Short throw shifter questions
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Drifting
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Short throw shifter questions
I am considering going with a short throw shifter in my 01 vert. I am pretty impressed with the MGW product, but unsure about which one 25% or 35% shorter.
I played around with a 2008 C6 Z06 shifter at the Auto Show in Chicago earlier this week and was not overly impressed. Sure the throws are shorter, but it still felt "sloppy" IMHO. Anyone have comparative experience with these, or the Hurst or B&M for that matter?
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I played around with a 2008 C6 Z06 shifter at the Auto Show in Chicago earlier this week and was not overly impressed. Sure the throws are shorter, but it still felt "sloppy" IMHO. Anyone have comparative experience with these, or the Hurst or B&M for that matter?
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My feelings on the C6Z shifter were the same as you. Shorter than stock, really light feel, but still had that factory sloppy feel. This was after installing in a forum members car.
I have a Hurst in my car personally, and though it's notchy and stiff, it's very short and quick, and I love it.
I have a Hurst in my car personally, and though it's notchy and stiff, it's very short and quick, and I love it.
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From: Chattanooga TN
Hust all the way
When I first installed mine it was very stiff.
After a week or two it is just right.
Not so much notchy as pricise.
Viperbluelx was going to cut a factory unit and test the results but havn't heard if he has done it or the results.
It would be shorter, but still sloppy I would imagine.
When I first installed mine it was very stiff.
After a week or two it is just right.
Not so much notchy as pricise.
Viperbluelx was going to cut a factory unit and test the results but havn't heard if he has done it or the results.
It would be shorter, but still sloppy I would imagine.
Burning Brakes
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I went with the MGW 35%. They also make a 25%. Shifts are very precise "gunbolt" action like. A thousand times better than stock. Install was easy and took about 1.5 hours. Do a search on shifter and you'll find tons of info. The problem with most after market shifters is noise. Not so with the MGW. It does take a little effort but doesn't bother me. If I was a girl (or a wimp) I would go for the 25%. Mine's still pretty stiff but I've only had it a couple weeks or about 100 miles. Maybe it'll get easier. Hope that helps.
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From: Haymarket VA
I've had:
Stock -
B&M Ripper - Too stiff for driving in traffic
C6 - Much better than the C5 but still sloppy with 1st gear engagement questionable regardless of adjustment.
MGW 25% - PERFECT
Stock -
B&M Ripper - Too stiff for driving in traffic
C6 - Much better than the C5 but still sloppy with 1st gear engagement questionable regardless of adjustment.
MGW 25% - PERFECT
Hurst! lol B&M and im lovin it. oh and after u beat on it for awhile they all rattle nature of the beast.....
Melting Slicks
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From: Middletown CT
Hust all the way
When I first installed mine it was very stiff.
After a week or two it is just right.
Not so much notchy as pricise.
Viperbluelx was going to cut a factory unit and test the results but havn't heard if he has done it or the results.
It would be shorter, but still sloppy I would imagine.
When I first installed mine it was very stiff.
After a week or two it is just right.
Not so much notchy as pricise.
Viperbluelx was going to cut a factory unit and test the results but havn't heard if he has done it or the results.
It would be shorter, but still sloppy I would imagine.
See post #9
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=Greg_E
Last edited by Greg_E; Feb 15, 2008 at 08:07 PM.
Melting Slicks
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B&M Ripper here. I love it. Yes, it is a bit stiff in traffic, but nothing a gym membership can't fix. 
My brother has the Hurst and it's a bit notchy compared to the B&M. The B&M is stiff, but it slams like the shifter in a sports car should.
My brother has the Hurst and it's a bit notchy compared to the B&M. The B&M is stiff, but it slams like the shifter in a sports car should.
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shifter
I changed to a Kirban Kwik Shift and it is excellant. Yes it is still a bit notchy but there is no way you are going to miss a shift like with a stock shifter. The ease of shifting is still easy, you don't have to start lifting weights to change gears! I also cut off 1" off and threaded down another 3/4" to make the shifter shorter which seems to work just fine.
good luck with whatever you do!
good luck with whatever you do!
