If you're one of those people that cruise around with one hand on the wheel and the other resting on the shifter most of the time then I guess you'd want the shifter low. If you drive with both hands on the wheel, as I often do during sprited driving, you would want the shifter as close to your hand on the wheel as possible.

As I've said before, look at any race car and you'll see the shifter is quite tall.

 

what shifter thread that has nothing to do with Hurst have we jumped in?.

 

Show me one. Then after you look, check and see how many you or someone else has jumped into not concerning your shifter.

 

First of all, I don't have a shifter just yet. In fact, if you recall from page 3 of this thread. I had clearly stated, that I was originally interested in the Hurst Comp (plus) shifter.

That being said, I haven't jumped into anything not concerning my shifter, because I simply do not have one at this point.

However I have located a few past threads, in which the Hurst shifter was favored over the MGW, and other shifters. The following thread links are attached for you to check out for yourself.


MGW or Tri-Ax shifter 07 GT - Page 2 - The Mustang Source Forums
Mgw Short Throw Adjustable Shifter For V6 Coming Soon>>> - The Mustang Source Forums


PRO 5.0 shifter feed back - The Mustang Source Forums

COMPARED: MGW vs STEEDA SHIFTERS - The Mustang Source Forums

Steeda Shifter - Page 2 - The Mustang Source Forums

Short throw Steeda shifter for 05+ V6 (pre-assembled) - The Mustang Source Forums

MGA Shifter kicks @ss - The Mustang Source Forums

 

No, you're not supposed to drive around with your hand on the shifter unless you're changing gears. Now if my shifter handle was up as high as you want it I would think the throw would then be extremely long making shifts slower which would prrobably equal the time lost reaching down a little lower.

 

I feel that the 'notchiness' HELPS me hit the right gears... Haven't missed one yet since installing it about a month ago

 

I was able to fit all the factory rubber/grommet back over the Comp Plus

Here's the link to my install:
http://ec.scranton.edu/hubert/Cars/Mustang/Hurst.html

 

Thanks for all your feedback, and support Tsbird1994. However I've already decided quite some time ago to purchase another shifter, in which I can no longer reveal the name, due to thread jacking.

 

For those of you who have been patiently waiting for the Hurst Billet shifter, it is available at Moss Motors Ltd. for $279.95... I received an e-mail notice today.

Looks nice....

Bobby M.

 

You're a smart fella!

 

My understanding is that the longer handled Hurst is still a shorter throw than stock - so it's the best of both worlds. Also for me the issue isn't the lenght of the throw but the sloppy feel of the stock shifter.

 

Well most of the credit, is due from following your advice. In which I still can't thank you enough.

 

Fords4ever....I hear ya. You gotta do what works for you.

m05fastbackgt, you're welcome. I can't tell you how frustrated I was before with my Triax. This thing really solved my problems and proved to be better than expected.

 

m05fastbackGT and anthony05gt, why don't you guys start your own thread where you can love on each other and your "other brand" shifters so the rest of us that are interested in news on the Hurst shifters don't have to read all your off topic posts If you want to post ONE TIME about your preference for another shifter then that is fine, but there is no need to repeat yourself over and over and over. In fact the more you repeat yourself the more inclined we are to dismiss your comments as hate-mongering rather than valid information.

 

Wow never knew people were this passionate about the rods they grip. . Lets try not to personally attack people otherwise we won't be able to have these discussions.

Myself being in the 25-35 group love the looks and machining of the MGW but I also like the looks of the Hurst handle. I wonder if you could cut down the hurst handle to fit in the MGW? Maybe some Delrin on the sides to fill in the hole of the MGW mount. I know I'd have a b@stard of a shifter but maybe I'd have the looks I want with the feel I want.

 

Well it appears that you have a d@mn reading problem, because if you had bothered to take the time in reading over pages 2 and 3 of this thread. You would've noticed that I was originally interested in purchasing the Hurst competition (plus), that is until the Hurst tech support (rep) I spoke with, was neither interested in taking my phone call, nor addressing any of my technical questions.

Therefore, If a vendor is unable to answer my questions, and treat me as a valued, perspective customer. I don't give a rat's @ss how good they're product may be. I'll just simply take my business to somebody else, who rightfully deserves it.

As for my supposed off topic posts are concerned. I was doing nothing more other than expressing my appreciation towards one of the other members, who actually took the time, and consideration in addressing my technical questions. In which btw is the main purpose behind these forums.

And FYI: for those who know me, will tell you that I do my very best in addressing technical questions/concerns, in a positive and supportive manner.

Now on the other hand, if you had just simply asked, in an adult and respectful manner. I would've been more than glad to honor your request.

That being said, perhaps these are things you should take into consideration, before resorting to such immature behavior, along with your personal attacks which are totally offensive, and uncalled for.

 

I couldn't have said it better myself. Tres Wright....the reason we don't start another thread is because we don't want to. If you want to back up something with some technical facts then do it, otherwise I suggest maybe you should visit mustangworld.com. We talk tech here and I prefer to use my experience in this area to help others make quality choices. I know some people have made bad choices with parts and may be in denial or possibly may be just trying to convince themselves they made a good choice. I don't know. I do know that I have a lot of experience with this subject. Everybody should just try to be a little more civil. Have you driven a car with this un-named shifter?....... I didn't think so. Let's keep it on an adult level.

 

Back on the original subject. Here is the shifter at Moss Mustang.

http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/View...44&SortOrder=1

 

Am I reading that right - the GT model has a billet handle and not chrome? Ugh. The picture looks like a chrome handle, but the text says chrome stick on the V6 model.

 

its a chrome stick!