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Feb 19, 2007 | 12:47 PM

stanlee

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I am considering installing a short shifter on my 99 six speed. Which brand would you reccomend and is this a good idea? all help would be appreciated.

Feb 19, 2007 | 01:08 PM

NOS500

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I installed a Hurst and Love it, nice short throws, with very precise shifting, a little notchy though. Many people have installed the c6Z shifter and they like it a lot. You should probably perform a search, this topic has been gone over a lot. Good Luck!

Feb 19, 2007 | 01:45 PM

dajael

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I installed the C6 short throw in my '03 (before the C6Z came out) and I love it. Don't know if there is any difference between mine and the "Z" but it looks and feels great.

Feb 19, 2007 | 03:26 PM

slvr bulit

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I installed the ripper from B&M and put on a delrin handle while I was at it. Love this set up. Easy to do also.

Feb 19, 2007 | 04:49 PM

NEED FOR SPEED

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I got a Hurst and love it after I got the shifter **** I liked. Here is a great how-to-install.It is for a Hurst,but all others install the same way.

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml

Feb 19, 2007 | 05:06 PM

E.C.P

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St. Jude Donor '07

Quote:

Originally Posted by stanlee

I am considering installing a short shifter on my 99 six speed. Which brand would you reccomend and is this a good idea? all help would be appreciated.

Check your PM dude.

Feb 19, 2007 | 05:46 PM

TTK98

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Installed a B&M ripper shifter. Works perfect! Just do a search
for how to install. Lots of good info here.

Feb 19, 2007 | 05:50 PM

shakainc

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I have the C6Z shifter also and love the way it feels. It's easy too.

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Feb 19, 2007 | 05:59 PM

stanlee

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I am considering installing a short shifter on my 99 six speed. Which brand would you reccomend and is this a good idea? all help would be appreciated.

sounds like the hurst or the c6 but someone said check my pm? Sorry I'm slow, but what does that mean?

Feb 19, 2007 | 06:06 PM

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JUSTAKAR

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Originally Posted by stanlee

sounds like the hurst or the c6 but someone said check my pm? Sorry I'm slow, but what does that mean?

You have a (PM) Private Message look at your name top right and go look at your messages ..
Ian

Feb 19, 2007 | 06:29 PM

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Rans03

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I run the Hurst. Short exact shifts and you won't miss gears.

Feb 19, 2007 | 06:31 PM

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photoguy

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Originally Posted by dajael

I installed the C6 short throw in my '03 (before the C6Z came out) and I love it. Don't know if there is any difference between mine and the "Z" but it looks and feels great.

Feb 19, 2007 | 06:56 PM

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stanlee

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Check your PM dude.

Thanks now I know what a PM means thanks to justakar.

Feb 19, 2007 | 06:59 PM

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stanlee

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Check your PM dude.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stanlee

Thanks now I know what a PM means thanks to justakar.

Thanks to all replys.

Feb 19, 2007 | 10:41 PM

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kevin40zx

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I have the Hurst and like it a lot. But FYI, if you have not already heard, the Hurst has a tendency to rattle. Do a search "hurst rattle". Lots of info.

Feb 19, 2007 | 11:46 PM

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BitViper

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From: Sandy Ego Ca.

Im looking at shifters..and figure their all about the same..except....

Which one has the shortest stick...not throw..but stick.the stock stick is HUGE!

Feb 19, 2007 | 11:50 PM

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ALLEGRO

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From: Memphis Tennessee

I got paranoid about the postings of noise and notchy-ness so I just cut an inch off of the OEM unit and buttoned her back up. I like the feel and shorter throws.

Feb 20, 2007 | 12:07 AM

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hotwheels57

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I shortened the oem shifter on my '04 Z16 by 3/4", then deleted the jamb nut that came with the HURST six speed ****. It isn't sloppy as others have complained and it looks better than the oem leather ****.

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