Hurst Shifters: Do You Like the Nostalgic Look or Would You Like to See an Update? - Page 3

Joey Soul · 01-30-2018, 08:09 PM

I'm a fan of a nugget shape

HurstPerformance · 02-06-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug kj6aco

Installed the new Hurst Billet/Plus Pistol Grip a week ago and I just love it. I had an other pistol that I made but I had to put a spacer under to hold the boot up, this shifter is machined just right and feels good in hands.
For me the way my arm rests on the console the pistol grip is the way to go, Plus being a gun nut with some strange pistol grips, what can I say,
I put over 20,000 miles on this car since May and a lot in stop and go traffic.

We are very pleased to hear that you are enjoying the handle!

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Originally Posted by chrest

just finished my install this weekend. i had a hell of a time with the pin that goes into the tranny side. it was just too tight of a fit! now that its in, it is awesome! smoother, and more of a firm feel and a much shorter throw.

We appreciate the kind words! While the install may seem daunting, we believe that the end result is very worth it. Glad to hear you are also enjoying the improved shifts too.

HurstPerformance · 02-07-2018, 12:01 PM

Just to provide everyone with an update, we have selected a forum member to install our prototype shifter. We appreciate everyone's eagerness to participate and will provide updates in the near future. Stay tuned!

chrest · 02-07-2018, 01:19 PM

prototype?!

6spdhyperblue · 02-07-2018, 05:14 PM

Any chance we will see the ability to switch between stock and a ball?

Atomic Ed · 02-09-2018, 10:10 AM

I know I'm late to the party, but I like stealth setups. Closer to the stock look the better. At least let me use the factory knob.

Captslow · 02-11-2018, 12:06 PM

I have had the pistol grip hurst short throw on for about a year now and it has been one of my favorite mods. Really makes a big difference.

JaxChris · 02-12-2018, 05:33 PM

I would love to see a billet t-handle for automatics. Would prefer it to match the interior aesthetic. Typically it is elbow on the pad and palm/wrist on the shifter. The t-handle in my 4th gen so long ago was by far my favorite shifter ever for cruising comfort.

Mountain · 02-13-2018, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HurstPerformance

We want to thank everyone for their participation and taking the time to share their thoughts! It seems that the majority of feedback has been a desire to retain use of the OEM shift knob when installing our shifter. As such, we have been working on an updated shifter that features a stick allowing re-use of the OEM knob. We currently have a prototype unit being sent out for anodizing that should be completed in the coming weeks. As we would like to get one in the hands of a fellow forum member, if anyone is interested in potentially testing and reviewing the new unit please shoot us a PM with your name, email address, and phone number.

We will continue to update this thread as updates become available.

100% sign me up.

Edit: NM. You selected. I won’t be driving my car until at least March anyway.

Mountain · 02-13-2018, 12:43 AM

Actually, I think 40% is too much of a reduction. I feel like that’s asking a lot from the synchros, mainly at high RPM. Have you guys experimented with something 20-25% in reductions?

Dubchitts · 02-13-2018, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountain

Actually, I think 40% is too much of a reduction. I feel like that’s asking a lot from the synchros, mainly at high RPM. Have you guys experimented with something 20-25% in reductions?

It doesn't affect the syncros.

red_johnny · 02-13-2018, 02:17 AM

More ball options. The white ball is ok but it would be the first thing to go when I install this. Having different options of colors and finishes would allow a better customization for each individual. I think it was already suggested to team up with a ball manufacturer.

Norm Peterson · 02-13-2018, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubchitts

It doesn't affect the syncros.

Indirectly it probably does, if your hand speed remains the same and the revs aren't matched any closer. Increased 'notchiness' probably isn't a good thing for them.

Norm

Mountain · 02-13-2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Indirectly it probably does, if your hand speed remains the same and the revs aren't matched any closer. Increased 'notchiness' probably isn't a good thing for them.

Norm

Exactly. It is a reason Ford changed their GT500 shifter throw so much between 2007 and 2014. That car has the TR6060, as well. I don’t have the numbers anymore, but from when the GT500 came out, until about 2011/12, Ford kept reducing the throw. Complaints of very notchy and missed high RPM shifts increased over the years. When the 2013/14 came out, the shifter was back to the 2007-ish throw. Around 2010/11/12, forget which, the throw was pretty close to a lot of aftermarket “short throw” shifters.

Part of the issue was the clutch, to which they finally changed for 2013/14, but, before that, it wasn’t changed beyond a slight clutch disc friction material change in like 2008. As the shifter throw decreased, complaints increased...

There is a point where you will ask the sunchros to speed match a gear quicker than their design will allow. Fact.

02-07-2018, 01:19 PM	#32
chrest Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Portland/Vancouver Posts: 410	prototype?! __________________ 2017 NGM 2SS NPP M6 MRC Vortech SC, 2" TSP LT No Cats, Borla X, Eibach, Hurst shifter 603hp/547tq

01-30-2018, 08:09 PM	#29
Joey Soul The Mechanic Drives: 1SS M Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 291	I'm a fan of a nugget shape

02-07-2018, 12:01 PM	#31
HurstPerformance Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 541	Just to provide everyone with an update, we have selected a forum member to install our prototype shifter. We appreciate everyone's eagerness to participate and will provide updates in the near future. Stay tuned!

02-07-2018, 05:14 PM	#33
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,678	Any chance we will see the ability to switch between stock and a ball?

02-09-2018, 10:10 AM	#34
Atomic Ed Drives: 2001 Audi TT, 2016 Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 833	I know I'm late to the party, but I like stealth setups. Closer to the stock look the better. At least let me use the factory knob.

02-11-2018, 12:06 PM	#35
Captslow Drives: 2016 Camaro RS I4T Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 135	I have had the pistol grip hurst short throw on for about a year now and it has been one of my favorite mods. Really makes a big difference.

02-12-2018, 05:33 PM	#36
JaxChris Drives: '16 2SS GD1 MX0 NPP F55 IO6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,298	I would love to see a billet t-handle for automatics. Would prefer it to match the interior aesthetic. Typically it is elbow on the pad and palm/wrist on the shifter. The t-handle in my 4th gen so long ago was by far my favorite shifter ever for cruising comfort.

02-13-2018, 12:43 AM	#38
Mountain Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2016 1SS (previous) Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,863	Actually, I think 40% is too much of a reduction. I feel like that’s asking a lot from the synchros, mainly at high RPM. Have you guys experimented with something 20-25% in reductions?

02-13-2018, 02:17 AM	#40
red_johnny Drives: 2016 Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 753 View My Garage	More ball options. The white ball is ok but it would be the first thing to go when I install this. Having different options of colors and finishes would allow a better customization for each individual. I think it was already suggested to team up with a ball manufacturer.

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