Hey guys,

Just had the dealer install a Hurst short throw. When comparing it to the Hurst shifter in a Shelby GT I tried, mine is much stiffer and takes more effort to get into gear. Also under hard excelleration, the 3-4 shift doesn't want to go usually very smoothly if at all. Granted the shifter is only a week old but do I need to have it adjusted or is this part of the "break in" period.

The stock shifter hardno problem going 3-4, I missed a couple 1-2 and 2-3 but never 3-4.

Do I need to get a CHE brace with torque limiters or solid bullet motor mounts?

Thanks

UrS4

I have the hurst, it just takes some time to get used to. There may be a break in period but nothing substantial. I also have bullet motor mounts, unfortunatley what I dont have is the motivation to install them. But as far as your question is concerned it will most likely just take a while to find the sweet spot.

My car came with the Hurst shifter and I have no problems with any gear changes since new.

so it doesn't sound like an installation issue?

My hurst was stiff as hell when I first put it in. It eventually loosened up. Give it time.

it will loosen up after the bearing wears in. Very typical of this unit upon initial installation . There is NO difference between the Shelby version and the regular Hurst version

Ive had the Hurst for four years. It will loosen up. It is the best looking shifter by far. The MGW shifts the best but isnt cool looking.

You can probably take another shifter (like the MGW) and swap the stick-n-ball with the hurst to have best of both worlds.:D That's what I would do...but of course I have an auto so...

ORIGINAL: ffk_pennywise

My hurst was stiff as hell when I first put it in. It eventually loosened up. Give it time.

+1 Takes some time.

ORIGINAL: SirKnightTG

You can probably take another shifter (like the MGW) and swap the stick-n-ball with the hurst to have best of both worlds.:D That's what I would do...but of course I have an auto so...


A hurst handle will not work on a Mgw or vice versa.

Definatley takes some time. Be patient, its a great upgrade.

How much did dealership charge you?

def takes time to loosen up....after that you'll love it!

I wish I knew about the break in period. The only break in mine had was being broken when I got it. Now it's finally on it's way back to hurst so I can get a new one. POS.........sure shifts and looks great though

Stock clutch? I so it probably just needs some break in time.

Yep took about 2-3 weeks to break-in. Give it time.