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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 03:02 AM
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I have a kirban but want a smoother short throw shifter, is Hurst my best choice?
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 03:39 AM
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you might want to look at B&M haven't had a bit of problem and really like it's positive feel...
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I like my B&M ripper.
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i've been using the hurst with no problems I like the solid precise shifts but I can't make a good comparison because I've only had ths stock one and now the Hurst. The stock piece was ok for a factory offerring but the after market is the place of choice.
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If you want the smoothest short throw, get a Mallett. Costs twice as much, but you won't believe the difference.
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Default looks like stock shifter

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If you want the smoothest short throw, get a Mallett. Costs twice as much, but you won't believe the difference.
Whats the difference in constuction/action? Looks like stock C5 shifter.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BSiegPaint
If you want the smoothest short throw, get a Mallett. Costs twice as much, but you won't believe the difference.

Hmmmm, wasn't aware of them. Been checking out the Hurst and heard good things about the Breathless Performance. Thanks for the tip.
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Default After market shifters

Can the after market shifters be installed with the OEM boot and shift *** so that it looks stock?
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Originally Posted by gmiller1
I have a kirban but want a smoother short throw shifter, is Hurst my best choice?
Neither!! Go with a Ripper
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Originally Posted by GOOSE JR.
i've been using the hurst with no problems I like the solid precise shifts but I can't make a good comparison because I've only had ths stock one and now the Hurst. The stock piece was ok for a factory offerring but the after market is the place of choice.
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