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Old May 7, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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I have a 1990 vert. I am going to install a short throw B&M. Is it worth it?
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Old May 7, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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YES. I have the Hurst, but same concept. It feels light-years better than stock. Do it. End of story.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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My C4 is an automatic, so maybe I shouldn't comment, but my C6 is a 6speed manual, and I changed the stock shifter on my C6 to a Callaway short throw shifter. It's great.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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It takes an extremely short while to get used to it because there are some differences, but within 5 minutes, you'll be saying to yourself, "Why didn't I make the switch years ago?" Shifting is smoother, more precise, quicker, etc. I can think of no disadvantages by making the switch. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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Dewitts rad the Hurst SS(or any other) is the best mod money can buy for your 6speed. Gear selection is more defined for me. So I lost the reverse lockout feature NBD. It is technically possible w a 15# break-through to shift the ZF 6 in reverse at speed..... then it becomes a $2000 misunderstanding! It would take a village idiot to do this probably.
Go for it!

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Old May 7, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Love the BM on my 92. A couple of suggestions, don't over tighten for the front to rear movement, and lock tight all of the nuts! You will have to drop the x members and work from the bottom as well. If you take your time it is pretty much an all day job. I thot it was easier when I took the drivers seat out also.
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