[Z06] Short Shifter Preference?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 1,110
Likes: 0
From: Austin, TX
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (ivox)
The Ripper has been around the longest, has the shortest throw, and has no stops to set. There you have it!:D
:cheers:
VetterMan
PS: You may wish to do search and you'll probably get pages on this topic...
:cheers:
VetterMan
PS: You may wish to do search and you'll probably get pages on this topic...
Drifting
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 0
From: Near Philly PA
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (VetterMan)
I know that the original question was about "short shifters," but I think that the Mallett shifter is the best by far.
It's not a "short shifter" like the others, and that's exactly why I think it's the best. I had the stocker, Kirban, Corvette Concepts, and Ripper before getting the Mallett. I had the Ripper the longest of the aforementioned shifters, and I wanted to like it since it was better than the stocker (and the others). But the fact of the matter was that it was difficult to shift, despite being precise. It wasn't fun to deal with. The Mallett uses the stock shifter base and geometry, so it shifts with complete ease.
Just wanted to give you my thoughts on an often-overlooked option!
-Kirk
It's not a "short shifter" like the others, and that's exactly why I think it's the best. I had the stocker, Kirban, Corvette Concepts, and Ripper before getting the Mallett. I had the Ripper the longest of the aforementioned shifters, and I wanted to like it since it was better than the stocker (and the others). But the fact of the matter was that it was difficult to shift, despite being precise. It wasn't fun to deal with. The Mallett uses the stock shifter base and geometry, so it shifts with complete ease.
Just wanted to give you my thoughts on an often-overlooked option!
-Kirk
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 25,013
Likes: 79
From: Manitoba/San Jose del Cabo
Cruise-In III Veteran
St. Jude Donor '11
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (KMeloney)
Just wanted to give you my thoughts on an often-overlooked option!
-Kirk
-Kirk
It may be a great shifter but you can get a great shifter for 169 or less and it's called HURST! :smash: :smash: :D :cheers:
Race Director
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 10,753
Likes: 0
From: Dallas TX
Elite Member
Cruise-In I Veteran
Cruise-In II Veteran
Cruise-In III Veteran
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (racer44nvbz06)
The Kirban is less noisy than the Hurst or the Ripper and to many guys/gals, that's a big deal.
The Ripper is the stiffest followed by the Hurst and the Kirban.
RG
The Ripper is the stiffest followed by the Hurst and the Kirban.
RG
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,684
Likes: 0
From: Jacksonville Florida
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (ivox)
I recommend you test drive a few cars with the shifters in them to get a "feel" for the difference. I have had (in others cars so it is not apples to apples) most every aftermarket shifter made. For my money in the Z06 the stand out for me is the Ripper. Very short throws, very precise, easy to power shift etc. With the MGW **** I have zero noise, and yes - it is the stiffest feeling shifter out there, but that is not a problem, in fact I like it.
So bottom line, and if you do a search on the threads, most are happy with the aftermarket shifter that they purchased, because the factory unit for most of us needs a lot of improvement. That said many are happy with their factory shifter as well - to each his/her own.
Les
So bottom line, and if you do a search on the threads, most are happy with the aftermarket shifter that they purchased, because the factory unit for most of us needs a lot of improvement. That said many are happy with their factory shifter as well - to each his/her own.
Les
Pro
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 623
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta GA
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (ZO6Les)
I figured after installing my MGW **** on my stock shifter that I would never need to buy a short throw shifter... Until I got to try Les's car with the Ripper... Well, I now have a Ripper and with the MGW **** it isn't any noiser than stock but the throws are much shorter and far more precise.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,684
Likes: 0
From: Jacksonville Florida
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (woosch)
Woosch,
And I know of at least one other convert to the Ripper after trying my car, maybe two :)
Les
And I know of at least one other convert to the Ripper after trying my car, maybe two :)
Les
I figured after installing my MGW **** on my stock shifter that I would never need to buy a short throw shifter... Until I got to try Les's car with the Ripper... Well, I now have a Ripper and with the MGW **** it isn't any noiser than stock but the throws are much shorter and far more precise.
Racer
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
From: Gig Harbor WA
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (VetterMan)
The Ripper has been around the longest, has the shortest throw, and has no stops to set. There you have it!:D
:cheers:
VetterMan
PS: You may wish to do search and you'll probably get pages on this topic...
:cheers:
VetterMan
PS: You may wish to do search and you'll probably get pages on this topic...
