[Z06] B&M Shifter Installation
Le Mans Master
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Racer
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From: Nashville, TN
B&m
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml
Check this site from "Patches" here on the forum. This is for a Hurst but is the same install method.
There are 2 types of B&M shifters: I prefer the isolated shaft one no rattles. I switched to this one from a Hurst.
Check this site from "Patches" here on the forum. This is for a Hurst but is the same install method.
There are 2 types of B&M shifters: I prefer the isolated shaft one no rattles. I switched to this one from a Hurst.
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Racer
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From: California
B M shifter install question
hey guys I ran into a problem when installed my BM ripper shifter. Well it works but i dropped something while installing it. the link to the whole question is below, but if the link doesnt work for some reason then its the question about "dropped T40 tool while installed short throw shifter" under performance and tech. any help would be greatly appreciated.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1668697
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1668697
Safety Car
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From: HOUSTON TEXAS Smoke 'em if you got 'em.
hey guys I ran into a problem when installed my BM ripper shifter. Well it works but i dropped something while installing it. the link to the whole question is below, but if the link doesnt work for some reason then its the question about "dropped T40 tool while installed short throw shifter" under performance and tech. any help would be greatly appreciated.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1668697
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1668697
Burning Brakes
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From: Lutz FL
It took me nearly 20 minutes to get mine out until I looked more closely at how the pin is shaped. At the front of the pin (closest to the dash) it's shaped like a T. If you use 2 straight-blade screwdrivers, one on each side of the T, and use them as a pry-bar to lift upwards, the pin will pull right out. Careful, though - it's aluminum and easily marred up or chipped, making it even harder.
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Instructor
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Ok finally in 
Fitting the shifter is easy - 2 mins - it's the trying to get that pin out and finding all the hidden screws for the console - forgot about the one behind the ashtray - LOL
Anyway - many thanks chaps
Fitting the shifter is easy - 2 mins - it's the trying to get that pin out and finding all the hidden screws for the console - forgot about the one behind the ashtray - LOL
Anyway - many thanks chaps
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From: HOUSTON TEXAS Smoke 'em if you got 'em.
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Feedback on the B&M Shifter:
It's such a vast improvement.
Of course the shifts are much shorter and quicker, but it's so more positive. 1st bang, 2nd, bang, third etc
I find myself driving a bit harder as well
Of course I haven't tried the other shifters on the market - but loving the B&M over the stock
(and it was fairly simple to install - just remember the screw behind the ashtray and the devil pin was easier to remove after taking out the shifter)
It's such a vast improvement.
Of course the shifts are much shorter and quicker, but it's so more positive. 1st bang, 2nd, bang, third etc
I find myself driving a bit harder as well
Of course I haven't tried the other shifters on the market - but loving the B&M over the stock
(and it was fairly simple to install - just remember the screw behind the ashtray and the devil pin was easier to remove after taking out the shifter)
Last edited by jml_911; Apr 6, 2007 at 06:18 AM.
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I just installed my B&M today. It took a little more than an hour with me taking my sweet time. The shifter is rather stiff, and short (DUH). It's going to take a bit of getting used to, but so far I like it.
Instructor
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From: Near Tucson AZ
Yeah I had to call someone that took apart my panels to do a stereo upgrade to figure out those hidden screw placements. The one by the ignition is also a tricky bugger. What really took me forever was re-connecting the wiring for the gas button. That thing has a really awkward angle and if you can avoid unplugging it in the first place you will definitely save some time.
I also noticed that I had a hell of a time getting that demon pin back into place after install, so the cap with the 1-2-3-4-5-6 on it is slightly raised as a result of that...
Overall a great shifting improvement though, just adds to the entire "grunt" feeling of the car ... gotta love it.
I also noticed that I had a hell of a time getting that demon pin back into place after install, so the cap with the 1-2-3-4-5-6 on it is slightly raised as a result of that...
Overall a great shifting improvement though, just adds to the entire "grunt" feeling of the car ... gotta love it.
