Best looking shift knob for a manual C5?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Memphis Tennessee
For my AE I chose the Vette Essential two-tone **** that is almost identical in shape to the OEM ****.
Matches my interior, works in both the neutral and the shale.
I then added a brushed aluminum pattern plate for the top.
Matches my interior, works in both the neutral and the shale.
I then added a brushed aluminum pattern plate for the top.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '18
I have the black round ball that came with my Hinson shifter, but I bought a pistol grip that I need to have the threads milled out to match the post, and will also be having it PC'd to match my Torch Red.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Greensboro Nc
C6 **** looks best to me, but it's way too small for my hand, so I sold mine.
The stock **** actually fits my hand well, but it's not as good looking.
I always want to try out a cue ball style or Delrin **** but they just seem boring to me, I like leather.
The stock **** actually fits my hand well, but it's not as good looking.
I always want to try out a cue ball style or Delrin **** but they just seem boring to me, I like leather.
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From: Philadelphia PA (Birthplace of the USA, UNESCO World Heritage City)
I like the white ball 6 speed shift ****, kind of a classic and minimalist **** but still very sporty looking. Feels great in the hand too.
Much better than the dated stock shift ****.
Much better than the dated stock shift ****.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: AZ
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 220
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From: Nova Scotia, Canada
I have went through a couple trying to improve the MGW shift feel, white Hurst rattled and was too light causing notchy shifts. Bought a heavy weight composite
online auction one, and now have great shift feel.
Black or grey with pattern engraved. I used black nail polish to fill in pattern.
online auction one, and now have great shift feel.
Black or grey with pattern engraved. I used black nail polish to fill in pattern.
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Try one of the forum new parts vendors for the C6 ****, a used parts vendor or the C6 Parts for Sale section.