hahaha. No anger I just don't like companies or products from companies that have serious flaws. Hurst makes shifters for a living. They are a shifter company. Can you explain to me from the pic above how someone that makes them for a living would let a flaw like that slide? As far as I'm concerned that shows a lack of caring about making a quality product. Why would I want to by something from someone who doesn't care what they put out. It's a matter of principle as much as based on the product.

 

I understand your frustration. And you are right, it was a flaw and not something that should have gotten into the marketplace like that. That has long been rectified however.

 

and I've never had a problem with mine, nor has the handle ever come loose or become sloppy. The shifter is fully broken in now, very firm, no slop, and of course half the throw of the stock shifter.

And I did drive on a track with the Hurst and it was excellent in that situation. This was the Lime Rock Park 1.53 mile road course during an HPDE event. I never even noticed the shifter during the 40 laps, so that's the highest praise.

To be honest, however, I am not in love with the shifter for a daily driver. It is way too much effort and it is notchy through neutral on every shift. Other cars I've driven shift like butter compared to the Hurst. It's not fair to compare the S197 to a BMW M roadster (because the BMW is $50K or more), but a friend recently let me drive his M and I believe that car shifts like a sports car should. The M shifter glides from one gear to the next almost by itself, not notchy at all, and the effort required is minimal - it's like you can't miss a shift.

So, the Hurst is a good, sturdy, and manly shifter that arguably is the best looking on the market (in fact I bought mine as much for looks as function, maybe more). But could it be improved? Absolutely! Maybe the billet shifter is the answer - I'm just waiting for more opinions on it, to see if it fixes the shortcomings that I noted.

 

Has anyone here tried to contact Hurst about it? I am wondering what they are willing to do about this issue?

 

Hurst is aware of it, and is handling it as a warranty issue.

 

already handled and that was posted in these threads earlier.

 

I have 10,000 plus on my Hurst Comp, with no complaints. The lever have never came and loose and I didn't even locktite it. I never missed a shift at the track. I think as in everything it is a matter of preference. To really be fair on the comparison a true defect percentage would have to be posted and I don't either company would do that.

 

Just installed the Hurst Billet shifter this morning. No real install issues. I just followed the directions included and used a write up I found. So far, I really like the feel of the shifter. The car should have definitely come from the factory with that shifter installed.

 

I installed the Billet Hurst and have been very happy so far. I don't powershift, so I have not tried it out with that yet. But weekend "spirited" driving has worked fine for me.

 

Have about 15,000 miles on my comp plus shifter. Bolts came loose right after installation. Probably my fault, just didn't get them tight. In the last couple weeks it has started getting hard to get in reverse.

May be time for a new shifter.....Like the looks of the billet Hurst.

 

wow the billet one looks killer!!!

i have had the comp plus for 1 year and 10k miles and i have had no issues with it...

i thought the spherical bearing was wearing or coming loose, but after working a little grease into it i think its fine....

i love mine, cant beat the looks or feel of it, but i havent tried a mgw yet.....

 

My Hurst has worked nearly flawless in the 2 years I've had it. I say nearly because I did have an issue once of getting it into reverse but once I quit trying to force it and let go of the handle it went in with no problem. I like the looks of the MGW and also the Hurst billet. I installed a B&M into a friends '07 and a few months ago he told me he removed it because he said it was a piece of crap. Not sure what the problem was so can't judge it without more info. I installed a Hurst in my wifes '05 V6 and it was hard to shift from day one. It was just a bear and my wife was really bummed too because the throw was so much shorter than the stock shifter. Of course shifting with the stock V6 shifter was so sloppy I couldn't believe how bad it was.

 

A buddy of mine just installed a billet Hurst about 3-4 weeks ago. His car is about 490 rwhp (turbo). He's having problems speed shifting at the track with it. He also has Prothane motor mounts. He's going to try an MGW now because mine shifts fine with the Whipple. The main reason from what I see is the fact that the billet model along with the Pro50 and Triax, which are all basicly the same design have a solid mounted remote beam. The MGW utilizes torsion mounts on each end of the beam rather than a completely solid, rigid mounted beam which can bind since the shifter is mounted to the body and tranny. That binding problem can be alleviated on the Hurst, Pro50, and Triax by installing a K-member brace with torque limiters.

I won't be arguing with anybody on the forums about this shifter subject anymore. It ain't worth it. I just know what works for me and many others. 470rwhp and speed shifting smoothly.

 

What year is that stock shifter from?

 

That was from my early 05 GT (Nov 2004). I did have the aftermarket bushings and short throw adaptor. I loved that set up too. It was much cheaper, but would not fit with a one-piece driveshaft.

 

I've had the Hurst about a year and I have no problems with it. probably my favorite mod so far, it's certainly the one I've used the most in Dallas rush hour traffic!