6 speed manual shift knobs?
10-18-2018, 09:26 PM
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6 speed manual shift *****?
hello just purchased a M6 C6 Z51 vette. Looking to possibly upgrade my shift ****. What in your opinion are the best looking ones out there. Is there any carbon fiber ones that look good? Etc.....like I said I’m fairly new to these forums so forgive me if this is a dumb question. Thanks
10-18-2018, 11:41 PM
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I would swap out the entire shifter for a MGW.
https://www.mgwshifters.com/shifters/corvettes/88
I, like many others on here, have one and love it. You can specify a 9/16-18 threaded shaft, which open up the ability to fit many aftermarket *****.
https://www.mgwshifters.com/shifters/corvettes/88
I, like many others on here, have one and love it. You can specify a 9/16-18 threaded shaft, which open up the ability to fit many aftermarket *****.
Last edited by Patsgarage; 10-18-2018 at 11:46 PM.
10-19-2018, 08:43 AM
#4
Burning Brakes
The best shift **** is the one that feels great to you and you don't miss any shifts with. Different people prefer different styles.
Spheres:
Vertical cylinders:
Aaaaaaand then some people are just weird...
Find what works best for you.
Spheres:
Vertical cylinders:
Aaaaaaand then some people are just weird...
Find what works best for you.
10-19-2018, 09:14 AM
#6
Race Director
I’ve had a round MOMO **** for years with the factory shifter. With a lower position on the shifter the throws seem shorter and quicker.
Last edited by saplumr; 10-19-2018 at 03:40 PM.
10-19-2018, 10:59 AM
#7
Burning Brakes
I was never a fan of the **** types.
I found this one on ebay. Inspite of the light up feature it's a pretty slick looking shift ****.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-IC...ZZGxU-&vxp=mtr
I found this one on ebay. Inspite of the light up feature it's a pretty slick looking shift ****.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-IC...ZZGxU-&vxp=mtr
10-19-2018, 11:11 AM
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Race Director
I use an 8-ball style myself. It dropped the height of the shifter by about 3/4" and has a great grip.
10-19-2018, 12:09 PM
#10
Melting Slicks
I have had the round ball ( '8 ball ) style on my last two cars. my the current one is from corvette mods.
white w/red & C6 corvette script. I've always like the ball style since, no matter how you grab it, it feels good.
plus with it being white, even in the hot California summers, I have yet to have my hand 'branded'.
I do though still like the original C6 **** too. it's far better then the mushroom one I had on my '98 Z28.
white w/red & C6 corvette script. I've always like the ball style since, no matter how you grab it, it feels good.
plus with it being white, even in the hot California summers, I have yet to have my hand 'branded'.
I do though still like the original C6 **** too. it's far better then the mushroom one I had on my '98 Z28.
10-19-2018, 03:37 PM
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Race Director
I was never a fan of the **** types.
I found this one on ebay. Inspite of the light up feature it's a pretty slick looking shift ****.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-IC...ZZGxU-&vxp=mtr
I found this one on ebay. Inspite of the light up feature it's a pretty slick looking shift ****.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-IC...ZZGxU-&vxp=mtr
10-20-2018, 10:44 AM
#13
Racer
I also recommend swapping out the shifter for the MGW. It's easily one of the best quick upgrades that improves shifting immensely.
10-21-2018, 12:43 AM
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I have an MGW shifter & stock ****. Tried a cue ball style **** & it just didn’t feel right, was heavier & I had a hell of a time with the 5-4 downshift. Then the shift **** became detached from the stick so I put the stock **** back on & it’s much better.
10-21-2018, 07:19 AM
#15
Le Mans Master
Old school ball shifter in mine.
10-21-2018, 08:24 AM
#16
Le Mans Master
This is made by MGW and was purchased with the shifter..I like it because it's textured rubber and your hand wont slip while shifting, it also looks good...WW
Last edited by WW7; 10-21-2018 at 08:25 AM.
10-21-2018, 08:27 AM
#17
Race Director
This is the one I have in mine:
10-21-2018, 08:30 AM
#18
Le Mans Master
That's good looking Ed....
10-22-2018, 05:17 AM
#19
Burning Brakes
Here is a photo of my "before" and "after" photo of my Coupe. The before is the factory and the after with the retro cube ball look from MGW Shifter which is awesome.
10-22-2018, 07:26 AM
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Race Director
