C6 Shifter
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C6 Shifter
Looking at one of the C6 shifters, which I understand is getting rave reviews. Does anyone know if I can use an aftermarket shift **** (I just bought a new Momo) with the C6 shifter?
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Originally Posted by 02gt350
not much difference between a C5 shifter and C6 other than height. I woudl go with B&M's new C5,C6 shifter. its great, no noise and good feel
Thanks - Where did you get the B&M.....forum vendor? I would like to take a look.
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Thanks - Where did you get the B&M.....forum vendor? I would like to take a look.
heres the linkhttp://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
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Originally Posted by 02gt350
corvettegarage.com mine was 195 shipped i believe. there are 2 of them from B&M. you want the one thats for the c6 as well. They have a noise insulator. just as quiet as stock heres the link
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
heres the linkhttp://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Looking at one of the C6 shifters, which I understand is getting rave reviews. Does anyone know if I can use an aftermarket shift **** (I just bought a new Momo) with the C6 shifter?
The Ripper was even worse. The C6 shifter is very very smooth, a tad bit smoother than the C5. My only regret was that I didnt do it sooner. Still, if i were you, I would try it and make sure you like it before buy it.The C5 boot maybe too big because of the much lower Shifter profile. I just got my new boot for the C6 shifter from Vette Essentials last week.
Not sure about your Aftermarket *** question though.
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Originally Posted by MARK's_C5TT
you'll probably luv the C6 shifter. It has the low profile of the Ripper and Hurst but not that tight unforgiving feel. I assumed the hurst would be the one for me because of the look but then I tried it in an owners car The Ripper was even worse. The C6 shifter is very very smooth, a tad bit smoother than the C5. My only regret was that I didnt do it sooner. Still, if i were you, I would try it and make sure you like it before buy it.
The C5 boot maybe too big because of the much lower Shifter profile. I just got my new boot for the C6 shifter from Vette Essentials last week.
Not sure about your Aftermarket *** question though.
The Ripper was even worse. The C6 shifter is very very smooth, a tad bit smoother than the C5. My only regret was that I didnt do it sooner. Still, if i were you, I would try it and make sure you like it before buy it.The C5 boot maybe too big because of the much lower Shifter profile. I just got my new boot for the C6 shifter from Vette Essentials last week.
Not sure about your Aftermarket *** question though.
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Looking at one of the C6 shifters, which I understand is getting rave reviews. Does anyone know if I can use an aftermarket shift **** (I just bought a new Momo) with the C6 shifter?
Barry:
I put the C6 on mine last year after the Hurst. The Hurst was way too
tough and the noise/vibrartion was undesireable.
Fred Beans (Gene) was just runnig a special on the C6 Z06 shifter and
free shipping.
I don't know about the Momo fitting but it is a threaded **** and
just may fit. If you're in the area, give a shout and you can try it on
mine.
I used the shift boot I got from you on the shifter. I had to cut it open
and roll it down from the top, but it fits very well.
...George
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I don't know how you would put the Momo **** on the C6 shifter. The C6 **** attaches to the C6 shifter with a torx screw on the "side" on the shaft. You'll have to find out how the Momo **** is screwed on and therefore you may have to modify the shifter or the **** to make it work.
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I have a C6 shifter in my C5. The C5 shifter has threads for a **** to screw onto. The C6 shifter does not. The C6 **** is held in place with a set screw. I also went with the C6 ****. I like the looks and feel of it.
Here's a picture of the two shifters side by side. C5 on L, C6 on R.
Here's an interior pic after the installation was completed.
Here's a picture of the two shifters side by side. C5 on L, C6 on R.
Here's an interior pic after the installation was completed.
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I had a Hurst in my Z06 for almost 3 years. For drag racing it's the best, but for HPDE use and/or around town it gets tiring fast.
After trying all the tricks to make it shift a bit easier and quiet down the buszzing I switched to the full C6 Z06 assembly (got it from Fred Beans GMC) and a Vette Essentials all black short boot.
I love it... I drive the car to work almost everyday and enjoy it so much more. Also, w/ the decrease in drivetain noise and shifter noise the exhaust is louder (not that Kooks and Stingers are quiet).
Looks like it came from the factory this way... I love VE interior pieces I also put their arm rests in too.
After trying all the tricks to make it shift a bit easier and quiet down the buszzing I switched to the full C6 Z06 assembly (got it from Fred Beans GMC) and a Vette Essentials all black short boot.
I love it... I drive the car to work almost everyday and enjoy it so much more. Also, w/ the decrease in drivetain noise and shifter noise the exhaust is louder (not that Kooks and Stingers are quiet).
Looks like it came from the factory this way... I love VE interior pieces I also put their arm rests in too.
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I had the Hurst in my 99 and 03 Z (over 5 years of combined use). The C6 shifter if perfect and I have no desire to spend money to fix something that isn't broke. The C6 shifter is smooth and noise free and just feels good.
Tom
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Originally Posted by georgec114
Barry:
I put the C6 on mine last year after the Hurst. The Hurst was way too
tough and the noise/vibrartion was undesireable.
Fred Beans (Gene) was just runnig a special on the C6 Z06 shifter and
free shipping.
I don't know about the Momo fitting but it is a threaded **** and
just may fit. If you're in the area, give a shout and you can try it on
mine.
I used the shift boot I got from you on the shifter. I had to cut it open
and roll it down from the top, but it fits very well.
...George
I put the C6 on mine last year after the Hurst. The Hurst was way too
tough and the noise/vibrartion was undesireable.
Fred Beans (Gene) was just runnig a special on the C6 Z06 shifter and
free shipping.
I don't know about the Momo fitting but it is a threaded **** and
just may fit. If you're in the area, give a shout and you can try it on
mine.
I used the shift boot I got from you on the shifter. I had to cut it open
and roll it down from the top, but it fits very well.
...George
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Originally Posted by georgec114
Barry:
I put the C6 on mine last year after the Hurst. The Hurst was way too
tough and the noise/vibrartion was undesireable.
Fred Beans (Gene) was just runnig a special on the C6 Z06 shifter and
free shipping.
I don't know about the Momo fitting but it is a threaded **** and
just may fit. If you're in the area, give a shout and you can try it on
mine.
I used the shift boot I got from you on the shifter. I had to cut it open
and roll it down from the top, but it fits very well.
...George
I put the C6 on mine last year after the Hurst. The Hurst was way too
tough and the noise/vibrartion was undesireable.
Fred Beans (Gene) was just runnig a special on the C6 Z06 shifter and
free shipping.
I don't know about the Momo fitting but it is a threaded **** and
just may fit. If you're in the area, give a shout and you can try it on
mine.
I used the shift boot I got from you on the shifter. I had to cut it open
and roll it down from the top, but it fits very well.
...George
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Originally Posted by 02gt350
not much difference between a C5 shifter and C6 other than height. I woudl go with B&M's new C5,C6 shifter. its great, no noise and good feel
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