Are there other choices for a different automatic shifter handles for the 85 Fieros? T-handles are fine but I'd like something in a round knob sort of shape.

I don't have an auto, but i've heard camaro and corvette, someone chime in....

-Mitch

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The C5 Corvette shift knob is a perfect match for the Fiero. Either go to a GM dealership or find one of the online parts dealers and order PN 12559930. For this shift knob the small horseshoe clip that holds the shift knob on the stalk will need to be trimmed down so that it will seat into the Vette knob, but that is easily accomplished with a Dremel tool.

I believe you can add Grand Prix, grand am knobs to the list. I picked up a Grand Prix to put on.

I second the Corvette knob.
It's what I used while my Indy was an automatic.
It's smaller than the ones on Cavalier etc.



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[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 05-25-2016).]

Almost ANY GM auto handle will fit, as long as it's held on with the "U" clip and had a button on top.

This is my Grand Prix knob. Stock height.

quote Originally posted by Lou6t4gto: Almost ANY GM auto handle will fit, as long as it's held on with the "U" clip and had a button on top.

This is what I have in mind. The big reason for the swap is reaching around that huge shifter to tune the radio or adjust the heat.

you can cut the shift arm down about 1-2" depending on what you want. what type of knob are you looking for? do you want it leather covered? does it need to have a switch? let me know i have about 13 different variations of knobs.

quote Originally posted by BrittB: T-handles are fine...

No they're not. That's one of the first things I changed on the '86 GT that I got several years ago.

The smaller rounder style knob with the button on the top much better matches the confined interior of a Fiero.

The t-handle seems so large and archaic.

This is the style (from a Camaro) that I bought on eBay for about ten bucks. It's leather, looks and works just fine. Direct swap, no screwing around.

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quote Originally posted by Boostdreamer: This is my Grand Prix knob. Stock height.

I would like to find one just like this one, it's what I have in mind.

I just changed mine last week for the second time, when I got my Fiero it came with the big boxing glove grand prix one and I couldn't handle it, too big and bulky for my liking. Changed it to the T style almost instantly (luckily the PO saved it), and then bought the camaro shifter because it just looks a lot better and I love the top button. I tried looking for a corvette one, but the only ones I could find were $50 and up, and thats just way too much for a shift knob for me.

MOMO makes a very nice one, kind of pricey but fantastic quality with hidden mounting screws.
Try E-Bay for the 'Vette and other GM knobs, there was quite a few when I looked last Summer.
Good luck in your search.
Rich

quote Originally posted by Patrick: This is the style (from a Camaro) that I bought on eBay for about ten bucks. It's leather, looks and works just fine. Direct swap, no screwing around.

Hmm... great minds think alike? Mine came from a Chevy Corsica, though... no leather.



That photo is from "back in the day" when my Fiero had a slushbox. The shifter and the slushbox are both long gone.

quote Originally posted by BrittB: I would like to find one just like this one, it's what I have in mind.

Mine came from ebay and was a direct swap. Look for one with the horseshoe shaped retaining pin. It had a plastic piece below the leather covered area. I pulled it off and installed it under the shift boot to help hold it in place. I think it works very well and looks factory. It feels right, too. No need to change the height of the shaft.

quote Originally posted by Patrick: No they're not. That's one of the first things I changed on the '86 GT that I got several years ago. The smaller rounder style knob with the button on the top much better matches the confined interior of a Fiero. The t-handle seems so large and archaic. This is the style (from a Camaro) that I bought on eBay for about ten bucks. It's leather, looks and works just fine. Direct swap, no screwing around.

What year Camaro has this style?

it comes from all different years chevy 88-97 if you want one covered in leather i can do it for you for $40.

quote Originally posted by Blacktree: Hmm... great minds think alike? Mine came from a Chevy Corsica, though... no leather.

I had that style back when I had my Beretta. Had I known then that a leather version was available, I would have been all over that swap! LOL Good ol' Ebay...

quote Originally posted by fierosound: I second the Corvette knob. It's what I used while my Indy was an automatic. It's smaller than the ones on Cavalier etc.

wow I like the corvette handle.... how did you cut the slector shaft down to make it fit???

I agree the t-handle is way way to large for this small of a car interior

quote Originally posted by 90turbo1: .... how did you cut the selector shaft down to make it fit???

Rich shows how to cut down the shaft here:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...060206-1-049269.html

I chopped mine down as per the instructions above then got rid of the boot. I think the boot looks horrible.

quote Originally posted by fieroall: I chopped mine down as per the instructions above then got rid of the boot. I think the boot looks horrible.

I'm looking to get rid of the boot in favor of pretty much the same look you have now. What parts did you use and how did you mount it?

I need one of the C5 handles. Any leads?? I checked Ebay.

quote Originally posted by NightMare Cruiser: I need one of the C5 handles. Any leads?? I checked Ebay.

See here: http://www.mamotorworks.com...s-related-components

quote Originally posted by fieroall: I chopped mine down as per the instructions above then got rid of the boot. I think the boot looks horrible. CLICK FOR FULL SIZE

Looks like 4 layer of whatever plastic, 3 moving, 1 fix that mount them to bottom of OE trim.
Q is just how you trim pieces and keep them in place. Several ways possible but how yours is done helps many.

OE boots are ok but many have aftermarket boots made very cheap and vinyl fails breaks up, tears, etc.

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