[LINE LOCK]: Hurst, or TCI
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From: Dallas TX
Re: [LINE LOCK]: Hurst, or TCI (scorp508)
I know quite a few people with the hurst. I don't need one because I don't plan on sitting there and burning my tires ;) .. i don't have as much CENTS as some people I guess...
[Modified by Glock'94, 9:50 PM 12/12/2001]
[Modified by Glock'94, 9:50 PM 12/12/2001]
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From: Modesto CA
Re: [LINE LOCK]: Hurst, or TCI (scorp508)
I'm going Hurst. Hurst has an ALL INCLUSIVE KIT, that includes EVERYTHING you need to install it. It also has a nice feature that lets you control line pressure. So you aren't just locked or unlocked, it's like letting your foot off the brake, gradually increasing line pressure, until they're fully unlocked. Good Product!
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Re: [LINE LOCK]: Hurst, or TCI (Glock'94)
I know quite a few people with the hurst. I don't need one because I don't plan on sitting there and burning my tires ;) .. i don't have as much CENTS as some people I guess...
[Modified by Glock'94, 9:50 PM 12/12/2001]
[Modified by Glock'94, 9:50 PM 12/12/2001]
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From: Jamison PA
Re: [LINE LOCK]: Hurst, or TCI (Red 90 L98 Coupe)
Some of us with manual trans cars want one so we can launch at the dragstrip more easily/consistently, not so we can do monster burnouts. :)
[Modified by Tony.96LT4, 6:48 AM 12/13/2001]
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From: Freehold, NJ
Re: [LINE LOCK]: Hurst, or TCI (scorp508)
I have the Hurst on my Dad's car.
I think the one advantage of the TCI is that the port layout is better suited to the brake line layout of the Vette. The port layout is series on the TCI as opposed to a top and bottom ports of the Hurst. Since the C4 vette has a single line for the front brakes that feeds the ABS controller it's a little easier (but not too much) to plumb the series solenoid of the TCI as opposed to the staggered layout of the Hurst. This is hard to describe, I wish I had a picture of my install. On the Hurst, I wound up using an extra 90 to get the job done.
BTW a great spot to put the line lock is along the frame near the driver's front exhaust manifold. Four brake lines run along the frame at that point and are located behind a heat shield. There is plenty of room to place the solenoid in "series" with the existing brake while retaining the heat shield.
I also located the horn wires from a nearby wire harness and routed them through a switch to divert power from the horn button to the roll control. This is an old racer's trick but still works very well.
[Modified by Eric Fischer, 4:13 PM 12/14/2001]
I think the one advantage of the TCI is that the port layout is better suited to the brake line layout of the Vette. The port layout is series on the TCI as opposed to a top and bottom ports of the Hurst. Since the C4 vette has a single line for the front brakes that feeds the ABS controller it's a little easier (but not too much) to plumb the series solenoid of the TCI as opposed to the staggered layout of the Hurst. This is hard to describe, I wish I had a picture of my install. On the Hurst, I wound up using an extra 90 to get the job done.
BTW a great spot to put the line lock is along the frame near the driver's front exhaust manifold. Four brake lines run along the frame at that point and are located behind a heat shield. There is plenty of room to place the solenoid in "series" with the existing brake while retaining the heat shield.
I also located the horn wires from a nearby wire harness and routed them through a switch to divert power from the horn button to the roll control. This is an old racer's trick but still works very well.
[Modified by Eric Fischer, 4:13 PM 12/14/2001]
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Re: [LINE LOCK]: Hurst, or TCI (Eric Fischer)
I have the Hurst on my Dad's car.
I think the one advantage of the TCI is that the port layout is better suited to the brake line layout of the Vette. The port layout is series on the TCI as opposed to a top and bottom ports of the Hurst. Since the C4 vette has a single line for the front brakes that feeds the ABS controller it's a little easier (but not too much) to plumb the series solenoid of the TCI as opposed to the staggered layout of the Hurst. This is hard to describe, I wish I had a picture of my install. On the Hurst, I wound up using an extra 90 to get the job done.
[Modified by Eric Fischer, 4:13 PM 12/14/2001]
I think the one advantage of the TCI is that the port layout is better suited to the brake line layout of the Vette. The port layout is series on the TCI as opposed to a top and bottom ports of the Hurst. Since the C4 vette has a single line for the front brakes that feeds the ABS controller it's a little easier (but not too much) to plumb the series solenoid of the TCI as opposed to the staggered layout of the Hurst. This is hard to describe, I wish I had a picture of my install. On the Hurst, I wound up using an extra 90 to get the job done.
[Modified by Eric Fischer, 4:13 PM 12/14/2001]
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Re: [LINE LOCK]: Hurst, or TCI (scorp508)
I went with Moroso Unit from Jegs, I was hoping to have it installed this weekend but I didn't have the time :sad:
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Re: [LINE LOCK]: Hurst, or TCI (scorp508)
I've got the Hurst :yesnod:
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From: Orlando FL
Re: [LINE LOCK]: Hurst, or TCI (scorp508)
I have the TCI in the Wild Thing (GS #633). Like Eric suggested, my unit is mounted on the frame rail on the driver's side, totally invisible. Even under the car you'd have to hunt for it. I ran a coiled wire up under the console and into the console storage compartment between the seats. Pull it out when you need it, then put it back when you're done. The horn button trick sounds pretty slick, though.
