UMI short stick
11-06-2005, 08:48 PM
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UMI short stick I just installed the UMI short stick on my factory Hurst this weekend. All I can say is WOW what a difference. Shifts are much more percise, and I would say about a 1/3 shorter than stock. The best part is no more rubbery feeling. It is worth every penny of the $26.00 I paid. Also it only took me about five minutes to get use to the new postion of the shifter.
11-06-2005, 10:01 PM
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I just installed the UMI short stick on my factory Hurst this weekend. All I can say is WOW what a difference. Shifts are much more percise, and I would say about a 1/3 shorter than stock. The best part is no more rubbery feeling. It is worth every penny of the $26.00 I paid. Also it only took me about five minutes to get use to the new postion of the shifter.
Definately saved me from going with another shifter
11-07-2005, 12:33 AM
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I have the same setup. Before I put the UMI on the stock hurst, I was contemplating buying a Pro 5.0. I figured, if i bought the UMI short stick and didnt like it, I could always just upgrade to the Pro 5.0 and have a short stick with it. As it turns out I dont miss shifts anymore and am happy with the setup I have now. I dont know if I'm going to bother even buying a new shifter.
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11-07-2005, 09:47 PM
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Does this fit the stock non-Hurst shifter base? I thought UMI said it doesn't but then I saw on here someone said they put it on their stock shifter.
11-08-2005, 03:55 AM
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I just put mine on too. Never thought it would make that much difference. Man was I wrong! Shifts are now more precise , quicker better feel. All for about $33 shipped. I'm thinking of going with their subframe connectors, since this product is so good.
The instructions I got said it WILL NOT fit on the non-hurst base, I'm pretty sure if it did they wouldn't say that. They would want to sell it to everyone IMHO
The instructions I got said it WILL NOT fit on the non-hurst base, I'm pretty sure if it did they wouldn't say that. They would want to sell it to everyone IMHO
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11-08-2005, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Mikey340
I just put mine on too. Never thought it would make that much difference. Man was I wrong! Shifts are now more precise , quicker better feel. All for about $33 shipped. I'm thinking of going with their subframe connectors, since this product is so good.
The instructions I got said it WILL NOT fit on the non-hurst base, I'm pretty sure if it did they wouldn't say that. They would want to sell it to everyone IMHO
The instructions I got said it WILL NOT fit on the non-hurst base, I'm pretty sure if it did they wouldn't say that. They would want to sell it to everyone IMHO
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11-08-2005, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by CashMoney
I purchased a Lou's Short Stick and Love it. If I would have known UMI had one I would have when through them. I purchased their 3 pt SFC desing and could not be any happier. I put my car on Rhino Ramps, put on the SFC's, then drove off the ramps and I immediatly felt the diffrence comming off the ramps.
11-09-2005, 12:37 PM
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www.umiperfomance.com I also have the shifter and LOVE it. I bought LCA's from them too and all I can say is that the customer service at umi is top notch and I wish they would have had the torque arm out when I bought my spohn stuff.
11-11-2005, 08:22 AM
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I was going to go with a Pro 5.0... thinking anything had to be an improvement over the stock hurst...... well I decided to try the UMI short stick first just to see if it made a difference..... wow.... Its odd getting used to the angle at first... but now I cant imagine not having the short stick.
My only disclaimer is that the short stick is not insulated with rubber, it is just a solid piece of metal.... meaning it will transmit more gear noise.... only noticeable at low speeds with the radio off, windows closed, and the AC/Heater off.....even then its not barely heard.
My only disclaimer is that the short stick is not insulated with rubber, it is just a solid piece of metal.... meaning it will transmit more gear noise.... only noticeable at low speeds with the radio off, windows closed, and the AC/Heater off.....even then its not barely heard.
11-11-2005, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SporkLover
I was going to go with a Pro 5.0... thinking anything had to be an improvement over the stock hurst...... well I decided to try the UMI short stick first just to see if it made a difference..... wow.... Its odd getting used to the angle at first... but now I cant imagine not having the short stick.
My only disclaimer is that the short stick is not insulated with rubber, it is just a solid piece of metal.... meaning it will transmit more gear noise.... only noticeable at low speeds with the radio off, windows closed, and the AC/Heater off.....even then its not barely heard.
My only disclaimer is that the short stick is not insulated with rubber, it is just a solid piece of metal.... meaning it will transmit more gear noise.... only noticeable at low speeds with the radio off, windows closed, and the AC/Heater off.....even then its not barely heard.
