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Old 11-01-2004 | 08:05 PM
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like its not smooth goin into gear, its like it clicks into gear. my friend has a pro 5.0 and his springs or something are screwed up and when he takes it out of 1st it doesnt pop over between 3rd and 4th like mine, so that makes it more of a bitch to shift. dont know if thats a common problem
Old 11-01-2004 | 08:06 PM
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On my Pro 5.0 the notchy feeling is that it takes a little something extra to put the stick in gear and take it out of gear. It has never annoyed me once and actually gives it more feel since each gear feels different to me IMO (especailly the feel it gives when you are about to downshift and upshifting)

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Old 11-01-2004 | 09:03 PM
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I have a Hurst shifter. Considering a Ripper though. The Hurst seems to hang up a bit at red lights.
Old 11-04-2004 | 10:54 PM
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hows the Ripper with the ripper stick....is it much better for a short stick?...how much shorter is the Ripper throw than the 5.0's?
Old 11-04-2004 | 11:23 PM
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I have driven with both but I like my B&M the best. Cut it 1 inch and you are set.
Old 11-04-2004 | 11:33 PM
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Yeah, I have considered a switch from the Hurst, may be in the plans...
Old 11-05-2004 | 12:35 AM
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Has anybody had problems with B&M?
Old 11-05-2004 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 02WS6Bird
Has anybody had problems with B&M?
One of my good friends had a problem w/ the alignment shims or whatever (I'm not too familiar w/ the B&M). He's been thorugh 3 trannys because they weren't lined up or something.....not too sure..someone w/ the B&M chime in here please.
Old 11-06-2004 | 01:04 PM
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any1 got info on whatm Onyx said?
Old 11-06-2004 | 03:57 PM
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The alignment shims help set the position of the shifter, you can move it closer to you or further away. I'm not sure how they would mess up the tranny though.
Old 11-06-2004 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 02WS6Bird
what do you guys mean by NOTCHY feel?

Pro 5.0 all the way. The "notchy" feeling is how you feel it clicking into gear. If you want to check mine out, let me know.
Old 11-06-2004 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
I don't think you'll find a good answer on here, because I'm willing to bet most of us have one, but haven't tried the other. Personally, I have a B&M, and I love it compared to the factory Hurst. It is much smoother, and you can tell so much easier when the car is in gear vs. when it isn't. I'd really like to try a 5.0 sometime to see if there is any real difference...

BTW, I've shortened my Ripper 2", and I love it even more.

Steve
lets see, i've had-
stock hurst
stock hurst with solid stick
ripper
pro 5.0

am i qualified to give an answer? answer is..... PRO 5.0 ALL THEY WAY! i love it. so much more "mean" feeling than the ripper and night and day compared to stock
Old 11-07-2004 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by gettinthere
Pro 5.0 all the way. The "notchy" feeling is how you feel it clicking into gear. If you want to check mine out, let me know.
what happened to no1 drives my car but me lol
Old 11-10-2004 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 02WS6Bird
what happened to no1 drives my car but me lol
brian you out there man lol read my pvios post. Anybody have opinions of the experience with B&M
Old 11-10-2004 | 07:36 PM
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I have a ripper and thought it was ok but now ive cut it down by 1 inch and I like it even more.
Old 11-10-2004 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Full-Force
I have a ripper and thought it was ok but now ive cut it down by 1 inch and I like it even more.
hows it feel? any specific feelings or experiences with it?
Old 11-10-2004 | 10:41 PM
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I went from stock hurst to the ripper. It was a big difference, a lot smoother and precise. My vote goes for the ripper, however, I have never tried the pro 5.0
Old 11-10-2004 | 11:25 PM
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how reliable is Ripper going into gear? are you positive your in the gear oyu wanna be in?
Old 11-11-2004 | 01:20 AM
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I am a drag race person. 5.0 Yes I have had both.
Old 11-11-2004 | 02:20 AM
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I have owned all the different shifters except for the Kirban shifter. They are all nice shifters, even the $80 SLP shifter is a great upgrade from stock.



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