Hurst Shifter Install?
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Burning Brakes
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Question: If I'm reading them right, the instructions say not to change the factory springs. I've heard that changing the springs is a must. I plan on installing a Hurst shifter very soon myself. Any ideas on this? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by mikeo
Question: If I'm reading them right, the instructions say not to change the factory springs. I've heard that changing the springs is a must. I plan on installing a Hurst shifter very soon myself. Any ideas on this? Thanks.
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Change the springs to adjust the Hurst tension to your preference. I left the springs that came in the Hurst for a while to see if I needed to go harder or softer. Ultimately, I went to the softer spring setup. You can experiment until you find the right combo for yourself.
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As always, Patches is DA MAN!!! BTW, I put the softest set of springs in my Hurst and it's perfect for me, but to be honest, I really couldn't notice much difference between the soft and firm springs.
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Originally Posted by vettecop1125
As always, Patches is DA MAN!!! BTW, I put the softest set of springs in my Hurst and it's perfect for me, but to be honest, I really couldn't notice much difference between the soft and firm springs.
hope things are going well . . . 
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Originally Posted by jsdanehy
Eric . . . I have to have a demo on yours . . . I am running out of mods hope things are going well . . .
hope things are going well . . . 
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Patches tutorial is the best I have seen and used. Here's what a Hurst looks like with a MGW **** and a Vette Essentials short shifter boot. You'll have to take my word on how great it feels in the hand.
For me this combination is pure magic.
Good luck
Tom
For me this combination is pure magic.
Good luck
Tom