C5R Shifter Handle

[dalejr8afan]

I'm thinking of changing my stock shifter knob on my 6-speed to the C5R style. Has anybody done this and if so how is the feel?

 

[BobbyG]

I just did this modification over the weekend, see link below.

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89811

 

[dalejr8afan]

Thanks for the reply, except I want to use the C5R style handle, not a T-Handle. The t-handle looks great and I use to have on other cars. It's great for slamming gears and that's where I used it, when I drag raced. My C5 is a street car and I am simply looking for something different the the stock knob that has a different look.

 

[LLC5]

Who is selling a C5R shift knob?

 

[dalejr8afan]

Eckler's

 

[LLC5]

Thanks.

 

[Dave]

I bought a C5R shifter knob. Since it screws on with no set screw, it tends to loosen quickly. A little teflon tape helped but didn't stop it, only slowed it down. It was OK for a while (a novelty I guess), but I ended up getting a Momo Anatomico tall. Far better IMHO. Together with a new Hurst billet shifter it is truley slick!

Dave

 

[LLC5]

I have been looking for small (1 7/8-2.0") white shift knob like the C2 era, that will fit my stock C5 shifter (9/16-18). I have the Hurst 2 1/4" knob, but it is too big. Ecklers shows a black one, but not white. Any ideas?

 

[ELECTRONJMB]

Ecklers has had it on back order forever.. try L.A.PD.