[Z06] Best Shifter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: I'm not quite middle aged and I only own one gold chain! San Jose CA
Re: Best Shifter (LuS1fer)
I have not yet made this purchase for my car, but had a very interesting conversation with Nate from Corvette Garage over this issue. He has a very nice Speedway White 01 Z06 with a B&M ripper in it.
I mentioned to him that the Hurst seemed to be the most popular shifter for the Z and he told me that it had been, but that he thought that the new model ripper was going to gain popularity quickly. He said that B&M put their shifter out first for the C5 and then the others followed. Apparently, they made improvements over the ripper that made theirs a better unit. But...he said that recently B&M has responded by putting out a new unit which is far superior to the others and he said it is hands down the best shifter for the C5. This from a guy who sells them all and has no vested interest in the ripper...that is, other than choosing it for his own personal ride.
I hope to do a shifter soon and it will definitely be the B&M. After trying out his, I am sold...nice, nice, nice!
[Modified by Scott04Z, 1:00 PM 7/6/2004]
I mentioned to him that the Hurst seemed to be the most popular shifter for the Z and he told me that it had been, but that he thought that the new model ripper was going to gain popularity quickly. He said that B&M put their shifter out first for the C5 and then the others followed. Apparently, they made improvements over the ripper that made theirs a better unit. But...he said that recently B&M has responded by putting out a new unit which is far superior to the others and he said it is hands down the best shifter for the C5. This from a guy who sells them all and has no vested interest in the ripper...that is, other than choosing it for his own personal ride.
I hope to do a shifter soon and it will definitely be the B&M. After trying out his, I am sold...nice, nice, nice!
[Modified by Scott04Z, 1:00 PM 7/6/2004]
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Central Coast CA
Re: Best Shifter (LuS1fer)
This question must come up on the forum 1000 times. Using the search function will give you many answers.
Most high performance shifters have driveline noise. The Hurst is the most known for it but, I think is still the most popular. There are many forum member fixes to reduce or eliminate these noises, so they aren't that big a deal. I have a Hurst and love it.
Most high performance shifters have driveline noise. The Hurst is the most known for it but, I think is still the most popular. There are many forum member fixes to reduce or eliminate these noises, so they aren't that big a deal. I have a Hurst and love it.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2003
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St. Jude Donor '06
Re: Best Shifter (LuS1fer)
Look for the best deal...they will all work well. Hurst will get the votes b/c it's popular. I have it...I luv it...I will probably try another brand in the future too though. 
Drifting
Joined: May 2004
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From: San Clemente CA
Re: Best Shifter (lager99)
How does the BP shifter stack up in terms of quality? I like the mult-adjustability of this stick, but it's relatively pricey. I always read about how nice but noisey the Hurst is, but my problem - aside from the clunkiness stock shifter - is hitting my elbow on the console when I'm shifting. I'm tired of having to reposition my arm all the time. Thanks....
Instructor
Joined: May 2003
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From: San Francisco CA
How does the BP shifter stack up in terms of quality? I like the mult-adjustability of this stick, but it's relatively pricey. I always read about how nice but noisey the Hurst is, but my problem - aside from the clunkiness stock shifter - is hitting my elbow on the console when I'm shifting. I'm tired of having to reposition my arm all the time. Thanks....
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