Which B&M Ripper Shifter?

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Jan 26, 2006 | 09:20 PM

C5ontrack

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Which B&M Ripper Shifter?

Which shifter is best for 6sp C6?
B&M Ripper Shifters

Part # BMM-45044 $221.99
Manual Shifter, Ripper, T-56, Chevy, Corvette
Street style 1-piece shifter for 6-speeds
OR
BMM-45057 $199.95 Manual Shifter, Short Throw, Ripper, Chevy, Corvette, Race style 2-piece shifter for 6-speeds

Jan 26, 2006 | 10:48 PM

xs650

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Originally Posted by C5ontrack

I'm looking too. Here's a start.

The 45044 has a 2 piece lever with rubber isolation in it. It should be quieter at asacrifice of some feel. Both claim a 33% throw reduction on a C5.

B&M Shifters

I would like more info too from someone who has experiance both. And the Hurst too. I love the Hurst on the ZF6 in my C4, but that's a different animal.

Will any of them take the stock shift ****?

Edit: This one looks like the 45044, says it takes the stock **** and is a good price.
Hurst shifter, Good price from Corvettes of Houston

Last edited by xs650; Jan 26, 2006 at 10:57 PM.

Jan 27, 2006 | 12:11 AM

tfenton

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Installed the Hurst, way too much vibration. I liked the shifting but could not handle the noise. Installed the B&M (45044) and it's great. No vibration, shorter throws and more precise.

Jan 27, 2006 | 08:12 AM

Pipedreams

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This may save you some big trouble. I installed the B&M (45044 love it, corvettes of houston link has the best price $175 and Tbyrne link will price match) and on the box it says you can use the stock ****. I installed the shifter and went to put the **** on. It went about 2/3 of the way one and stopped. I called B&M and said WTF. The tech asked me to look at the flat spot and see if it was all black or had a silver machined area. Mine was all black, he said that was the first batch and they were all recalled to be machined so the shifter **** would fit. Boy was I pissed. I broke out the vac and a grinder and lengthened the flat spot while in the car about 1/2" and the **** went right on. If yours is all black try the **** and grind it while it’s out of the car if it does not fit. I have told this to a few and they saw you just need to thread it on but it’s tight. No No it's not designed to thread on, it designed to slip on just like the stock shifter.

Jan 27, 2006 | 09:09 AM

Miaugi

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Thanks...I'll be looking for this come spring!

Jan 27, 2006 | 12:08 PM

C5ontrack

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Thanks for the info. Corvette Forum members to the rescue.
Now if I could just figure out what after market rotors fit my C6 Z51 I'll be OK.

Jan 27, 2006 | 02:09 PM

ttomczak

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St. Jude Donor '06

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Originally Posted by Pipedreams

This may save you some big trouble. I installed the B&M (45044 love it,No it's not designed to thread on, it designed to slip on just like the stock shifter.

I believe this has been fixed at this point (installed mine months ago and no problems), however, I did use a towel and a rubber hammer to get mine on...

Makes the car feel wonderful though!!