I'm using the 1st type, somebody said it came off a firebird, works great. I also tried the 'Snake Head' with the button up underneith in front. It's way to hucking fuge.
Dang that vette knob looks nice, does it have a slot for the 'U' shaped retainer clip? I can't see anything in the photo.
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That Camaro knob you're showing was also used on the Beretta, Corsica and a couple other cars. It's "plug-n-play" in the Fiero. I'm not sure about the Corvette knob, though.
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Jul 2nd, 2007
Raydar Member
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Edit - Actually, this one is covered with leather. I'm not sure what it came from but it's shaped exactly like the Camaro knob.
To remove the knob, take a small screwdriver or the tip of a knife blade, and pry the C-clip out from the front. It looks like a long wire staple, and goes straight in to the front of the knob, down towards the bottom. Then pull the knob straight up.
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Posts: 1232 From: Germantown, Wisconsin - Metro Milwaukee Area Registered: Sep 2001
Originally posted by dcfox: do either of you possibly have a pic of the Camaro knob installed in your Fiero? DtheC...neither pic I have shows the slot for the clip...I'm not sure what holds the Vette knob on.
I'm not 100% convinced you would need the clip, the pushbutton doesn't take a whole lott'a force if evereything's working correctly. It may cut down on theft, it took me forever to figure out how to remove mine. Kind of a DOH moment when I looked at the replacement knob and saw the slot & clip. Shortening the shift arm is probably the way to go if you have a CD player. The camero is way beter than the stock shifter as far as size and everything, but I'm thinking that the shifter could be 1" to as much as 2" lower, and still look OK. More than 2" might look 'odd' just not a esthetic pleasing, to me at least. There is a thread out there on how to shorten the automatic shift arm, it didn't seem too complicated. I just have too many other little projects for Ol' Paint right now.
Actually.. the 1st pic does show the slot.........
I meant neither pic I have of the Corvette knob shows a slot...I know the Camaro knob has the slot. That Corvette knob would be perfect if I knew it would mount right up. The leather covered Camaro knob would also be awesome. I'm kinda worried that the vinyl/plastic Camaro knob will look cheesy. I like the billet knob...but it's still too tall. I guess I need to check into shortening the shifter arm...then get a knob.
DtheC is right on track...cd player access is a major concern...along with the monstrosity sitting on top of the shift arm.
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Jul 4th, 2007
Mickey_Moose Member
Posts: 7497 From: Edmonton, AB, Canada Registered: May 2001
The Corvette knob probably uses a c-clip under the button to hold it on. You would have to replace the shaft, or cut a groove into the Fiero shaft to accept the Corvette knob if this is the case.
Well...now that I look at the pics again...that billet knob doesn't really look any taller than the Camaro knob. I checked about 5 local parts stores yesterday(including 2 Advance stores) and couldn't find that knob. The only automatic knobs I found were one billet one that was really weird shaped...and absolutely huge,and one with a bunch of bling jewels all over it. The search continues.
Well...now that I look at the pics again...that billet knob doesn't really look any taller than the Camaro knob. I checked about 5 local parts stores yesterday(including 2 Advance stores) and couldn't find that knob. The only automatic knobs I found were one billet one that was really weird shaped...and absolutely huge,and one with a bunch of bling jewels all over it. The search continues.
I am 100% certain that I bought my billet shift handle from Advance / Discount Auto You might try taking a look online, or ask the store to look it up for you. The one I have came with 3-4 different sets of colored o-rings that were supposed to go on the shifter...I left them off, it looks better
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Well...I searched and searched... I hit 2 more Advance stores today...and a couple Autozone stores. At the 2nd Autozone I scored. Not the same as yours...but for $10 I figured I would give it a shot. You push down on the whole knob instead of having a button. It works great but I definitely need to shorten the shifter arm. I looked at it and I don't think its going to be that hard to do.
Well...I searched and searched... I hit 2 more Advance stores today...and a couple Autozone stores. At the 2nd Autozone I scored. Not the same as yours...but for $10 I figured I would give it a shot. You push down on the whole knob instead of having a button. It works great but I definitely need to shorten the shifter arm. I looked at it and I don't think its going to be that hard to do.
Ohhhhh! I like that one a lot better! Details and part number???
Ok...5 minutes and a hacksaw...and we have 100% improvement. I took 1 1/2" off of the shift rod.I think I could have probably gone another 1/2" to 3/4".
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Posts: 1017 From: Michigan, Grand Rapids Registered: Apr 2006
Ok...5 minutes and a hacksaw...and we have 100% improvement. I took 1 1/2" off of the shift rod.I think I could have probably gone another 1/2" to 3/4".
That looks really good for an auto. I might have to do something like that. Did you cut through the shaft and the plastic thing.
The plastic thing will have to stick up above whatever level you cut the shaft so it can be depressed and come out of park. I would imagine just cut it to stick up the same amount as before, i.e. 1" or 1.5" or whatever it is stock. I like this mod too and will be searching locally for mine.
When you pull the shift knob off...you can just lift the plastic rod out. I then cut the shaft,and used the piece I cut off as a measurement to see how much to cut off of the plastic rod.
Now asking for opinions...do I attempt to take another 1/2 to 3/4 inch off...or leave it like it is now?
You could actually do this mod using the factory shift knob,or one like the Camaro knob...but it would take a little more work. What you would have to do,after cutting off the shaft...is use a dremel or other cutting tool...to notch the rod back like it was originally.
Again...this wouldn't be that hard...just a little more time consuming. Even though this shift knob uses a ring held in place by set screws to hold it in place instead of the c-clip...I may go ahead and notch mine just in case I ever want to go back with a factory style or Camaro style knob.
Here's the piece I cut off to show what you would have to duplicate.
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Jul 6th, 2007
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Posts: 577 From: On the Great Lakes-Ohio Registered: Dec 2003
I am going to be swapping an automatic into my Fiero soon and I like the shifter mod that you did. The nice thing about this shifter is, I can install it now, even though I have a manual. The only surprise that I saw, was the price. I was charged $21.00 at Auto Zone, not $10.00
They tried that on me. It was marked $9.99 on the hanger peg(checked the part # to make sure...and they matched). When he rang it up it scanned at $19.99.I pushed the issue a bit and he sold it to me for what it was marked on the shelf.
They tried that on me. It was marked $9.99 on the hanger peg(checked the part # to make sure...and they matched). When he rang it up it scanned at $19.99.I pushed the issue a bit and he sold it to me for what it was marked on the shelf.
They hosed me for the full price on the one I bought today ! The space on the rack was marked $19.99 though. Gotta love clerks mis-marking merchandise Still worth the $20 though. I like this one better than the all aluminum one I have installed now. Thanks for the heads-up on this one!
Sweet guys I just bought one of those black and silver shift knobs on ebay for 4 bucks. With shipping it was 8.88. I'm gonna do the chop to the rod as well and have a nice looking shifter like the one in this thread. I highly agree that that T-handle has to GO soon and shortening the knob an inch or more will look way sleek.