:iagree:
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: McAllen Texas
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (ivox)
I can't really opine on which short shifter is better because I have only used the Breathless Performance short shifter. That said, I personally feel that the 16 different positions that you can place the **** in and 3 sets of springs that come with the shifter can't be beat. I played around with most, if not all, the different **** positions and strings until I had it set just right for me. The throws are VERY short and exact and the construction/material of the shifter is first rate. I can't wait until it's broken in a bit more. I hope this helps.
[Modified by X-ZZZ-LR-8, 11:16 PM 4/9/2003]
[Modified by X-ZZZ-LR-8, 11:16 PM 4/9/2003]
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
From: Middleburg FL
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (X-ZZZ-LR-8)
[QUOTE]I can't really opine on which short shifter is better because I have only used the Breathless Performance short shifter. That said, I personally feel that the 16 different positions that you can place the **** in and 3 sets of springs that come with the shifter can't be beat. I played around with most, if not all, the different **** positions and strings until I had it set just right for me. The throws are VERY short and exact and the construction/material of the shifter is first rate. I can't wait until it's broken in a bit more. I hope this helps.
:iagree: Couldn't have said it better myself. Even my wife likes it.
:iagree: Couldn't have said it better myself. Even my wife likes it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 2,524
Likes: 0
From: Stamford CT.
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (ivox)
After reading all the answers to your question, it's pretty much all said. So now the question to you is what do you hope to gain with a short shifter? I will only add that I have a ripper, I bought a hurst, looked it over, nice shifter, I sold it new in the box and retained my Ripper. Just personal prefrence for the shorter throw. Ric
Drifting
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 0
From: Near Philly PA
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (racer44)
Just wanted to give you my thoughts on an often-overlooked option!
-Kirk
It's often overlooked because it is $450! :eek: :eek:
-Kirk
It's often overlooked because it is $450! :eek: :eek:
It may be a great shifter but you can get a great shifter for 169 or less and it's called HURST! :smash: :smash: :D :cheers:
I don't think that the intent of the original post was to see which shifter he should get for $169. Some (many?) people don't even KNOW that the Mallett shifter exists, and since it is SO different from these other shifters, I don't think there's anything wrong with letting people know about it. THEY can decide whether or not to shell out the bucks for it, since it's their money.
Ever try the Mallett yourself, Racer? Hell, you might even like it. :) (But, yeah, it costs WAAAAAY too much.)
-Kirk
[Modified by KMeloney, 9:53 AM 4/10/2003]
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 25,013
Likes: 79
From: Manitoba/San Jose del Cabo
Cruise-In III Veteran
St. Jude Donor '11
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (KMeloney)
Ever try the Mallett yourself, Racer? Hell, you might even like it. :) (But, yeah, it costs WAAAAAY too much.)
-Kirk
-Kirk
Drifting
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 0
From: Near Philly PA
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (racer44)
My point is why pay $459 for a shifter when you could buy a Hurst or Ripper, and throw in a Blackwing or a set a Bisteins or maybe a set of Euro tailights for the same or still less than the Mallett shifter?
And, clearly, money has to be not much of an object here to begin with... BUT, since the driving experience has gotten so much better with the new shifter, it's much easier to justify (or just forget about?) the high price tag.
Not many guys are going to pick the Mallett, as you probably know by the polls.
Kirk, take a drive up here and let me take your bad boy for a spin. :D Maybe you will convince me it is time for a shifter change. :lol: :cheers:
-Kirk
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 25,013
Likes: 79
From: Manitoba/San Jose del Cabo
Cruise-In III Veteran
St. Jude Donor '11
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (KMeloney)
Here is Kirk driving with his Mallett shifter :steering: Here is what Kirk thinks of his Mallett shifter :thumbs: This is the smile Kirk gets from enjoying driving his Mallett shifted Z06 :D This is what it is all about, being happy with your car and enjoying driving it. Sounds like you are both. :cheers: :auto: :thumbs:
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,233
Likes: 0
From: Monroe WA
Re: Short Shifter Preference? (KMeloney)
i have a b&m in both my vettes and they're great. the b&m install on the z06 was very easy.
i have never had a chance to try any of the other shifters on the market. my decision for the b&m in the z came from my past experience with b&m shifters in my c4 and my father's mustang.
i have never had a chance to try any of the other shifters on the market. my decision for the b&m in the z came from my past experience with b&m shifters in my c4 and my father's mustang.
