Quickest short throw shifter
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Racer
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Quickest short throw shifter
What shifter is the best for quickest throws? I'm a strong 21yr old so being stiff isn't really a worry for me 
but which shifter is going to yield me the fastest shifts at the track?
but which shifter is going to yield me the fastest shifts at the track?
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I'd say a virtual tie among the following:
Hurst, BPP, Ripper
Throw a couple of .050-thick washers under the detent fitting (Partial Anti-Venom mod) and your in and out-of-gear shifts will be much easier.
Hurst, BPP, Ripper
Throw a couple of .050-thick washers under the detent fitting (Partial Anti-Venom mod) and your in and out-of-gear shifts will be much easier.
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Stock. Longer lever arm will be quickest. Shorter leaver arms look cool, but may not shift as quickly.
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Yeah....
The reason why the Aftermarket shifters are quicker is because the "ball end" of these sticks are longet that stock by about 3/4 inch..a equal stick throw (up top) results in more movement of the ball end of the stick
The reason why the Aftermarket shifters are quicker is because the "ball end" of these sticks are longet that stock by about 3/4 inch..a equal stick throw (up top) results in more movement of the ball end of the stick
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Breathless Performance Products.
Hands down.
It is also the most adjustable.
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Breathless Performance Products.
Hands down.
It is also the most adjustable.
I LOVE mine......
best regards -
mqqn
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Fast shifting isn't about strength. I wouldn't even consider the shifter length to matter that much either. The timing and skill of the driver is the biggest(IMO the only factor) factor.
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Drifting
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Shifter
Hey Johnny, I have C5 PIGS FRC and when i bought it i couldn't believe how he could power shift that c5 piece of **** shifter. I have to say though,if ,and i say IF u can find the gears, that shifter went into gear a LOT easier than my B&M RIPPER. The B&M has a great short throw, and u won't miss the gears, but if u want to power shift it ,u'll be in neutral with a blown motor. I am definately going the route u suggested about the 2 .050 washers and try the B&M again and hope I notice a difference.
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Or am I confusing you with fartpipe...I just can't remember. 