Replacing my Shifter (Hurst v. Barton)...
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Replacing my Shifter (Hurst v. Barton)...
I have read a good deal about my options for a shifter in my 11 GT and I initially decided to wait on the Hurst Billet Plus 2 because I've had good luck with them in the past. Now, several of my friends are trying to persuade me to go with the Barton setup. I drove my buddy's v6 that has the Barton and I must admit, I loved it (although I'd love to drive a 5.0 equipped with it.) Should I just go with the Barton and forget the Hurst or go ahead and wait for it? Thanks for any help, advice, personal experience...
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What would it hurt to wait and see some reviews from others before you pull the trigger? That's what I would do, especially since it sounds like you're still on the fence.
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have barton shifter and bracket as I've said on several boards, I love it. That said, Steeda, Hurst and others make great products. I love my choice, but don't doubt for a second that others might be a better fit for some folks.
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I wasn't aware there was a shifter linkage issue although I have stated many times that I thought that was what many peoples issues were from, not the tranny. Did they officially come out n say there was an issue?
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Barton for me. Can't speak to the others, but Barton stands behind their product 100%, even if they aren't responsible for the damage...that I may have done myself...
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I know the other shifters are good, but one thing the Hurst has that none of the others have is that classic appearance. I've had a Hurst short-throw shifter in my '05 GT for over 5 years now, and I love it each time I shift with it and look at it. There's nothing else that looks like it.
So it depends what you want - if you want the slickest, best performing shifter, the choice seems to be Barton. But I can't imagine that the Hurst will be a bad product (has there ever been a bad Hurst shifter?), and for my money, nothing looks better or more classic than a Hurst cue ball sitting atop the engraved chrome blade.
So it depends what you want - if you want the slickest, best performing shifter, the choice seems to be Barton. But I can't imagine that the Hurst will be a bad product (has there ever been a bad Hurst shifter?), and for my money, nothing looks better or more classic than a Hurst cue ball sitting atop the engraved chrome blade.
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