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Old 07-08-2009, 08:57 AM
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Stock gearshift ****?
I still have the stock gearshift **** - leather wrapped, etc.

Has anyone else had this problem where the leather becomes loose and will actually turn and give you the impression where it feels as though you're twisting it off? It started out a few years ago and is progressively getting worse.

Obviously I could just look into a new/alternate ****, but is there any suggestions on how to fix this one?

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Old 07-08-2009, 09:00 AM
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mine does the same thing, not that loose but its definetly gotten worse over time.. havent looked into fixing it, figure just buy a new one when i get tired of it spinning all the time
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Old 07-08-2009, 09:02 AM
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I'm wondering (based on the characteristics of leather) if I soak it in water for a period, if that would tighten it up?
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Old 07-08-2009, 06:24 PM
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Soaking it in water would definately ruin the leather. Look for a replacement or try an aftermarket. There are plenty of people selling used ***** around here. You just have to look.
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I tried to soak my **** in water but, it just got smaller!!!


Buy a new one. Inexpensive. Lots of aftermarket stuff. Try one from a Firebird for something different.
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Old 07-09-2009, 08:11 AM
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IIRC one of mine was pretty loose. Never had the stock shifter **** long though.
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Old 07-09-2009, 08:24 AM
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The leather on my **** was loose also, so I bought a Hurst short throw shifter and ****. Very easy to install, makes driving the car a little more fun. $200 shipped from Summit.
I never tried to fix the stock ****.
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Old 07-09-2009, 09:49 AM
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Has anyone ever cut the leather off entirely? Upon closer inspection, it appears to be textured plastic underneath, but I'm not going to make any cuts before asking...
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Just throw it away and get a new one...it is only a gear shift **** ...
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Old 07-09-2009, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Captain Jeff Z28
Has anyone ever cut the leather off entirely? Upon closer inspection, it appears to be textured plastic underneath, but I'm not going to make any cuts before asking...
probably, i'm sure they leather wrapped **** was part of a convince package or the z28 option.
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Old 07-09-2009, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette Pro
Just throw it away and get a new one...it is only a gear shift **** ...
..You guys sound just like my friends - making fun of me for being cheap!

I knew when I asked about cutting the leather off that this would happen!

Thanks for all the help/advice!
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Old 07-09-2009, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 6SpdLT1Z
probably, i'm sure they leather wrapped **** was part of a convince package or the z28 option.
I've never seen an unwrapped stock ****, I thought they all came wrapped.

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..You guys sound just like my friends - making fun of me for being cheap!

I knew when I asked about cutting the leather off that this would happen!

Thanks for all the help/advice!
I'm cheap too and so I learned to enjoy my spinning ****. I'll be replacing it with a Hurst Sidewinder (the one with the button) so I can use a line lock with it soon though.
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Old 07-09-2009, 08:13 PM
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I used a precision glue applicator and put some glue underneath the leather, it worked great until I replaced with a Hurst **** from a 01-02 car.
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I've had this for years.....

http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...16&BIG=10416-1

I don't remember it being $70 though ....thought I got mine for $35...brand new from them.

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Old 07-10-2009, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Rising Phoenix
I used a precision glue applicator and put some glue underneath the leather, it worked great until I replaced with a Hurst **** from a 01-02 car.
Something along this line will be my next step.

I like the cueball sized leather feel, just not the 'spinning.' - Sorry there Counted Out.
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