Two B&M Shifters, Which One??
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Two B&M Shifters, Which One??
There are two shifters shown on the B&M site: the 45044 and the 45057. Both claim shortened throws by 33%. What's the difference besides the shaft?
Thanks,
Bryan.
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Bryan.
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One of them is the original "ripper shifter" and the other is the new "precision shifter". I would guess that the lower numerical part number may be the ripper and the higher numerical part number is the precision. You can be sure that the one with the higher price is the newer precision shifter. I have the ripper and I really like it and I am looking for news on the new precision to see if people can tell a difference between the two.
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From: Manchester - Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
I have (what I believe to be) one of the earlier models that was on the car when I bought it. I don't like the amount of lateral force it takes for 1st & 2nd-5th & 6th. It is considerable and although I am used to it now, I still miss 5th on occasion. I'd be interested to hear about the function of the later model. 
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From: Manchester - Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
Originally Posted by BarneyZ
Didn't -
FWW I installed the B&M "light" springs, which they used to offer for $5, which helped a little.
FWW I installed the B&M "light" springs, which they used to offer for $5, which helped a little.
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From: los altos ca
i have the new ripper
well i never used the old ripper, but in comparison to a hurst man what a difference. It feels shorter, much smoother due to the two piece shaft, and also there is no vibration whatsoever. My Delrin shift **** no longer makes the grinding noise either. I highly reccomend this shifter over any for street performance
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From: Annapolis Md.
B&M SHIFTER
Originally Posted by ducati749
well i never used the old ripper, but in comparison to a hurst man what a difference. It feels shorter, much smoother due to the two piece shaft, and also there is no vibration whatsoever. My Delrin shift **** no longer makes the grinding noise either. I highly reccomend this shifter over any for street performance
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From: THE ISLANDS ILLINOIS
Originally Posted by GONZZO
The 45044 is the newer model it also fits the C6, I have one in my 04 Z06 for about year and love it. Would recommend it.
I have one in my 01 Z06 and love it.