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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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This has been discussed many times before on an individual bases, however which one is better and why?
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by C3Paul

This has been discussed many times before on an individual bases, however which one is better and why?
Or Kirban or MTI or C6 stocker?

Too many variables. Everyone has different wants and feel.
Best bet is to drive a couple of cars with the shifters installed.

Otherwise, you can always shop around for used ones and try
each one, reselling the ones you don't care for.

But, I can guarantee you that any of them will feel more
direct and have higher shift effort than the stock shifter.
They will also eliminate the 2-3 upshift hang.

Best of luck with your search!
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by C3Paul

This has been discussed many times before on an individual bases, however which one is better and why?
If you know it gets down to individual preference, what do you expect to gain by asking the question again?
They are both made by the same company now anyway.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Honestly, I HATE the B&M in my brother's Cobra and LOVE the Hurst in my Vette ( the B&M is VERY notchy compared to the Hurst).
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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My B&M is a PITA to get into 1st and reverse. One of these days someone is going to rear end me from the tranny being in 3rd instead of 1st.
Hurst review in July Corvette Fever Mag is very favorable. Would like to try one.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by C3Paul

This has been discussed many times before on an individual bases, however which one is better and why?
I'm on my 2nd B&M shifter. I loved the original design but wanted to use a C6 **** so I upgraded to the newer style. I've got the one I took out listed for sale here:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1752502



Matt
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