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Cutting down the C5 shift lever to any height you want is not hard, once you decide to ditch the OEM shift ****. You need a 9/16 18tpi national fine die to extend the thread, a hacksaw to chop off what you don't want, a pair of grips to hold the shaft so you don't put stress on the shifter when cutting and dieing, and some lube - cutting oil ideal, but grease will get the job done.
Then pick whichever of these great looking ***** you like, and as long as it has the regular C5 9/16 thread you are good to go. Use either a locknut or teflon tape to stop the **** turning once you have it where you want it.
Last edited by jackthelad; Nov 3, 2014 at 12:04 PM.
Brand new from Southern Car Parts....finally Corvette shift ***** that use the same thread pattern as the stock C6 and C5 shifter that are made of high quality materials and look awesome. Very customizable, including having the factory shift pattern engraved on the top.
Check them out at the links below, lots of options for each basic style, so scroll down to the bottom of the page so you can see how customizable these shift ***** are...
Again, all of the above ***** are made in the USA with TOP NOTCH materials. No cheap stuff, you can tell just holding them in your hands that they are pure quality!!!
They take 2-3 days top ship and some orders can take a week to ship, but worth the wait and every penny!!!!
They fit ALL C5 and C6 Corvettes including the ZR1 and Z06.
Check them out when you have time...
David
Has anyone used the stainless steel shift ****? Does is seem to have a smoother shift motion? Weighing 1.2lbs, is there a chance that with that much dead weight and the repetitive action of a 6-speed manual that it could have a negative effect on the shift linkage?
Regards,
Has anyone used the stainless steel shift ****? Does is seem to have a smoother shift motion? Weighing 1.2lbs, is there a chance that with that much dead weight and the repetitive action of a 6-speed manual that it could have a negative effect on the shift linkage?
Regards,
Terry
The stainless sphere **** is the most commonly ordered type and no one has ever voiced any complaints to me...maybe someone else will speak up?
The stainless sphere **** is the most commonly ordered type and no one has ever voiced any complaints to me...maybe someone else will speak up?
Thanks,
Dave
Thank you Dave, I appreciate your input. I look forward to hearing from customers who have purchased the stainless steel shift **** for the C6 as to their experiences and opinions.
Very happy with the look and feel of the manual shift **** installed on the anne. The **** is very comfortable and quite a looker, especially at night when the shift pattern is illuminated with a blue led.
Very happy with the look and feel of the manual shift **** installed on the anne. The **** is very comfortable and quite a looker, especially at night when the shift pattern is illuminated with a blue led.
Where in the world did you get that? I've been looking for a nice, leather wrapped shift **** for my C5Z but can't find anything I like. I tried the C6 **** for a while, and loved the look, but it was just too small for my hand.
Personally I love the GTO shift *****, this reminds me of that quite a bit.
Brand new from Southern Car Parts....finally Corvette shift ***** that use the same thread pattern as the stock C6 and C5 shifter that are made of high quality materials and look awesome. Very customizable, including having the factory shift pattern engraved on the top.
Check them out at the links below, lots of options for each basic style, so scroll down to the bottom of the page so you can see how customizable these shift ***** are...
Again, all of the above ***** are made in the USA with TOP NOTCH materials. No cheap stuff, you can tell just holding them in your hands that they are pure quality!!!
They take 2-3 days top ship and some orders can take a week to ship, but worth the wait and every penny!!!!
They fit ALL C5 and C6 Corvettes including the ZR1 and Z06.