Please give input about your aftermarket shifter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: Naperville, IL. USA
Re: Please give input about your aftermarket shifter (yellow01)
I'm quite happy w/ my Ripper. However, I'm sure it's not for everyone. It is definitely shorter and more precise, but requires much more effort and a bit more "notchy". No big deal to me in that I like the deliberate effort and notchy feel My biggest complaint w/ the stock shifter is that the 2-3, 4-5 shift was too loonnnng and not precise enough. With the Ripper, it's not a big issue.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Murphy TX
Re: Please give input about your aftermarket shifter (luvinc5)
Welp, my order is in. I went with the Hurst because I'm not really a drag racer, just want a more sports car like shifter, and hope to do some track days. The adjustability of the Hurst seemed nice too.
Thanks all for the input!
Thanks all for the input!
Racer
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Tampa FL
Re: Please give input about your aftermarket shifter (jschindler)
By the way, don't believe that the shifter loosens up. There is nothing to loosen up in it. It is the transmission that loosens up by about 5,000 miles.
There is nothing to loosen up :)
I had the Ripper for about a year, wasn't fun (for me) going into first and second, so I sold it to a forum member(he loves it).
Then I got the Hurst, it's slightly less stiff. Put on a taller shift ****, now it's acceptable. But I would have probably bought into a cut down stock shifter, if I hadn't already bought the Hurst.
The drivetrain noise is louder and there's a very slight rattle.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Manassas VA
Re: Please give input about your aftermarket shifter (Number six)
Can't the black thing that you have to snap to the bottom of the shifter loosen up after pivoting on the ball? I know mine was really tight when I snapped it on.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Tampa FL
Re: Please give input about your aftermarket shifter (Xstar)
Can't the black thing that you have to snap to the bottom of the shifter loosen up after pivoting on the ball? I know mine was really tight when I snapped it on.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Ex-SF Bay Area; now happily Denver area
Re: Please give input about your aftermarket shifter (yellow01)
I think you'll really like the Hurst. I used the softer springs and a taller shift **** and it is just what I want. Initially it was too stiff for me but this corrected it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Greenville SC
Re: Please give input about your aftermarket shifter (jschindler)
Then you've just gotten used to it. Don't believe me? Take any aftermarket shifter and before it is installed in the car, run the lever forward and back. There is no resistance at all - none. So what's to loosen up? Side to side? Not likely, that's just a factor of spring rates. Take the springs out and there is zero resistance. I feel 100% certain that in most cases its just the owner getting used to it. Just my .02. It's all good! :cheers:
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: New Braunfels TX
Re: Please give input about your aftermarket shifter (Tom Steele)
The stock shifter was tooooo soft.
The B&M Ripper was toooooo stiff.
The Hurst was juuuust right, so that's what is in the car today!
(Can you tell I have 2 children under 2yrs old???)
The B&M Ripper was toooooo stiff.
The Hurst was juuuust right, so that's what is in the car today!
(Can you tell I have 2 children under 2yrs old???)
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Albuquerque nm
Re: Please give input about your aftermarket shifter (yellow01)
Hi all,I'm seriously considering LAPD's special on the Ripper or Hurst shifter, and am just curious about everyone's experience
Which ever shifter you choose, your on the right track with LAPD, they will get it to you fast, factory fresh and at a great price..... :yesnod: .. :cheers:
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