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Old May 2, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Has any body used one of these shifters I am in the market for one.

http://www.arkspeedracing.com/89_96_...s0400-8996.htm

I have been also looking at zf s6, are these some thing I can install my self.

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Old May 2, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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You should be able to installit yourself if you have mechanical ability.

I have a MGW ST on my C5, but I don't really care for it much. It's choppy and catchy.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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I got one from the ZF Doctor that he modifies. Like it very much!!
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Old May 2, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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Have to wonder if that's a rebadged Hurst or B&M.
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Old May 3, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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I've got a B&M and it is notchy and a bit stiff, but very quick. A lot quicker than I'll ever need. A good road race shifter for me but would make a better drag shifter. Took some getting used to but I like it better than that Freightliner shifter that was in there!
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Old May 3, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Klondike
Took some getting used to but I like it better than that Freightliner shifter that was in there!


I agree. No wonder GM insisted on getting a 6spd into the vette. Wanted the extra speeds to go with the 18-wheeler shifter feel!

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Old May 3, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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I bought a Hurst short shifter from a forum member and I love it.

It offers a smooth short throw and it's fast.
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Originally Posted by Baldfart
I got one from the ZF Doctor that he modifies. Like it very much!!
me too; sent whole shifter assembly to zfdoc for "replacement of all the little parts" great product / great customer service
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Originally Posted by Baldfart
I got one from the ZF Doctor that he modifies. Like it very much!!
X2 I have one as well Custom Chrome. WWW.ZFDOC.com ask for Bill Boudreau
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