Pump Iron, Not Hurst
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From: Orange CA
Pump Iron, Not Hurst
I installed the Hurst shifter a couple of months ago and left the factory installed springs in place which give a very stiff shift action. I found it acceptable and got used to the feel. Well, after doing a two day drive-your-own event at Bragg-Smith last week my arm felt like it was going to fall off. Working against the stiff bias springs going from 3rd to 2nd a couple hundred times over the course of the event is a different ball game than street driving. When I got home I bit the bullet, ripped the console apart again and switched to the single lightest tension spring on each side. Should have done it sooner. l can now appreciate how crisp and positive the unit really is because I'm not fighting the springs. The faint buzzing on hard acceleration that was somewhat diminished by extra weight on the shaft has totally disappeared. Also, my wife can now shift using her arm instead of having to bend from the waist! :steering:
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From: Savannah GA
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Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (C5INBLU)
:steering: I left one stiff spring in on the left I think and one soft spring on the right. Been like that for 9 months now. Of course my fiance can't budge it! :crazy:
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St. Jude Donor '03
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (C5INBLU)
I just met up with a local forum member yesterday, and he let me drive his Z06 with the Hurst (with the light springs installed). My first impressions just sitting in the car with it off and rowing the gears were "wow, this will take some getting used to". After 2 or 3 shifts while driving, I just loved the feel of it
My Hurst is on it's way, ordered it last night. :D :smash:
:cheers:
My Hurst is on it's way, ordered it last night. :D :smash:
:cheers:
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From: Aurora IL
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (C5INBLU)
I used both light springs on each side and lightened the 5-6 set with the adjustment screw. With the heavy shift **** to cancel vibration, this is a far superior to stock set up.
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From: Hockessin Delaware
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (Y2Kvert4me)
I just met up with a local forum member yesterday, and he let me drive his Z06 with the Hurst (with the light springs installed). My first impressions just sitting in the car with it off and rowing the gears were "wow, this will take some getting used to". After 2 or 3 shifts while driving, I just loved the feel of it
My Hurst is on it's way, ordered it last night. :D :smash:
:cheers:
My Hurst is on it's way, ordered it last night. :D :smash:
:cheers:
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Le Mans Master
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (C5INBLU)
Is it easy to change springs? I haev my console apart right now and am most likely going to buy a Hurst in the morning. I also want the lightest springs in there.
thanks
thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Bristol Ct
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (aaaaa)
Yes it's easy to adjust/change the springs. You don't have to remove the consol just the boot.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Celina TEXAS!!!
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (Highroller)
Yes it's easy to adjust/change the springs. You don't have to remove the consol just the boot.
I called hurst and spoke with a tech, I now have NO springs No stops No noise, the shifter feels great
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I called hurst and spoke with a tech, I now have NO springs No stops No noise, the shifter feels great
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From: Burr Ridge IL
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (C5INBLU)
If you're tired of the too stiff aftermarket shifters, look into the Mallett shifter. It has the ease of the stock shifter but much more precise and positive feeling. A little pricey but well worth it after you've tried it.
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Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (Toms03Z)
I like the stock shifter.
The aftermarket shifters didn't have any feedback in them. With the stock shifter I can feel if the car is in the gear, or if it is about to miss a shift. The aftermarket shifter shorten the throw, but at the expense of getting feedback. I drove a car with an aftermarket shifter, and for me, I'll just keep the stock shifter.
The aftermarket shifters didn't have any feedback in them. With the stock shifter I can feel if the car is in the gear, or if it is about to miss a shift. The aftermarket shifter shorten the throw, but at the expense of getting feedback. I drove a car with an aftermarket shifter, and for me, I'll just keep the stock shifter.
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From: Bristol Ct
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (Toms03Z)
If you're tired of the too stiff aftermarket shifters, look into the Mallett shifter. It has the ease of the stock shifter but much more precise and positive feeling. A little pricey but well worth it after you've tried it.
