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Shifter Question 2008 GT - 5/4/2008 8:03:04 PM   
philip_paas

 

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Recently had to switch back to my stock shifter from the Tri-Ax.  Only thing I couldn't find was the original retaining clip which was used on the rear driver side to attach the shifter to the chassis.    The shifter seems a little looser than I remember, but this is most likely due to the switch from the short throw.  Is this going to create a problem?
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RE: Shifter Question 2008 GT - 5/5/2008 4:01:06 AM   
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I should add that my main concern is that the retaining clip changed the height of the shifter enough to make it stiffer, which seems unlikely, but I was just wondering what other thought.

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RE: Shifter Question 2008 GT - 5/5/2008 3:20:59 PM   
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When I recently took off the Hurst and went back to stock I didnt put my stock retaining clip back on. I notice the shifter rattles but I don't think it's b/c of the clip. Plus I did try putting it on and the damned thing did not want to go back on, which is why I said screw it

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RE: Shifter Question 2008 GT - 5/5/2008 11:53:21 PM   
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why did you two remove your aftermarket short throw shifters? poor quality? upgrading to a different product?

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RE: Shifter Question 2008 GT - 5/6/2008 6:11:02 AM   
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Well thanks to the garbage quality of the Hurst I was forced to take it out. The Spherical Bearing I think it's called-the pivot point of the shifter where the shift rod connects had play in it. It moved up and down. After install there was a terrible vibration and rattling. From the forums I thought it was the shifter handle and tried a bunch of remedies but it wasnt the handle. The Shifter would violently shake side to side in gear under acceleration. I talked to Hurst and right now it's at their warehouse and I'm waiting for a new one. Not sure if I going to put it in, sell it, upgrade or what. Looks great and has a great feel but I'm not gonna put up with that crap again.

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06 Vista Blue GT 5-Speed
C&L CAI, Steeda Strut Tower Brace, UDPs, LCAs
Flowmaster American Thunder, FRPP 4.10s
Hurst Shifter, SCT w/ BRENSPEED Tune


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