Good thing you didn't point fingers at certain manufactures for anything. here is your quote if I may.

I dunno ... the B&M Ripper rocks. If you should decide to go with the Hurst, do not use the stops because they'll only cause problems should you not have them perfectly adjusted.

I know I said my last post was my last to you, but after reading your blatantly false statement, I had to quote you. Have yourself a nice day! :seeya

 

Vetter, I have NO IDEA what your babeling about. Change posts? The whole point is if the stops are not installed and tighted properly, it's not Hursts fault. As far as your wild assumptions that I have any interest in promoting any shifter, try reading my post again, I have a B&M in the car and a Hurst sitting here for weeks in the box uninstaled. Like I said I think there comparible. I understand you like your B&M, but try giveing an imformed unbiased opinion. If you want to talk directly IM me or not. :mad Ric

 

Powershifter, he is talking to me about changing posts. The guy gives you crap about your spelling, then I modify my posts because of some brutal spelling on my part and he is all over me for modifying my posts. I think he is reaching for straws. I think we all agree on one thing, the stock shifter is a piece of crap, once you get any aftermarket shifter, you will be a lot happier. Lots of guys are also loving the modified stock shifter, and that is cool too! It just doesn't work in my case because my car is going back to stock when I sell or trade it in and a cut off shifter is hard to put back to stock. :D

 

You cant go wrong with Kirban,Hurst or B&M there all a massive improvement over stock.I wanted a ripper when my car was a stage 2 LPE 650 and John said to go with the Kirban,when I upgraded to a 427 C5R TT with adjustable boost he felt the drive train is doing so well why mess with it.Im not a drag racer and Ive driven all 3 and I dont feel much differance specially when the ripper is well broke in.David Smilovic.
PS Im anything but gentle on my shifter and recently its been rough getting reverse,but Nate's going to take a look see and I may try the Hurst myself unless I can find a used Ripper we always have take off parts handy that would be a good 75-100.00 fix already broke in.Dave.

 

There's a shifter than hasn't been mentioned yet, the Breathless one, that I hear is pretty cool...can be adjusted in some 16 ways I heard, to fit the individual driver. Downside is the possability of more noise, due to well more parts. I think they did a review of this on corvetteforum.com, and it got a pretty good review :)

 

I would also like to hear more about the BPP shifter. Looking and waiting for the right one.

 

Very Satisfied with my Hurst. The quality is exceptional. I tightened the stops according to the instructions and have had flawless operation since install(almost 1000 miles).
If you need to try one before you decide let me or GaryZ06 know and we will meet you somewhere. :)
BTW, How was my spelling? :jester


[Modified by BRADS C5, 10:09 PM 4/23/2002]

 

Some general comments regarding messages at the beginning of this post-

The Hurst C5 shifter is the quietest by virtue of its design, and also gives freedom to tailor the side-to-side tension to the user's preference. It has a 6% longer throw than the B&M, with a true 42% throw reduction (the B&M is truly 48%). The 6% difference is essentially negligible, but accounts for slight increased smoothness with the Hurst.

The Hurst incorporates stops, which are useful for those that have an abusive shifting style. These stops are subject to much vibration due to the car design. Because of that, if these stops aren't properly tightened they will loosen and often move to the point of blocking engagement of gears. A simple application of Loctite with the appropriate tightening will eliminate this problem, but for simplicity it is recommended those that don't need stops to simply remove them.

As far as setting the stops, set them is such a way as to allow about 1/4-1/2 turn of freedom between the stick and stop when the shifter is in any gear contacting that stop. The stops are not set at the factory, and the "bad reputation" you have heard is simply caused by those who didn't read the instructions or didn't tighten the locknuts enough- which Loctite would help solve. The instructions don't currently mention applying loctite to the stop threads, but will in the future.

Another area well covered in the instructions that has a potential to be ignored is the set screws retaining the springs- these also require Loctite if moved- and the Loctite is supplied with the shifter.

Exit 28 and many other vendors will be receiving Hurst C5 shifters within a few days. Half of the latest batch is in transit to distributors, and some are already on their way from distributors to the vendors. More are shipping out later this week.

 

Thanks for your informative suggestions. We all should feel very fortunate to even own a corvette. And to keep things in perspective; we can't take her with us to heaven.... Just a thought.