Changing to a billiard shift knob
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Sedalia Missouri
Changing to a billiard shift ****
Im thinking I might like to change out my shifter **** to the billard style. I had one years ago in my 68 Z28 Camaro. I was wondering how some of you that have installed them like them. I saw a black one with the Corvette logo advertised at Ecklers that looks pretty nice. I also saw another one offered in black or white with the 6 speed pattern on them. They also offer them in 2 inch or 2.25 inch diameter but I really don't know if that little bit would make much difference. I wear medium size gloves so I think a 2 inch would probably be fine. I was also wondering if there is any trick to getting the stock shifter **** off. Thanks for your answers.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Sahuarita AZ
I switched to the black ball with logo. Looks great but is hot to grab when car sits in the sun. I had a heck of a time getting the original handle off..there is a clip that holds it in place. I did a search to figure out how to get it off. Good luck......
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Drifting
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From: LaPine Oregon
**** swap.................
I swapped the C5 shift **** with a Hurst black shifter ball w/shift pattern when I swapped out the C5 Z06 shifter for the C6 Z06 shifter. My advice: get a new pair of vice grips and protect the front windshield.
Last edited by dieseldave56; Jan 3, 2008 at 01:31 AM.
Race Director
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From: Baltimore suburbs Maryland
I have the 2" black billiard shifter ****, works great. I cut down the stock shifter and then rethreaded it using a die. I have relatively small hands and leave the top off in the summer, no problems with it burning my hands.
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Last edited by MJD; Jan 3, 2008 at 03:24 PM.
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