CARBON FIBER AUTO SHIFT HANDLE - Page 2

KSZLE · 07-04-2022, 10:48 AM

David, first sorry for the problems you are having with the car. Second, I would think that internal quality control would not allow red interior bits with an orange exterior car. I would go straight to Chevrolet and request what you ordered. As someone whose car has been sitting for 3 months already, I also have some nagging fears about quality.

LeonardS · 07-04-2022, 11:03 AM

I still wonder if the dealer made these changes. I don’t see GM giving away carbon fiber components when there is a shortage of them. I could see one item getting by , but not shift knob, dash insert, red belts and red knee pads. You are going to find out that there is more to this story.

David Gordon · 07-04-2022, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LeonardS

I still wonder if the dealer made these changes. I don’t see GM giving away carbon fiber components when there is a shortage of them. I could see one item getting by , but not shift knob, dash insert, red belts and red knee pads. You are going to find out that there is more to this story.

Oh they did not give them. I was fully charged with over $1500 worth of stuff I did not order. It is on the MSRP Sheet. Kinda makes you wonder what else looks like carbon but is not? Original MSRP was 69k, New MSRP over 71k.

LeonardS · 07-04-2022, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by David Gordon

Oh they did not give them. I was fully charged with over $1500 worth of stuff I did not order. It is on the MSRP Sheet. Kinda makes you wonder what else looks like carbon but is not? Original MSRP was 69k, New MSRP over 71k.

Then I think you will find out that the dealership ordered those items without your knowledge. GM didn’t change the order and bill you without the dealership being involved.

David Gordon · 07-04-2022, 02:24 PM

The dealership I used was a friend I have known for 47 years. He acted as surprised as I was.

LeonardS · 07-04-2022, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by David Gordon

The dealership I used was a friend I have known for 47 years. He acted as surprised as I was.

It will be interesting to see what really happened. I’m still betting on someone in the dealership making the changes.

Idaho2018GTPremium · 07-04-2022, 03:45 PM

Couple of things: GM and the website say “carbon fiber style” or “look”. The website linked above says “The top cap of this shift knob has a smooth feel with a carbon fiber texture appearance which includes the Heritage Camaro Logo outline.”

And it is not $155 for just the cap. It includes the entire shifter. That said, yours shouldn’t fall off. I’d get it fixed under warranty if you bought it from GM that way.

Chutzpah · 07-04-2022, 04:42 PM

I have the same shift knob.. got it for $7 after applying GM reward points. I agree, it’s not the best. I very lightly polished it and it looks a lot better (was dull …NEW). Thankfully the carbon look finish didn’t come off. I will say, it’s about as cheap as it comes. AND THE STOCK ZL1 shifter looks way better.

OP good luck, that’s definitely an odd situation you’re in. Orange and Red… not good.

raptor5244 · 07-04-2022, 04:47 PM

If it is an A10 you can get the carbon fiber shift knob that includes a carbon fiber cap. I believe it replaces the default suede shift knob with ZL1 metal cap.

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If we are talking M6, I thought this is the only carbon fiber looking cap/insert.

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Notice the price difference if you order chevy parts after the fact as opposed to ordering with the car. I never order any of those little add-ons with the car when you can order them separate and use your GM points from the purchase of the vehicle.

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Mac7504 · 07-05-2022, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by David Gordon

The dealership I used was a friend I have known for 47 years. He acted as surprised as I was.

At first, I thought the dealership was trying to pawn off a car that got delivered and someone backed out on, but if you have a friend and he's also surprised, then the plot thickens!!!!

David Gordon · 07-05-2022, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by raptor5244

If it is an A10 you can get the carbon fiber shift knob that includes a carbon fiber cap. I believe it replaces the default suede shift knob with ZL1 metal cap.

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If we are talking M6, I thought this is the only carbon fiber looking cap/insert.

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Notice the price difference if you order chevy parts after the fact as opposed to ordering with the car. I never order any of those little add-ons with the car when you can order them separate and use your GM points from the purchase of the vehicle.

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It is the top shift nob. But that carbon piece on top is just tin with a carbon paint job. I glued it back on, hopefully it stays.
As for the red knee pads, My friend is on vacation this week, I am going to go to him next week.

raptor5244 · 07-05-2022, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by David Gordon

It is the top shift nob. But that carbon piece on top is just tin with a carbon paint job. I glued it back on, hopefully it stays.
As for the red knee pads, My friend is on vacation this week, I am going to go to him next week.

