-------TWM Performance NEW Cobalt Cable-Clamp PRE-ORDER-------
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-------TWM Performance NEW Cobalt Cable-Clamp PRE-ORDER-------
****TWM Performance Cobalt SS/SC and SS/TC Cable Clamp Pre-Order Thread!!! ****
Hi Everyone,
Ever since the introduction of the Cobalt SS/SC in 2005, owners have had problems with their cables popping off of their shift levers. The problem has been reported in many stock cars, and also occurs in vehicles equipped with short shifters. This problem stems from the cheap plastic part that GM decided to use to hold the cable together.
In essence, this plastic clamp does not secure the cable tightly enough and therefore under hard shifts, the clamp simply opens up, rendering the shifter 100% useless. This means that you are stuck in whatever gear you where in and you’re left with two options; either disassemble the center console to access your shifter in order to re-do the clamp (praying that it’ll stay together long enough to get you home), or call the tow truck. Neither of these solutions are very much fun.
YouTube - TWM Performance NEW Cable Clamp for Cobalt SS and HHR SS
Here at TWM Performance we heard your cry and decided to make a solution for everyone with a 2005-2010 Cobalt SS/SC or SS/TC! What we came up with is a solid CNC machined, aluminum cable clamp replacement. The biggest improvement is found where the cable enters the clamp. The OEM clamp was a simple clip-on design that would un-clip when you shifted hard. The new TWM Performance Cable Clamp is a two-piece aluminum sandwich that firmly grips the cable using 3 bolts and locking nuts. This piece completely replaces the cheap and weak plastic piece from GM and will work on your stock shifter, or a TWM Performance short shifter and is guaranteed to never leave you stranded with disconnected cable clamps!
So enough talk, let me get to the details on price and how you can pick one up!
The NEW Cobalt Cable Clamp is $99.95 but for the GROUP BUY ONLY, it is priced at $89.95 with FREE SHIPPING!. All orders may be processed through the following page on our website:
Chevrolet Cobalt Cable Clamp - TWM Performance
Fits:
- All Cobalt SS/SC and SS/TC with OEM shifter, or any aftermarket shifter
- All HHR SS with OEM shifter or any aftermarket shifter
Included:
- Cobalt cable clamp
- All hardware to complete installation
- Thread locker
- Detailed instruction manual with pictures
The NEW Cobalt Cable clamp can also be purchased with one of our famous TWM Performance short shifters at the link below:
Chevrolet Cobalt SS/SC and SS/TC Short Shifters - TWM Performance
This Special Pre-order price is available starting NOW and will finish on the 20th of December 2010. All orders will ship on the 6th of January 2011. The pre-order price is only available for a limited quantity of pieces, so be sure to reserve yours in the first batch by placing your order ASAP.
Feel free to ask any questions you may have by posting in this thread, sending us a pm, sending us an email (sales@twmperformance.com), or by giving us a call toll free at 1-877-655-0540!
Thanks,
Patrick
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What he said, if you guys offer something that stop that damn thing from breaking I'll buy the shifter, clamp and that! I've broken the damn thing 3 times now!
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Hi D-mac,
There is no list to add your name to, simply click here:
Chevrolet Cobalt Cable Clamp - TWM Performance
We are already receiving orders for this!
Thanks,
John
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There is no list to add your name to, simply click here:
Chevrolet Cobalt Cable Clamp - TWM Performance
We are already receiving orders for this!
Thanks,
John
Team TWM Performance
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Hi scotch89,
Yes the Chevrolet Cobalt Cable Clamp - TWM Performance will fit Ion Redline as well!
Thanks,
John
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Yes the Chevrolet Cobalt Cable Clamp - TWM Performance will fit Ion Redline as well!
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John
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Got the test piece yesterday and mounted it on my spare cable. This is a really really nice piece. I tightened it finger tight and it holds. You will be able to mount this on your shifter first out of the car and then just slip the cable right in the clamp without screwing around with the goofy GM plastic clip. Heres a couple pictures of it on the cable. Very detailed directions with many pictures came with the clamp as well as some locktite for the screws.
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My problem was where that plastic cup attaches to the shifter itself. Not where it locks onto the cable, haven't had a single issue there. Is that still plastic in that "cup" piece??
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OK Here it is. I just finished installing the TWM Shift Cable Clamp. So Here goes. The instruction sheet was very good. I added a few tools to make it easy. I used a T-20 torx driver. 15 mm ball allen for the last screw on the clamp and a 15 mm allen socket on a 12 inch extension. Straight snap ring pliers work best. A rag. First everyone should know how to take your console apart . Follow the direction sheet if you dont. After removing the shift boot and console covers I loosened the stock plastic shift cable clip and unscrewed the 4 torx and carefully pulled the shifter out. You can get the stock clamp off by pushing it back towards the shifter. It will come right off. Now dissassemble the clamp by taking the snap ring out and push the nylon base out. Apply the lithium grease to the nylon base and a little on the shifter ball. Put the base on a flat sutface and push the shifter ball straight down into the base. Reinstall the nylon base and snap ring making sure it is seated into the clamp. Apply locktite to the threads of the clamp screws.
Now put the clamp through the shifter hole and slide the shift cable into the clamp. Make sure all shifter parts are lined up and tighten the 4 torx down holding the shifter. Now get the shifter where you need it and snug the first 2 screws. Shift through the gears and fine tune the adjustment until you have it where you want it. Tighten all 3 screws. Dont over tighten. Remember the clamp is Aluminum. I used a ball allen to get the third screw. Give it a test drive . Make adjustments if needed. If happy put the console back together and enjoy.
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Now put the clamp through the shifter hole and slide the shift cable into the clamp. Make sure all shifter parts are lined up and tighten the 4 torx down holding the shifter. Now get the shifter where you need it and snug the first 2 screws. Shift through the gears and fine tune the adjustment until you have it where you want it. Tighten all 3 screws. Dont over tighten. Remember the clamp is Aluminum. I used a ball allen to get the third screw. Give it a test drive . Make adjustments if needed. If happy put the console back together and enjoy.
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Heres a breakdown on the stick clamp. Its a spring loaded plastic piece with about 3/4 on an inch of actual clamping surface. This = failure !!!!!
Heres a breakdown on the stock clamp. Its a spring loaded plastic piece with about 3/4 on an inch of actual clamping surface. This = failure !!!!!
Heres a breakdown on the stock clamp. Its a spring loaded plastic piece with about 3/4 on an inch of actual clamping surface. This = failure !!!!!
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