[Z06] Shift Knob - suggestions??
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Drifting
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From: Charlotte NC
Shift **** - suggestions??
I've heard some good feedback on the MSW and the Hardbar. I like the way the stock shifter looks, but wouldn't mind something smaller (not so big around) and something that will quiet the Hurst.
Any suggestions on top of the two I mentioned? Prices? Where to buy for a "good" price?
Any suggestions on top of the two I mentioned? Prices? Where to buy for a "good" price?
Racer
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From: Left Of Self-Centered Georgia
http://www.mbaproducts.com/
This is the website where I purchased my shift ball... You need to go to interior trim and scroll down to shift *****. There are 2 for the Vettes, I have the Black Z06 one.
This is the website where I purchased my shift ball... You need to go to interior trim and scroll down to shift *****. There are 2 for the Vettes, I have the Black Z06 one.
Pro
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From: Mars
American Allstar I think they're called, do NASCAR ***** (one in metallic blue) or there are Hurst black and white shifter ***** and one company who do billiard ball ***** but I pulled them all out of a Google search.
Trouble with billet (which I have on my Z28 auto) is how darned cold it is in the winter and how hot it can get in the summer. Personally, I'd go for something warmer.
Trouble with billet (which I have on my Z28 auto) is how darned cold it is in the winter and how hot it can get in the summer. Personally, I'd go for something warmer.
Le Mans Master
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From: Central Coast CA
Originally Posted by Weedo
I've heard some good feedback on the MSW and the Hardbar.
MSW? If you mean MGW then yes they are great and very solid with a nice rubber grip to them. I had the Delrin **** and loved the look but couldn't stand the hollow cheap feel as I changed gears. Plus it amplified my Hurst rattle, the MGW **** eliminated it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Central Coast CA
Who leaves their car sitting in the hot sun?
But many years ago as a teenager, I used to put a towel over my shifter to prevent the **** from heating up, it worked pretty good. Those old Hurst solid billet T-handles could get skillet hot in a 68 Firebird.
But many years ago as a teenager, I used to put a towel over my shifter to prevent the **** from heating up, it worked pretty good. Those old Hurst solid billet T-handles could get skillet hot in a 68 Firebird.
Racer
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From: COWFORD FL
Originally Posted by Shylor
Who leaves their car sitting in the hot sun?
But many years ago as a teenager, I used to put a towel over my shifter to prevent the **** from heating up, it worked pretty good. Those old Hurst solid billet T-handles could get skillet hot in a 68 Firebird.
But many years ago as a teenager, I used to put a towel over my shifter to prevent the **** from heating up, it worked pretty good. Those old Hurst solid billet T-handles could get skillet hot in a 68 Firebird.
It looks cool and stays cool in the sun...
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Weedo,
Have you looked at the C5R style *****??? the are made out of delrin so they stay cool and look awesome, I've seen them as high as $59.99....go to http://www.xmsengineering.com/interior/
ONLY $19.99 I HAVE ONE AND LOVE IT!!!!!!
JOHN
Have you looked at the C5R style *****??? the are made out of delrin so they stay cool and look awesome, I've seen them as high as $59.99....go to http://www.xmsengineering.com/interior/
ONLY $19.99 I HAVE ONE AND LOVE IT!!!!!!
JOHN
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From: Downers Grove IL
I second the MGW Pistol Grip. It fits so well in your hand and makes shifting the stock shifter feel more positive. George makes some quality products. I wish he would make more for the Vette. I previously owned an 01 Cobra and had a number of their products!
Rick
Rick
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Drifting
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Originally Posted by bucifan
I second the MGW Pistol Grip. It fits so well in your hand and makes shifting the stock shifter feel more positive. George makes some quality products. I wish he would make more for the Vette. I previously owned an 01 Cobra and had a number of their products!
Rick
Rick
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I just ordered the MGW chrome pistol grip. Whats funny is today at my tuners shop, I saw a Z06 with the same shifter and nobody knew what kind it was. Once again, thanks to the forum, I'm spending more money 