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theragtopguy · 04-20-2015, 07:27 PM

Yeah, the thread size is off and our shifters are not threaded, saw a pic and it was just a long slot w/no threads. I have no clue how to get it off either.

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45thCamaro · 04-20-2015, 07:41 PM

I wonder if you could et something that wouldn't require being threaded on, maybe a couple of set screws and that would be enough? I have the hurst pistol grip shifter on my car. I don't like how hurst cut out the sides to put their name. I wish they would have just put there name engraved instead of cutting out a big oval on both sides. I've thought about trying to fill that in some how and having it repainted.

Also the hurst upper stick attachment is a bit long for this type of handle, wish I could find a shorter one.

AGM 1LE · 04-21-2015, 09:54 AM

EPCO makes shifter balls with the right adapter for the 13+ shifters. I asked them if they made a T-handle before i got a ball and they said no. I know its not a T handle but its the best option I found for the new shifter style
http://www.epcoshiftknobs.com/

And to remove the knob you slide the boot up slightly then twist like the pattern on my stock knob below. There will be a set screw you take out then it just slides off the top.

CamaroCracka · 04-21-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by theragtopguy

I have no clue how to get it off either.

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Gently pry up on console cover (it just snaps in) and set it aside (there are some wires running to it, but it will slide over to the passenger foot well).

take out four screws that hold down shift boot. There is a zip tie on inside of the boot that gathers the boot around the shift knob.

pull up on shift knob until it comes off, you have pull pretty hard.

The best way to thread the stock shifter is to remove it from the car and put it in a vise. The shaft is 14mm. Jac-Fab did a DIY on this.

However, given the contents of this thread, it might be better to just buy an aftermarket shifter with a threaded shaft and put a t-handle on, although it would cost a couple hundred dollars more.

AGM 1LE · 04-21-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

Gently pry up on console cover (it just snaps in) and set it aside (there are some wires running to it, but it will slide over to the passenger foot well).

take out four screws that hold down shift boot. There is a zip tie on inside of the boot that gathers the boot around the shift knob.

pull up on shift knob until it comes off, you have pull pretty hard.

The best way to thread the stock shifter is to remove it from the car and put it in a vise. The shaft is 14mm. Jac-Fab did a DIY on this.

However, given the contents of this thread, it might be better to just buy an aftermarket shifter with a threaded shaft and put a t-handle on, although it would cost a couple hundred dollars more.

OP has a 15. he can pull as hard as he wants but its not going anywhere without taking the set screw out

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04-20-2015, 07:41 PM	#16
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	I wonder if you could et something that wouldn't require being threaded on, maybe a couple of set screws and that would be enough? I have the hurst pistol grip shifter on my car. I don't like how hurst cut out the sides to put their name. I wish they would have just put there name engraved instead of cutting out a big oval on both sides. I've thought about trying to fill that in some how and having it repainted. Also the hurst upper stick attachment is a bit long for this type of handle, wish I could find a shorter one.

04-21-2015, 09:54 AM	#17
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	EPCO makes shifter balls with the right adapter for the 13+ shifters. I asked them if they made a T-handle before i got a ball and they said no. I know its not a T handle but its the best option I found for the new shifter style http://www.epcoshiftknobs.com/ And to remove the knob you slide the boot up slightly then twist like the pattern on my stock knob below. There will be a set screw you take out then it just slides off the top.