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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Just finished up the shifter install on my 01 ZO6. I ordered a B&M Ripper from Corvettes of Houston $188.00 shipped to the door, best price out there. Took it for a little test drive, what a difference that made I can actually find 6th gear now. Why didn't Chevy do this to begin with, nice mod for the car I think I am going to like ripping through the gears now.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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same reason why they dont put a cam with big lope...majority want smoothness
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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Hey Miguel, Its funny, I live in San Jose California too and my name is also Miguel. AND I am in the market looking for a Yellow Z06 I want a black and yellow theme though

Do you have more pics of your car ??? It looks nice!

And what mods do you have ??
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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stock. Whoa! I live off 101 and Capitol Exwy.

http://nitekrazze.com/images/Corvette/

Dont forget to fill out your profile.

Alot of GTG's and NorCal people...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=126
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 01:34 AM
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I love my B&M shifter. I have yet to miss a shift with it.
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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I added a B&M about 2 months ago and I LOVE this thing! Crisp, firm and quiet. Do yourself a favor and get a nice big Hurst billiard ball **** and you'll like it even more.
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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I also ordered one from Corvettes of Houston. Should be here any day now. I'm just trying to decide on the ****. I like the C-6 style.
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 66CorvetteCoupe
Just finished up the shifter install on my 01 ZO6. I ordered a B&M Ripper from Corvettes of Houston $188.00 shipped to the door, best price out there. Took it for a little test drive, what a difference that made I can actually find 6th gear now. Why didn't Chevy do this to begin with, nice mod for the car I think I am going to like ripping through the gears now.
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html

$170 shipped to your door
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Is this the new "style" B&M? or the old one???

I'm torn on which shifter to get (B&M, C6z06, MTI......)
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDVS1
I added a B&M about 2 months ago and I LOVE this thing! Crisp, firm and quiet. Do yourself a favor and get a nice big Hurst billiard ball **** and you'll like it even more.
I already have one that was my first mod after I got the car. A Big Ol Black 6-spd ball, I like that much better than the factory ****.
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just ordered a new B&M...can't wait to get it installed!
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Hey Miguels,

My GF lives off Capitol Express. and Senter , Preatty small world!!!
Plus I am always on the south side because all my friends live overthere.

I never seen you around though, You probably dont go out to like In & Out huh?
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Originally Posted by TM-96CE
Is this the new "style" B&M? or the old one???

I'm torn on which shifter to get (B&M, C6z06, MTI......)
The new style "ripper".
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