Universal Shift Knobs? will they work?
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Universal Shift *****? will they work?
I bought a C5 and it has a round metal shift **** on it. I hate these and want a leather one.
I looked online and leather ones USED are selling for almost $100, so I thought I'd buy a universal one like I've put on cars in the past but then I got a little worried- why would a used one cost $100 if you can just buy a universal ones that almost looks the same?
So my question is, will a universal one work, and if not, is the only option OEM? (I saw an aftermarket one but it requires a core OR costs $120!)
I looked online and leather ones USED are selling for almost $100, so I thought I'd buy a universal one like I've put on cars in the past but then I got a little worried- why would a used one cost $100 if you can just buy a universal ones that almost looks the same?
So my question is, will a universal one work, and if not, is the only option OEM? (I saw an aftermarket one but it requires a core OR costs $120!)
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The universal shift ***** I've seen have injection-molded thread inserts. While they work okay, initially, don't expect them to last more than a few years. The inserts are kind of flimsy. Have you ever tried the "Bullet"?
...not leather, but yet not slippery.
...not leather, but yet not slippery.
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You may be able to find someone selling his stock shift **** in the parts for sale section. You can probably find em for like 20 bucks too. Just make sure you get a "demon" key too, otherwise you will have to thread a nut onto the shaft below the **** to align the ****.
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I just bought a que ball for my shifter at the forum store here, there was a bunch of different types to choose from, knowing all would fit your car.
Link here...
http://store.corvetteforum.com/searc...erm=shift+****
Link here...
http://store.corvetteforum.com/searc...erm=shift+****
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You may be able to find someone selling his stock shift **** in the parts for sale section. You can probably find em for like 20 bucks too. Just make sure you get a "demon" key too, otherwise you will have to thread a nut onto the shaft below the **** to align the ****.
I just bought a que ball for my shifter at the forum store here, there was a bunch of different types to choose from, knowing all would fit your car.
Link here...
http://store.corvetteforum.com/searc...erm=shift+****
Link here...
http://store.corvetteforum.com/searc...erm=shift+****
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Go to http://www.gscreationsllc.com/index.php. Look in "interior parts" for C5. They have the C6 leather shifter **** made to fit the C5 for a little less than $100.00. Put one on about a year ago and love it.
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Go to http://www.gscreationsllc.com/index.php. Look in "interior parts" for C5. They have the C6 leather shifter **** made to fit the C5 for a little less than $100.00. Put one on about a year ago and love it.
Am I the only one that thinks $100 for a shift **** is crazy? haha. I think I'm going to stick under about 30-40 for now! haha. But then again I doubt I'll have my car more than 1000 miles or a year or two, or maybe then it would be worth investing in everythign I want! haha.
Side note, I work in Hamilton (Vora Tech Park) and Live in West Chester... I don't ever drive the vette to work though, normally in my truck or my MB!
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Universal shift ***** will generally come with a brass insert to adapt the threads to the specific application. Unless the **** is specifically represented as suitable for a C5, you will need to request the appropriate adapter. If I recall, The C5 shifter is threaded 9/16-18.
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I have a universal MOMO "anatomic" leather **** for sale. I used it for a week before upgrading to a C6Z06 short shifter. Comes with centering set screws, rubber grommet, allen key, and original box. Simple swap installation.
They usually sell new for $70 or so shipped. PM me if you're interested.
And to answer your question, they fit like oem without using the threads. Most probably wouldn't know the difference.
seen here:
They usually sell new for $70 or so shipped. PM me if you're interested.
And to answer your question, they fit like oem without using the threads. Most probably wouldn't know the difference.
seen here:
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I plan on putting about 500 miles on this car per year, so this is good to know that they at least will fit. I have not tried the "bullet". I see these are a polymer (AKA not metal), and not metal is good. Do these fit pretty well? I'll consider one of these if I can't find a used one for sale at a decent price.
