I have a 2000 Z28 with 37K miles. The shifter seems tight and hard to shift quickly. Is there any points I could lubricate? I have owned the car for 2 weeks. Is it me still learning the 6spd or is there a problem with the shifters over time?

 

Do you have the Hurst shifter option? The Hurst has a more stiff feel than the regular shifter. Thats all that i can think of.

 

I don't think it is a Hurst. Large ball without an H on top.
Coming out of 6th to find 5th to pass is hard. Most times I go over to 4th. Is there anything to lube???

 

That shifter is a piece of junk, get rid of it! I had the same problem at 40k miles and i installed a B&M ripper, awesome feel and it is a little easier to get in and out of gear of cold mournings

 

I have the same problem guy. freakin p-o-s. my biggest problems is shifting from 2nd to 3rd i get stuck and fall into 5th. and when im in higher rpms lets say like 45-50 there are times where it won't want to go into 5th. also at times i have to try mulitple times to get it to fall into reverse. it falls in but when i let off the pedal all u hear is a scratching sound, clutch not engaged all the way. so i have to put it in n and try it again.

 

SLP has a shifter that they claim is very good. Price is just under a $100 dollars. Anyone have a SLP shifter or is the Ripper the best choice. What about the pro 5.0?

 

i had 5.0 but its aboyying sound and everyday tightening of bolts annoyed me.... so now i got bm ripper

its awsome

get bm ripper for sure

 

I can't speak for the B&M, but I have a Pro 5.0 with the lou's short stick on it and it's awesome. I have never missed a gear since I went to this setup. I had the 2 bolts come loose, but that's nothing that a drip of loctite can't take care of.

 

ya but when your on the highway and the bolts come off and the stick is in your hand.....that sux....i dont like stuff like that


bm ripper shifter

 

O.K> it sounds like the OEM shifter has gota go.
Here's a concern I have. No matter what I do the 6 spd will not go from 6th to 5th at highway speeds. It will go 6th to 4th.
No I did not read the owners manual so either it's jacked-up or it's normal and I"m to lazy to read. So someone tell me which it is.
GM certified car so I have a warranty!

 

It's jacked up

To respond to your original post, before you go out and spend $100 or more on an aftermaket shifter take some time and get used to the shifter you have. I have an 02 TA 6spd stock non hurst shifter, I've so far never missed a shift, even taking second to 6k and shifting into 3rd, goes in smooth as silk, maybe I have a gearbox built on a wed IDK, but before blowing your hard earned $$$ on a shifter, give it a month, maybe even 2, then if you feel the shifter sux for you. Then get whatever aftermarket one you like(besodes it gives you more time to find the best price )

 

yup its messed up man



GET BM RIPPER SHIFTER......have i told u that b4

lol just checkin...

 

Just got the Pro 5.0, only downside so far is the noise... working on that. Does the B&M make the same amount of noise as the Pro 5.0?

 

I have the SLP shifter. I have a lou's short stick on it. If you're not puttin a lou's on it, it's worthless, cause the stock handle is long as ****, and has that stupid rubber bushing on it that messes everything up. Since gettin the Lou's short stick handle on my slp, haven't missed a shift, and shift quick as ****!!!!! It's definately a decent shifter for the price, but without a better handle, it's worthless!!!!

 

bm makes zero noise....its a great smooth shifter
the 5.0 is more for like....i dunno people who want noise and rougness