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Mar 16, 2006 | 06:29 PM

ravensfan

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newbie shifter question

Ok, Im starting to agree with most of you that the stock shifter, is well......clunky..

My question is, honestly, how much better is an aftermarket shifter? Does the stock shifter feel any better with the ws6store short stick?

thanks

Mar 16, 2006 | 07:26 PM

SladeX

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I'll see in a few weeks.. my short stick is coming in the mail...

Mar 16, 2006 | 08:16 PM

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i have drivin a ws6 with the stock shifter and don't like it. i have a b&m ripper shifter. it's short throw and really stiff. hard to get use to it at first but i love it now.

Mar 16, 2006 | 08:29 PM

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I went from the worst shifter I've ever felt (my stock z28 shifter) to the absolute most amazing shift ever, and I swear that is no understatement. I went with a Pro 5.0 from Texas Speed and Performance (sponsor on the right). Its not cheap, but damn is it worth it.

Mar 16, 2006 | 09:12 PM

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I ran the stock Hurst Short throw for quite a while then switched to a short stick. It is so much better. Took a little getting used to but I really like it now. I had to modify the one I got though. It was just a straight stick. I got the torch out and bent it forward. Before when it was in 2,4,6 I could not even put a finger between the shifter and console. I also made a 1/2 in spacer to move the shifter towards me to center the shifter in the car.