Hurst shifter Q's
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Burning Brakes
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From: Simi Valley CA
Hurst shifter Q's
Been on the fence about this, but LAPD has a good deal and I'm tired of the sloppiness, so one is on the way. I have install stuff from somebody here, but have two questions.
Awhile ago, I noticed a new shifter install and the person also installed a bunch of rubber matting I suppose for sound/heat. Wonder exactly what that was and whether or not there is enough positive difference (assuming I'm correct as to why it was installed) to warrant this.
Also, how bad does the stock shifter boot look? I've seen pictures of the quality of Ken K's stuff, but I'm not an appearance nut and wonder whether I really should do this.
Thanks ahead of time for responses. :cheers:
Awhile ago, I noticed a new shifter install and the person also installed a bunch of rubber matting I suppose for sound/heat. Wonder exactly what that was and whether or not there is enough positive difference (assuming I'm correct as to why it was installed) to warrant this.
Also, how bad does the stock shifter boot look? I've seen pictures of the quality of Ken K's stuff, but I'm not an appearance nut and wonder whether I really should do this.
Thanks ahead of time for responses. :cheers:
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Re: Hurst shifter Q's (kraff)
Kraff, you can get "Refelectix" for sound/heat insulation and it's available at Lowe's, according to forum members. It's much cheaper than the stuff you see sold by some vendors. I'm thinking about doing this also. There have been positive reports on the effect of the insulation.
I got Ken's short boot for my Hurst for $45, shipped. It's excellent quality. It's not really necessary and I have seen the stock boot re-used on shortened shifters. It all comes down to personal taste. :yesnod:
[Modified by Patches, 3:50 PM 7/2/2002]
I got Ken's short boot for my Hurst for $45, shipped. It's excellent quality. It's not really necessary and I have seen the stock boot re-used on shortened shifters. It all comes down to personal taste. :yesnod:
[Modified by Patches, 3:50 PM 7/2/2002]
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Re: Hurst shifter Q's (Patches)
I used the stock one, I didn't see any reason why to get a new one.
Personal taste is the only reason to change the boot :smash: :cheers:
Now as for the Hurst shifter ..... it's Bitchen :cool: :D
Personal taste is the only reason to change the boot :smash: :cheers:
Now as for the Hurst shifter ..... it's Bitchen :cool: :D
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Re: Hurst shifter Q's (kraff)
My Ken King boot just arrived, there must have been a price increase as mine came to $59 shipped. But after living with the OEM boot I find it looks just fine. I did take the opportunity to apply some Z9 and Z10 to it while it was out.
I'll install the Ken King boot since I bought it and the leather looks more expensive, but in all honesty the OEM boot looks and works just fine.
Tom
USAF Retired
I'll install the Ken King boot since I bought it and the leather looks more expensive, but in all honesty the OEM boot looks and works just fine.
Tom
USAF Retired
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From: Ex-SF Bay Area; now happily Denver area
Re: Hurst shifter Q's (kraff)
When I installed the Hurst I didn't have any fancy foam rubber or anything around so when I was getting noise, I tucked about a 4" x 6" strip of towel around the shifter and bingo...no more noise. Cheap and efficient.
As far as the Ken King boot, I got one and the quality is great, but you can probably manage fine with the stock one. If it looks ok to you, save the money and buy a good after-market shift ****. I got a little taller one which gives better leverage and makes the shifting much easier.
Enjoy the Hurst.
As far as the Ken King boot, I got one and the quality is great, but you can probably manage fine with the stock one. If it looks ok to you, save the money and buy a good after-market shift ****. I got a little taller one which gives better leverage and makes the shifting much easier.
Enjoy the Hurst.
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St. Jude Donor '11
Re: Hurst shifter Q's (FunDriver)
I cut down my own boot, it looks OK. I would like a Ken King boot, but it was too easy to do this for free. 
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From: Gresham OR
Re: Hurst shifter Q's (racer44)
I installed my Hurst shifter last night. The pictures and instructions that Patches had on this forum were very helpful. Upon driving it I noticed a lot more road noise coming from the gear shift area. The rubber isolator plate was not designed for the Hurst's larger base. I first tried to use a radiator large worm gear clamp to seal the rubber to the base. It kept slipping upwards and off. What I finally did was cut off the large rubber "donut" on the isolater plate that went around the stock shifter. That allowed the isolator plate to drop down enough where the clamp now stays put. By the way, make sure the clamp can be tightened with a small 1/4" drive ratchet as there is no way to get a screw driver in the shifter area!
P.S. Still getting use to the shifter. So far I like it. Will give a report after I get some things sorted out like spring tension, etc.
P.S. Still getting use to the shifter. So far I like it. Will give a report after I get some things sorted out like spring tension, etc.
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From: gowen mi
Re: Hurst shifter Q's (TorchRed99Coupe)
i used a tie strap to hold the rubber isolation collar onto the rubber boot off the stock shifter-you can get it off with out cutting by rolling it up the shaft-alittle tough but will come off. i also have a small vibration, especially on spirited acceleration, although it seems to be getting better the more i drive. been on for 5 days now. it actually fits the stock boot better than my stock shifter did, and really looks great, i used the stock **** for now. i may change when i find somthing i like, besides this way my wife doesn'
t know i changed shifters-sneaky huh? use the stock boot if you don't need a interior upgrade or two-tone boot and you'll love it. :) :)
t know i changed shifters-sneaky huh? use the stock boot if you don't need a interior upgrade or two-tone boot and you'll love it. :) :)
Burning Brakes
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From: Reston VA
Re: Hurst shifter Q's (kraff)
kraff,
Here's a picture of the stock boot with the Hurst. I, like nassau99, took the stock shifter apart (I'll never go back) to get the rubber isolator. It fits the hust shaft like a glove and I have no noise or vibration. Go for it. - C.
Here's a picture of the stock boot with the Hurst. I, like nassau99, took the stock shifter apart (I'll never go back) to get the rubber isolator. It fits the hust shaft like a glove and I have no noise or vibration. Go for it. - C.
