Considering new shifter.....
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Menifee California
Re: Considering new shifter..... (3318C5)
I have it and love it. No harder to install that any other shifter other than choosing postion. Although right now I'm considering changing to the easier springs stiff ones are well really stiff. Great product though
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
Re: Considering new shifter..... (lawless99)
I think all of the available shifters for the C5's are good. I got the Hurst and it rocks. I'd assume that the BPP is just as good....the price is kinda high, though not as bad as the Mallet.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Clarkesville GA
Re: Considering new shifter..... (3318C5)
I think you will be happy with almost any aftermarket shifter out there. I currently am running with the Hurst, but anything will be better than the stock shifter. :yesnod:
Safety Car
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From: San Diego, CA "leaf" "tee" "e"
Re: Considering new shifter..... (1 BAD C5)
Expect it to vibrate. The stock shifter has a balanced weight dampener to dull vibrations, and aftermarket short shifters do not, and they tend to vibrate. There are some "fixes" they other guys may clue you into.
Melting Slicks
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From: monroe city mo
Re: Considering new shifter..... (leaftye)
I put the BPP shifter in mine about a month ago and i love it, no vibration or noise at all. I left the springs that came in it, i think they were the medium ones and with those in the shifter it is really tight so im thinking of putting the lighter springs in.
Safety Car
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From: Vandalay Industries
Re: Considering new shifter..... (bowtiebubba)
I like it but I can only compare it to stock. It's solid and well built.
The one problem I have is that aftermarket shift ***** that fit on the stock shifter don't seem to want to fit on the BPP. The threads have to be close because I got the stock **** on the BPP but I probably 're-threaded' it as I screwed it on (it's plastic).
[Modified by cortex, 8:48 PM 12/30/2003]
The one problem I have is that aftermarket shift ***** that fit on the stock shifter don't seem to want to fit on the BPP. The threads have to be close because I got the stock **** on the BPP but I probably 're-threaded' it as I screwed it on (it's plastic).
[Modified by cortex, 8:48 PM 12/30/2003]
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Long Island, NY
Re: Considering new shifter..... (3318C5)
I have the breathless and i love it. I played around with the adjustments a good bit and got it exactly where i want it. I dont know if it feels any better than the other aftermarket shifters but the position adjustability makes it worth it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Green Cove Springs FL
Re: Considering new shifter..... (3318C5)
I shortened my stock shifter with the tap/die method and I love it since the throws are short and the shifts are easy like stock. But, it's still a stock shifter. There is a little bit of play from side-to-side when in gear and it doesn't have the rock-solid feel aftermarket does. Someone had to point this out to me, or otherwise I wouldn't have noticed. I've never missed a shift due to this, however. You can search the tech archives for tap and die method for instructions.
Most of the aftermarket shifters are nice, but make sure you test out the springs in them to suit your driving style and needs. Some are harder to shift than others.
Don't forget the shift **** is just as important. I love my MGW gripper!
Most of the aftermarket shifters are nice, but make sure you test out the springs in them to suit your driving style and needs. Some are harder to shift than others.
Don't forget the shift **** is just as important. I love my MGW gripper!