6-speed guys inside Poll
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
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i have the stock shifter and have only had the car for about 3 weeks . the only problem i have is getting into reverse. i have not driven cars with any other type shifter so i have nothing else to compare it to.
Team Owner
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From: Guinness Its whats for B'fast JAWGA
CI 3-4-5-9 Veteran
Originally Posted by VetteFTW
I voted for B&M because I've tried Hurst, Pro 5.0, and I just like the feel better. Shifters are something that are a matter of personal preference I think. To me, the Hurst only felt slightly better than a stocker. PRO 5.0 was too hard to use. B&M was just right.
I drove a Pro 5.0 in a f-body and loved it but never in a C5.I did not care for a few Hurst shifters in C5s. B&M was much better
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Keller, TX
St. Jude Donor '07
If the purpose of you post is to decide what to buy... fast forward to the next vette get together in your area and try a Hurst and B&M. You don't have to drive it to have a decent feel for it. I thought the stock shifter was an embarassment and ripped it out right away. I'm happy with Hurst, but if I had a coupe instead of a vert, I might look at the B&M. The Hurst does make some noise, but I rarely hear it over the GHLs and the top down noise. 
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: clackamas oregon
Originally Posted by GIVETTE2ME
Ripper with a heavy solid steel shift ****
thats the ticket!!!
any of the light plastic hollow shift ***** will cause a rattle and make the short throw not so smooth. the solid big heavy **** kicks azz. causes smooth shifts and eliminates the rattles/vibrations. mine is about the size of a cue ball and its some sort of alloy, aluminum, titanium, or something. it is solid and heavy
Had the Hurst-Rattle drove me 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: "Atlanta" Ga.
I did not car for the stock, to tall, and the rubber they use to isolate the vibrations made it to mushy feeling.
I have the hurst and it is a little on the hard side, I would like the hurst with less effort.
But I cant keep changing to see what I like, this MTI sounds interesting, but I could not get the site up.
I have the hurst and it is a little on the hard side, I would like the hurst with less effort.
But I cant keep changing to see what I like, this MTI sounds interesting, but I could not get the site up.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
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C6. You poll is flawed without it. One thing though - if you install a C6 put a blob of silicone on top of the shaft before installing the ****. I have had mine about a year and it has a very small amount of play between the shaft and **** that causes a click sound when shifting hard or fast.
Melting Slicks
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
I have the Hurst and love it. It rattles a little and yes it shifts a little harder than stock. But to me there is nothing like the feeling you get when jamming thru the gears in a short throw shifter.
Last edited by PUREFUN; Sep 22, 2006 at 03:31 AM.
