Shifters. BM Ripper vs Hurst??
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
You'll never get a consensus on which shifter is "best". Use search this forum (in the red banner) and decide based on hundreds of past discussions or buy one and try it.
Many members go through different shifters like socks...
Many members go through different shifters like socks...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,172
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From: MA
The B&M Ripper you mention is the old model. You want the new B&M Sport shifter. I have it and like it. 1/3 shorter throws, no noise or rattles, high quality, easy install. It has no springs like the stock shifter. Don't need them.
You should expect some higher shift effort and some notchyness due to the lower mechanical advantage. This is common with all short shifters. I now appreciate the more direct mechanical feel. It seems more precise.
You should expect some higher shift effort and some notchyness due to the lower mechanical advantage. This is common with all short shifters. I now appreciate the more direct mechanical feel. It seems more precise.
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Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 43
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Ok
The B&M Ripper you mention is the old model. You want the new B&M Sport shifter. I have it and like it. 1/3 shorter throws, no noise or rattles, high quality, easy install. It has no springs like the stock shifter. Don't need them.
You should expect some higher shift effort and some notchyness due to the lower mechanical advantage. This is common with all short shifters. I now appreciate the more direct mechanical feel. It seems more precise.
You should expect some higher shift effort and some notchyness due to the lower mechanical advantage. This is common with all short shifters. I now appreciate the more direct mechanical feel. It seems more precise.
