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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Looking for a short stick with a very short throw. I know there was a Lou's short stick people used for the LT1 cars (but I never drove one with it). Don't know if that's what I need or if that's even good for the LS1 M6. What does everyone suggest for a shorter nice throw shifter ?
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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I've got one in my car. I love how firm, quick and precise of a shift I get when changing gears. Also, you won't have your shifter blocking the radio?!
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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I have a lous on a stock hurst and had 10+ ppl tell me it feels just like their pro 5.0 so that's what I would recommend.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 03:42 AM
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which version of lou's short stick do you guys have?
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I was lucky to get it with the car when I bought it...but from what I've read...the "lou's shorts sticks" (replicas) you can find at ws6store.com, afterthoughtsauto.com, etc that are close to half the price of the originals work just as well. Mine's a real LSS, so like I siad...I lucked out!!
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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How does your boots fit with the new stick? and do any of you have any problem with the stick rubbing the console or anywhere else?
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i have UMI short stick with factory Hurst and love it
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Originally Posted by 95TAJade
I was lucky to get it with the car when I bought it...but from what I've read...the "lou's shorts sticks" (replicas) you can find at ws6store.com, afterthoughtsauto.com, etc that are close to half the price of the originals work just as well. Mine's a real LSS, so like I siad...I lucked out!!
They are actually pretty different. We have Lou's stick on a pro 5.0, and had a WS6Store 6" on a stock hurst shifter. The WS6Store stick is straight, while Lou's is leaned towards the driver if im not mistaken. I really liked both, so cant go wrong either way.
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I stand corrected. From the pics I've seen, they seemed to be identical. My LSS does lean towards the driver a little bit now that you mention it. As far as fitment/rubbing...fits great, no rubbing on any of the plastics, no binding of the shift boot. It obviously sits in lower and tucks the leather/p-leather down a little. It looks great and works like a dream with my factory Hurst short throw!
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