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LilyAnna · 08-12-2020, 08:57 PM

I really don’t enjoy the ballsack-ish look the original shift knob has... For those who have made an upgrade to their shift knobs:

- Pics
- Where did you get it from?
- How much?

And last but not least, was it a PITA to change?

Thanks!

Camaro2ss2010 · 08-12-2020, 09:17 PM

Check out this thread. Pretty good option IMO.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=576383

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-13-2020, 08:05 AM

i did this to mine, tool all of about 5 minutes to change out.

https://www.holley.com/products/driv.../parts/5380438

Danial · 08-13-2020, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

i did this to mine, tool all of about 5 minutes to change out.

https://www.holley.com/products/driv.../parts/5380438

Holy crap! They're pretty proud of that. Looks great but I could never see myself spending $240 on a shifter knob. And I'm what some people consider "rich".

Danial · 08-13-2020, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

Check out this thread. Pretty good option IMO.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=576383

I like that! I think I'll be doing just that.

InFiD3ViL · 08-13-2020, 12:35 PM

Here is mine with a custom made shaft by Camaro5 member awsm66. I also got the carbon fiber knob from him as well, but any knob that fits M12x1.25 can be used. He sent me pictures of the step-by-step process of him making this starting with a billet slug turned on his lathe, facing the bottom of the knob to clock it properly, and all the polishing. Very talented guy.

I paid $110 for the shaft and knob. He included required hardware and full install instructions as well. Very cool guy to work with. I bought the manual boot as a barely used take-off on Ebay from a 2014 SS for around $30. So overall it was rather reasonable cost to totally change the look of my shifter and base. Fairly simple install, just required a tiny bit of Dremel grinding of the plastic on the OEM shifter stump underneath the factory shaft, but that was also in the instructions.

With this you simple push down on the knob the select gears, no buttons or triggers. Phastek has a selection of other knobs available that are made for the auto. The Hurst shifter (So badass!), Drake shifter, and American Brothers Designs. So there are some other choices out there made just for us.

lemontwist · 08-13-2020, 12:42 PM

yo awsm66!!! you still doing this kind of work???

LilyAnna · 08-13-2020, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Here is mine with a custom made shaft by Camaro5 member awsm66. I also got the carbon fiber knob from him as well, but any knob that fits M12x1.25 can be used. He sent me pictures of the step-by-step process of him making this starting with a billet slug turned on his lathe, facing the bottom of the knob to clock it properly, and all the polishing. Very talented guy.

I paid $110 for the shaft and knob. He included required hardware and full install instructions as well. Very cool guy to work with. I bought the manual boot as a barely used take-off on Ebay from a 2014 SS for around $30. So overall it was rather reasonable cost to totally change the look of my shifter and base. Fairly simple install, just required a tiny bit of Dremel grinding of the plastic on the OEM shifter stump underneath the factory shaft, but that was also in the instructions.

With this you simple push down on the knob the select gears, no buttons or triggers. Phastek has a selection of other knobs available that are made for the auto. The Hurst shifter (So badass!), Drake shifter, and American Brothers Designs. So there are some other choices out there made just for us.

NEAAAT!

LilyAnna · 08-13-2020, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

Check out this thread. Pretty good option IMO.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=576383

Awesome, thanks!

LilyAnna · 08-13-2020, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

i did this to mine, tool all of about 5 minutes to change out.

https://www.holley.com/products/driv.../parts/5380438

Any pics? I've seen it before, I'm curious to see how it looks IRL

InFiD3ViL · 08-13-2020, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilyAnna

Any pics? I've seen it before, I'm curious to see how it looks IRL

Yeah me too. I have always thought that shifter looks so cool and beefy.

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-14-2020, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danial

Holy crap! They're pretty proud of that. Looks great but I could never see myself spending $240 on a shifter knob. And I'm what some people consider "rich".

lol, well I wanted something that no body over here had in their Camaro, plus I had a pistol grip shifter on my old school cars. I also bought the REAL red wood side pieces you can replace on them, didn't want the black billet ones, the red wood kinda goes with my interior trim, RJT.. No cheap stuff on my Camaro.. lol

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-14-2020, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilyAnna

Any pics? I've seen it before, I'm curious to see how it looks IRL

I'll get some pics for you guys tomorrow. And yea it is pretty "beefy" and solid, mounts really tight on the internal shifter shaft, unlike the wobbly POS Defenferworx billet one I had years ago that was, well just poorly made. Also this one you can take off the side plates and either paint them, or PC them, they are billet aluminum. And it just feels good in your hand.

Greencamaro1234 · 08-14-2020, 02:57 PM

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08-12-2020, 08:57 PM	#1
LilyAnna Drives: 2013 Camaro LFX 2LT Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Sunny Mexico Posts: 64	Auto trans shift knob I really don’t enjoy the ballsack-ish look the original shift knob has... For those who have made an upgrade to their shift knobs: - Pics - Where did you get it from? - How much? And last but not least, was it a PITA to change? Thanks!

08-12-2020, 09:17 PM	#2
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	Check out this thread. Pretty good option IMO. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=576383 __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

08-13-2020, 08:05 AM	#3
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	i did this to mine, tool all of about 5 minutes to change out. https://www.holley.com/products/driv.../parts/5380438 __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

08-13-2020, 12:35 PM	#6
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	Here is mine with a custom made shaft by Camaro5 member awsm66. I also got the carbon fiber knob from him as well, but any knob that fits M12x1.25 can be used. He sent me pictures of the step-by-step process of him making this starting with a billet slug turned on his lathe, facing the bottom of the knob to clock it properly, and all the polishing. Very talented guy. I paid $110 for the shaft and knob. He included required hardware and full install instructions as well. Very cool guy to work with. I bought the manual boot as a barely used take-off on Ebay from a 2014 SS for around $30. So overall it was rather reasonable cost to totally change the look of my shifter and base. Fairly simple install, just required a tiny bit of Dremel grinding of the plastic on the OEM shifter stump underneath the factory shaft, but that was also in the instructions. With this you simple push down on the knob the select gears, no buttons or triggers. Phastek has a selection of other knobs available that are made for the auto. The Hurst shifter (So badass!), Drake shifter, and American Brothers Designs. So there are some other choices out there made just for us. Attached Images __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

08-14-2020, 02:57 PM	#14
Greencamaro1234 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 166 View My Garage	Hurst knob I ordered through Holley,it was over $250 for it,it took 5 minutes to swap it

08-13-2020, 12:42 PM	#7
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	yo awsm66!!! you still doing this kind of work???