C5 Corvette shifter...???
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C5 Corvette shifter...???
C5 coupe: I hit a bump, heard a "pop" and the right side of the seat-back fell back about an inch or so.
Exactly what broke, how do I find and replace the broken piece? Any ideas?
Exactly what broke, how do I find and replace the broken piece? Any ideas?
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
There are TWO types of shifters available.
Theres the OEM Style that does NOT have any centering springs inside the shifter.
There are shifters that have springs in the shift body that force the shift handle in the Nuteral (3rd/4th gate)
ALL C5 and C6 Mnaual shifters mount to the same base the the exact same way!
If you dont want spring assisted centering, recommend that you get a OEM C6 shifter and lower box as an assembly. Its a quality piece, shortened throw and redisigned ergonomics for better feel.
I personally like the spring assisted shifter and have a KIRBAN Quick shifter.
Stock C5 Shifter on C5 lower box:
KIRBAN vs Stock C5 Shifter:
Hope this helps..
Bill
Theres the OEM Style that does NOT have any centering springs inside the shifter.
There are shifters that have springs in the shift body that force the shift handle in the Nuteral (3rd/4th gate)
ALL C5 and C6 Mnaual shifters mount to the same base the the exact same way!
If you dont want spring assisted centering, recommend that you get a OEM C6 shifter and lower box as an assembly. Its a quality piece, shortened throw and redisigned ergonomics for better feel.
I personally like the spring assisted shifter and have a KIRBAN Quick shifter.
Stock C5 Shifter on C5 lower box:
KIRBAN vs Stock C5 Shifter:
Hope this helps..
Bill
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Thanks, I took your advice, just bought a TPS
There are TWO types of shifters available.
Theres the OEM Style that does NOT have any centering springs inside the shifter.
There are shifters that have springs in the shift body that force the shift handle in the Nuteral (3rd/4th gate)
ALL C5 and C6 Mnaual shifters mount to the same base the the exact same way!
If you dont want spring assisted centering, recommend that you get a OEM C6 shifter and lower box as an assembly. Its a quality piece, shortened throw and redisigned ergonomics for better feel.
I personally like the spring assisted shifter and have a KIRBAN Quick shifter.
Stock C5 Shifter on C5 lower box:
KIRBAN vs Stock C5 Shifter:
Hope this helps..
Bill
Theres the OEM Style that does NOT have any centering springs inside the shifter.
There are shifters that have springs in the shift body that force the shift handle in the Nuteral (3rd/4th gate)
ALL C5 and C6 Mnaual shifters mount to the same base the the exact same way!
If you dont want spring assisted centering, recommend that you get a OEM C6 shifter and lower box as an assembly. Its a quality piece, shortened throw and redisigned ergonomics for better feel.
I personally like the spring assisted shifter and have a KIRBAN Quick shifter.
Stock C5 Shifter on C5 lower box:
KIRBAN vs Stock C5 Shifter:
Hope this helps..
Bill
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
Another QUICK note! The shifter requardless of what kind or brand you purchase will NOT have any SHIF GATES in the shifter. All the shift gates and shift feel comes from inside the transmission.
Your transmission also has the spring that centers the shift handle in the center 3rd/4th gate. It just isnt all that robust. IMHO, its tooo weak. Thats why I purchased the kirban shiter with the added centering springs:
SHIFT GATE PLATE in trans:
OEM Shifter centering spring inside trans: ( On the front plate)
Your transmission also has the spring that centers the shift handle in the center 3rd/4th gate. It just isnt all that robust. IMHO, its tooo weak. Thats why I purchased the kirban shiter with the added centering springs:
SHIFT GATE PLATE in trans:
OEM Shifter centering spring inside trans: ( On the front plate)
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I just put a C6 shifter in my C5 a few days ago. After trying it out, I did the Anti-Venom mod as well. I liked the C6 shifter but the additional mod just makes it even better. Smooth shifting and the C6 shifter itself has a more natural feel and as said above, better ergonomics. It is comfortable. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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From: Anthony TX
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If you look at the two large screws that secure the shift box to the torue tube in my picture above, you will see that this box is solid mounted.
It because it is a ZO6.
If you have any C5 except ZO6,,, your bushings will be RUBBER. The rubber bushings get old, deteriorate and cause a sloopy shift feel. ZIP Products sells a nylon bushing insert. I highly replacing your old rubber bushings with replacement bushings for a more precise shift feel.
Bill
It because it is a ZO6.
If you have any C5 except ZO6,,, your bushings will be RUBBER. The rubber bushings get old, deteriorate and cause a sloopy shift feel. ZIP Products sells a nylon bushing insert. I highly replacing your old rubber bushings with replacement bushings for a more precise shift feel.
Bill
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I just put a C6 shifter in my C5 a few days ago. After trying it out, I did the Anti-Venom mod as well. I liked the C6 shifter but the additional mod just makes it even better. Smooth shifting and the C6 shifter itself has a more natural feel and as said above, better ergonomics. It is comfortable. Good luck with whatever you decide.
