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Craig B · 10-21-2013, 07:31 PM

Does anyone know if a ball type shifter handle can be used on a stock 1LE shifter? Looking to do something like this for the line lock http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...de-1630069.htm

The Stig · 10-21-2013, 07:46 PM

Stock shifter is pushed on - so no threads.

kansjfr · 10-21-2013, 11:27 PM

Wrong, wrong, wrong. On the 1LE (and on all '13s, I believe) the shift knob is held on with a setscrew that is only accessible after removing the boot from the shift knob. There's a thread on it, do a search. The original poster broke off the tabs inside the shift boot prying the knob and boot apart. I put a really cool knob from EPCO on mine, but getting the boot to mate with the shift knob was a pia and required some jerry-rigging (spelling?). You will NEVER get it off trying to just pull it off. I love the EPCO knob and how it looks, and don't have to worry about that stupid factory knob getting the nap worn off.

Craig B · 10-22-2013, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kansjfr

Wrong, wrong, wrong. On the 1LE (and on all '13s, I believe) the shift knob is held on with a setscrew that is only accessible after removing the boot from the shift knob. There's a thread on it, do a search. The original poster broke off the tabs inside the shift boot prying the knob and boot apart. I put a really cool knob from EPCO on mine, but getting the boot to mate with the shift knob was a pia and required some jerry-rigging (spelling?). You will NEVER get it off trying to just pull it off. I love the EPCO knob and how it looks, and don't have to worry about that stupid factory knob getting the nap worn off.

Thanks for the info. I am going to give them a call today.

The Stig · 10-22-2013, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kansjfr

Wrong, wrong, wrong. On the 1LE (and on all '13s, I believe) the shift knob is held on with a setscrew that is only accessible after removing the boot from the shift knob. There's a thread on it, do a search. The original poster broke off the tabs inside the shift boot prying the knob and boot apart. I put a really cool knob from EPCO on mine, but getting the boot to mate with the shift knob was a pia and required some jerry-rigging (spelling?). You will NEVER get it off trying to just pull it off. I love the EPCO knob and how it looks, and don't have to worry about that stupid factory knob getting the nap worn off.

Really? Wow, did not know that. Is that new for the 2013's or for the 1LE's?

SteveV · 10-22-2013, 06:44 AM

Hey Kans... Any pics of the knob?

Fraxum · 10-22-2013, 08:07 AM

Darn, I would like to replace my 1LE shifter and was hoping the 1LE knob would fit my OE Barton stick and shifter. I like the stock knob. As far as shifters go:

MGW > Barton > 1LE/ZL1 > Hurst > Stock SS

kansjfr · 10-23-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

Hey Kans... Any pics of the knob?

I've taken a couple of pics of the knob on the shifter, trying to figure out how to get them from my digital camera to the computer (done, I think), and then to this thread. Patience, please.

S3XPanther · 10-23-2013, 10:53 PM

I found this on Epco's site. Prob one of the best they offer.

kansjfr · 10-25-2013, 01:40 PM

OK, I think I finally got the pics attached. I bought two of the Epco knobs, one has more white in it than the other. When you get the boot and factory knob separated, loosen the setscrew on the factory knob and remove it. Then put the the largest diameter sleeve they supply on the shifter shaft, but you'll have to gently grind or file down the outside of the sleeve so that the knob will go over it and the shifter shaft. Then put the knob on the shifter shaft with the sleeve on it and put the setscrews in and tighten them. After you get that accomplished, you'll need to file down those little pins inside the shift boot until they will friction fit over the collar with the setscrews on the Epco knob. You just have to keep filing down the pins a little at a time (I used a rat-tail file) until the shift boot will tightly fit over the collar that holds the setscrews on the Epco knob. I told you it was a jerry-rigged thing, but it looks great (to me, at least), and it's holding up well so far.

detox · 10-25-2013, 03:12 PM

Leather or Fabric knob is much more comfortable.

Fraxum · 10-25-2013, 03:23 PM

I have had several knobs on my '11 SS and like the standard 1LE knob better than all the others. Barton will be making a '13 compatible stick so I can keep the stock knob and install my Barton shifter. That job is a PIA but worth it.

kansjfr · 10-25-2013, 04:51 PM

OK by me.

SteveV · 10-25-2013, 05:06 PM

That is a cool looking knob.

10-21-2013, 07:31 PM	#1
Craig B Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 685	1LE Shifter? Does anyone know if a ball type shifter handle can be used on a stock 1LE shifter? Looking to do something like this for the line lock http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...de-1630069.htm

10-21-2013, 07:46 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Stock shifter is pushed on - so no threads. __________________

10-22-2013, 06:44 AM	#6
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	Hey Kans... Any pics of the knob? __________________ 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...

10-22-2013, 08:07 AM	#7
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	Darn, I would like to replace my 1LE shifter and was hoping the 1LE knob would fit my OE Barton stick and shifter. I like the stock knob. As far as shifters go: MGW > Barton > 1LE/ZL1 > Hurst > Stock SS __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

10-23-2013, 10:53 PM	#9
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	I found this on Epco's site. Prob one of the best they offer. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

10-21-2013, 11:27 PM	#3
kansjfr Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coffeyville, KS Posts: 131	Wrong, wrong, wrong. On the 1LE (and on all '13s, I believe) the shift knob is held on with a setscrew that is only accessible after removing the boot from the shift knob. There's a thread on it, do a search. The original poster broke off the tabs inside the shift boot prying the knob and boot apart. I put a really cool knob from EPCO on mine, but getting the boot to mate with the shift knob was a pia and required some jerry-rigging (spelling?). You will NEVER get it off trying to just pull it off. I love the EPCO knob and how it looks, and don't have to worry about that stupid factory knob getting the nap worn off.

10-25-2013, 01:40 PM	#10
kansjfr Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coffeyville, KS Posts: 131	OK, I think I finally got the pics attached. I bought two of the Epco knobs, one has more white in it than the other. When you get the boot and factory knob separated, loosen the setscrew on the factory knob and remove it. Then put the the largest diameter sleeve they supply on the shifter shaft, but you'll have to gently grind or file down the outside of the sleeve so that the knob will go over it and the shifter shaft. Then put the knob on the shifter shaft with the sleeve on it and put the setscrews in and tighten them. After you get that accomplished, you'll need to file down those little pins inside the shift boot until they will friction fit over the collar with the setscrews on the Epco knob. You just have to keep filing down the pins a little at a time (I used a rat-tail file) until the shift boot will tightly fit over the collar that holds the setscrews on the Epco knob. I told you it was a jerry-rigged thing, but it looks great (to me, at least), and it's holding up well so far. Attached Images

10-25-2013, 03:12 PM	#11
detox Drives: 2002 ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: oxford, ga. Posts: 87	Leather or Fabric knob is much more comfortable.

10-25-2013, 03:23 PM	#12
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	I have had several knobs on my '11 SS and like the standard 1LE knob better than all the others. Barton will be making a '13 compatible stick so I can keep the stock knob and install my Barton shifter. That job is a PIA but worth it. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

10-25-2013, 04:51 PM	#13
kansjfr Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coffeyville, KS Posts: 131	OK by me.

10-25-2013, 05:06 PM	#14
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	That is a cool looking knob. __________________ 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...