UMI short stick
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UMI short stick I just installed the UMI short stick on my factory Hurst this weekend. All I can say is WOW what a difference. Shifts are much more percise, and I would say about a 1/3 shorter than stock. The best part is no more rubbery feeling. It is worth every penny of the $26.00 I paid. Also it only took me about five minutes to get use to the new postion of the shifter.
Originally Posted by tirefryer
I just installed the UMI short stick on my factory Hurst this weekend. All I can say is WOW what a difference. Shifts are much more percise, and I would say about a 1/3 shorter than stock. The best part is no more rubbery feeling. It is worth every penny of the $26.00 I paid. Also it only took me about five minutes to get use to the new postion of the shifter.
Definately saved me from going with another shifter
I have the same setup. Before I put the UMI on the stock hurst, I was contemplating buying a Pro 5.0. I figured, if i bought the UMI short stick and didnt like it, I could always just upgrade to the Pro 5.0 and have a short stick with it. As it turns out I dont miss shifts anymore and am happy with the setup I have now. I dont know if I'm going to bother even buying a new shifter.
JIM
JIM
I just put mine on too. Never thought it would make that much difference. Man was I wrong! Shifts are now more precise , quicker better feel. All for about $33 shipped. I'm thinking of going with their subframe connectors, since this product is so good.
The instructions I got said it WILL NOT fit on the non-hurst base, I'm pretty sure if it did they wouldn't say that. They would want to sell it to everyone IMHO
The instructions I got said it WILL NOT fit on the non-hurst base, I'm pretty sure if it did they wouldn't say that. They would want to sell it to everyone IMHO
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Originally Posted by Mikey340
I just put mine on too. Never thought it would make that much difference. Man was I wrong! Shifts are now more precise , quicker better feel. All for about $33 shipped. I'm thinking of going with their subframe connectors, since this product is so good.
The instructions I got said it WILL NOT fit on the non-hurst base, I'm pretty sure if it did they wouldn't say that. They would want to sell it to everyone IMHO
The instructions I got said it WILL NOT fit on the non-hurst base, I'm pretty sure if it did they wouldn't say that. They would want to sell it to everyone IMHO
Last edited by CashMoney; Nov 8, 2005 at 06:33 AM. Reason: spelling errors.
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Launching!
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From: New Jersey
Originally Posted by CashMoney
I purchased a Lou's Short Stick and Love it. If I would have known UMI had one I would have when through them. I purchased their 3 pt SFC desing and could not be any happier. I put my car on Rhino Ramps, put on the SFC's, then drove off the ramps and I immediatly felt the diffrence comming off the ramps.
If you don't have the Hurst/SLP shifter on your car, you can always buy one used, there are usually several for sale on ebay, or in the for sale section (it's cheaper that the Pro 5.0 or any of the other aftermarket shifters)
www.umiperfomance.com I also have the shifter and LOVE it. I bought LCA's from them too and all I can say is that the customer service at umi is top notch and I wish they would have had the torque arm out when I bought my spohn stuff.
Thank you for the comments everyone 
The short stick can be seen at the link below
http://www.umiperformance.com/2105.aspx
Thanks!
Ryan
The short stick can be seen at the link below
http://www.umiperformance.com/2105.aspx
Thanks!
Ryan
I was going to go with a Pro 5.0... thinking anything had to be an improvement over the stock hurst...... well I decided to try the UMI short stick first just to see if it made a difference..... wow.... Its odd getting used to the angle at first... but now I cant imagine not having the short stick.
My only disclaimer is that the short stick is not insulated with rubber, it is just a solid piece of metal.... meaning it will transmit more gear noise.... only noticeable at low speeds with the radio off, windows closed, and the AC/Heater off.....even then its not barely heard.
My only disclaimer is that the short stick is not insulated with rubber, it is just a solid piece of metal.... meaning it will transmit more gear noise.... only noticeable at low speeds with the radio off, windows closed, and the AC/Heater off.....even then its not barely heard.
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Launching!
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Originally Posted by SporkLover
I was going to go with a Pro 5.0... thinking anything had to be an improvement over the stock hurst...... well I decided to try the UMI short stick first just to see if it made a difference..... wow.... Its odd getting used to the angle at first... but now I cant imagine not having the short stick.
My only disclaimer is that the short stick is not insulated with rubber, it is just a solid piece of metal.... meaning it will transmit more gear noise.... only noticeable at low speeds with the radio off, windows closed, and the AC/Heater off.....even then its not barely heard.
My only disclaimer is that the short stick is not insulated with rubber, it is just a solid piece of metal.... meaning it will transmit more gear noise.... only noticeable at low speeds with the radio off, windows closed, and the AC/Heater off.....even then its not barely heard.
