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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 01:45 AM
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Default B&M ripper worth while for z06

looking at getting a used one for $100 is it a worth while mod on my z06??
thanks
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 01:53 AM
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I like the feel of a short shifter compared to the stocker - no more missed shifts and definitely looks :cool:

One of the best mods to do on a C5, barnone.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:28 AM
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yeah i had a pro 5.0 on my t/a that was pretty nice so i was asking if the ripper was decent
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:31 AM
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Highly recommended.

I love the short throws and smaller travel.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 05:06 AM
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I sell many,right now the most popular brandis the Hurst,its much EZ'er than the B&M and has spring tension adjestmeny to make it shift perfect for you,Kinda custom.
They sell for about 170And I have the hurst on our showroom twin turbo so people dont strugle withshifting.All that being said I like the B&M alot,Dave smilovic
PS: The Hurst outsells the B&M closeto 3:1 and it feels soft like a gentelmen shifter like the Kirban which isnt pure race but the Hurst adapts better to the street/strip and its good for driving in trffis,Dave
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:11 AM
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Had one, like it at first but after a while the stiffness/high effort required to shift will wear down on ya.
Modify my stock shifter by cutting the rubber insulator out, feel nice & precise without the high effort.
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