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Poeple with Hurst shifter - 4/30/2008 8:00:53 PM

UrS4

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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 hard no 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

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 4/30/2008 8:16:56 PM

Crazy Horse08

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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.

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 4/30/2008 11:49:21 PM

hypersurf1

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

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/1/2008 6:08:11 AM

UrS4

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so it doesn't sound like an installation issue?

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/1/2008 7:02:28 AM

ffk_pennywise

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

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/1/2008 7:23:19 AM

subzero05

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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

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/1/2008 3:09:40 PM

wadman

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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.

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/1/2008 7:44:48 PM

SirKnightTG

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You can probably take another shifter (like the MGW) and swap the stick-n-ball with the hurst to have best of both worlds.

That's what I would do...but of course I have an auto so...

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/1/2008 8:05:49 PM

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quote:

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.

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/1/2008 8:27:32 PM

B.O.B MACH 1

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quote:

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. 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.

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/1/2008 8:31:05 PM

Shelby2809

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

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/1/2008 9:12:52 PM

whtcanbrwnd04u

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How much did dealership charge you?

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/1/2008 9:39:01 PM

nhvickery

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

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/2/2008 4:18:52 PM

VistaGT

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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

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/2/2008 6:57:53 PM

sactown

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

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RE: Poeple with Hurst shifter - 5/2/2008 8:21:52 PM

CorruptedDemon60

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

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