All I can say is WOW, what a difference. Doesnt feel like a John Deere anymore! Shifts are short and precise, I love it. Havent heard any noises in the different gears, seems quiet as the stock one. Need to get to the track!

 

Was it something that you installed yourself?

 

Yes you can install a Hurst shifter yourself. It is very easy.


Diamond,

You are not getting any rattle with hard acceleration in 2nd gear using the stock ****?

 

This is going to be my next mod when I decide between Hurst and B&M.

 

When I have install the Hurst Shifter with the MGW Gripper Shift **** I was really concerned about noise buzz or vibration then I applied this mod and it is quiet as stock but so quick, I will never go back, same for Cecile, she feels better now against the Porsche.
Take a look :
http://www.z06vette.com./forums/show...threadid=47409



Cecile & Christian

 

Thanks for the tip

 

Another forum friend of mine did the install while I was spraying a chopper, took him maybe 35 minutes. No noise in 2'nd upon hard acceleration. This is my favorite mod to date.

 

Installing my Hurst in the Morning

 

What are the benefits of installing an aftermarket shifter other than shorter throws? Do they have a stronger spring to make the 2-3 shift quicker? I'd just like someone that has one of these shifters to explain the differeneces compared to stock, likes and dislikes. Noise, firmness, and effort included. Thanks guys.

 

Shorter throws are one, which means less time lost between shifts. Also, more precise shift feel - that "snick, snick" the car writers talk about when referring to a really solid shift feel. But that precision usually comes through stiffer springs. Can you do without the aftermarket shifter? Heck yeah. One of the main reasons for getting one is because we love messing with our cars!

 

I am putting mine in right now...super easy install....doing the CLB and Guage Bezels at same time...reassembly starts now. I have only shifted it in the garage but oh baby it feels like a fine instrument instead of a sloppy leverso far.....I will post more later.....

 

Yes, please give me your initial thoughts after driving w/ it. Should be easy to compare to stock right after you change it out.

 

I did mine in the driveway, very easy. The throw is shorter, but the big thing is how tight it is. It is very tight and there is no side to side play. It is maybe 1.5 inches shorter too. The Hurst has stiff return springs that self center it to the middle (3rd 4th). You will never miss 3rd again. My Reverse was damn sloppy before but now it is perfect. Yes, the springs are verey tight, but they get looser as you drive it and your arm gets used to it You could cut down the OEM shifter and it will still be smooth and easy as I have seen MSGHuff's and it is slick. IMO go for it, it is easy and makes a great car feal even better. LAPD had a great sale on them too.
Dave

 

One day of driving just completed with the new Hurst. I love it ! Its so precise. You just can't miss a shift. It seems to know where the next gear is. Its is alot stiffer....you cannot in anyway accidently knock the shifter into another gear or out of gear. It just seemjs to click into the next gear. I left the factory springs in and just backed off the adjustment screws one full turn as the directions state. It comes with softer springs but I wanted to try it as it comes.

It takes a little cognizant effort to shift but it is by no means hard or difficult to shift....its awesome. I like precision instruments with positive feel and this is how it feels. I will not be putting in the softer springs...these are good. The short throw is excellent....this is where you save some effort...also the shorter shifter hieght is so comfortable...the shifter just falls right at your hand when your arm is extended off the center console. Perfect. 30 minutes to complete.

Then their is the disappointing harmonics transmitted up the solid hurst shaft. With the stock **** acceleration is annoying, amplified by the hoolow dead space under the shift pattern cap. There are several fixes for this, the solid after market **** like the MGW Gripper seems to be the best so far.

There is another post dealing with the noise issue and fixes.

Glad I did it and I will never go back to stock...feels like a race car for sure now...

 

Thanks for the replies guys, this is great info. I would probably like the tighter feel in the aftermarket shifters too, rather than all the play you get with the stock setup. What kind of noise do you get when accelerating? Is it a chattering, or what? Do you have to make a decent effort to shift from the central position to first? I wouldn't want to have to put my whole body into each shift. And it's only a 30 minute install? I like the sounds of that.

 

What Price Range Are These Shifters? What Is The Best One For The Money? Thanks For Any Info.

 

LAPD has them right now for $155. That's the best I've seen. After reading this post, the Hurst may be my next mod. Damn all you guys and your cool ideas that are making me burn a whole in my wallet!!

 

BTW, when you go from the stock shifter to a short-throw shifter like the Hurst, do you have to change the stock boot (please put aside for the moment whether you should; I'm more interested to know whether you have to)? Many thanks.

 

No you don't have to but, it looks very saggy if you don't.

 

The noise is not rattle or chatter. It is driveline harmonics that are transmitted thru and up the solid shifter, the stocker is a two-piece rubber isolated unit. There are plenty of ways to quiet it, another thread addresses this matter so not to worry. No it does not take your entire body to shift. Just a little more than the stock in my opinion. Yes 30 minutes to complete easily. If your fast 20, but I prefer careful.

4 days on mine now and I am adjusted to the better feel, performance shifts and quick short throws. I love it and will never go back. I don't feel that I need to install the softer springs at all. Just love how it seems to click into the gears. Precise.