[Z06] C6 Z06 Shifter Question
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I would buy the C6 shifter and **** from Gene Culley, install it, and drive with it for a while. I think you will enjoy it. You can always sell it if you don't like it for not much less than what you'll pay for it. You'll never know if you don't try it.
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Burning Brakes
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After that.... who knows ?? Maybe the new B&M Sport Shifter ??
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The c6z shifter gives you the same feel as the stock shifter as far as shifting effort and smoothness. But the lower, angled shifter handle along with an awesome **** give the c6z a huge edge over the stock unit. The new positioning gives it a much better feel without the notchiness of some of the other shifters out there.
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I have the B&M and its like anything else it takes time to get used to. When I first drove the car with it, i said to myself this is way too notchy and has to go. After a little bit I got used to it and now like it.
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Burning Brakes
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So which Ripper do you have, the old style or the new sport shifter (45044) ??
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I'll try to answer all your questions that I remember...
With the C6Z ;you DO have to modify, or replace your boot. As for myself, I don't have enough time with it to tell if it's going to be my last shifter change. I've had to replace my heads, and decided to make other mods while the car was out of commission, and haven't put more than 200 miles on the car since last fall. I DO like it so far, but like I tried to say, it's not perfect, but is there really a perfect shifter with an internal rail type T-56? This ain't the 'ol days of Hurst Competition+, and Muncie M-21s. I could powershift my old Camaro with the yard-long throws, and stock Muncie shifter better than I can the new trans.
With the C6Z ;you DO have to modify, or replace your boot. As for myself, I don't have enough time with it to tell if it's going to be my last shifter change. I've had to replace my heads, and decided to make other mods while the car was out of commission, and haven't put more than 200 miles on the car since last fall. I DO like it so far, but like I tried to say, it's not perfect, but is there really a perfect shifter with an internal rail type T-56? This ain't the 'ol days of Hurst Competition+, and Muncie M-21s. I could powershift my old Camaro with the yard-long throws, and stock Muncie shifter better than I can the new trans.http://rockz06.fotopic.net/p38359388.html
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Burning Brakes
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I just purchased a new shifter boot that was modified to fit the C6Z06 shifter in a C5 - check out http://www.redlinegoods.com/
http://rockz06.fotopic.net/p38359388.html
http://rockz06.fotopic.net/p38359388.html
What did you pay for your boot ?? Do they carry it in the commemorative "shale" color ?
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...and if you get a new boot, do you need to get a new "plastic ring" that the boot goes into or can you use the stock C5 ring?
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1022661&page=6
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Here's another thread that will help you with the install. Go to all the links as Patches has a good detailed explaination.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...C6+Z06+shifter
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...C6+Z06+shifter
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Yes, I used the stock ring. My old shifter boot had a tear in it anyway, so I got the whole kit - boot, e-brake handle, door handles, dash handle, and console... They can customize the leathers just about any way you would want - just email or PM them (They are a supporting vendor...)
I got the ENTIRE set for ~$150 - I think it's listed for $170 now, but RedlineGoods sometimes offers a discount, just search through the forum or check out this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=redlinegoods
I reused my stock ring - I was told that the C6 boot and ring are not the same and would require modification.
Good luck.
I got the ENTIRE set for ~$150 - I think it's listed for $170 now, but RedlineGoods sometimes offers a discount, just search through the forum or check out this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=redlinegoods
I reused my stock ring - I was told that the C6 boot and ring are not the same and would require modification.
Good luck.
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Well I received and installed my 07 Z06 shifter. It's been about a week and a half now..... All I'm gonna say is, it's a STOCK shifter. Not as mushy as the stock C5 shifter, and SLIGHTLY shorter throws.
Oh well...... the search continues.
Oh well...... the search continues.
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At least it'll be easy to sell. Looks like you're down to about 3 other choices.
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