keep us out of trouble. my project this winter is a complete re-paint of my 1991 yellow c4. The parts are spread all across the shop floor
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I've seen those videos few times, and never gets old.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
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I made my own. Took waaaay too much time, but i think i have the only one like it. Made a video of it on youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2FmNuUXO7QBut i think i too would look to buy one next time. Good luck
steve
steve
But, as a metal worker and woodworker, I have to ask how you broached the square key hole in the ****?? That's the part I wanted to see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I think I'm going with one of these? You can use their adapter and add any shift pattern you'd like.
http://www.americanshifter.com/produ...d-Shift-*****/
I believe this to be the size of the shifter top where the **** attaches.
Corvette 1984-2004 Manual Gearbox 9/16-18
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http://www.americanshifter.com/produ...d-Shift-*****/
I believe this to be the size of the shifter top where the **** attaches.
Corvette 1984-2004 Manual Gearbox 9/16-18
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Last edited by Glenno; Feb 1, 2013 at 11:08 PM.
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The HURST "style" round **** for the ZF is still available but doesn't have the "HURST" logo displayed any longer. I thought mine was maybe 2 1/4" or so but the newer are advertised I think at 2 1/8". I believe you would feel that if you were accustomed to the larger ****.