[Z06] shifter questions
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jan 2006
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shifter questions
fairly new here so sorry for any stupid questions. have had my 02 z06 for about 3 weeks now and i hate the stock shifter. have read many threads abouts various shifters and lately about the c6 z06 shifter on the c5's. now i would like for you all to compare the c6 zo6 shifter to a hurst.
thanks
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: W. Jefferson OH
I just went from a B&M shifter to the c6 zo6 shifter and love the change. The ripper was short but a little to notchy for me, I guess if I tracked the car all of the time then it would be good but it was just too stiff and very noisy. The c6 shifter is stock feel with a little shorter throw. If you are expecting a huge difference than it is not it but it works great for daily driving. If you do a search this has been discussed alot and there is many different opinions when it comes to shifters. Good luck.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Huntington IN
I had a hurst in and could not get rid of the rattle....Replaced it with a Breathless Performance shifter and love it! It is stiff into 5th and 6th, but otherwise a great precise shifter....
Navigator
Joined: Jul 2006
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Originally Posted by LUCKYC5
I have a C6Z shifter but I hear great reviews on the MTI six shooter...might want to check that out
I am still trying to decide which I like better myself. Hurst is very short throw.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2006
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I understand how you feel because I had similiar feelings after a few weeks of ownership several years ago. Here is a non traditional answer, but one for consideration. Confirm a few driver possible issues first. Don't squeeze the shifter, but keep a relaxed grip. Pull back on the shifter from 1 to 2with a few fingers instead of the entire hand. Push up from 2 to 3 with the heel of your palm with a slight pause for the synchros to engage. A relaxed hand technique along with a little more throttle to get rid of the skip shift has increased my driving pleasure of the OEM equipment. Hope this helps and have a great day driving!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: North Bend WA
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I think the biggest problem with the C5Z is with the shift **** itself. I switched to an MGW Gripper ****, and I really don't mind the shifter now. It's an even more affordable alternative for you to try...and you can always upgrade the shifter itself later if you want. Good luck! 
Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Anaheim Hills CA
i went with the new B&M shifter
i had the Hurst originally, and although i loved the throw on it, it made too much noise overall and it rattled my shift **** at wide open throttle (i have the MGW ****)
i ended up trying the B&M and i like it better overall...its not as notchy as the hurst, it doesnt rattle at all either
i had the Hurst originally, and although i loved the throw on it, it made too much noise overall and it rattled my shift **** at wide open throttle (i have the MGW ****)
i ended up trying the B&M and i like it better overall...its not as notchy as the hurst, it doesnt rattle at all either