Hurst shifter installed......
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I took advantange of the warm weather (50 degrees) yesterday and installed my new shifter. I just wanted to mention, like most other posters here who have installed this, that a 10mm deepwell socket will make your life easier. Also, it was kind of a pain to get the bottom part of the boot back in. I used a hairdryer to warm it up and make it a little more flexible. I then soaped up the very bottom lip, and it was a lot easier. Some people complain about it being notchy.....I like it. I love the short throws and the old school look. Now, if I could only drive it. C'mon Spring!! The pics are a little washed out due to the trouble light and flash combined. The ball is not all white as most people already know.
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Looks good. I like the 'hurst' dashboard bling. Really cool. I'd install one, but I'm not crazy about the white ball shifter ****. I had one of these in a car a long time ago (85 GT) and it felt too slippery to me. Will the factory shift **** fit on the hurst parts? I know, lots of complaints about the factory ****....I just like the way it fits my hand.
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You can buy the Hurst shifter in a version that uses the factory shift ****.
Outdoor storm - what do you mean the Hurst **** is not all white? ps How's that big white dog of yours?
Outdoor storm - what do you mean the Hurst **** is not all white? ps How's that big white dog of yours?
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Originally posted by Montrose@January 21, 2006, 9:40 AM
You can buy the Hurst shifter in a version that uses the factory shift ****.
Outdoor storm - what do you mean the Hurst **** is not all white? ps How's that big white dog of yours?
You can buy the Hurst shifter in a version that uses the factory shift ****.
Outdoor storm - what do you mean the Hurst **** is not all white? ps How's that big white dog of yours?
Chris explained it perfectly.
Laszlo is doing well.....thanks for asking!
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Originally posted by Tilt@January 21, 2006, 8:46 AM
Looks good. I like the 'hurst' dashboard bling. Really cool. I'd install one, but I'm not crazy about the white ball shifter ****. I had one of these in a car a long time ago (85 GT) and it felt too slippery to me. Will the factory shift **** fit on the hurst parts? I know, lots of complaints about the factory ****....I just like the way it fits my hand.
Tilt
Looks good. I like the 'hurst' dashboard bling. Really cool. I'd install one, but I'm not crazy about the white ball shifter ****. I had one of these in a car a long time ago (85 GT) and it felt too slippery to me. Will the factory shift **** fit on the hurst parts? I know, lots of complaints about the factory ****....I just like the way it fits my hand.
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I didn't like the way the white ball looked and I also didn't like the fact that the ball said Hurst on it so I bought a black ball. BTW it looks good Tom~
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Originally posted by luckyeod28@January 21, 2006, 8:34 PM
Hey Tom, coincidentally I also used last weekends warm weather to install my Hurst. Gotta love some warm weather, especially this time of year.
Hey Tom, coincidentally I also used last weekends warm weather to install my Hurst. Gotta love some warm weather, especially this time of year.
No doubt...especially up here in the north country!
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I installed mine last night. I'm not too crazy about it though. I'm having trouble getting used to it. The first drive out I missed second and grinded gears. I never have done that before so I felt pretty bad about it. It just seems like it takes some effort to change gears, maybe even a little notchy as some are saying. The install was very easy and I believe I installed it properly. I lubricated the stem on the shift rod linkage so it should be moving freely but it still seems like it takes to much effort on the first to second gear change. Maybe it will loosen up over time. I think I will try it out for a couple of weeks. If I still don't like it I will sell it to someone who likes that sort of feel.
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You may want to make sure you didn't over-tighten the tranny linkage directly under the shifter. If you crank down on this too much, it will bind. I just tightened it until snug then backed it off about a half turn. With some lock-tite on the threads, you should have no problems with it loosening on it's own.
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Originally posted by Montrose@January 22, 2006, 2:55 PM
Tom:
How much higher is the setup with the Hurst shifter than the stock shifter? Can you still rest your arm on the centre armrest and shift gears easily?
Tom:
How much higher is the setup with the Hurst shifter than the stock shifter? Can you still rest your arm on the centre armrest and shift gears easily?
I think it's a little bill taller....but not very much. I haven't tried to rest my arm on the center rest and shift yet. I've only shifted it a few times, and that was without driving it. I hate snow.
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Originally posted by TorchRedBeauty@January 22, 2006, 1:22 PM
You may want to make sure you didn't over-tighten the tranny linkage directly under the shifter. If you crank down on this too much, it will bind. I just tightened it until snug then backed it off about a half turn. With some lock-tite on the threads, you should have no problems with it loosening on it's own.
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You may want to make sure you didn't over-tighten the tranny linkage directly under the shifter. If you crank down on this too much, it will bind. I just tightened it until snug then backed it off about a half turn. With some lock-tite on the threads, you should have no problems with it loosening on it's own.
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Thanks Jeromy,
Seems to have helped.
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Originally posted by srichard@January 22, 2006, 6:32 PM
Thanks Jeromy,
Seems to have helped.
Thanks Jeromy,
Seems to have helped.
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Originally posted by adnlyn@January 25, 2006, 11:22 AM
How big is the husrt shifter shift ball. I am thinking of getting it but i do not like a big shifter
How big is the husrt shifter shift ball. I am thinking of getting it but i do not like a big shifter
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