C6 shift knob
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From: St Marys GA
See recent thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...2&forum_id=103
Also there was some discussion about the C6 Z06 shifter which is different and apparently slightly cheaper. I haven't seen any definitive info though.
There is someone who adapts the C6 **** to the C5 shaft by threading it. I would think that over time, this method would result in a loose or rotated ****.
Many of us have replaced the whole unit and are very happy with the results. About $200 + shipping for everything from Fred Beans or Ken Fichtner. I negotiated with my local dealer and paid about $225 plus sales tax.
DBD
Also there was some discussion about the C6 Z06 shifter which is different and apparently slightly cheaper. I haven't seen any definitive info though.
There is someone who adapts the C6 **** to the C5 shaft by threading it. I would think that over time, this method would result in a loose or rotated ****.
Many of us have replaced the whole unit and are very happy with the results. About $200 + shipping for everything from Fred Beans or Ken Fichtner. I negotiated with my local dealer and paid about $225 plus sales tax.
DBD
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From: New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21
Originally Posted by dunbindun(tov)
Also there was some discussion about the C6 Z06 shifter which is different and apparently slightly cheaper. I haven't seen any definitive info though.
DBD
DBD
Burning Brakes
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From: Cumming, GA
Originally Posted by skidmarc
Hi guys, has anyone put a C6 shift **** in their C5? If so can you point me in the direction for the best price?
Thanks
Thanks
I have one in my Z06. My husband installed it and I want to sell it! I don't like how it looks I'm sorry to say. I just want the old one back on there!
I have not driven it since he has made the swap so I can't tell you what its like... I just can't get past the look of it.
I liked the stock **** and unfortunately it can't be used with the C6 shifter.
Please PM him so he will sell it to you!
Wife of Mickbee
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From: Columbus, OH
Originally Posted by Mickbee
I have one in my Z06. My husband installed it and I want to sell it! I don't like how it looks I'm sorry to say. I just want the old one back on there!
I have not driven it since he has made the swap so I can't tell you what its like... I just can't get past the look of it.
I liked the stock **** and unfortunately it can't be used with the C6 shifter.
Please PM him so he will sell it to you!
Wife of Mickbee
I have not driven it since he has made the swap so I can't tell you what its like... I just can't get past the look of it.
I liked the stock **** and unfortunately it can't be used with the C6 shifter.
Please PM him so he will sell it to you!
Wife of Mickbee
Burning Brakes
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From: Cumming, GA
Originally Posted by indy300
What is wrong with the looks? Is it the style or does the color not match the interior?
I like the way the stock style shifter looks much better. I had a Hurst short shifter prior to the C6 one and I loved it (except for the noise) Then…..Someone convinced me to get this one instead.
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by dunbindun(tov)
See recent thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...2&forum_id=103
Also there was some discussion about the C6 Z06 shifter which is different and apparently slightly cheaper. I haven't seen any definitive info though.
There is someone who adapts the C6 **** to the C5 shaft by threading it. I would think that over time, this method would result in a loose or rotated ****.
Many of us have replaced the whole unit and are very happy with the results. About $200 + shipping for everything from Fred Beans or Ken Fichtner. I negotiated with my local dealer and paid about $225 plus sales tax.
DBD
Also there was some discussion about the C6 Z06 shifter which is different and apparently slightly cheaper. I haven't seen any definitive info though.
There is someone who adapts the C6 **** to the C5 shaft by threading it. I would think that over time, this method would result in a loose or rotated ****.
Many of us have replaced the whole unit and are very happy with the results. About $200 + shipping for everything from Fred Beans or Ken Fichtner. I negotiated with my local dealer and paid about $225 plus sales tax.
DBD
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cumming, GA
Originally Posted by Mickbee
I mean no disrespect to all of you who like the look of it. For me it just looks too futuristic for the car IMO. I don't do well with change to begin with and I’m a fanatic when it comes to my car.
I like the way the stock style shifter looks much better. I had a Hurst short shifter prior to the C6 one and I loved it (except for the noise) Then…..Someone convinced me to get this one instead.
I like the way the stock style shifter looks much better. I had a Hurst short shifter prior to the C6 one and I loved it (except for the noise) Then…..Someone convinced me to get this one instead.
Will the real Mickbee please stand up?! Well now I know why some folks do not remain logged in when they go to work...
"Someone" didn't fully read the entire post; the request is for the ****, not the entire shifter/****/boot, etc...
I like the looks and the shifting of the setup better than the factory C5. The **** and boot go quite well with the interior AND the shifter has a great feel. My only beef is the silver part of the **** gets HOT after sitting in the sun. I looked at my palm to see if I had the shift pattern burned into it.
If I did sell it, it would be the whole setup it has about 50 feet of usage...
Good luck on your quest.
Le Mans Master
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From: Maryville TN
St. Jude Donor '06-13,'16-'17, '19
Originally Posted by skidmarc
Hi guys, has anyone put a C6 shift **** in their C5? If so can you point me in the direction for the best price?
Tom
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From: Phoenix AZ
Same setup here
Originally Posted by TCW
There is a guy on Ebay who sells them for $79.99. These are OEM GM C6 ***** that are modified to fit on a C5 shifter. They simply screw on. I've had mine for about a year now and it's never come loose yet. My C6 **** is screwed onto a Hurst shifter.
Tom
Tom
