RIPPER or PRO-5.0 ???
03-14-2003, 10:14 PM
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RIPPER or PRO-5.0 ??? Hey everyone. Just bought a stock 2000 WS6 M6 and just want to go with some bolt-ons to start. Was wondering what everyone's opinions are on the ripper shifter vs. the pro 5.0. Both look quite similar in quality and durability but I want a few opinions from some daily drivers to help make my purchase decision a bit easier. Thanks in advance. P.S. If anyone else wants to throw in other advice about other recommended "must have" bolt-ons, please do so. I'm kind of new to these neck of the woods. Got my mind made up on getting a LM exhaust next month but any help would be awesome. Thanks again. --Matt-- <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
03-16-2003, 11:15 PM
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Re: RIPPER or PRO-5.0 ??? Pro 5.0 all the way!!!! I got an M6 last summer, and got my Pro 5.0 in December, and after I got it, the only thing I was pissed about was that I hadn't gotten it sooner. The factory shifter really sucks. Trust me, you WILL be happy with the Pro 5.0. I haven't driven a Ripper, but run a search and I think you'll find Pro 5.0 to get the best feedback.
03-16-2003, 11:35 PM
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Re: RIPPER or PRO-5.0 ??? Forget them both, get a hurst. I know a few people with the 5.0 and miss shifts or go 1/2/1 or 1/2/3/2, and have driven a few with the shifter and dont like it one bit. I have had a hurst in both my SS and have never had problems with missing a shift. I have dont know about the ripper.
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03-17-2003, 10:06 AM
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Re: RIPPER or PRO-5.0 ??? No experience with the Ripper, but my 5.0 is great! Makes powershifting a breeze! <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" />
03-17-2003, 10:32 AM
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Re: RIPPER or PRO-5.0 ??? I've got to go with the Ripper on this one. I have driven cars with both. While the Pro 5.0 is a nice shifter I think the shifts are crisper with the Ripper.
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Re: RIPPER or PRO-5.0 ??? I have a Pro 5.0 in my SS, and I also had them in my '92 Mustang GT, and my '99 Cobra, so I guess I'm a little biased. I can't say much about the Ripper, other than that it's made my B&M, and I have had ZERO luck with their slush-box shifters. They're (automatic shifters) cheaply made, and they either don't work, or they break in a month. I'll NEVER buy another POS shifter from that company again.
03-17-2003, 03:36 PM
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Re: RIPPER or PRO-5.0 ??? The ripper does not have the same on-center feel as the factory hurst. The springs are weaker than the hurst.
The greatest gain is you are losing the rubber isolator from the factory design.
I would put money on buying/fabricating a 'lou's short stick' shifter. The short stick does not have the rubber isolator. The shifter is a metal rod with a pivot point. It is surprisingly simple when you look at it.
The ripper seems ok. I got it because it was about 120-130 delivered. SS shift lever, cool blue anodized Al base. It gave me a reason to fix the transmission fluid leak where the shifter and transmission mate.
If I had to do it again I would have done the short stick modification.
The greatest gain is you are losing the rubber isolator from the factory design.
I would put money on buying/fabricating a 'lou's short stick' shifter. The short stick does not have the rubber isolator. The shifter is a metal rod with a pivot point. It is surprisingly simple when you look at it.
The ripper seems ok. I got it because it was about 120-130 delivered. SS shift lever, cool blue anodized Al base. It gave me a reason to fix the transmission fluid leak where the shifter and transmission mate.
If I had to do it again I would have done the short stick modification.
03-18-2003, 10:17 PM
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Re: RIPPER or PRO-5.0 ??? WOW!! I can't thank you guys enough for all the replys. Didn't think I'd get so many responses. Looks like Pro 5.0 is the winner to most. I was leaning that way and this just strengthens my hunches. Will probably hook it up with the Pro 5.0 / LSS combo from Afterthoughts. Thanks a million and I look forward to everyones input with future decisions. Thanks again. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> --Matt--
03-19-2003, 12:31 AM
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Re: RIPPER or PRO-5.0 ??? Now that you're convinced of the Pro 5.0, now do a search and see how many noise problems folks have had with them.
Havne't heard a noise complaint on the B&M.
I think the SLP shifter is closer and more precise then my Pro 5.0.
I like my Pro 5.0 but it gets so much fan mail I had to let you know there are folks out there that think it's a good shifter, just not the greatest <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Havne't heard a noise complaint on the B&M.
I think the SLP shifter is closer and more precise then my Pro 5.0.
I like my Pro 5.0 but it gets so much fan mail I had to let you know there are folks out there that think it's a good shifter, just not the greatest <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
03-19-2003, 10:05 AM
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Re: RIPPER or PRO-5.0 ??? I currently have a Pro 5.0 shifter and i like it a lot, but coming from a mustang my all time FAVORITE shifter on the PLANET is the Steeda Tri-AX, that thing is sweet, I havn't got around to putting one on the TA yet but I will one day. I've had a Ripper, Pro 5.0, Hurst, and a Steeda Tri-AX and I like it the best.