[Z06] First impressions
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Naples
First impressions
After driving the BEAST 
for the first week I find that the shifter sits a little high for my liking, the position reminds me of a old lotus europa I had many moons ago. In the lotus the shifter **** was even with the center arm rest and was more comfortable because you did'nt have to lift your arm off the rest to shift, like I find I'm doing in the Z06. Looks like I just talked myself into my first mod 
for the first week I find that the shifter sits a little high for my liking, the position reminds me of a old lotus europa I had many moons ago. In the lotus the shifter **** was even with the center arm rest and was more comfortable because you did'nt have to lift your arm off the rest to shift, like I find I'm doing in the Z06. Looks like I just talked myself into my first mod
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: CT
I wondered how you'd liked it!
I ordered the short antenna, partition and tray so far. I am debating lowering it....and the windows MUST be tinted. Everything else is fine n dandy. I drove a car with a Ripper and will say it felt more PRECISE than the stocker. The hurst was too tight and notchy.
Enjoy it!! 
I ordered the short antenna, partition and tray so far. I am debating lowering it....and the windows MUST be tinted. Everything else is fine n dandy. I drove a car with a Ripper and will say it felt more PRECISE than the stocker. The hurst was too tight and notchy.
Enjoy it!!
Love the car , shorty ant. on and cargo partition was included from Kevin.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
The stock shifter does take some getting used to. It took me about a month to get used to it. I now like the stock shifter just fine. I never miss any shifts with it. The trick is to let the springs do the work and not to force it. Wait a few months before you replace the shifter and see if you still feel the same.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: I'm not quite middle aged and I only own one gold chain! San Jose CA
If you decide to try an aftermarket shifter I highly recommend the BPP unit. I didn't like the stock shifter either and I love the BPP. It is more adjustable than any other aftermarket shifter that I know of and it is a well made piece. It is a bit stiffer than the stock unit and all the aftermarket shifters will translate some minor noise into the cockpit, particularly at WOT.
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Texas
If it's just the shifter height you are not liking, you can easily cut it down 1 inch. Plenty of how to's posted out there for it, it's not hard. Any more than an inch and you've got to add threads and pin slot. I did 3/4" and then a month later another 1/4". Works great and I am much happier.
I'd recommend giving it a try.
I'd recommend giving it a try.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Mechanicsville VA
St. Jude Donor '08
I have to agree with EagleFlight. I also cut the stock shifter 3/4" and really like the improvement. I learned to shift on a 50 Ford, 3 speed on the column. Progressed thru many 4 speeds from most all manufacturers and have to say the 6 speed shifter in the "Z" is better than all of that and also much better than the aftermarket ones. Have tried Hurst and B&M but don't care for them as far as a manual shifter. Auto shifter, I will take one of the Hurst anyday. Just my $.02.
Gene
Gene
