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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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I bought one of those $40 short throw shifters off ebay and I just got done installing it. It works great, especially for $40. I don't have anything to compare it to other than the stock shifter. It does have a much shorter throw, even after I had cut down my stock shifter shorter. It engages all the gears no problems.

It doesn't have adjustable springs or stops, but in my opinion the ones that come with it are fine...although it does take a little muscle to shift now, that's to be expected with a shorter throw.

So, for $40, they are a great deal if you don't need all the adjustable features of other $160-$200 shifters.

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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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I got mine months ago for 49 + 10 shipping. Great product easy install and great performance.

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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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What about rrrrrrrrrattling compared to Hurst?
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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I saw those on ebay but was worried about how well they worked.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by WTC5
What about rrrrrrrrrattling compared to Hurst?
Well, I've never heard a Hurst shifter, but I tried to listen for any rattling and did not notice any. I do have a convt. so maybe the slight wind noise drowned it out. But as for any noticeable noise, there was none.

If you are talking vibrations, then yes, you can feel them through the shifter, but not much more than stock.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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Thanks for the info, was eyeing those....but was a little wary.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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These shifters do NOT have Corvette Tax on them. Hurry before that changes.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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I couldn't resist picking up the shifter from ebay this morning.
Easy install?
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For those that have has this shifter installed and used it for awhile, do you still like it? Is it still holding up?
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