Hurst Shifter
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Instructor
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From: Philadelphia Pa.
Hurst Shifter
I know this has been asked before, but is everyone happy with it?
Is the quality there?
Is there a consensus on this shifter versus the kirban or bpp?
I know lapd's price of $155 seems great.
Anyone not happy with the hurst?
Thanks
Is the quality there?
Is there a consensus on this shifter versus the kirban or bpp?
I know lapd's price of $155 seems great.
Anyone not happy with the hurst?
Thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: NEWTON NC
Changing to the Hurst Billet Plus shifter was the first mod I did to our 2004 convertible at 1500 miles. It made a huge difference. The shift throws are 35% shorter and you can really tell it. It just feels so much more solid than the factory shift toy.
BTW, the second mod was Borla Quad Round Stingers at 1700 miles. After you start shifting better, you will want to sound better.
BTW, the second mod was Borla Quad Round Stingers at 1700 miles. After you start shifting better, you will want to sound better.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Swansea IL
When I sold my modded 99 (with a Hurst) and bought a 03 Z I could have chosen any manufactures parts/accessories. After 3 years of daily use in my 99 the Hurst was the only shifter I considered.
Am I happy, two words - YOU BET!
Tom
Am I happy, two words - YOU BET!
Tom
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I have a Hurst. It's great qualitry, shifts nicely and is much better than stock. At $155 you can not go wrong. Great price.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Ashburn VA
Originally Posted by dooscoop32
Changing to the Hurst Billet Plus shifter was the first mod I did to our 2004 convertible at 1500 miles. It made a huge difference. The shift throws are 35% shorter and you can really tell it. It just feels so much more solid than the factory shift toy.
BTW, the second mod was Borla Quad Round Stingers at 1700 miles. After you start shifting better, you will want to sound better.
BTW, the second mod was Borla Quad Round Stingers at 1700 miles. After you start shifting better, you will want to sound better.
Great minds think alike. 
Safety Car
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07
Yes, absolutely!! I love mine! But, be sure to put locktite on all the
retaining scews. If they happen to move in on you, they could prevent
you from getting it into gear. Again, just apply locktite and you'll be fine!
Other than this, great mod!
retaining scews. If they happen to move in on you, they could prevent
you from getting it into gear. Again, just apply locktite and you'll be fine!
Other than this, great mod!
Last edited by ericwf1; Aug 14, 2004 at 12:43 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Germantown, TN
Originally Posted by Glennm27
I have a Hurst. It's great qualitry, shifts nicely and is much better than stock. At $155 you can not go wrong. Great price.
You can't go wrong at that price!!!!!!!!! This really improves the driving experience.....
Pro
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Hendersonville NC
I was wondering the same thing. Used Hurst back in the 60's & 70's. GM still can't make a decent shift linkage. Gonna move that mod up to the front burner. Thanks for input, it will save me researching also.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Hoboken NJ
Just put mine in - finished just a half an hour ago (just walked in from the test run) - It's great!!!! 
Don't know how it compares, but I asked the same questions a week ago and it sounded pretty even between B&M Ripper and the Hurst. 
Don't know how it compares, but I asked the same questions a week ago and it sounded pretty even between B&M Ripper and the Hurst.
Drifting
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From: cincinnati ohio
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Originally Posted by illmac77
cant wait.
I have heard great things about every one of the after market shifters. I see that the Breathless has the options to configure the shift lever to some degree. Not sure how important that issue might become. I am not motivated by price . . . interested in the best I can buy . . . except the one which I saw for $500
Has anyone had any experience with the Breathless shifter
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Delray Beach FL
Originally Posted by jsdanehy
Has anyone had any experience with the Breathless shifter