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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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Ok I have a 1999 trans am all stock with stock 6 speed shifter. I want to put this shift handle in because my dad has it in his 95 and it works perfect. But the only problem is that he can't run his console plate.

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What do I need to do to still use all the stock plate and boot with this handle and what is your take on the quality of it?
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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shouldnt have to do anything. It says it works with the stock and stock hurst shifters, so you should just need to take the 2 bolts out of the stock one, and put this one on.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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yea its very easy. only takes a few mins
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I have one and it's great quality for sure. But as it says in the notes, if you don't have a factory Hurst shift (RPO code BBS I believe) or an aftermarket shifter, it will hit your console. Do you have a factory Hurst?
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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No its stock shifter!!!
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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Can I get by just getting the hurst shift base and not waste money since im using a different handle.
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For this short stick which hurst base do I need so it won't hit with the aftermarket stick?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0706&viewitem=

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-F...4355QQtcZphoto

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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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i had the short stick on a pro 5.0 and it didnt hit. i loved it.
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Also to add to the previous question what length short stick should I get?
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I have that short stick, with a pistol grip shifter, and I DO NOT hit the console. The only thing that I have to do, is if I'm really banging gears, is put the ashtray lid down, cause I will hit that. This is on a 1995 Z28. I don't have a hurst shifter base.
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So what if the best suggestions for shifter? I'm just thinking a hurst base with the short stick?
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