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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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does a short throw shifter help out that much at all, is it a waste or should i get one?
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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What shifter do u have? Factory Hurst? I run Factory Hurst with UMI ShortStick and I couldn't bee happier. I've drove my buddy TA with Hurst Billet Plus and WS6Store ShortStick... Very little difference I believe. Little more notchy but positive shifts. Pro5.0 is also good. Ppl will say go MGW but I have heard 50/50 reviews about them. Good/Bad. Drive a friends car and see what you think. That's the only way. And if you dnt have a ShortStick.... Go buy one!!! WS6Store. $25 I believe it was. It night and day shifts just to have the ShortStick. Goodluck
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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its just factory but i was wondering if just the short stick helped. thanks for the help ill be buying one soon then
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Definitely makes a difference. Hardly any gear misses vs stock and quicker too.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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how do you tell the diffrence between the hurst factory and the factory shifter? i have a 99 z28 and i dont think you had a option on the diffrent ones. i know the guy before me put a metal hurst *** on it but thats all i know about if its been changed or not.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Stock shifter:


Factory Hurst rpo code BBS:
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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This has been posted several times in recent days. I'm not usually the one to scream "use the search button" but this type stuff is easy to find.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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i have been for past few hours now and i have yet found anyone with pics of the diffrences its all about just get the 5.0 or hurst this and that

thank you for the pics by the way
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 03:26 AM
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Check the RPO code on your door. BBS is Factory Hurst... Only way you will have a Hurst Billet Plus is if someone put one in... They dnt come from factory with Billet plus.. And YES! ShortStick is a Big difference... Shorter throws=quicker shifts=better times... WS6Store... Check it out. $25ish for there ShortStick. Awesome buy. Plus it's fun to drive with ShortStick. Night and Day diff.

Keep me updated...
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Alright thank you
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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i have a factory hurst with lous short stick! only spent 30 bucks on the stick and its a world of difference!
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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I run a factory Hurst with a UMI short stick. I love it. I have a Pro 5.0 on the way, which should be here any minute.

Just remember, if you don't have a factory Hurst, the UMI short stick will hit the console in 2nd gear, and just touch it in 4th.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Tbird232ci
I run a factory Hurst with a UMI short stick. I love it. I have a Pro 5.0 on the way, which should be here any minute.

Just remember, if you don't have a factory Hurst, the UMI short stick will hit the console in 2nd gear, and just touch it in 4th.
^^^ yup yup I run UMI and Factory Hurst... Awesome combo...

And stressen did you get the Lou New? I only see them for $50ish new... And I run UMI... Same thing if u have the angled stick. $25bux

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I run a factory Hurst with a UMI short stick. I love it. I have a Pro 5.0 on the way, which should be here any minute.

Just remember, if you don't have a factory Hurst, the UMI short stick will hit the console in 2nd gear, and just touch it in 4th.

^^^ yup yup I run UMI and Factory Hurst... Awesome combo...

And stressen did you get the Lou New? I only see them for $50ish new... And I run UMI... Same thing if u have the angled stick. $25bux
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Originally Posted by 2win_SS
^^^ yup yup I run UMI and Factory Hurst... Awesome combo...

And stressen did you get the Lou New? I only see them for $50ish new... And I run UMI... Same thing if u have the angled stick. $25bux




^^^ yup yup I run UMI and Factory Hurst... Awesome combo...

And stressen did you get the Lou New? I only see them for $50ish new... And I run UMI... Same thing if u have the angled stick. $25bux
i could be wrong with the price atleast i thought it was 30 but then again i bouight it 2 years ago... maybe the price went up since then?
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 03:22 AM
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Maybe. I see em for $50ish... Is your the angle version?

$47 actually. But this store has a deal on the Pro5.0 plus LSS for $215

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I just replace the stock Hurst with a Pro 5.0 I picked up from a member here. I actually like the Hurst better. The throws with the Pro 5.0 feel a little longer and I don't know if it's because mine is broken in, but the shifts have less effort, which I prefer a notchier and more affirmative feel.

Just my opinion on the matter.
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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^^^ I like more positive shifts aswel. I run factory hurst. UMI ShortStick. Great combo
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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Ive heard a few complain about the 5.0 being stiff. I think i have just factory so ill have to replace the whole shifter. Found some hurst short shift with short stick om ebay 150. Any thoughts?
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 12:53 AM
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I've had the Pro 5.0/LSS and the B&M on past cars. Both were great. Picked up a factory Hurst for this car a while back. Added a WS6store short stick. It works great for someone on a budget. I'll be buying a MGW when I have extra cash to blow. This works perfect for the time being.
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 02:04 AM
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^^^ fear and loathing... Awesome movie... Anyway Op dnt get the comp plus... Get Hurst Billet Plus or Pro5.0... Yes it is notch even after broke in but still a nice shifter.
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