rsodeputy61

Got my Billet Plus in today. The stick looks kinda long, but I'd rather not order a LSS or any other stick. Have any of you cut some off the stick that comes with it and if so, how much? Also, any tips on the install as far as setting the adjustments? Thanks

9000th01ss

iTrader: (10)

I have that shifter with a short stick and it's ok.
I thought of using the Hurst stick because of the bend, but you are right, it's too long. I was going to get a die so I could cut and thread it, but I never did.

I asked about the stop adjustments on here and sixspeeds inc said the T56 does not need the stops.

rsodeputy61

Ok thanks. I have access to a shop that can cut it and rethread, I just don't know how much without having it on first. Anybody else shortened the stick that comes with it?

BigKap94z

iTrader: (47)

I'm sure you could cut down the hurst stick but FYI u can get a Byunspeed shortstick for $14 which happens to be the same as the UMI shortstick. Thats what I run. The UMI shortstick/Hurst billet and I love it.

If you choose to cut the hurst stick down, the in factory form its 8.5" long. Most aftermarket shortsticks are 6-6.5", so cutting 2" off should work good enough.

MrElectric03

iTrader: (71)

Yes actually...my car has an in dsh DVD player and the stick was too long. I took the stick off and cut one inch off of the bottom and welded the stick back together. An inch doesnt sound like much but it made a huge difference. All of the short sticks looked too short. I can send pics if interested.

sixpack_2_go

iTrader: (1)

yes, you can cut off the bottom of the stick and drill new holes. it is easy and won't take long. just cut a little at a time until you are happy with the size.
here is a pic of the shifter i cut for my car. it is bolted to the factory hurst base. i built the same shifter for some of my other friends with 4th gen f-bodys

rsodeputy61

Thanks for the replies. I've got a friend that works at a local bolt/screw shop. He can cut it and rethread it. Should I cut from the top or bottom? I'm just wondering if it will screw up the ergonomics of the curved shaft. Are the short sticks shorter above or below the curve?

LS1W66

I have a Billet Plus with a LSS. It's bends are identical to the original longstick but it's obviously about 2" shorter. I love my Short Stick but it does required more effort to shift because you don't have the added leverage of the long stick. Nice thing about he Hurst Billet plus is you can adjust the centering tension by removing 2 of the 4 springs inside the shifter. Once I did that the stick no longer had that notchy feel.
Also the T56 does have internal stops but if your shifter has them why not use them ?

rsodeputy61

so the lss is 2" shorter from the threaded end? that's what i'm trying to figure out.

9000th01ss

iTrader: (10)

If you have the black stick and cut the bottom off you end up with a straight stick.
The bottom is flattened and grooved to prevent slipping.
The only way to do it is to cut the top off and rethread it.

rsodeputy61

Thanks, that's the answer I was looking for. I saw where someone had posted in another thread that he had cut from the bottom and re-flattened it and then drilled screw holes. Makes more sense to me to cut from the top and rethread. Again, thanks.