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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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Just finished my newest mod with a Hurst. "WOW, WOW". All went very well, including the spring adjustment. A very nice quality product and the throws are incredibly short as compared to stock. Spring setting was a little stiff but I figure with use it should soften. Now I need to find a new shift **** and probably a new leather boot. Great mod, don't know why it wasn't a factory option.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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That was my first mod. Probably the best $200 I'll spend on the car.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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They're great - I love mine!
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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Definitely a future mod for me. Right after the Window Valet, Carravaggio spoiler, LT's, H/C package, CCW's...
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Done mine last week. I agree it is really sweet.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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ya i just love mine, been in now for a week and just love running it through the gears...heres the shift **** i got for it, no rattles what so ever...

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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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A lot of people really like the aftermarket shifters. Maybe one of these days I'll get to drive someones and see how much difference there is.
Congrats on the new mod
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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This is an awesome mod... I installed mine two weeks ago. Either it has loosened up or I have gotten used to it because it feels very smooth. It's funny though because when I first installed it the throw was very short compared to stock but now that I have gotten used to it... it still seems to long. Much like the vette itself.. when I first got it it seem very fast (because it is) but now I wish it was faster... doesn't seem fast enough
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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Hurst is a Great mod! Enjoy!!
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 12:02 AM
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I am planning on getting a new shifter soon but I dont know wheather to get a hurst or something else.

Any thoughts on what is best to go with?
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 06:44 AM
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I love my Hurst - couldn't imagine anything else.
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 07:12 AM
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I love the Hurst. Here's my MGW Gripper **** and VE short shifter boot (also did the e-brake while I was in there).


Tom
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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The Hurst shifter was my Corvette's Christmas present this year. The shifter is stiffer and you need to apply a little more muscle (at least at first), but the sucker is short, solid and a great mod.
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by JChrisF
...but now I wish it was faster... doesn't seem fast enough
Surprised to hear you saying this...
...and Jami is still sorry...



..HURST ROCKS
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JChrisF
Much like the vette itself.. when I first got it it seem very fast (because it is) but now I wish it was faster... doesn't seem fast enough

It will NEVER be fast enough!!
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Very nice
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gsxrjack
ya i just love mine, been in now for a week and just love running it through the gears...heres the shift **** i got for it, no rattles what so ever...

gsxrjack, Just ordered mine today. Love that pistol grip(figuratively speaking). Mial order to Canada should take about 5-7 days.
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