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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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I have a hurst billet plus in my TA and I like it, but I think the stick could be a little shorter. I'm thinking about throwing a short stick on there but I've heard of people fitment issues. I did some searching but haven't found any definitive answers.

So who here has a billet plus with a short stick such as lou's, ws6store, etc... ? Looking for info based on personal experience. I know they are pretty cheap so I could test a few out but some input would be helpful.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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I have the Lou's model specially built for the aftermarket Hurst and its the best thing ever. http://www.lscamaross.8m.com/stick4.html The fit is perfect and I've had it for almost 12 years now. The only issue I had was with the attachment bolts vibrating out, but I solved that with a pair of Nord-lock washers. http://www.nord-lock.com/

I would suggest going with this one over what the others offer with a straight stick. The bends in Lou's model really fit the car perfectly and give a great feel.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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I use a UMI stick on a stock Hurst shifter, and I love it. Took a little bit to get used to it since it brings the **** closer to your leg, but I love it.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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Thanks for the replies so far! Anyone specifically have a short stick with the billet plus?
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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I have a Lou's for the Billet Plus it mimics the stock Billet plus stick exactly but is much shorter. The throws become more labor intensive because of the lose of leverage. I removed one of the 3 centering springs to combat this.
Heres a Pic

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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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I have the Pro 5 with the Lou Short stick and love it


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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by APG12
Thanks for the replies so far! Anyone specifically have a short stick with the billet plus?
My post above is with the billet plus.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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I just ordered a TNA stick off of eBay for like $10. The pro 5.0 handling I'm using is too long and hits my shifter bezel.
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I've got the TNA short stick as well. Really nice piece, been going strong for 4 years now. I had to remove one of the centering springs from my hurst short throw to help increase my mechanical advantage. I love it.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by lowaggie
I've got the TNA short stick as well. Really nice piece, been going strong for 4 years now. I had to remove one of the centering springs from my hurst short throw to help increase my mechanical advantage. I love it.
Do do you have a picture with a shift **** installed? I'm just curious to how it looks. I'm assuming a lot like the LSS inn regards to how it sits in the shift bezel.
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OK thanks guys. Looks like I'll probably go with the lou's for the billet plus. Theres a few different ones listed on the website for the billet plus. Other than color, anyone know the difference?

Part No. Price Application

52501-BLK $47.00 Fits Stock, Factory-Installed Hurst Shifter, and SLP #60043 Shifter (Black finish)
52501-SS $57.00 Fits same as above (Stainless finish - Chromium w/High Nickel content)
52502-BLK $47.00 Fits Aftermarket Hurst Competition Plus or Billet Plus Shifter - M5 and M6 (Black finish)
52502A-BLK $47.00 Fits Pro 5.0 Shifter (Black finish)
52503-BLK* $47.00 Fits Aftermarket Hurst Competition Plus or Billet Plus Shifter - 3/8 x 16 threads (Black finish)
52504-SS* $59.00 Fits Stock, Factory Hurst and SLP Shifter - 3/8 x 16 threads (Stainless finish)
52505-BLK* $47.00 Fits Aftermarket Hurst Billet Plus Shifter ("straight" with Black finish)
52505-SS* $57.00 Fits Aftermarket Hurst Billet Plus Shifter ("straight" with Stainless finish)
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You are looking at an old web site. This place is now the exclusive supplier and you only have one choice for the billet plus: http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/lousshortstick.html

If you use the stock boot, color doesn't matter because you won't be able to see the thing.
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Originally Posted by wssix99
You are looking at an old web site. This place is now the exclusive supplier and you only have one choice for the billet plus: http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/lousshortstick.html

If you use the stock boot, color doesn't matter because you won't be able to see the thing.
Gotcha.. thanks man!
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