Corvette C6 and C5 Custom Shift Knobs...
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I was considering getting a short throw shifter and one of these custom shift *****, but after doing some reading, I think all I really want is just to have the shifter a little lower height-wise.
Does your stainless steel shift **** sit lower than the stock shifter on a 2006 C6? If so, by how much?
I would like my shifter **** to be about an inch to an inch-and-a-half lower, but I'm really fine with the quality of the stock shifter, I think it's pretty good, I've never missed a shift unless the CAGS kicks in.
Anyone who's purchased the stainless unit would you care to comment on the feel - especially since it's quite a bit heavier than the stock shifter ball.
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TomZ
Does your stainless steel shift **** sit lower than the stock shifter on a 2006 C6? If so, by how much?
I would like my shifter **** to be about an inch to an inch-and-a-half lower, but I'm really fine with the quality of the stock shifter, I think it's pretty good, I've never missed a shift unless the CAGS kicks in.
Anyone who's purchased the stainless unit would you care to comment on the feel - especially since it's quite a bit heavier than the stock shifter ball.
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TomZ
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I can't speak for Southern CP but I've got a similar aluminum **** and it's at least 2-1/2" lower than factory ****. I assume it would be about the same as most round ***** mount much lower on the shifter.
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I bought my car new and I switched to the ball. The lower mounting makes the throw a lot shorter and the feel is totally different. It's the way it should have come from the factory. No increased effort but a whole lot more fun!
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I'm interested in a plain stainless ball shifter, just like the one in the first pic of the post right before this.
It looks like the C6 stainless **** is almost an inch higher than this on the pics on your website, unless I'm mistaken. I want the **** to be as low as possible, just about touching the boot. Is this what you have for the C-6?
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TomZ
It looks like the C6 stainless **** is almost an inch higher than this on the pics on your website, unless I'm mistaken. I want the **** to be as low as possible, just about touching the boot. Is this what you have for the C-6?
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TomZ
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I'm interested in a plain stainless ball shifter, just like the one in the first pic of the post right before this.
It looks like the C6 stainless **** is almost an inch higher than this on the pics on your website, unless I'm mistaken. I want the **** to be as low as possible, just about touching the boot. Is this what you have for the C-6?
Thanks,
TomZ
It looks like the C6 stainless **** is almost an inch higher than this on the pics on your website, unless I'm mistaken. I want the **** to be as low as possible, just about touching the boot. Is this what you have for the C-6?
Thanks,
TomZ
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Brand new from Southern Car Parts....finally Corvette shift ***** that use the same thread pattern as the stock C6 and C5 shifter that are made of high quality materials and look awesome. Very customizable, including having the factory shift pattern engraved on the top.
Check them out at the links below, lots of options for each basic style, so scroll down to the bottom of the page so you can see how customizable these shift ***** are...
C5 Shift *****....
Corvette C5 Sphere Shift ****
Corvette Hybrid Shift ****
Corvette C5 Piston Shift ****
Corvette C5 Stainless Steel Shift ****
And then the Corvette C6 Custom Shift *****
Corvette C6 Stainless Shift ****
Corvette C6 Piston Shift ****
Again, all of the above ***** are made in the USA with TOP NOTCH materials. No cheap stuff, you can tell just holding them in your hands that they are pure quality!!!
They take 2-3 days top ship and some orders can take a week to ship, but worth the wait and every penny!!!!
They fit ALL C5 and C6 Corvettes including the ZR1 and Z06.
Check them out when you have time...
Jim
Check them out at the links below, lots of options for each basic style, so scroll down to the bottom of the page so you can see how customizable these shift ***** are...
C5 Shift *****....
Corvette C5 Sphere Shift ****
Corvette Hybrid Shift ****
Corvette C5 Piston Shift ****
Corvette C5 Stainless Steel Shift ****
And then the Corvette C6 Custom Shift *****
Corvette C6 Stainless Shift ****
Corvette C6 Piston Shift ****
Again, all of the above ***** are made in the USA with TOP NOTCH materials. No cheap stuff, you can tell just holding them in your hands that they are pure quality!!!
They take 2-3 days top ship and some orders can take a week to ship, but worth the wait and every penny!!!!
They fit ALL C5 and C6 Corvettes including the ZR1 and Z06.
Check them out when you have time...
Jim
Can the black or white copoly C5 **** be custom engraved? Please PM me with answer & price. Thanks
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)Anyhow, what I did to remedy that was I stole one of gf's jewelry bags. She has the black felt bags with drawstrings that her jewelry came in.
And when I would park the car I would slip it on top of the shift ****, so when I came back to the car, it might be a little warm, but by no means "hot".
And when driving, I would just fold it and put it in the glove box or center console...
Just an idea...
