For anyone reading with the same issue, it might be worth checking the style of lower box installed in your car. The first few years of the C6z came with a metal-on-metal lower box. No bushings. IIRC, there were complaints of rattles from the shifter from owners and Chevy used a lower box with bushings in the later years to address it. Considering the C6z box fits in C5s and C6s, it could be worth checking that the previous owner didn't install the Z box.
I had a vibration in my shifter on my Z06 and found out when it was on the dyno I had a bad clutch. Once they installed a new clutch the vibration was gone. Just a thought
Your videos are great and you crack me up. I just bought an 03 Z06 3 weeks ago and have been fine tuning it like you. Your AC screen creates anxiety for me. Honestly, it is so easy to do and makes such a big difference, and it’s free to do. PM me if you want to talk shop.
Here's my take on the rattlle. If the rattle only occurs when the shift knob (either one) is on, then the knob must be creating an imbalance (like a counter-weight from the top of the shifter) to something lower in the linkage. Maybe take off the leather boot and see what's happening under there. Just a thought...
I have a 2008 Saturn Sky 5 speed. I had the buzzing on my shift knob as well. I slipped a tight black o-ring between the knob and boot/shaft. No more loose, noisy shift knob.
I just put on a burlwood stock-style shifter from APSIS, it has a comfy feel. I like this C5R one though. Ergonomics-wise it should have a 20+° bend to the left for a natural grip?
Lovin’ the C5 posts here! Thank you! Picked up an ‘04 in December. Where did you get the shift knob? Any particular brand? Sorry if it is in the video and I missed it. Delrin Hardbar is all I heard. Thanks!
Could it be the linkage? 100k is a lot of shifts, I would look at the shift link bushings. It can't cost that much to replace them, especially if you do it yourself. Just a guess to help, I hope.
Maybe this is worth looking into: www.corvetteguys.com/products/corvette-shifter-6-speed-bushing-repair-kit-1997-2015-c5-c6-z06-zr1-grand-sport-c7?variant=19818019526
If u still wanna try getting rid of the Vibration. Highly recommend a used/new C6 Z06 shifter. With 1 washer for anti-venom mod. That’s what I have in my C5 personally and love it.
I know what you mean man, little rattles drive me batshit crazy!! I have a small rattle at the base of my dash on the drivers side that’s just around 1500-1700 rpm’s that drives me nuts!! And it isn’t my cowl panel! I can’t find out what the hell it is!!
Yeah, it looks like a little black dick. I hated it at first, but it is growing on me. Don’t know if I could live with it in my own car, but functionally it looks like a ton of fun for driving.
Do you have a link to the shift knob?
For anyone reading with the same issue, it might be worth checking the style of lower box installed in your car. The first few years of the C6z came with a metal-on-metal lower box. No bushings. IIRC, there were complaints of rattles from the shifter from owners and Chevy used a lower box with bushings in the later years to address it.
Considering the C6z box fits in C5s and C6s, it could be worth checking that the previous owner didn't install the Z box.
I had a vibration in my shifter on my Z06 and found out when it was on the dyno I had a bad clutch. Once they installed a new clutch the vibration was gone. Just a thought
I'm loving that! Looks awesome in the interior
Thanks Tommy!
Your videos are great and you crack me up. I just bought an 03 Z06 3 weeks ago and have been fine tuning it like you. Your AC screen creates anxiety for me. Honestly, it is so easy to do and makes such a big difference, and it’s free to do. PM me if you want to talk shop.
I absolutely hate that shift bar ! My Z06 came with that , quickly threw it out
Here's my take on the rattlle. If the rattle only occurs when the shift knob (either one) is on, then the knob must be creating an imbalance (like a counter-weight from the top of the shifter) to something lower in the linkage.
Maybe take off the leather boot and see what's happening under there. Just a thought...
Appreciate the advice I’ll check it out!
I have a 2008 Saturn Sky 5 speed. I had the buzzing on my shift knob as well. I slipped a tight black o-ring between the knob and boot/shaft. No more loose, noisy shift knob.
Did u get the 3inch or 4inch version?
I just put on a burlwood stock-style shifter from APSIS, it has a comfy feel. I like this C5R one though. Ergonomics-wise it should have a 20+° bend to the left for a natural grip?
Lovin’ the C5 posts here! Thank you! Picked up an ‘04 in December. Where did you get the shift knob? Any particular brand? Sorry if it is in the video and I missed it. Delrin Hardbar is all I heard. Thanks!
Could it be the linkage? 100k is a lot of shifts, I would look at the shift link bushings. It can't cost that much to replace them, especially if you do it yourself. Just a guess to help, I hope.
Maybe this is worth looking into:
www.corvetteguys.com/products/corvette-shifter-6-speed-bushing-repair-kit-1997-2015-c5-c6-z06-zr1-grand-sport-c7?variant=19818019526
The button on my parking brake handle rattles sometimes on my c5
You need to fix your a/c display and do a video of that.
How did u keep your camera there, what did u use?
The camera up top is a GoPro Hero 8 on a suction mount attached to the roof! The Corvette has a glass targa roof so I can suction mounts to it!
Love your C5 ! I want one now!
If u still wanna try getting rid of the Vibration. Highly recommend a used/new C6 Z06 shifter. With 1 washer for anti-venom mod. That’s what I have in my C5 personally and love it.
It might be the torque tube that needs a rebuild.
Probably the shifter bushings
I know what you mean man, little rattles drive me batshit crazy!! I have a small rattle at the base of my dash on the drivers side that’s just around 1500-1700 rpm’s that drives me nuts!! And it isn’t my cowl panel! I can’t find out what the hell it is!!
Worn gearbox mount maybe
Thanks for listening the part in the description
Good job! Looks great! Thumbs up from me... Stay safe... Rico
To each his own,I'll take the ball shifter knob all day long! cut 3/4 of an inch off the shifter first.
So dope!!!
Thanks bro!
Looks good!
Yeah, it looks like a little black dick. I hated it at first, but it is growing on me. Don’t know if I could live with it in my own car, but functionally it looks like a ton of fun for driving.
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You freed the inner RICER of yourself! All is lost now!