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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:28 AM
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Install was easy!, although I can't tell you how it performs while driving ( I woke up to 7 inches of snow yesterday ), I can tell you the shift feels precise, throw is shorter, quality shows with this piece! I will post again once driven :D I had a much harder time installing the NGK TR55's! :seeya
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:48 AM
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I am sure when you drive it you will agree with me this thing rocks.....No snow here....oh let me go drive to the beautiful beach now(sorry low hit...lowering head in shame) :cool: :cheers:
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:56 AM
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:lol: :lol: Thanks! White stuff still here :crazy: I'll hit the blacktop soon :seeya
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 08:19 PM
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Many people seem to comment that the Ripper is harder to shift due to the short throw, any comments on this yet? Also, the Kirban has a smaller ball and doesn't fit too well into hole and rattles (at least this is what I have read), any comments on the Hurst? Jury is still out which way I am going to go and I'm looking for information on the Hurst and the Pro 5.0.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 08:30 PM
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I will post feedback as soon as roads clear up here (snow & salt covered ), might be a couple of weeks, I can say that the factory bushing fit the ball very snug, just like the factory unit. I feel no slop as in the factory unit between shifts, (I have a long driveway, for miminal testing ), so far it feels very good, horefully some of our southern or western friends can tell us what they have experienced.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 08:39 PM
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Congrats on the new Hurst!

I'm eager to hear feedback from those that have tried several of these aftermarket shifters. I have a ripper (just put in last weekend) and I LOVE the damn thing. Who could think that shifting could be so much fun!!

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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 08:55 PM
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Thanks! Congrats on your ripper! Very nice FRC :cheers:
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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Where or who do I contact , to order the hurst shifter??

Waiting for warmer weather, and clean streets, better solution?? looking for employment in Florida

Thanks :seeya
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 09:27 PM
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I'm interested in getting a shifter...maybe the Hurst variation is the way to go. Waiting for the initial drive evaluation...
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 09:37 PM
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Hopefully I'll be getting mine on Tuesday and will see if I can get it installed same day. Back in '95 I put a Hurst in my '95 Firebird Formula 6 Spd.. Easy install then and quality was good so I'm thinking should be no probs. here either. I'll post a blurb when I get it going. :D :D
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 09:47 PM
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A while back, I researched shifters and installed a Hurst in my son's '87 Mustang. The Hurst shifter was easy to install, adjust and shifting was effortless. Hurst has been making shifters for a LONG time, so I will more than likely install one in my '99 FRC.

Hey! Hey! The Mustang was a long time ago and besides, it was cheap... er, inexpensive! Besides;

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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:04 PM
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You can order from Exit 28 motorsports, or L.A.P.D, both excellent vendors on the forum! :cheers:
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:40 PM
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Install was easy!, I can tell you the shift feels precise, throw is shorter, quality shows with this piece!
I have been saying this for months now! :smash: Glad they finally made it!


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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 10:49 PM
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Can't you just throw the car up on jack stands and "take it for a spin"? :D :D :D :lol: :yesnod: Can't wait to hear your impressions... :)

Patrick :jester
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 11:01 PM
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See this thread for more information on the Hurst. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=222246
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