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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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is the hurst really thaaaaat bad compared to the mgw?

btw, what's the difference between the billet and competition hurst? besides the price.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:31 AM
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thanks everyone!
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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The MGW is a great and smoothest shifter but the Hurst has the shortest throws in the business.
That's why it's notchy. MGW is also a lot more money...

Try both of them before you buy to see what fits you best.
I have the Hurst and am happy with it. No issues.
I use better washers that come with the kit and 2 extra nuts for an improved snug.
Done.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by pascal
The MGW is a great and smoothest shifter but the Hurst has the shortest throws in the business.
That's why it's notchy. MGW is also a lot more money...

Try both of them before you buy to see what fits you best.
I have the Hurst and am happy with it. No issues.
I use better washers that come with the kit and 2 extra nuts for an improved snug.
Done.
+2, I have the Hurst & love it.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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I sat in a Shelby GT with a hurst at a local car show and the guy let me run it through the gears. And let me say, I was really impressed! The feel is 100% better than stock. It was enough to convince me to order one right away. It should be here this week. I am itching to get it and do the install.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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I still have my stock shifter right now, so I don't have anything to say regarding the hurst shifter but I just wanted to jump in and say congratulations on the arrival of the baby.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by onederful100
congrats on the baby!!!
buy as many mods as you can now, before the child comes and limits your funds. lol.
what about this one
http://www.brenspeed.com/3915201.html
the one you listed above looks great too. not sure of how they perform compared to each other tho.
thats the hurst i have if you want that one i know a cheaper site http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/ite...?T1=3915201+01
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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congrats a the new baby man good luck with everything
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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So what do you folks like about new shifters?

I must say I am not impressed with the stock shifters. Feels too notchy and "thick". Like pulling and pushing a stick through mud. My last 2 manual cars were a toyota corrola and a firebird and both of those had good shifters - smooth & fast. I feel like I can't shift the stock shifter very fast. The faster I try to shift, the more sticky & notchy it feels.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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They just recently did a whole article on shifters in 5.0 magazine u might wanna check that out if you're intrested in getting a shifter. Good stuff



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