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[Z06] What shifter?
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Racer
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana
What shifter?
What shifter do you have in your Z's, and how well do you like it?
My Z has a B&M and I am not that fond of it. It came in the car when I bought it, and it seems too... "clunky" (that's the best I can decribe it, sorry.) It's hard to shift quick and its very stiff. It just doesn't suit me as a driver...some may like this feel.
So, I'm looking to change shifters and tossed around the idea of a C6 Z06 shifter, but I'm looking for opinions on what everyone has (aside from stock) and how they like it to help support my decision.
My Z has a B&M and I am not that fond of it. It came in the car when I bought it, and it seems too... "clunky" (that's the best I can decribe it, sorry.) It's hard to shift quick and its very stiff. It just doesn't suit me as a driver...some may like this feel.
So, I'm looking to change shifters and tossed around the idea of a C6 Z06 shifter, but I'm looking for opinions on what everyone has (aside from stock) and how they like it to help support my decision.
Burning Brakes
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This is the one I will get ( MGW ), I have heard a lot of good things about it, a little stiff in the beginning but gets better with use = http://www.mgwltd.com/corvette_short..._shifter.shtml
Burning Brakes
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This is the one I will get ( MGW ), I have heard a lot of good things about it, a little stiff in the beginning but gets better with use = http://www.mgwltd.com/corvette_short..._shifter.shtml
I had a hurst and a b&m took both out in favor of the mgw You wont regret getting one.
Melting Slicks
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From: Bay Area CA
All aftermarket shifters will have that same stiff feel. The C6Z shifter doesn't feel like that because it's just an OEM shifter with a different angle to it. I have the MGW, and I've gotten used to the feel of it. I'll never go back to OEM
Racer
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From: Springfield VA
I had a B&M in my last car and loved it. I went with the MGW in my Corvette because there were such great reviews (about the product and the seller). Anyways, it sounds like you might like to try the anti-venom mod. It, like EVERYTHING else, has gotten mixed reviews, but it might be worth a shot for you since I doubt switching shifters is going to alleviate your problem.
Check it out: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-mod-pics.html
Check it out: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-mod-pics.html
Pro
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Melting Slicks
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From: Near Charlotte NC
I have the B&M Ripper with a Delrin short **** and like it.I did the Anti-Venom mod with 3 washers AND changed the fluid to Amsoil ATD.
These 2 things gave me a firm but easy shift with a nice "snic-snic" sound to it.
It may not be for you,but it worked well for me.
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carolina
http://augerresources.com/shiftknobs.php
These 2 things gave me a firm but easy shift with a nice "snic-snic" sound to it.
It may not be for you,but it worked well for me.
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carolina
http://augerresources.com/shiftknobs.php
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Racer
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana
I had a B&M in my last car and loved it. I went with the MGW in my Corvette because there were such great reviews (about the product and the seller). Anyways, it sounds like you might like to try the anti-venom mod. It, like EVERYTHING else, has gotten mixed reviews, but it might be worth a shot for you since I doubt switching shifters is going to alleviate your problem.
Check it out: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-mod-pics.html
Check it out: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-mod-pics.html
Racer
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well then maybe the C6 would be better for you. I just didn't like how far the shifter had to travel with the stock ones. I felt like I was shifting an 18-wheeler. meh. Good luck with your choice!
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Racer
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Thanks for all the input everyone. I have a friend that has a C6Z, so I may just see if I can swap his shifter into mine and see how I like it first... if I don't, I guess I'll have to go buy the MTI, which seems to be a popular choice. 
Burning Brakes
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