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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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Anyone here had any experience with the Kirban short throw shifter?
How does it compare to the others?
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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I like mine, smooth and percise, easy intall
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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I love mine, I got it a few months after buying the vette, and back then there was only Kirban and B&M. It has been one of my best mods so far. The shifts are precise and accurate. The only time I have tried the ripper was at a dealers, a little more effort to shift than mine, but still way better than stock. And the Hurst you hear wonderful things about and it is adjustable. You should try going to some car shows or get-togethers and ask to try them out. Good luck!

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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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I've had my Kirban for a few years now. It is much better than stock. IMO it was the best mod that I've done.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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How is the shifting effort compared to a Hurst? I have tried one of those in a friends C5.
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