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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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I want to buy a shifter for my 2000Ta. I've heard about pro 5.0 and others but I really like the hurst short throws.
So where to go ?????
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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Ummm, what are you asking? Are you asking which shifter you should get or where to go to buy the Hurst?
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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I've seen this question asked so many times before. The simple answer is that it all comes down to personal preference. I've driven just about all of the aftermarket shifters and I personally like the Hurst Billet the best.

If I were you, I'd try to find some locals in the area with aftermarket shifters and maybe try to get them to let you drive their car to see what suits you best. The next best option is to buy a used aftermarket shifter and try it out, if it doesn't suit you, sell it and buy another.... By purchasing the units used, you'll save a lot of money up front, and if you sell it you should get most/all of it back again.

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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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i love my pro 5.0
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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love my pro 5.0 too
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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I looked up the pro 5.0 too and it looked lame with the **** it has on. I really like the hurst. I'll go do some searching
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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I bought a Hurst cause I thought my stock shifter was getting "chunky". Turns out I had a B&M shifter and some springs were broken. I measured the throw and both were 4.25" but the Hurst was about .5" taller then the B&M. I like the Hurst better.
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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anything will be better than stock, I went with a Hurst Billet and it is spectacular.

however, its the only aftermarket shifter I ever recall driving FWIW.
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Take a look at MGW shifters. Just put one in my Camaro based off of a friends recommendation and I'll never use another brand shifter again.
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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I love my pro5.0 with UMI short stick.
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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Mgw ftw!
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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I have the factory hurst with a Pro 5.0 handle. I like it.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 12:46 AM
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The mgw looks pretty good. Can anyone else vouch for those?
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 05:51 AM
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mgw is awesome. love mine. replaced my pro 5.0 with it, much better
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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I'm still runnung the hurst in my car but my son has an MGW in his mustang & is the best shifter i've ever felt!!!
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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+1 for the Pro 5.0. I have one in my car with a pistol grip handle on it and it feels AWESOME.
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B&M Ripper here...love it
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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do you guys know any good websites to buy these after mark shifters? like cheaper than average?
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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any of the mags ever done a shifter comparo , i cant wait to see how the mgw in my formula feels.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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sorry to be off topic here but does anyone know if the stock hurst shifter (that came on the ws6/ss) is any different from the aftermarket hurst shifter that you would normally purchase?
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