Bonertee

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My wife and I recently purchaced her a 04 GTO M6. As I have read, the shifter is, well lets just say in need of an upgrade. I found the GMM Ripshift $360. I also found a B&M for $170. I want to get rid of the used and abused ex-girlfriend feeling in the shifter but also want one with the usual short shift and some mechanical stops at a fairly reasonable price but try not to pay $300+ bucks. I did use the search but would also like to hear some you guys thoughts. Any suggestions would be appreciated?

Thanks

smokin_powerstroke

Well the two shifters everyone love are the GMM and the Billet Products shifter. If you think the GMM is over priced the Billet is $495, but it is a work of art.

quadman

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those are your 2 basic choices. the B & M is a documented pos. I have the Hurst and don't like it. if i had it to do over again, probably the GMM.

HQuakers

Look for a used GMM. I got mine for $250 with 5 passes on it. I added a short stick to it and now it's amazing.

quintenk

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Dont go with the B&M the bolts don't stay tight on it I hate mine

Coy

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I would keep my stock shifter before I got a B&M.

Go with a used GMM, or Billet Products shifter. I would skip the Harrop unless you want VERY notchy shifts, but maybe it was just the one I drove. I have stock with LSS right now, but I am going with the Billet.

tha joker

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i have a brand new gmm for 310 shipped

Bonertee

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Thanks guys for the replies thus far.


I will keep you in mind.

I was reading on ripshift.com about the shifters. It says the street version will keep stock shifter height. Will the race version do the same or is it lower/higher?

itslow

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The "Street" version of the GMM re-uses the stock rubber-isolated shifter-to-**** adapter piece, whereas the "Race" version uses a solid 1-piece shaft instead.

TylerDurden28

Get GMM, you pay for what you get. I have it, (race version) and love it. Got mine for 150 from another member of another forum

Summerwolf

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Billet specialties is much better than the GMM....the GMM is okay, but the billet is the end all be all shifter. I wish I'd just saved the money and bought the Billet, the GMM is tall, and its throws are not that short, though I must admit I have never missed third since adding this shifter. Just wish it offered different **** options, was a true short throw shifter, and didn't look as tall in the console as the stocker.

Summerwolf

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I also upgraded because I broke the B&M shifter 4 times, those bolts sheared off in the assembly on me twice and I actually broke one of the pieces in half once (B&M replaced). I found a used GMM race from a member in vegas for a couple hundred and pounced just to get the B&M out of the car. I bought the car used with the B&M and it did not come with a stock shifter assembly.

04BlackGmc

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Lss for now and like it and didnt cost much

Fuster Cluck

Yeah, if you don't have the money for a GMM or Billet, go with a Lou's Short Stick. Pretty sure you can re-use the LSS with the GMM if you ever want to upgrade further.

04BlackGmc

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u can if you get the street handle of street version.

Phantom_LS2

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I have the GMM race and the only thing that I'd say I would want a little better would be a little shorter through. But even as it is, it's light years ahead of the stock shifter. That thing was total crap!

Bonertee

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Anyone heard anything on the Hurst that JEG's has? I guess I may get the GMM here soon. My wife is wanting to take it back to the track but I want to get a shifter in there before we do but I am sure she will have it out there before we have a shifter for it. Thanks for all you folks opinions and comments as I look forward to learn more about the GTO's.