Hurst Shifter, any concerns?
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From: DFW Texas
Hurst Shifter, any concerns?
I want to reduce the my shifter throw so this is the route I take from what I hear. I am wondering if there is any difference in transitions? Is it smooth like the stock shifter? Any thing else you might think of let me know!
I see one in Mid America for $259.99. Can that price be beat?
I see one in Mid America for $259.99. Can that price be beat?
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From: Aurora IL
Even Ebay can beat MAMs price on anything and you will get better customer service. I paid 159.00 shipped to an Ebay store. The only problem I have with the Hurst is I do not get to drive it enough. You will have to play with the springs and spring tension adjustments until you are happy. I use one strong spring on the 5/6 shift with medium adjustment on tension and 2 weal springs on the 1/2 shift with full adjustment. Once you are happy, tighten it up, use locktite on the stops if you chose to use them, they are a personal thing. Then use the shifter to drive the car it will work in and you will quickly learn to love it. Just remember 1/2 pulls over, 5/6 push away and 2/3 is off neutral center.
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From: DFW Texas
Originally Posted by CAPN17
Just remember 1/2 pulls over, 5/6 push away and 2/3 is off neutral center.
Thanks for the info, I think I may go ahead and purchase one.
How is the install process? I am not mechanic but I have some common sense.
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From: Detroit
Originally Posted by Chad954RR
I see one in Mid America for $259.99. Can that price be beat?
LAPD for $155.
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you will love it! Its smoother than stock and its so precise, its sick! Its stiff at first but after using it alot it gets easier to use.
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Originally Posted by eamador11
you will love it! Its smoother than stock and its so precise, its sick! Its stiff at first but after using it alot it gets easier to use.
well I am most likely buying from someone from the forum here, so it is used and already broken in. So that might be a good thing!
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Love mine....will never go back...installation easy...go to www.lapd.com...good easy to follow instructions with pics...1 hour install max and then you are 
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Originally Posted by eamador11
you will love it! Its smoother than stock and its so precise, its sick! Its stiff at first but after using it alot it gets easier to use.
Drifting
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From: Bedford Va.
I think its definetly an improvement over stock.
I would change out the springs that are factory installed to
the lighter ones included. I would also recommend a new handle.
I think a heavy (ex. alum) one helps to eliminate noise and vibration.
don't reinstall the stock plastic handle.
just my opinion
I would change out the springs that are factory installed to
the lighter ones included. I would also recommend a new handle.
I think a heavy (ex. alum) one helps to eliminate noise and vibration.
don't reinstall the stock plastic handle.
just my opinion
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I remember the first ride after the installation was so akward, the throws felt so short. Now I got used to it and it feels long again. Really good shifter. The best part is the that the 2nd to 3rd shift is so easy. Just push the shifter up from 2nd and it goes right in. I remember that with the stock shifter it was a pain getting into 3rd.
Bought it from LAPD for $155. Well worth the money.
Bought it from LAPD for $155. Well worth the money.