hurst shifter or not?
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hurst shifter or not?
for those of you who have a 6 spd hurst shifter, would you recommed it? i'm looking at getting one, but i've been reading where B&M shifters are really stiff, and i was curious if hurst were the same way. and if i do buy one, does it come with everything i need to install it? or will i need to buy anything else separately? thanks.
Drifting
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Comes with everything. I have one.
I would say a very high majority, over 95% of posts I've read from Hurst owners favor the shifter.
Ya' can't please everyone so, you'll occasionally see posts from people who changed them out.
I like the shorter throw.
If you continue to use the stock shift **** after the install then you can even shorten its height which will translate to even shorter throw feel) by following this easy modification: See post #6 in this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1098283
This mod works on stock shifter as well giving a slight shorter-throw feeling.
..rickko..
I would say a very high majority, over 95% of posts I've read from Hurst owners favor the shifter.
Ya' can't please everyone so, you'll occasionally see posts from people who changed them out.
I like the shorter throw.
If you continue to use the stock shift **** after the install then you can even shorten its height which will translate to even shorter throw feel) by following this easy modification: See post #6 in this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1098283
This mod works on stock shifter as well giving a slight shorter-throw feeling.
..rickko..
Last edited by rickko; Aug 4, 2005 at 07:42 PM.
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Without a doubt, probably my most favorite modification. I hated the factory shifter (too mushy). The Hurst makes for very positive/crisp shifts. I did the same mod on my previous '96 Vette. It is the shifter that GM should have installed at the factory!! 
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Originally Posted by deputy_dog1192
for those of you who have a 6 spd hurst shifter, would you recommed it? i'm looking at getting one, but i've been reading where B&M shifters are really stiff, and i was curious if hurst were the same way. and if i do buy one, does it come with everything i need to install it? or will i need to buy anything else separately? thanks.
Don't think you could go wrong with either. BTW do not make the mistake of comparing Hurst and B&M in Fbody applications. I had both in Fbodies and the B&M was far more firm on them. Just the opposite on the Vette.
The C6 shifter is getting some good comments too. You might do a search for that.
Melting Slicks
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I agree with everything said so far. If you DON'T want a race car feel, then avoid the Hurst. Personally, that's EXACTLY what I wanted and got! I can't speak for the other aftermarket shifters.
Burning Brakes
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On the 02z06 I picked up, it came with a hurst shifter but the shifter makes a rattling noise once past 2500rpm, i thought it might as been the **** so I took it off and drove with it and still, it's making the noise. Is there an adjustment or tech tip to make it go away or is this normal?
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Originally Posted by Robert R1
On the 02z06 I picked up, it came with a hurst shifter but the shifter makes a rattling noise once past 2500rpm, i thought it might as been the **** so I took it off and drove with it and still, it's making the noise. Is there an adjustment or tech tip to make it go away or is this normal?
Regarding shifters, the BPP is the only one I know that is configurable to virtually anyone's physique. Like a Hurst, it is a bit stiff, but I enjoy it very much.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Dave68
People have used everything from tennis ***** to rubber tubes to squelch the vibration. Patches came up with a good solution for his Hurst. You might want to IM him.
Regarding shifters, the BPP is the only one I know that is configurable to virtually anyone's physique. Like a Hurst, it is a bit stiff, but I enjoy it very much.
Regarding shifters, the BPP is the only one I know that is configurable to virtually anyone's physique. Like a Hurst, it is a bit stiff, but I enjoy it very much.
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From: Clemmons NC
I have a hurst with a flameball shift ****. I have a c4 
, but I think it would look good in any car. see "my photos" for pic. The site for the shifter is: www.flameball.com.
, but I think it would look good in any car. see "my photos" for pic. The site for the shifter is: www.flameball.com.
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Love my Hurst too. BTW, I put in the lightest springs and did the tennis ball mod and have a MOMO ****. No problems for me with that set up.
Drifting
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Here's an example of three things used to eliminate shift **** rattle:
1) 1/2 a tennis ball covered by
2) a rubber pipe plug then
3) Two rows of dble thickness of wheel weights zip tied around shifting shaft
All these things combined ended any shaft vibration sounds
..rickko..
1) 1/2 a tennis ball covered by
2) a rubber pipe plug then
3) Two rows of dble thickness of wheel weights zip tied around shifting shaft
All these things combined ended any shaft vibration sounds
..rickko..
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From: Ellington CT
TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!
I tried out the Hurst in a friend's car and thought it was too stiff. I like to move the shifter back and forth in neutral as I come to a stop and it was much much much more difficult to do that with the Hurst. Did it have awesome positive shfts...YES. Did it have nice short throws...YES. Would it be great for racing...YES. Is it stiff...YES! My car is a daily driver and it would not have worked for me.
Have you seen anyone's shortened stock shifter? I tried out a friend's (Max01GreenMachine) 1" shorter shifter and it felt great in his car. I went to his house and the surgery took about an hour. The hardest part was removing the stock **** without hurting anything. The shifter feels totally different! The throw is much shorter, but not as short as the Hurst. It is a tiny bit harder to shift, but the 2 to 3 shift is much improved. I would HIGHLY recommend cutting your shifter down first and see if you like it. It has been my best mod yet, and it is FREE! You can always put a Hurst in later.
I have pics if you would like to see them?
my .02
I tried out the Hurst in a friend's car and thought it was too stiff. I like to move the shifter back and forth in neutral as I come to a stop and it was much much much more difficult to do that with the Hurst. Did it have awesome positive shfts...YES. Did it have nice short throws...YES. Would it be great for racing...YES. Is it stiff...YES! My car is a daily driver and it would not have worked for me.
Have you seen anyone's shortened stock shifter? I tried out a friend's (Max01GreenMachine) 1" shorter shifter and it felt great in his car. I went to his house and the surgery took about an hour. The hardest part was removing the stock **** without hurting anything. The shifter feels totally different! The throw is much shorter, but not as short as the Hurst. It is a tiny bit harder to shift, but the 2 to 3 shift is much improved. I would HIGHLY recommend cutting your shifter down first and see if you like it. It has been my best mod yet, and it is FREE! You can always put a Hurst in later.
I have pics if you would like to see them?
my .02
Drifting
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From: N East fl
Originally Posted by SeaLawyer
I agree with everything said so far. If you DON'T want a race car feel, then avoid the Hurst. Personally, that's EXACTLY what I wanted and got! I can't speak for the other aftermarket shifters.
Pro
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From: Nevada City CA
I had the hurst for a year. Bit of a rattle, too stiff. I kept trying to like it but could never talk myself into it.
The C6 shifter is great though!
stock=too sloppy
hurst=too stiff
C6=JUST RIGHT
just my opinion, your mmv.
The C6 shifter is great though!
stock=too sloppy
hurst=too stiff
C6=JUST RIGHT
just my opinion, your mmv.
One of the best mods.......
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
I can't speak for the other aftermarket shifters, but I replaced my cut stock shifter with a C6 and it is teriffic for a daily driver IMHO.
A big improvement over stock.
A big improvement over stock.