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?

Jeff

 

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

 

I'm wondering (based on the characteristics of leather) if I soak it in water for a period, if that would tighten it up?

 

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.

 

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.

 

IIRC one of mine was pretty loose. Never had the stock shifter **** long though.

 

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 ****.

 

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...

 

Just throw it away and get a new one...it is only a gear shift **** ...

 

probably, i'm sure they leather wrapped **** was part of a convince package or the z28 option.

 

..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've never seen an unwrapped stock ****, I thought they all came wrapped.

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Something along this line will be my next step.

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