Not liking the Hurst Short Shift kit
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Not liking the Hurst Short Shift kit
Hey there,
Just checking in to complain and see (anyone else who has this set up) about the Hurst Short Shift kit.
When I bought the stang, it had this kit already installed, I read about it, and knew about it not having the reverse lock out feature, and getting use to not putting it into reverse at a stop accidently since it's closely spaced.
I did get use to that aspect, but my issue with this shifter, is it's hard shifts from 1-2nd gear.
Sometimes is just doesn't want to do it, it will just want to slide into 4th.... And it's very clunky, when it does go 1st-2nd..... it's been embarrassing on occasion with some quick high revving shifts, from 1st-2nd gear.
Now my question is this:
1) is this shift skip? If so, should that not be eliminated with by Steeda tune? And the hurst set up?
2) anyone with this shift have the same 1st - 2nd gear clunky miss shift issues?
3) anything I can do to make it better? ie: mounts, boots, brackets etc?
I'm thinking of getting rid of the Hurst and getting the Barton or the Steeda kit.
Just checking in to complain and see (anyone else who has this set up) about the Hurst Short Shift kit.
When I bought the stang, it had this kit already installed, I read about it, and knew about it not having the reverse lock out feature, and getting use to not putting it into reverse at a stop accidently since it's closely spaced.
I did get use to that aspect, but my issue with this shifter, is it's hard shifts from 1-2nd gear.
Sometimes is just doesn't want to do it, it will just want to slide into 4th.... And it's very clunky, when it does go 1st-2nd..... it's been embarrassing on occasion with some quick high revving shifts, from 1st-2nd gear.
Now my question is this:
1) is this shift skip? If so, should that not be eliminated with by Steeda tune? And the hurst set up?
2) anyone with this shift have the same 1st - 2nd gear clunky miss shift issues?
3) anything I can do to make it better? ie: mounts, boots, brackets etc?
I'm thinking of getting rid of the Hurst and getting the Barton or the Steeda kit.
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Hey there,
Just checking in to complain and see (anyone else who has this set up) about the Hurst Short Shift kit.
When I bought the stang, it had this kit already installed, I read about it, and knew about it not having the reverse lock out feature, and getting use to not putting it into reverse at a stop accidently since it's closely spaced.
I did get use to that aspect, but my issue with this shifter, is it's hard shifts from 1-2nd gear.
Sometimes is just doesn't want to do it, it will just want to slide into 4th.... And it's very clunky, when it does go 1st-2nd..... it's been embarrassing on occasion with some quick high revving shifts, from 1st-2nd gear.
Now my question is this:
1) is this shift skip? If so, should that not be eliminated with by Steeda tune? And the hurst set up?
2) anyone with this shift have the same 1st - 2nd gear clunky miss shift issues?
3) anything I can do to make it better? ie: mounts, boots, brackets etc?
I'm thinking of getting rid of the Hurst and getting the Barton or the Steeda kit.
Just checking in to complain and see (anyone else who has this set up) about the Hurst Short Shift kit.
When I bought the stang, it had this kit already installed, I read about it, and knew about it not having the reverse lock out feature, and getting use to not putting it into reverse at a stop accidently since it's closely spaced.
I did get use to that aspect, but my issue with this shifter, is it's hard shifts from 1-2nd gear.
Sometimes is just doesn't want to do it, it will just want to slide into 4th.... And it's very clunky, when it does go 1st-2nd..... it's been embarrassing on occasion with some quick high revving shifts, from 1st-2nd gear.
Now my question is this:
1) is this shift skip? If so, should that not be eliminated with by Steeda tune? And the hurst set up?
2) anyone with this shift have the same 1st - 2nd gear clunky miss shift issues?
3) anything I can do to make it better? ie: mounts, boots, brackets etc?
I'm thinking of getting rid of the Hurst and getting the Barton or the Steeda kit.
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There is only one shifter that eliminates all shifting problems, MGW, it has a horizonial gate adjustment, so one can adjust the Shifter so it is smooth and precise! Expensive but the best! I had a Hurst not good!!!!
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thanks guys, I'll check it out, the hurst seems to have resolved the 2nd-3rd issue of the stock shift, but this 1st to 2nd issue, is a pain.
So side note, what does eliminate the 1st to 4th skip shift?
So side note, what does eliminate the 1st to 4th skip shift?
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I'll disagree with that. MGW may be a great product. There are many other ones out there as well. I use the Barton short throw shifter with the 2 Post barton bracket. I haven't had any shifting issues evolving around lockout or any notchyness of any sort while WOT in 1,2,3,4 gear.
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