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Oct 15, 2004 | 12:02 PM

#21

99SilverC5Coupe

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From: Wentzville, MO.

IMHO with the Hurst 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear shifts are much more accurate - 3rd and 4th come easy due to the stronger centering mech... but 5th, 6th and Rev require a concious effort...

Oct 15, 2004 | 12:28 PM

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TkitPlz

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From: Moorhead MN

What does it mean to "throw a code"? Does something light up on the dash or what? Thanks. Dan

Oct 15, 2004 | 12:32 PM

#23

John Wiz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TkitPlz

What does it mean to "throw a code"? Does something light up on the dash or what? Thanks. Dan

When you get a check engine light there are diagnostic codes you can read that may help with the troubleshooting..

Here is a Tech Tip on it....

Tech Tip

Oct 15, 2004 | 01:07 PM

#24

Vetteran

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From: Springfield MO

St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07

Since I installed my Hurst, I have not mis-shifted (knock on wood).
Even without springs, in neutral it centers between 3rd and 4th. It gives
me more confidence and certainty when going through the gears (up or
down) the stock shifter doesn't provide.

Oct 15, 2004 | 01:58 PM

#25

TkitPlz

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How much does a Hurst shifter cost and what model is recommended? Thanks. Dan

Oct 15, 2004 | 02:14 PM

#26

John Wiz

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Many of the vendors on here sell them....LAPD...

Oct 15, 2004 | 02:52 PM

#27

TkitPlz

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Thank you, Sir. Dan

Oct 15, 2004 | 03:37 PM

#28

TkitPlz

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I checked out LAPD. Is the Hurst Billet shifter the way to go considering other offerings on the market? Dan

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Oct 15, 2004 | 03:37 PM

#29

mcronec5

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From: IN

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Originally Posted by BigTMan

So Am I hearing that a new shifter would be money well spent to help avoid a missed shift? I don;t know if I want to spend the money right now if it doesn't actually help in that. I am not racing (yet) so faster shifts, shorter throws are not hugley important. But I don't want anyone to blow the engine!!

I let my son and daughter drive it.

I hated the way mine shifted stock. Bought a Hurst shifter. Much better now.