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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Am looking into changing my stock shifter to maybe a hurst. Keep missing 3rd gear. Anyone have any input about hurst or any other shifters that will eliminate the problem? Also any info on difficulty or ease on installation. Thanks.
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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prob will only take u 30-45 min, with simple tools..

i have the hurst.. for daily driving i prob wouldnt recommend it.. i just changed it to the c6 shifter and ****.. i love it!

i still have the hurst for the track and such.. but the c6, the throw is great and the feel w/ shifter is perfect.

let me know if uhave any questions installing it
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Kirban Shifter!!! I love it! It has 3/4 centering springs and no more missed shifts!

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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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I think I need an adjustment or change as hard to go into 2nd on left hand turn makes me
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Kirban Shifter!!! I love it! It has 3/4 centering springs and no more missed shifts!

BC


I hated my stock shifter, I had to 2-step the clutch just to make sure it was in 1st gear (and all the other gears were pretty sloppy too). The Kirban is so crisp and accurate, the way it should be. and no more 2-stepping the clutch at traffic lights.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Kirban Shifter!!! I love it! It has 3/4 centering springs and no more missed shifts!

BC
I went with the Hurst and love it. I don't think you can go wrong with either.

Clayton from Las Vegas
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