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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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I thinking about buying the ws6 store short stick and am concerned that it may be to short. Is it comfortable to daily drive with? Ive done a search but none touch on whether or not it is easy to daily drive. For 25 bucks i mights as well just give it a shot but am worried that it may not be as "comfortable" as stock. And if I do get it then it will be the 6.5" not the 6", 6 inches just seems to be a little to short. Any input is appreciated!
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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I had the same concerns when I bought mine with my Pro 5.0, so I went with the 6.5", and it's very comfortable in daily driving. 6" may be comfortable too, but I'm happy with my 6.5".
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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I have a 6" on our stock hurst, and its really comfortable.
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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I decided to order the short stick but how do you specify that you want the 6.5" short stick? There is no option, do you just use the comment box and say you want the longer one?
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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The 6" is very comfortable for me and i drive my car everywhere.....
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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I installed mine short stick on my hurst billet, best mod I have done to date.

It is the 6" and no probs at all.

Daily driven as well.
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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My 6" has been great. My car is not a daily driver, but i have driven it about as much as my daily driver in the past 7 months or so. I love my short stick.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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I recently installed the 6" and it's very comfortable, no complaints at all. If you're gonna go with a short stick, might as well go with the 6".
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I went with a 6.5". I didn't want to fall "short". 6 and a half sounds better than 6.

Also, here are some pics and measurements of the install of my 6.5" WS6store short stick.

--> http://www.geocities.com/mrmtransam/shifter/

As for ordering, I ordered on eBay, and there was instructions just to specify which one you wanted. If there is a comment box, leave it in there.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 02:31 AM
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I ordered my 6.5 and LOVE it not too long but not too short either. When you order just put in the comments box at checkout that you would like the 6.5 inch stick, thats what I did and got mine in a matter of days
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:13 AM
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i have the 6" and it was a HUGE improvement over the stock Hurst. and it's only $25.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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6 inch here and I shift with a flick of the wrist now. DD the car 50 miles a day, no more annoying 3rd and 5th gear throws!!
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I bought the 6 inch and my car is the daily driver and I've had no issues at all.

Pro 5.0 with a 6 inch stick....love it.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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This should be mandatory for all M6 owners to purchase. Very comfortable daily driving, waaay better than stock.
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heres a pic of my ws6store 6" short stick with a hurst shift ****. keep in mind that the hurst shiftknob height could be adjustable due to its lock nut. In the picture the shiftknob is about 3-4 threads higher. BTW i love the position of my shift handle.



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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SweeTbone
I went with a 6.5". I didn't want to fall "short". 6 and a half sounds better than 6.

Also, here are some pics and measurements of the install of my 6.5" WS6store short stick.

--> http://www.geocities.com/mrmtransam/shifter/

As for ordering, I ordered on eBay, and there was instructions just to specify which one you wanted. If there is a comment box, leave it in there.
Yea i felt a 6.5 would be just right, not too short yet not too tall. The pics make me feel more confident about my choice.

Originally Posted by Starz T/A 17
I ordered my 6.5 and LOVE it not too long but not too short either. When you order just put in the comments box at checkout that you would like the 6.5 inch stick, thats what I did and got mine in a matter of days
Yea i just left a comment hoping that would work, thanks for the reassurance.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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I have the 6inch. I felt a HUGE difference. not bad for $25.
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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Mine is a hurst shifter, so hurst base, but I got the ws6 store shifter on it. I like it ALOT. Very satisfied with the outcome, and ws6store.com's service. Here is my 6.5" stick on my T/A...

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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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well i bought the 6" stick and without the factory installed hurst shifter, its total garbage. 2nd and 4th hit the center console. i had to remove it. i just ordered a hurst billet plus shifter and i will try the stick on that.
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