[Z06] Shifter change
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From: The Stanley Keg TEXAS
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I put the C6 shifter from corvetterecyling.com on my Z16. And picked up a **** here from a forum member. Total cost less than $100. Hard to do that with "name" brands. Not knocking them. Had a Ripper in my 2000. But a budget is a budget.
Richard
Richard
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Communist Colorado
Tried Hurst, B&M and stock. Now have the final shifter installed. MGW all day long!! Just be crafty and buy a slightly used unit. I paid $200. SHIPPED from a forum member.... oh, that included the nice MGW **** too!!
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orlando Florida
MGW for me all the way with their pistol grip ****. I might even get another **** from them just to change it up at times. I drove a Z with a C6 shifter, it was nice but I liked the MGW better.
They're not cheap compared to other shifters but they're worth it in my opinion.
Mine does rattle, though.
They're not cheap compared to other shifters but they're worth it in my opinion.
Mine does rattle, though.
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From: Mt. Airy MD
A plethora of sites offering how to's. Mine's aftermarket but I did not personally do the install (was there when I bought the car). From what I've read, it looks to be an hour and half to two hour job, depending on your comfort level dealing with the console/bezel removal. Keeping in mind that is speculation on my part.
http://www.spdkilz.com/techtip.html#Hurst
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/tran...1997-2004.html
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/hurstdiy.php
http://www.corvettedreams.com/shifter.htm
http://www.spdkilz.com/techtip.html#Hurst
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/tran...1997-2004.html
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/hurstdiy.php
http://www.corvettedreams.com/shifter.htm
Racer
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Canon City Colorado
I have a B&M Ripper. It's very mechanical and notchy feeling and does require more effort to get in gear. I like the positive feeling I get when grabbing gears but the the amount of effort it takes gets old when you are just cruising around.
I'm going to be doing the Anti Venom mod to hopefully rectify this issue. Most guy's seem to love their B&M's after performing this cheap and easy mod.
I'm going to be doing the Anti Venom mod to hopefully rectify this issue. Most guy's seem to love their B&M's after performing this cheap and easy mod.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I have a B&M Ripper. It's very mechanical and notchy feeling and does require more effort to get in gear. I like the positive feeling I get when grabbing gears but the the amount of effort it takes gets old when you are just cruising around.
I'm going to be doing the Anti Venom mod to hopefully rectify this issue. Most guy's seem to love their B&M's after performing this cheap and easy mod.
I'm going to be doing the Anti Venom mod to hopefully rectify this issue. Most guy's seem to love their B&M's after performing this cheap and easy mod.
I have the same shifter as you do and after the Anti Venom mod... Just WOW ! Slicker than **** !
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...procedure.html
Toque
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: North Plainfield New Jersey
it's extremely easy to change shifters. Only hard part was the stupid "demon key" pin in the stock shifter. Even with resorting to cursing, screaming, and beer break the whole install took....30 minutes tops. It really is a pretty straight forward swap. Just make sure to take your time and triple check the shifter is perfectly aligned.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 301
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From: Canon City Colorado
I have the same shifter as you do and after the Anti Venom mod... Just WOW ! Slicker than **** !
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...procedure.html
Toque
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...procedure.html
Toque
Great info!