Shift Knobs
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Racer
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St. Jude Donor '08
Shift *****
I noticed there are a hell of a lot of shift ***** available for this car. I have a Hurst Billet Plus, and I like the Shape of the factory one but not the look, anyone have any suggestions? I had the Factory Hurst **** on my old TA that I liked the look of, unfortunately that doesnt match my black leather interior.
What do you all have thats similar to the factory one... and where can I get it?
What do you all have thats similar to the factory one... and where can I get it?
Scientific Negotiator
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From: USA
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'10, '14
Originally Posted by Rogue Leader
Hmm I do like how that has the Hurst Logo on the side.... I wasnt gonna go ball, but if they all come like that I may consider it....
(and the black one does NOT get hot in the sun)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Martin ALABAMA
This IS similar to a factory shifter, only circa 1978....
Parts are from a '78, the "T" toggle is NOT functional, but it
fits right over the lever, and the threads on the ball are stock, fitting exactly. I like my "retro" look.
The shift pattern is from the stock ****, filed down and siliconed to the console.
Parts are from a '78, the "T" toggle is NOT functional, but it
fits right over the lever, and the threads on the ball are stock, fitting exactly. I like my "retro" look.
The shift pattern is from the stock ****, filed down and siliconed to the console.
Last edited by steve badalamenti; Apr 12, 2006 at 09:18 PM.
Race Director
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From: Newberry FL
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by devnull
Hurst shifter deserves a hurst ****...
There can be only one...
(pardon the dirty car, but I had the windows open and live in GA!!!!!)
There can be only one...
(pardon the dirty car, but I had the windows open and live in GA!!!!!)
NICE, very nice!
Racer
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From: Littlefield TX
St. Jude Donor '06
The MOMO's feel really good. I've run them in several of my manual cars. I went with a Delrin Race **** on my Z and didn't think it would feel good by the looks but I was wrong. It is a great feeling **** and the price is about 1/2 of a momo. Some of the Momo's look really nice though, lots of options far as colors and materials with the momo line.
Pic of the Delrin ****, they use it in the race prep C5.
Pic of the Delrin ****, they use it in the race prep C5.
Race Director
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by Dantas
The MOMO's feel really good. I've run them in several of my manual cars. I went with a Delrin Race **** on my Z and didn't think it would feel good by the looks but I was wrong. It is a great feeling **** and the price is about 1/2 of a momo. Some of the Momo's look really nice though, lots of options far as colors and materials with the momo line.
Pic of the Delrin ****, they use it in the race prep C5.
Pic of the Delrin ****, they use it in the race prep C5.
Great pic of the Delrin, Dantas. BTW: I have always loved the Hurst Shifters and Hurst Shift *****. In fact, I would like to install a Hurst Shift **** in place of all the closet door, and, bathroom faucet handles in our house, BUT, my better half would not tolerate such eccentricity (and, would "crap a Hella big fat one"), and, has requested that I relegate my mods to the Corvette, only. 
Race Director
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by steve badalamenti
This IS similar to a factory shifter, only circa 1978....
Parts are from a '78, the "T" toggle is NOT functional, but it
fits right over the lever, and the threads on the ball are stock, fitting exactly. I like my "retro" look.
The shift pattern is from the stock ****, filed down and siliconed to the console.
Parts are from a '78, the "T" toggle is NOT functional, but it
fits right over the lever, and the threads on the ball are stock, fitting exactly. I like my "retro" look.
The shift pattern is from the stock ****, filed down and siliconed to the console.
I now prefer the combo-pistol/ball style that I patterned after a popular rubber type. Here's a before and after shift boot:
The "glass" is alot easier on the skip after sitting in the sun.