Best Shifter
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Heel & Toe
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Best Shifter
Looking to replace the sloppy shifter on my 2000 C5. Has anyone looked into which if the aftermarket shifters are best (road race type driving, not drag) Kirban, B & M , Hurst. Also any major problems with any of these products?
Safety Car
Joined: May 2003
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From: Dearborn Heights Michigan
I have a B&M Ripper in my 00 Coupe. It is a PITA to get into 1st and reverse. Once into 1st it shifts great going into 2nd and all the rest of the forward gears. The Redline in the tranny helps too.
Fred K.
Fred K.
Melting Slicks
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From: Central TX
i have Hurst and like it
but i have read awesome things about the adjustability for the Breathless Performance shifter- can adjust angles, spring tensions, etc... makes it very versatile and permits personal preference
but i have read awesome things about the adjustability for the Breathless Performance shifter- can adjust angles, spring tensions, etc... makes it very versatile and permits personal preference
Always Shiftin'
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I also have the Hurst and LOVE It!!
I believe that any name brand aftermarket shifter that you choose will be better than the stock unit.
Good luck with your search!!
I believe that any name brand aftermarket shifter that you choose will be better than the stock unit.
Good luck with your search!!
Racer
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Hurst
Bruce,
I too was looking for an aftermarket shifter to replace the stock unit in my 2001 Coupe. I wanted shorter throws, more precise engagement, etc.
Mark (Corvette forum member: Mdhmi) let me drive his vette with the Hurst shifter last week. I was very skeptical at first and after driving Marks' car with the Hurst, I ordered one today!!!
It is very nice. I highly recommend it. I cannot wait to get mine installed.
Derek
I too was looking for an aftermarket shifter to replace the stock unit in my 2001 Coupe. I wanted shorter throws, more precise engagement, etc.
Mark (Corvette forum member: Mdhmi) let me drive his vette with the Hurst shifter last week. I was very skeptical at first and after driving Marks' car with the Hurst, I ordered one today!!!
It is very nice. I highly recommend it. I cannot wait to get mine installed.
Derek
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Don't discount the BPP. It is easily the most adjustable shifter on the market and features a plastic vibration isolation wedge to filter out the chatter is is common among aftermarket shifters. I hope to order one by the end of the month.
