[Z06] Shifter Brand
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 981
Likes: 1
From: Miami Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Shifter Brand
The first mod I want to get for my new Z is a shifter.
I think I have narrowed it down to the "Breathless Performance Products" or the "The B & M "Ripper" shifter". I am leaning towards the BPP product because it looks to be far more adjustable.
Any opinions? or maybe a better product that Im missing??
I think I have narrowed it down to the "Breathless Performance Products" or the "The B & M "Ripper" shifter". I am leaning towards the BPP product because it looks to be far more adjustable.
Any opinions? or maybe a better product that Im missing??
Drifting
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 0
From: Near Philly PA
Re: Shifter Brand (Bman)
You're probably missing the Mallett shifter. Way too expensive for some -- but, the cost is relative to just how much you want to enjoy driving your car. :)
(The Ripper is too darn stiff to be fun. I've heard similar stiffness issues with the BPP...)
Good luck!
-Kirk
(The Ripper is too darn stiff to be fun. I've heard similar stiffness issues with the BPP...)
Good luck!
-Kirk
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 2,793
Likes: 0
From: carmel Indiana usa
Re: Shifter Brand (KMeloney)
I just put my old Ripper in my Z...I LOVE IT!!!:D
I would caution that if you're not into racing, don't buy it but Man, I gotta tell ya, when you're going down a drag strip, it's your best friend
i have not yet tried it on a race course but I'm very pleased with mine. The stock shifter is just too soft for my taste.
David In Indy
----------------
2003 Red/blk Z06
I would caution that if you're not into racing, don't buy it but Man, I gotta tell ya, when you're going down a drag strip, it's your best friend
i have not yet tried it on a race course but I'm very pleased with mine. The stock shifter is just too soft for my taste.
David In Indy
----------------
2003 Red/blk Z06
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 981
Likes: 1
From: Miami Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Shifter Brand (Toms03Z)
Does anyone have any comparisons between the Mallett and the Ripper or the BPP, As far as stiffness and overall feel? Thanks in advance..
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 8,476
Likes: 3,975
From: Omaha
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
C4 of Year Winner (performance mods) 2019
Re: Shifter Brand
You're missing the stock shifter mod, see the following post: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=553047
Here's the link to the actual instructions: http://benelliwang.badassride.com/Shifter/index.html
I did version 2, but you could there are two other version as well.
All the benefits of an aftermarket shifter (shorter throw, firmer feel), without the drawbacks (noise, too stiff, cost). Total cost to me was $70, but that's because I bought another stock shifter to modify, otherwise total cost was $20 for a shift ****. I could have done it using my own if I'd known how easy it really is. Took me about 2 hours from start to finish.
Here's the link to the actual instructions: http://benelliwang.badassride.com/Shifter/index.html
I did version 2, but you could there are two other version as well.
All the benefits of an aftermarket shifter (shorter throw, firmer feel), without the drawbacks (noise, too stiff, cost). Total cost to me was $70, but that's because I bought another stock shifter to modify, otherwise total cost was $20 for a shift ****. I could have done it using my own if I'd known how easy it really is. Took me about 2 hours from start to finish.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 981
Likes: 1
From: Miami Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Shifter Brand (EvanZ06)
Very coool I will check it out. :cheers:
But I thought that the shaft with the ball being longer than stock would result in a shorter shift throw??
[Modified by Bman, 10:40 AM 5/5/2003]
But I thought that the shaft with the ball being longer than stock would result in a shorter shift throw??
[Modified by Bman, 10:40 AM 5/5/2003]
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,233
Likes: 0
From: Monroe WA
Re: Shifter Brand (Bman)
i have the b&m and have never had the chance to feel the others. i am very happy with my b&m though. i have one in my 94' as well.
the b&m suits my driving style perfectly. it's not too stiff to me.
i would love to try the others, but there's no way i can justify the price of the mallett without using it. i find it hard to believe that it can feel that much better.
as for the breathless, i almost ordered it. but then i felt that the less stuff i had to tweak and mess with the better. but i think the biggest reason i went with b&m is just my past experience with them.
the b&m suits my driving style perfectly. it's not too stiff to me.
i would love to try the others, but there's no way i can justify the price of the mallett without using it. i find it hard to believe that it can feel that much better.
as for the breathless, i almost ordered it. but then i felt that the less stuff i had to tweak and mess with the better. but i think the biggest reason i went with b&m is just my past experience with them.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 8,476
Likes: 3,975
From: Omaha
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
C4 of Year Winner (performance mods) 2019
Re: Shifter Brand (Bman)
Shift throw can also be shortened by shortening top part of the shaft. What you are talking about is actually moving the pivot point higher. The problem with doing this is that the stock noise isolator may no longer fit. Anyway, shortening the stock shifter works great. The throws are much shorter and much much more precise. I really can't imagine any improvement over this. :D
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 981
Likes: 1
From: Miami Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Shifter Brand (EvanZ06)
Look at the shaft/ball size difference between the BBP and the Ripper, the ripper looks longer so I figured it would have a shorter throw than the BBP.
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: HOLLYWOOD FL
Re: Shifter Brand (Bman)
I was going to install the BPP shifter,glad I didn't two people w/ Z's showed me that they vibrate like crazy. A couple others have other brands and it seems they are always missing shifts on the drag strip. I stayed with the stock unit never missed a shift on the track and no virbration. :steering:
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,143
Likes: 0
From: Retired USCG North Georgia
Re: Shifter Brand (FAST)
I sticking with the stock for now, too many comments about other shifters. It seems that if you car is a strip car then go aftermarket. If a street/strip maybe, if street only stock is the best. That is just the impression I have from what I have read.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 981
Likes: 1
From: Miami Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Shifter Brand (CraigersZ06)
Hasn't anyone mentioned or considered the Hurst... I love mine and it's very accurate and a huge upgrade over stock.
:yesnod:
:yesnod:
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: Walnut Creek Ca
Re: Shifter Brand (Bman)
Ya - - You can go with mild, mid, or stifffff springs. I like the mid stiffness. CHeck out the Hurst web site - I got the billit shifter and LOVE it. I have a very built Z28 with a B&M ripper but I like the Hurst better on the Z06;
but that's kind of apple's & orange's comparison, I guess.. :steering:
[Modified by CraigersZ06, 12:00 PM 5/6/2003]
but that's kind of apple's & orange's comparison, I guess.. :steering:
[Modified by CraigersZ06, 12:00 PM 5/6/2003]
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
Re: Shifter Brand (Bman)
Does the Hurst have replaceable hard and soft springs too?
Can't imagine what the "hard" ones are like...yeesh.
~m
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 25,013
Likes: 80
From: Manitoba/San Jose del Cabo
Cruise-In III Veteran
St. Jude Donor '11
Re: Shifter Brand (CraigersZ06)
Hasn't anyone mentioned or considered the Hurst... I love mine and it's very accurate and a huge upgrade over stock.
:yesnod:
:yesnod: