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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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I just recently was t-boned and totaled my T/A so I'm about to get a m6... what is a good shifter that isn't really short and way too high.... is a 6.5'' ws6 store short stick on a stock hurst shifter a good setup with a hurst cue ball shift ****.... sorry if this is a newbie ?
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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IF you could find out if you got the upgraded Hurst shifter, that could be a thought and get lil shorter stick, or try a pro 5.0.

Just dont go too short or you will lose your leverage, a friends car has a pro 5.0 and a VERY short stick, i.e. Arcade style, and it makes it harder to shift duw to the awkwardness.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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it has the hurst shifter in it..
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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That what im running and it feels pretty damn good!!
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pictures anyone??
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tried hurst and 5.0, stick with the hurst. Also have the short stick but have the leather hurst ****, not the pool ball looking one your refering to, but to each their own
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i was thinking about getting the 6inch stick and pistol grip ****
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i have the 6.5", it seems to be a nice mix of leverage and a short throw
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any pictures???
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Originally Posted by Ironxcross
i have the 6.5", it seems to be a nice mix of leverage and a short throw


Pictures --> http://www.geocities.com/mrmtransam/shifter/
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Im another believer in the Hurst shifter + 6.5" stick. Its perfect for driving and for just daily drivin i have the SLP leather wrapped **** from ws6 store cuz my stock **** got nasty. However, if im racin ive got the hurst pistol grip in black and that thing is amazing for bangin gears. Ill try and get some pics tomorrow for you.
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Originally Posted by SweeTbone

thanks guys and those install pics really help me thats not to tall and not too short I like it...
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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I have a Pro 5.0 with the WS6 6" Short Stick, and its a great combo. It doesn't hit the console in any gear, its very precise, and te throw is perfect. Theres also plenty of leverage even with the 6" stick, I can shift 1st to 2nd or 3rd to 4th with nothing more than a slight push with my hand.

I also have Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF in my T56, which helps when its cold, since the fluid maintains its viscocity and doesn't thicken up like conventional fluid.
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Hurst Shifter here with WS6Store 6.5" short stick and leather wrapped hurst ****, Perfect setup for me IMO.
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Originally Posted by SweeTbone
on your pics, the stock stick is angled back towards the console, while the new short stick is straight up.

how much father forward does this put the shifter handle?

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