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Rob3D · 11-18-2020, 08:39 AM

I can’t for the life of me remember where I saw this...using a 12oz Gatorade bottle in the forward cup holder to rest your wrist/forearm in between shifts or whenever.

Call me crazy but it actually works! The cap is wide enough to make it comfortable and poises your hand perfectly and level with the lever. I have an MGW so I don’t know how it works with stock.

I’m gonna try to fabricate something that fits snugly and possibly even more comfy on the wrist.

Norm Peterson · 11-18-2020, 11:04 AM

Why is your hand down there when it's not being needed to shift from one gear to another?

Seriously, using your right hand/arm to balance the left gives you much better control over the steering.

Norm

Rob3D · 11-18-2020, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Why is your hand down there when it's not being needed to shift from one gear to another?

Seriously, using your right hand/arm to balance the left gives you much better control over the steering.

Norm

You’re right...please ignore and delete this post.

PDXSSCE · 11-22-2020, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob3D

You’re right...please ignore and delete this post.

It was insightful information though.

ADVMax · 11-23-2020, 09:27 AM

I keep a big ‘ol Yeti mug full of whisky and coke to prop my shiftin arm on.

CamaroDreams76 · 11-23-2020, 10:01 AM

Anything that sits higher than the cup holders annoys the hell out of me and makes the position for my rignt arm super awkward which makes it difficult to shift

jethrobandit · 11-23-2020, 10:34 AM

The most useless design decision they made was putting those cupholders in the center console. I just switched out to MGW and thought it made it worse for having anything there, but I have to sit fairly far back.

They should have put the cupholders in the door panel like the early 90s Firebirds/Camaros. Perfect spot.

SSFury · 11-24-2020, 04:20 PM

I disagree. My Cover Panel looks great there. Ties in the color and Rally Stripe design nicely.

Nailbender · 11-24-2020, 05:07 PM

That is the coolest cover I have ever seen.
I made one with padding that matches the console but now I’m going to go back to the drawing board.

SSFury · 11-25-2020, 12:08 PM

I left some of it clear because I put red LED's in the cupholder, so at night the Chevy logo lights up red.

mkmgraham · 11-26-2020, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SSFury

I disagree. My Cover Panel looks great there. Ties in the color and Rally Stripe design nicely.

That is really neat and unique!

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BLU DUCE · 11-26-2020, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Why is your hand down there when it's not being needed to shift from one gear to another?

Seriously, using your right hand/arm to balance the left gives you much better control over the steering.

Norm

All my vehicles have a console w/shifter except my 1992 pick-up and I do rest my arm on the shifter all the time just habit. I drove big rigs for 38 years 49 states and always had my hand on the shifter. I have never got out of the habit.

Same as when I run a road course track. My hand is 90% of the time on the shifter.

11-18-2020, 08:39 AM	#1
Rob3D Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,192	The smartest stupid thing you’ll read today. (For manual drivers, maybe autos too) I can’t for the life of me remember where I saw this...using a 12oz Gatorade bottle in the forward cup holder to rest your wrist/forearm in between shifts or whenever. Call me crazy but it actually works! The cap is wide enough to make it comfortable and poises your hand perfectly and level with the lever. I have an MGW so I don’t know how it works with stock. I’m gonna try to fabricate something that fits snugly and possibly even more comfy on the wrist.

11-18-2020, 11:04 AM	#2
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	Why is your hand down there when it's not being needed to shift from one gear to another? Seriously, using your right hand/arm to balance the left gives you much better control over the steering. Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

11-23-2020, 10:01 AM	#6
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,076 View My Garage	Anything that sits higher than the cup holders annoys the hell out of me and makes the position for my rignt arm super awkward which makes it difficult to shift __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

11-23-2020, 10:34 AM	#7
jethrobandit Drives: 2013 Black 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 77	The most useless design decision they made was putting those cupholders in the center console. I just switched out to MGW and thought it made it worse for having anything there, but I have to sit fairly far back. They should have put the cupholders in the door panel like the early 90s Firebirds/Camaros. Perfect spot. __________________ 2013 2SS ::: MiSSy BTR Stage 3 :: GM 3.91 :: Eaton TrueTrac :: SW LT Headers :: Elite Catch Can :: CAI :: ADM Cold Scoop :: VMAX ported TB :: Forza 3Way :: BMR Lowering Springs/Toe Rods/Lower CA/Trailing Arms/Subframe Bushings

11-24-2020, 04:20 PM	#8
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 735 View My Garage	I disagree. My Cover Panel looks great there. Ties in the color and Rally Stripe design nicely. Attached Images __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.

11-23-2020, 09:27 AM	#5
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	I keep a big ‘ol Yeti mug full of whisky and coke to prop my shiftin arm on.

11-24-2020, 05:07 PM	#9
Nailbender Drives: Chevy Camaro hwse 2018 GMC Sierra 1 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Moline Illinois Posts: 93 View My Garage	That is the coolest cover I have ever seen. I made one with padding that matches the console but now I’m going to go back to the drawing board.

11-25-2020, 12:08 PM	#10
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 735 View My Garage	I left some of it clear because I put red LED's in the cupholder, so at night the Chevy logo lights up red. __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.