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From: Tampa FL
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (C5INBLU)
I put the Hurst in about 4 Months ago and like many I left the stock springs in. Just last month I changed springs to the two lightest springs, one on either side. I must say that it's much more enjoyable shifting that way and I get a very positive click feel when I go into gears. I'm very happy with my Hurst Shifter. :steering:
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Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (J-Rod)
I like the stock shifter.
The aftermarket shifters didn't have any feedback in them. With the stock shifter I can feel if the car is in the gear, or if it is about to miss a shift. The aftermarket shifter shorten the throw, but at the expense of getting feedback. I drove a car with an aftermarket shifter, and for me, I'll just keep the stock shifter.
The aftermarket shifters didn't have any feedback in them. With the stock shifter I can feel if the car is in the gear, or if it is about to miss a shift. The aftermarket shifter shorten the throw, but at the expense of getting feedback. I drove a car with an aftermarket shifter, and for me, I'll just keep the stock shifter.
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From: Manitoba/San Jose del Cabo
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St. Jude Donor '11
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (EHS)
I like the stock shifter.
The aftermarket shifters didn't have any feedback in them. With the stock shifter I can feel if the car is in the gear, or if it is about to miss a shift. The aftermarket shifter shorten the throw, but at the expense of getting feedback. I drove a car with an aftermarket shifter, and for me, I'll just keep the stock shifter.
I agree. Stock is best.
The aftermarket shifters didn't have any feedback in them. With the stock shifter I can feel if the car is in the gear, or if it is about to miss a shift. The aftermarket shifter shorten the throw, but at the expense of getting feedback. I drove a car with an aftermarket shifter, and for me, I'll just keep the stock shifter.
I agree. Stock is best.
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From: Pembroke Pines Florida
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (EHS)
I like the stock shifter.
The aftermarket shifters didn't have any feedback in them. With the stock shifter I can feel if the car is in the gear, or if it is about to miss a shift. The aftermarket shifter shorten the throw, but at the expense of getting feedback. I drove a car with an aftermarket shifter, and for me, I'll just keep the stock shifter.
I agree. Stock is best.
The aftermarket shifters didn't have any feedback in them. With the stock shifter I can feel if the car is in the gear, or if it is about to miss a shift. The aftermarket shifter shorten the throw, but at the expense of getting feedback. I drove a car with an aftermarket shifter, and for me, I'll just keep the stock shifter.
I agree. Stock is best.
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Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (BRADS C5)
I think people confuse feel with throw length. Short throws are great, but not if they are numb and dead. Every C5 and Z06 I've driven with a short throw shifter (Hurst, Kirban, Ripper, etc.) have had stiff throws, with zero (0) feel.
I'm willing to sacrifice the throw distance for being able to feel the syncros engage, guide the shifts, and know what's going on in the transmission. None of that has to be slow, just a little longer in throw.
The stock shifter is also better balanced with the rest of the cars control forces, i.e, steering, brakes, clutch, throttle. Pilots will know what I'm talking about.
I'm willing to sacrifice the throw distance for being able to feel the syncros engage, guide the shifts, and know what's going on in the transmission. None of that has to be slow, just a little longer in throw.
The stock shifter is also better balanced with the rest of the cars control forces, i.e, steering, brakes, clutch, throttle. Pilots will know what I'm talking about.
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St. Jude Donor '11
Re: Pump Iron, Not Hurst (EHS)
I think people confuse feel with throw length. Short throws are great, but not if they are numb and dead. Every C5 and Z06 I've driven with a short throw shifter (Hurst, Kirban, Ripper, etc.) have had stiff throws, with zero (0) feel.
I'm willing to sacrifice the throw distance for being able to feel the syncros engage, guide the shifts, and know what's going on in the transmission. None of that has to be slow, just a little longer in throw.
The stock shifter is also better balanced with the rest of the cars control forces, i.e, steering, brakes, clutch, throttle. Pilots will know what I'm talking about.
I'm willing to sacrifice the throw distance for being able to feel the syncros engage, guide the shifts, and know what's going on in the transmission. None of that has to be slow, just a little longer in throw.
The stock shifter is also better balanced with the rest of the cars control forces, i.e, steering, brakes, clutch, throttle. Pilots will know what I'm talking about.