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hockey061890 · 06-26-2014, 07:10 PM

I recently got a barton shift knob engraved with "RS" for my birthday. I haven't found anywhere that these won't fit a 2013.

Here's the link - http://www.apex-speed.com/barton-ind...le-camaro.html

Let me try to clarify my problem. It seems that the base shifter rod has changed from the 2010-2012 Camaro. I believe this shift knob and adapter must've been made for only the earlier year Camaros. There is no longer a channel like I've seen in you tube videos for the adapter to sit in. Also the base shift rod for the 2013 seems to have a squared off side to it. Unless I got a defective adapter it will not fit on the shift rod.

Anyone have any input or heard of this before?

Nutbutt · 07-12-2014, 03:00 PM

Give the Barton guys a call. I remember see the same issue on another forum and the fix him up.

Mark114 · 07-12-2014, 04:17 PM

You are correct that the shifter handle changed in 2013. I ran into a similar problem installing a Hurst shifter on my Camaro. The newer shift knob attaches to the handle with a screw.

06-26-2014, 07:10 PM	#1
hockey061890 Drives: '13 AGM 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States Posts: 20	Barton Shift knob installation problem I recently got a barton shift knob engraved with "RS" for my birthday. I haven't found anywhere that these won't fit a 2013. Here's the link - http://www.apex-speed.com/barton-ind...le-camaro.html Let me try to clarify my problem. It seems that the base shifter rod has changed from the 2010-2012 Camaro. I believe this shift knob and adapter must've been made for only the earlier year Camaros. There is no longer a channel like I've seen in you tube videos for the adapter to sit in. Also the base shift rod for the 2013 seems to have a squared off side to it. Unless I got a defective adapter it will not fit on the shift rod. Anyone have any input or heard of this before? __________________ NPP, Rx Catchcan, CAI Cold Air Intake, FR 41 ZL1 Style Wheels (Gloss Black) Last edited by hockey061890; 06-29-2014 at 07:50 PM. Reason: Clarification

07-12-2014, 03:00 PM	#2
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Give the Barton guys a call. I remember see the same issue on another forum and the fix him up. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

07-12-2014, 04:17 PM	#3
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,710 View My Garage	You are correct that the shifter handle changed in 2013. I ran into a similar problem installing a Hurst shifter on my Camaro. The newer shift knob attaches to the handle with a screw.