[Z06] Shift knobs - need opinions
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Drifting
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From: San Clemente CA
Hey everyone, thanks for all the great replies and ideas! Those flameball ***** are wild. How do those things power up for night-time illumination?
As for my original 4 choices, I'm leaning towards the black leather. But holy crap, for 22 bucks that red Momo Color King is pretty cool too. I may spring for that and Momo shorter boot at the same time. The boot threads directly onto the shift **** making for a nice clean look.
Thanks again, and I'll definitely order from LTB once I make a decision. I only posted that other link because it had all 4 ***** in the same picture.
As for my original 4 choices, I'm leaning towards the black leather. But holy crap, for 22 bucks that red Momo Color King is pretty cool too. I may spring for that and Momo shorter boot at the same time. The boot threads directly onto the shift **** making for a nice clean look.
Thanks again, and I'll definitely order from LTB once I make a decision. I only posted that other link because it had all 4 ***** in the same picture.
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I tapped into power using the light on the traction control. Power wire goes to the red (I believe) power wire and the ground goes to the brown (ground switch) wire (that I am sure of). When you turn on the parking lights or headlights, it lights up. It also looks wild when you unlock the car and it lights up. I went with the LED light as an additional option.
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I have this **** too (actually have both MGW *****) and it is awesome....and can't beat the price IMO......
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How about the new Pontiac GTO ****?
Maybe this is a bit off, but I LOVE the shift **** from the new GTO.
Has anyone tried to put one of these in the vette?
It seems you can even get it with a red sticking on black leather..and the shift patern is the same as ours.
I love the "stock" look, I just cant stand the stock shifter that comes with our cars. IT seems so 80s!
-arbi
Has anyone tried to put one of these in the vette?
It seems you can even get it with a red sticking on black leather..and the shift patern is the same as ours.
I love the "stock" look, I just cant stand the stock shifter that comes with our cars. IT seems so 80s!
-arbi
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I cut my shifter down also. I just ordered a flameball. Not the flame, light up at night variety. Just a plain solid color ball. They come in a variety of colors. What I like about the flameball is there is no collar on it to add overall height. I threaded the rest of the shaft down to where the damper flare starts and I will be able to screw the flameball all the way down to the flare. That will make a nice short throw but retain the stock ease and smoothness. The plain flameball with stock brass threading was only $28 shipped. I should have it in about a week.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'11
Hi THEDVS1 -
I know you probably already ordered your ****, but have you seen the carbon fiber know from Callaway? It's a bit spendy, but it looks and feels so good -
best regards -
mqqn
I know you probably already ordered your ****, but have you seen the carbon fiber know from Callaway? It's a bit spendy, but it looks and feels so good -
best regards -
mqqn
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Originally Posted by mqqn
Hi THEDVS1 -
I know you probably already ordered your ****, but have you seen the carbon fiber know from Callaway? It's a bit spendy, but it looks and feels so good -
best regards -
mqqn
I know you probably already ordered your ****, but have you seen the carbon fiber know from Callaway? It's a bit spendy, but it looks and feels so good -
best regards -
mqqn
Where can we see a Callaway ****? Thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by Cruncher
Where can we see a Callaway ****? Thanks in advance!
I tried to search for one but I could not find it on the Callaway web site - only an aluminium one -
I saw them at St. Charles for the gold -
It is just a round titanium-grey colored carbon fiber shift **** - with the 6 speed shift pattern in silver. They were $98 at St. Charles.
I apologize - I'll keep looking for a link.
best regards -
mqqn
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Drifting
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by mqqn
Hi THEDVS1 -
I know you probably already ordered your ****, but have you seen the carbon fiber know from Callaway? It's a bit spendy, but it looks and feels so good -
best regards -
mqqn
I know you probably already ordered your ****, but have you seen the carbon fiber know from Callaway? It's a bit spendy, but it looks and feels so good -
best regards -
mqqn
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From: Palm Springs CA
Originally Posted by arbik
Maybe this is a bit off, but I LOVE the shift **** from the new GTO.
Has anyone tried to put one of these in the vette?
It seems you can even get it with a red sticking on black leather..and the shift patern is the same as ours.
I love the "stock" look, I just cant stand the stock shifter that comes with our cars. IT seems so 80s!
-arbi
Has anyone tried to put one of these in the vette?
It seems you can even get it with a red sticking on black leather..and the shift patern is the same as ours.
I love the "stock" look, I just cant stand the stock shifter that comes with our cars. IT seems so 80s!
-arbi
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From: Swansea IL
Originally Posted by IMXCITD
All look great! Where do you find the MGW's?
thanks
Bill
thanks
Bill
They have a few other vette accessories. I have purchased stuff for the wifes PT Cruiser from MGW and its all machined solid billet.
Tom
Drifting
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From: Brooksville Fl
Take a look at this red & Black Momo I am selling, cheap:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=915370
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=915370
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From: Lake Mary Florida
Another vote for the MGW; I have a pistol grip and gripper and like them both (personal preference is the gripper).
I tried several other ***** w/ my Hurst and they all rattled. Not the MGW's.
I tried several other ***** w/ my Hurst and they all rattled. Not the MGW's.
