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xmyladylostx · 08-13-2015, 01:13 PM

Howdy! Just purchased my first mid life crisis dream car, a 2015 black 2lt v6 manual (I'm turning 41 but I look 28 so in some ways I fit it well LOL). I am slowly (income driven) adding little pops to the vehicle; you know, tinting, accessories, etc. I'm really interested in replacing the shift knob. I have found a website called EPCO that does somewhat customized knobs and 3 designs that I like.

I understand there's an adapter, as the manual shifters are not threaded. And I will be looking at vidoes on how to do this. My questions are these: has anyone used EPCO before? IS their product good? They are made to order so....and finally, will I be able to use the same boot ring or is there another option?

Also, pointing me to any 2015 videos would be great.

Thanks for the help.

ZED SLED · 08-13-2015, 01:29 PM

Yes, to all the above. I just had one made for my ZL1. It's best to call them and tell them exactly what you want and what model you want it for. Takes about 5 minutes to install. Congrats and welcome to camaro5.

ZED SLED · 08-13-2015, 01:43 PM

Here's a link to a thread with the video. Not sure if V6 shift knob attaches like V8.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t+knob+removal

Also, type 'shift knob removal' in the field after clicking on the search tool above and several threads will come up.

Hilflos · 08-13-2015, 02:24 PM

Got mine through Hot Rod Shift Knobs, which in turn got an Epco knob to do the embedment in.

Followed the video linked above and it is almost ridiculously easy. The one thing I found is that the top inch and a half, roughly, of the 2015 shift lever has a flat spot. No idea if it exists on any other model year.

A little 3M tape there filled the empty spot that would have existed in the shift knob because of this flat spot. As the securing point is only a single screw, a slight clicking noise resulted from hard shifting, before I added the 3M tape. After, no clicking noise.

Was quick easy mod, and 7000 miles later, zero complaints. Personally, like the feel of it better than I did the OEM, but that's pretty minor. The look of it, I like tons more.

xmyladylostx · 03-01-2016, 12:52 PM

Thanks to all. I haven't been able to log in as I had some website issues but I'm back on track.

Ippon14 · 03-01-2016, 01:59 PM

Just put my Epco knob on today.

OHIOSS · 03-01-2016, 03:27 PM

I got my pistol know from and I love it. Super easy to install and gives a much better feel when shifting. It has RS/SS on both sides.
https://www.google.com/#q=camaro+pis...ifter&start=30

marsmann · 03-01-2016, 08:17 PM

+1 for Epco.

Installed mine years ago and love it. Good quality, easy install, still looks like new and holding up with no issues. I couldnt stand that awkward Hurst shifter I got in my SS. The Epco fixed all that for me. Plus you can customize it anyway you want.

Definitely recommend.

RedRocket2012 · 03-02-2016, 10:04 AM

Installed my EPCO 2 weeks ago. I got a choice of black or metal color boot ring. You may need an adapter kit. As suggested in another post, give them a call. That's what I did. I'm a happy customer. Major improvement in looks and feel over the stock Hurst knob.

08-13-2015, 01:13 PM	#1
xmyladylostx The Driver of the Mila Drives: 2015 2LT, v6, black Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everett, wa Posts: 3	New here, question about shift knobs Howdy! Just purchased my first mid life crisis dream car, a 2015 black 2lt v6 manual (I'm turning 41 but I look 28 so in some ways I fit it well LOL). I am slowly (income driven) adding little pops to the vehicle; you know, tinting, accessories, etc. I'm really interested in replacing the shift knob. I have found a website called EPCO that does somewhat customized knobs and 3 designs that I like. I understand there's an adapter, as the manual shifters are not threaded. And I will be looking at vidoes on how to do this. My questions are these: has anyone used EPCO before? IS their product good? They are made to order so....and finally, will I be able to use the same boot ring or is there another option? Also, pointing me to any 2015 videos would be great. Thanks for the help.

08-13-2015, 01:29 PM	#2
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,467 View My Garage	Yes, to all the above. I just had one made for my ZL1. It's best to call them and tell them exactly what you want and what model you want it for. Takes about 5 minutes to install. Congrats and welcome to camaro5. Attached Images __________________

08-13-2015, 01:43 PM	#3
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,467 View My Garage	Here's a link to a thread with the video. Not sure if V6 shift knob attaches like V8. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t+knob+removal Also, type 'shift knob removal' in the field after clicking on the search tool above and several threads will come up. __________________

03-01-2016, 01:59 PM	#6
Ippon14 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet 2ssRs1Le Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Rockton Posts: 322	Just put my Epco knob on today. Attached Images __________________ 2015 Jaguar XF 2008 GMC Denali 2013 Cadilac CTS

03-01-2016, 03:27 PM	#7
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I got my pistol know from and I love it. Super easy to install and gives a much better feel when shifting. It has RS/SS on both sides. https://www.google.com/#q=camaro+pis...ifter&start=30 Attached Images

08-13-2015, 02:24 PM	#4
Hilflos Drives: 2015 1SS / RS NPP Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 353	Got mine through Hot Rod Shift Knobs, which in turn got an Epco knob to do the embedment in. Followed the video linked above and it is almost ridiculously easy. The one thing I found is that the top inch and a half, roughly, of the 2015 shift lever has a flat spot. No idea if it exists on any other model year. A little 3M tape there filled the empty spot that would have existed in the shift knob because of this flat spot. As the securing point is only a single screw, a slight clicking noise resulted from hard shifting, before I added the 3M tape. After, no clicking noise. Was quick easy mod, and 7000 miles later, zero complaints. Personally, like the feel of it better than I did the OEM, but that's pretty minor. The look of it, I like tons more.

03-01-2016, 12:52 PM	#5
xmyladylostx The Driver of the Mila Drives: 2015 2LT, v6, black Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everett, wa Posts: 3	Thanks to all. I haven't been able to log in as I had some website issues but I'm back on track.

03-01-2016, 08:17 PM	#8
marsmann Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Vert M6 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: South East, PA Posts: 117	+1 for Epco. Installed mine years ago and love it. Good quality, easy install, still looks like new and holding up with no issues. I couldnt stand that awkward Hurst shifter I got in my SS. The Epco fixed all that for me. Plus you can customize it anyway you want. Definitely recommend.

03-02-2016, 10:04 AM	#9
RedRocket2012 Drives: 2012 2SS-RS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New york Posts: 33	Installed my EPCO 2 weeks ago. I got a choice of black or metal color boot ring. You may need an adapter kit. As suggested in another post, give them a call. That's what I did. I'm a happy customer. Major improvement in looks and feel over the stock Hurst knob. Last edited by RedRocket2012; 03-02-2016 at 10:17 AM.