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kansjfr · 12-16-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SWAG1LE

I took mine off and replaced with an EPCO custom ball shifter. It's so sexy and worth it. My original shifter is nice n' clean in a drawer somewhere. Prolly the drunk drawer in the kitchen.

I did the same thing. Totally worth it, and I don't have to worry about wear on that suede knob.

CamaroI · 12-16-2013, 09:47 PM

aj_10_00 · 12-17-2013, 10:59 AM

^that shifter is badass. I wonder if you can get it with 1LE on top? My original is still in great shape but I would consider a 1LE knob like the one above.

Camaro Dude · 12-26-2013, 11:47 PM

Unlike the REAL suede steering wheel, that came in my ex-Alpina BMW, and would last about as long as it takes to smoke a few cigarettes, the microfibre (fake Suede) in Sledge seems to be holding out just fine. In fact it still looks flawless, and frankly not surprised at all, considering it's microfibre material.

If any of you are having issues, I think it may help to wash those hands once in a while.

SSMY1LE · 12-28-2013, 04:52 PM

How about using this set-up ??
I think it looks great:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hurst-Chrome-...cdf2b2&vxp=mtr

Camaro Dude · 12-28-2013, 06:55 PM

Post #23 in this thread, is the answer. Click on the Alcanatara link in that post describing cleaning procedures. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=300446

SteveV · 12-29-2013, 08:42 PM

Got my replacement shifter for Christmas... Love it...

SSMY1LE · 12-29-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

Got my replacement shifter for Christmas... Love it...

Nice..........now you just need a vacuum cleaner

Mannsiam · 12-31-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by aj_10_00

^that shifter is badass. I wonder if you can get it with 1LE on top? My original is still in great shape but I would consider a 1LE knob like the one above.

I am ordering a knob like this except red with black stripes and where it says SS it will say 1LE

CamaroI · 12-31-2013, 07:50 AM

Just be sure to order to the larger knob if ordering through Epco. The rally knobs are a bit smaller than the all orange one I have

Mannsiam · 12-31-2013, 11:44 AM

Thanks for the tip Camarol

SteveV · 12-31-2013, 12:50 PM

My 8-ball is the 2 1/8" size. It is just about right in the hand...

Mannsiam · 01-02-2014, 09:54 AM

Just ordered my shift knob from EPCO. Got a 2 1/4" red with black 1LE inlay. Now the waiting game for it to get here.

12-29-2013, 08:42 PM	#21
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	Got my replacement shifter for Christmas... Love it... Attached Images __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

12-31-2013, 12:50 PM	#26
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	My 8-ball is the 2 1/8" size. It is just about right in the hand... __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

12-16-2013, 09:47 PM	#16
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112

12-17-2013, 10:59 AM	#17
aj_10_00 Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Ashen Gray Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7	^that shifter is badass. I wonder if you can get it with 1LE on top? My original is still in great shape but I would consider a 1LE knob like the one above.

12-26-2013, 11:47 PM	#18
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Unlike the REAL suede steering wheel, that came in my ex-Alpina BMW, and would last about as long as it takes to smoke a few cigarettes, the microfibre (fake Suede) in Sledge seems to be holding out just fine. In fact it still looks flawless, and frankly not surprised at all, considering it's microfibre material. If any of you are having issues, I think it may help to wash those hands once in a while.

12-28-2013, 04:52 PM	#19
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	How about using this set-up ?? I think it looks great: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hurst-Chrome-...cdf2b2&vxp=mtr

12-28-2013, 06:55 PM	#20
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Post #23 in this thread, is the answer. Click on the Alcanatara link in that post describing cleaning procedures. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=300446

12-31-2013, 07:50 AM	#24
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	Just be sure to order to the larger knob if ordering through Epco. The rally knobs are a bit smaller than the all orange one I have

12-31-2013, 11:44 AM	#25
Mannsiam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 441 View My Garage	Thanks for the tip Camarol

01-02-2014, 09:54 AM	#27
Mannsiam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 441 View My Garage	Just ordered my shift knob from EPCO. Got a 2 1/4" red with black 1LE inlay. Now the waiting game for it to get here.