Hurst vs. B&M
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Racer
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From: North Georgia
Hurst vs. B&M
I'm looking for a new shifter, I raced a friend of mine the other day (he was in a 03 Cobra) and missed 3rd 3 times. Now it's time to upgrade. What are the differences? Is one better that the other? What do you guys have?
Race Director
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From: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
I've got the B&M and like it although I do get a buzz in 3rd under moderate to full throttle. Not sure either will prevent you from missing third. Usually it's a case of not pushing the lever straight forward from second and letting the mechanism find third. Pushing to the right from second will put you between third and fifth.
Drifting
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From: S.D. CA
Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe
I've got the B&M and like it although I do get a buzz in 3rd under moderate to full throttle. Not sure either will prevent you from missing third. Usually it's a case of not pushing the lever straight forward from second and letting the mechanism find third. Pushing to the right from second will put you between third and fifth.
The shifter is a problem. An aftermarket shift will solve your 3rd gear problem but create others....ask me how I know. I went back to stock and learned to just guide it straight up from 2nd and it'll go right into 3rd everytime.
Melting Slicks
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From: Siler City North Carolina
Check the threads, the finest shifter hands down, is the Callaway. I have had my in now for about two months and all of the bad memories of looking for third and sometimes forth have all gone away, it's the precise spring loading that does it and it is a massive improvement over the others. See Steve Germanys threads, he has tried all of them and gives a good evaluation. Hope this helps...
Advanced
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From: Atlanta GA
I have tested the callawya the breathless, hurst,B&M,and soon the new MTI which is made by a guy here in GA and so far the callaway and the breathless have been the quietest,and most precise. Also to not miss third just push straight up and let the forks do all the work. Its hard to get used to when all you raced before was a 4 spd. but once you learn its a faster shift then i could ever shift my muncie
Drifting
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From: Honolulu HI
like mine in foward (B&M) getting to reverse is a bit tough now....
noisy under full throttle
i did change the bushings to the solid ones (with the stock ones - no noise - not to much difference in the feel)
also changed trans oil to royal purple - that helped 1000%
noisy under full throttle
i did change the bushings to the solid ones (with the stock ones - no noise - not to much difference in the feel)
also changed trans oil to royal purple - that helped 1000%
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Drifting
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From: Honolulu HI
Originally Posted by 67Roadster
Check the threads, the finest shifter hands down, is the Callaway. I have had my in now for about two months and all of the bad memories of looking for third and sometimes forth have all gone away, it's the precise spring loading that does it and it is a massive improvement over the others. See Steve Germanys threads, he has tried all of them and gives a good evaluation. Hope this helps...
full throttle buzz is a bit annoying and distracting at times....
Instructor
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Originally Posted by 2LT-Z51
d bravo33 - did you put on the solid bushings??
The buzz seems to come from the point where the shaft passes through the collar attached to the base plate. A couple of friends are installing the same shifter this month. If we find a fix, I'll post it.
Race Director
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My B&M vibrated so badly, I could have made margarita's with the damn thing. Ripped it out. Wouldn't buy anything with the B&M on it again. I installed the solid bushings, but have heard re-using the stock rubber ones help.
Burning Brakes
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From: Branford Connecticut
Originally Posted by 2LT-Z51
where did you get yours from?? i'd be willing to try it.....
full throttle buzz is a bit annoying and distracting at times....
full throttle buzz is a bit annoying and distracting at times....
http://www.callawaycars.com/callaway...es/dealers.htm
Or you can order from the Callaway Online Store.
http://www.callawaycars.com/store
Or call Callaway at 860-434-9002 to place your order.
Race Director
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by nicky D
Also to not miss third just push straight up and let the forks do all the work.
The shifter has no gates so it does nothing to help you hit third, people miss third because the push to the right and hit 5th. The trans centers on third / fouth.
Melting Slicks
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From: Phoenix AZ
I've had the B&M in my car and there is some buzz under hard acceleration that I am not happy with. The Callaway is over $100.00 more than any other shifter and I don't know if it will accept the stock C6 shift **** (Which I think is the best shift **** to ever go on a Corvette, very comfortable) I'm going to play with them B&M some more, and am considering putting the stock C6 shifter back in my car....
