Thinking of getting a GM shift knobs (ball)

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Aug 9, 2013 | 03:01 PM

AGC23

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Thinking of getting a GM shift ***** (ball)

Thinking of getting the official GM shift **** (the one that looks like a ball) and wondering what color to get. I have a CRM GS with ebony interior.

I like the white ball with black logos, but not sure how that will look. My interior is ebony and since my car is CRM I thought maybe a black ball with red letters might look better

Let me know what you guys think

Aug 9, 2013 | 03:09 PM

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My vote goes to black with red letters. I think the white one would stand out too much.

Aug 9, 2013 | 03:10 PM

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I thought the same thing.

Another option is black ball with whitgrit grey etters

Aug 9, 2013 | 04:23 PM

T Will

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How about carbon fiber to match the console?

Aug 9, 2013 | 04:40 PM

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I didn't think about that.....carbon fibre might be the answer. Who makes/sells them and are they made by GM

Aug 9, 2013 | 04:51 PM

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I have a Crystal Red car and went with the black ball with white letters. It matches the rest of the white lettering around the dash. I actually ordered red lettering, but they screwed up and sent me white letters instead and after I installed it, I'm glad they did.

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Aug 10, 2013 | 01:54 AM

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I have the one but with the skull for sale for $60.00 shipped

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...loor-mats.html

Aug 10, 2013 | 02:10 AM

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I had this one at one point. Got rid of it after I while and tried a couple of other ***** but nothing has felt as good in the hand as the stock ****...

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Aug 10, 2013 | 03:26 AM

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I installed the black ball with white letering and like it fine.
I've had an issue with the set screw loosening and the shifter ball rattling - have had to re-tighten st screw several times.

I am considering using Loctite on the set screw.

Aug 10, 2013 | 07:49 AM

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If you haven't driven a car with one do so if you can. I had a white one in my car but found it was too slippery and too large. I went back to stock. I liked the look but driving with it wasn't good.

Aug 10, 2013 | 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by R&L's C6

Wow... same thing happened to me too.......really like the white lettering too....

Aug 10, 2013 | 10:30 AM

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Carbon Fiber or Black with Red.

Aug 10, 2013 | 11:28 AM

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I've tried many.. And nothing seems as comfortable, or as easy to shift, as the original. I say stick with the GM units..

Aug 10, 2013 | 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by brooklync5

I had this one at one point. Got rid of it after I while and tried a couple of other ***** but nothing has felt as good in the hand as the stock ****...

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Originally Posted by wera32

If you haven't driven a car with one do so if you can. I had a white one in my car but found it was too slippery and too large. I went back to stock. I liked the look but driving with it wasn't good.

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Originally Posted by trueism

I've tried many.. And nothing seems as comfortable, or as easy to shift, as the original. I say stick with the GM units..

Thanks guys! You've saved me $50+, as I was considering one of these myself.

However, after seeing your comments, I'll stick with stock, and save the money for hookers.

Aug 10, 2013 | 11:49 AM

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I might do the same

I had a couple of older f-car and stock they come with a ball and from what I remember I loved the look and feel. That's why I thought about changing my shift ****.

Aug 10, 2013 | 11:51 AM

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Anyone have a used one for sale

Aug 10, 2013 | 12:10 PM

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Here is my carbon fibre one. Not the best pic.

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Aug 10, 2013 | 12:15 PM

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I've had a MOMO chrome shift ball for years. I see no need for a shift pattern on the ball and I seriously don't understand how someone thinks the factory **** is better than something that greatly lowers the shift points. A ball is perfect. But whatever.

Aug 10, 2013 | 01:26 PM

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Anyone have a used one for sale

I have a slightly used black ball with yellow stripes on it with a MGW threaded shifter rod....ball is the threaded style.....Sell for $55 shipped anywhere. Bought this combo when my mgw shifter was buzzing before they came out with the new shifter box.....Text me for photos 705 739 3297