Ok, is the knob/handle leather or alcantara? My understanding is these items are LPO dealer installed so they should have the original that shipped with the car.

LT4Greg · 07-05-2022, 06:01 PM

You have the right idea about the knee pads David. That’s what I would do in your situation. ��

07-04-2022, 11:03 AM	#16
LeonardS Drives: 1969 Z28,1992 Z28,1994 Z28,1999 SS Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 1,154	I still wonder if the dealer made these changes. I don’t see GM giving away carbon fiber components when there is a shortage of them. I could see one item getting by , but not shift knob, dash insert, red belts and red knee pads. You are going to find out that there is more to this story. __________________ 24 2SS 1LE, Riptide Blue, A10, PDR. Picked up 11/5/23, 560 miles. 23 ZLE Rapid Blue, M6. 6/27/22 TPW. Off assembly line on July 12th, 2022. To Dealer August 6th. Delivered August 8th. 129 miles. 99 SS Vert, Hugger Orange, A4, 806 miles 94 Z28, Black, M6, 595 miles 92 Z28, last car built at Van Nuys Plant, Red, A4, 125 miles www.last1992camaro.com 69 Z28, Dusk Blue, M4 29 Ford Business Coupe 28 Ford Pickup 24 GMC Denali 2500HD CCSB 4x4 22 Jeep Grand Cherokee 13 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4

07-04-2022, 02:24 PM	#19
David Gordon Drives: 2018 Grandsport Corvette Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Granbury Posts: 270	The dealership I used was a friend I have known for 47 years. He acted as surprised as I was. __________________ 2022 Orange ZL1 4/07/22 7-01-22 Past 2018 Gransport 2018 GT Premium 2009 ZO6 2008 Z-51 Vette 2001 Stroked/ blown C-5 2001 SS 1998 SS vert. Garage 2020 Range Rover V-8 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum Powerboost

07-04-2022, 03:45 PM	#21
Idaho2018GTPremium Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,240	Couple of things: GM and the website say “carbon fiber style” or “look”. The website linked above says “The top cap of this shift knob has a smooth feel with a carbon fiber texture appearance which includes the Heritage Camaro Logo outline.” And it is not $155 for just the cap. It includes the entire shifter. That said, yours shouldn’t fall off. I’d get it fixed under warranty if you bought it from GM that way. __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 2022 GR Supra 3.0 Past: 2018 Mustang GT Premium w/ PP1, MR, and A10 2007 MazdaSpeed3 1995 Pontiac Trans Am 1987 Camaro Z28

07-04-2022, 04:47 PM	#23
raptor5244 Drives: 2022 CT4-V Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,723	If it is an A10 you can get the carbon fiber shift knob that includes a carbon fiber cap. I believe it replaces the default suede shift knob with ZL1 metal cap. If we are talking M6, I thought this is the only carbon fiber looking cap/insert. Notice the price difference if you order chevy parts after the fact as opposed to ordering with the car. I never order any of those little add-ons with the car when you can order them separate and use your GM points from the purchase of the vehicle. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Black - Sold 2013 Camaro SS 1LE - Black - M6 - Sold 2016 Camaro SS - Mosaic Black - A8 - Sold 2017 C7 Stingray - M7 Coupe - Sold 2019 C7 Grand Sport M7 Vert - Sold 2021 Camaro ZL1 - Black - A10 - Sold 2019 Tesla Model 3 2022 CT4-V Blackwing - M6

07-05-2022, 06:01 PM	#27
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,875	You have the right idea about the knee pads David. That’s what I would do in your situation. �� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-04-2022, 10:48 AM	#15
KSZLE Drives: 2021 GT500 CFTP (sold) Join Date: May 2022 Location: Kansas Posts: 71	David, first sorry for the problems you are having with the car. Second, I would think that internal quality control would not allow red interior bits with an orange exterior car. I would go straight to Chevrolet and request what you ordered. As someone whose car has been sitting for 3 months already, I also have some nagging fears about quality.

07-04-2022, 04:42 PM	#22
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,977	I have the same shift knob.. got it for $7 after applying GM reward points. I agree, it’s not the best. I very lightly polished it and it looks a lot better (was dull …NEW). Thankfully the carbon look finish didn’t come off. I will say, it’s about as cheap as it comes. AND THE STOCK ZL1 shifter looks way better. OP good luck, that’s definitely an odd situation you’re in. Orange and Red… not good.

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