Hurst Comp Shifter
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Hurst Comp Shifter
Well 11:30pm and I just finished installing the Hurst Comp Shifter I purchased today. So we are up to 3 perf mods (Borla Stinger Quad Ovals, Blackwing intake, and now the Hurst) and 2 cosmetic (hood liner paint, and shift ****). Sheesh talk about mod fever...I just purchased it in April...
I started at 9pm...so 2 and a half hours (and 2 glasses of wine) later I was complete. Pretty simple even for my beginner mod status. I just took it slow and easy.
I like it so far...although couldn't take it out so I'll have to get back to you on how much better it really improves shift feel. Although sitting in the garage working through the gears I have a feeling that going into 5th is going to have me grinding reverse will I get used to the difference (hope my relearning doesn't take too long - or too many reverse gears :) ) to get used to.
Its looks cooler....a little shorter and stockier.
Anyone else install one and like or dislike its performance?
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[Modified by wicked_C5, 11:43 PM 8/8/2003]
[Modified by wicked_C5, 11:44 PM 8/8/2003]
[Modified by wicked_C5, 11:45 PM 8/8/2003]
I started at 9pm...so 2 and a half hours (and 2 glasses of wine) later I was complete. Pretty simple even for my beginner mod status. I just took it slow and easy.
I like it so far...although couldn't take it out so I'll have to get back to you on how much better it really improves shift feel. Although sitting in the garage working through the gears I have a feeling that going into 5th is going to have me grinding reverse will I get used to the difference (hope my relearning doesn't take too long - or too many reverse gears :) ) to get used to.
Its looks cooler....a little shorter and stockier.
Anyone else install one and like or dislike its performance?
:flag
[Modified by wicked_C5, 11:43 PM 8/8/2003]
[Modified by wicked_C5, 11:44 PM 8/8/2003]
[Modified by wicked_C5, 11:45 PM 8/8/2003]
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St. Jude Donor '11
Re: Hurst Comp Shifter (wicked_C5)
Anyone else install one and like or dislike its performance?
Melting Slicks
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Re: Hurst Comp Shifter (wicked_C5)
No flames intended here.. just trying to understand...
2-1/2 hours for the shifter?? WOW!
2-1/2 hours for the shifter?? WOW!
Burning Brakes
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From: phila. pa .usa
Re: Hurst Comp Shifter (nevrenuf)
put a hurst on mine(love it) & put a mgw shift **** on at the same time ,last night I put the stock **** on & the feel changes again,changin shift ***** will change the feel of the shifter as well,dont read about people discussing this on this forum.
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St. Jude Donor '03
Re: Hurst Comp Shifter (wicked_C5)
I find it easier to find 5th with the Hurst. I don't think it's possible to shift into or grind reverse while moving forward either (solenoid lockout ?).
You'll get used to it and love it in just a few short miles. :yesnod:
:cheers:
You'll get used to it and love it in just a few short miles. :yesnod:
:cheers:
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From: Portland OR
Re: Hurst Comp Shifter (wicked_C5)
I installed the Hurst after my first track day, and have used it during two more. Fabulous feel, crisp action!. The gear is always there with exactly the same force input. I find it easiest to shift from 1-2 with my hand on the right side of the ****. Then slightly to the left of the crown for up into 3 and then down to 4. For 5 and 6, with my hand on the left third of the **** (so pushing to the right and up for 5) the move to 5 and 6 are flawless. Downshifting is the reverse. I've never hit an unintended gear.
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[Modified by Birddog, 4:08 PM 8/9/2003]
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[Modified by Birddog, 4:08 PM 8/9/2003]
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05
Re: Hurst Comp Shifter (binksZ06)
2 hours must have been a lot of beer :) Don't worry about hitting reverse. You can't because of the lockout.
I did mine in a little over 40 minutes...no beer though :lol:
I did mine in a little over 40 minutes...no beer though :lol:
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Re: Hurst Comp Shifter (FNC80)
Don't worry about hitting reverse. The only shift I have a problem with is 5-6 because it tends to want to go back to 4th. Otherwise, hitting the other gears is a snap and lots of fun.
