C6 Shifter Install
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Melting Slicks
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C6 Shifter Install
Have received a C6 shifter and C6 shift **** for my '04; couple of questions:
1. Is the shift **** held on by a simple screw or is there something special?
2. I think the C6 shifter is a direct drop-in replaced for the C5 shifter, is this correct? If not, what do I need to do?
3. Does the C5 boot fit / work or do I need to mod?
Thanks
1. Is the shift **** held on by a simple screw or is there something special?
2. I think the C6 shifter is a direct drop-in replaced for the C5 shifter, is this correct? If not, what do I need to do?
3. Does the C5 boot fit / work or do I need to mod?
Thanks
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Just swapped one into my 03Z yesterday so I'll answer best I can.
1. Is the shift **** held on by a simple screw or is there something special?
Just held in place with a T20 screw I believe
2. I think the C6 shifter is a direct drop-in replaced for the C5 shifter, is this correct? If not, what do I need to do?
Yes direct drop in not fitment issues what so ever.
3. Does the C5 boot fit / work or do I need to mod?
Yes and no. It is a little too small in the top and needs to be stretched to make it work, but it is doable.
1. Is the shift **** held on by a simple screw or is there something special?
Just held in place with a T20 screw I believe
2. I think the C6 shifter is a direct drop-in replaced for the C5 shifter, is this correct? If not, what do I need to do?
Yes direct drop in not fitment issues what so ever.
3. Does the C5 boot fit / work or do I need to mod?
Yes and no. It is a little too small in the top and needs to be stretched to make it work, but it is doable.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Green Valley Arizona
Just wanted to complete this thread:
I installed the C6 shifter and ****....very easy to do.
I was able to use the C5 shifter boot without any modifications. Just used a small screwdriver to stretch the leather a bit over the C6 **** and pull it up over the mounting screw and perfect.
Wow is that ever nice. Just enough of a shorter throw without greatly increasing effort. Sure like the C6 **** looks too. The C5 **** is the same as the C4s...well except R is forward instead of aft....give the interior a bit of a "kick."
Thanks again.
I installed the C6 shifter and ****....very easy to do.
I was able to use the C5 shifter boot without any modifications. Just used a small screwdriver to stretch the leather a bit over the C6 **** and pull it up over the mounting screw and perfect.
Wow is that ever nice. Just enough of a shorter throw without greatly increasing effort. Sure like the C6 **** looks too. The C5 **** is the same as the C4s...well except R is forward instead of aft....give the interior a bit of a "kick."
Thanks again.
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Congrats on a nice mod to your car. A better shifter can make a world of difference in driving the car.
