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Whats your short throw shifter brand and why?

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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Mgw

Because it's the best! Next question?
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 05:56 AM
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Hurst for me because I am old-school, I like the feel and look.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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Pro 5.0 with Hurst Shifter Lever and ****.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverback
Hurst for me because I am old-school, I like the feel and look.
same for me..... hurst baby
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by giddy_up
same for me..... hurst baby
Did you buy your GT from Cove Ford?

I work with the owners son, good family!
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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+1 on Hurst
Notchiness and short throw $160. Expressions on people's faces when they see my "cue ball" old school shifter, priceless.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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I vote Hurst, too.
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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MGW. That replaced the Steada Tri-Ax that replaced the stock shifter. Best shifter feel I have ever had on any car I'm driven (note the "I have driven" disclamer there!). It's much better than the Tri-Ax and a WHOLE lot better than stock.

The funny thing is I used to think the stock shifter was ok...
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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I had a Hurst, but it was just too notchy for me.

I hadn't thought it was a problem until I drove my buddies car with a Pro 5.0! I ordered the Pro 5.0 as soon as I got home.

I miss the look of the Hurst, but the feel of the Pro 5.0 with a stock shift handle is the best combo I've felt.

I've yet to try an MGW shifter, but even so, after 2 shifters I'd still keep the Pro 5.0 even if the MGW felt better.
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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MGW with a new MGW ball. The MGW finds third gear on it's own, no worries with power shifting.
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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I have no problems finding 3rd when power shifting with my Hurst. Missed it with the stock shifter twice at the track, but never with Hurst.
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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hurst, old school, like the looks
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by philster2003
Did you buy your GT from Cove Ford?

I work with the owners son, good family!
nope, i drove all the way to pascagula ms to get mine.i had a guy i know on the other stang board hook me up.his dad is the gm at a nice size dealership.

i never have had any luck with gettin decent deals at cove ford.




btw HURST ROCKS
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Hurst with the short handle and the stock ****, price was great. Didn't feel the need to purchase a more expensive shifter with external stops. I'm thinking about upgrading to a 6 speed if I have any problems with the 5 speed that is in the car.
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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I purchased the Hurst mainly for the nostalgia look and the price. Are the other shifters really worth the additional $100 or so? I think not, even though I have not driven a car with either the Pro 5.0 of MGW shifter. I am happy with my Hurst.
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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i got the hurst cause its old school and just looks plain badass! plus it feels amazing
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by NJ3
MGW with a new MGW ball. The MGW finds third gear on it's own, no worries with power shifting.
When you push forward the shifter it falls right into 3rd gear with the aid of the springs. Thus it never misses a 3rd gear shift.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 04:14 AM
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Hurst --
Lots of reasons -- but add the FRPP 36 month warranty for the Dealer install before delivery.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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I'm a Hurst man. Looks good and like the notchy short throw.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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Tri-ax with Hurst handle and white ball.

...Because Hurst doesn't make one for the GT500s.
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