C5 Shift Knob Help
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8th Gear
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From: Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin
C5 Shift **** Help
I recently purchased a 2001 Z06 6-speed. I watched videos on how to remove the standard 6 speed shift **** that came with the car. My question is can I screw on a stock C6 shift **** if I purchase one, or not.
Thanks for Any Help.
I have seen photos of C5 with the C6 shift ***** in them, just don't know if it is just a remove one and install the other.
Thanks for Any Help.
I have seen photos of C5 with the C6 shift ***** in them, just don't know if it is just a remove one and install the other.
Racer
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From: Baltimore County, Maryland
There is a weird little connector if you pop off the gear indicator panel on top of the ****. Use a flat blade screw driver to pop off the indicator panel than use pliers to pull up on the connector thing. Look at instructions for any aftermarket shifter kit.
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8th Gear
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Melting Slicks
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C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
) Look hard enough, and you'll find one.
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8th Gear
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Do you know what was done to retrofit it. I just purchased a used C6 shift **** off e-bay, and I was hoping to use it in my 2001 C5
Melting Slicks
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Well the inside of the shift **** wasn't actually threaded, if I remember correctly. I believe it had a plastic lining and simply screwed onto the 9/16" threaded bolt. A little chincey, I suppose, but it's snug and looks great!
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The threads on a C5 shifter are 9/16-18. A C6 **** uses a set screw.
Easiest way to remove the locking key from the slot is 2 screwdrivers, opposite each other and pry the thing up (take cap off first). Most are too tight just for pliers, and frequently the force you need to pull it out results in "unintended overshoot of the distance from the shifter to the roof"....get the idea?
Easiest way to remove the locking key from the slot is 2 screwdrivers, opposite each other and pry the thing up (take cap off first). Most are too tight just for pliers, and frequently the force you need to pull it out results in "unintended overshoot of the distance from the shifter to the roof"....get the idea?
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