Hate the C6 shifter
Drifting
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From: Hollywood Md
Originally Posted by PatrickCarter
I have a C6 shifter in my 2000, and it is one of the worst shifters I have ever driven, worse then my 1994 formula. Side to side play is rediculous, throws are about a mile long, and its too tall. Is there any difference between this and the C6 Z06 shifter, or should I just goto a kirban/b&m/hurst? I have a kirban in my 1994 Z28, and LOVE it, smooth as can be and not slop, no noise, with adjustable stops. So should I try one of those? Also is there a way to keep the C6 shifter ball, if I go with another shifter?
Thanks
Patrick
Thanks
Patrick
The shifter isn't too tall - it's that **** that everyboby LOVES! Sometimes I think this forum is plagued by mass hysteria, wishful thinking, or both.
I shortened and threaded my C6 shifter to accept my C5 shift **** collection. Now it works as well as my shortened C5 shifter did, only now I'm a $150 poorer.
Replace your tranny fluid with some Mobil 1 synthetic ATF.
Pro
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From: Marquette MI
Just put a C6Z shifter in my 02 C5. Don't notice much difference from the stock shifter. Guess that shifter preferences are like exhaust preferences - very subjective. Seems like whatever you spend money for you really like - unless it is so bad that you have to admit it.
Drifting
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From: East Hampton CT
Originally Posted by Bob Chapman
Just put a C6Z shifter in my 02 C5. Don't notice much difference from the stock shifter. Guess that shifter preferences are like exhaust preferences - very subjective. Seems like whatever you spend money for you really like - unless it is so bad that you have to admit it.
Drifting
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From: Hollywood Md
aplles to apples?
Originally Posted by Billdog350
I guess you don't notice that 1" shorter throw on the C6Z shifter? That's pretty significant....though I don't know how much a B&M reduces it to...I'll check my friend's B&M and report back....I didn't pay full price for my shifter either since a fellow forum member hooked me up with a great deal.....but even if I had to pay full price I would consider it a worthwhile mod.
Replacing a stock height C5 shifter with a C6 will provide a noticeable difference in shift throws. But, comparing apples to apples, shortened C5 to C6, one will be hard pressed to detect any difference.
B&Ms, Hursts, Kirbans etc. are a whole different story and are not part of my observations. What I am suggesting is that those contemplating a C6 shifter swap at least try shortening their C5 first. I'm sure the same result can be obtained while saving a few bucks as well.
Team Owner
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From: Virginia Beach
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I had a Hurst in the car for almost 3 years, it was my first mod. The shifter is great for drag racing, but the ***** all rattled at WOT and there was lots more trans/gear/clutch noise even w/ all the tricks to quiet it down.
Then I went back to stock for a bit w/ a cut lever... that was ok, but way too vague.
Then I got a OEM C6 **** and had myhurst drilled to accept it... that was nice, but again just too stiff side/side and too noisey.
I hardly drag anymore... I drive the car in HPDEs, auto-x, and to work.
Thus.... I absolutely love my new C6Z06 shifter w/ my new oem inner boot. Zero vibs, Zero noise, and that amazing C6 ****.
Then I went back to stock for a bit w/ a cut lever... that was ok, but way too vague.
Then I got a OEM C6 **** and had myhurst drilled to accept it... that was nice, but again just too stiff side/side and too noisey.
I hardly drag anymore... I drive the car in HPDEs, auto-x, and to work.
Thus.... I absolutely love my new C6Z06 shifter w/ my new oem inner boot. Zero vibs, Zero noise, and that amazing C6 ****.
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I guess the noise and vibration one thing that I didnt expirence, not one bit. Possibly due to a mod I saw on the other Z06 site; use a Mr Gasket boot. Mine is dead quiet and no rattles.
Racer
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From: Waveland MS
Originally Posted by PatrickCarter
To me it feels like a stock shifter (exactly what it is) It has no on-center feel, is very mushy, and too tall. I wish there were more people on this forum from the memphis area, I'd like to go feel the other shifters and see what I like best :-/
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It has no on-center feel, is very mushy, and too tall. I wish there were more people on this forum from the memphis area, I'd like to go feel the other shifters and see what I like best :-/P
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Pro
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From: DFW TX
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Put a kirban on, and drilled and tapped the shift rod for the C6 ****, and am one happy camper, the kirban is the way to go, I drove a buddies z06 with a hurst, and the kirban is smoother and quieter, it's what should have come stock, IMO.
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