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Old 04-30-2008, 10:00 PM
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Hey guys,

Just had the dealer install a Hurst short throw. When comparing it to the Hurst shifter in a Shelby GT I tried, mine is much stiffer and takes more effort to get into gear. Also under hard excelleration, the 3-4 shift doesn't want to go usually very smoothly if at all. Granted the shifter is only a week old but do I need to have it adjusted or is this part of the "break in" period.

The stock shifter hardno problem going 3-4, I missed a couple 1-2 and 2-3 but never 3-4.

Do I need to get a CHE brace with torque limiters or solid bullet motor mounts?

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Old 04-30-2008, 10:16 PM
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I have the hurst, it just takes some time to get used to. There may be a break in period but nothing substantial. I also have bullet motor mounts, unfortunatley what I dont have is the motivation to install them. But as far as your question is concerned it will most likely just take a while to find the sweet spot.
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Old 05-01-2008, 01:49 AM
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My car came with the Hurst shifter and I have no problems with any gear changes since new.
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Old 05-01-2008, 08:08 AM
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so it doesn't sound like an installation issue?
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Old 05-01-2008, 09:02 AM
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My hurst was stiff as hell when I first put it in. It eventually loosened up. Give it time.
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Old 05-01-2008, 09:23 AM
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it will loosen up after the bearing wears in. Very typical of this unit upon initial installation . There is NO difference between the Shelby version and the regular Hurst version
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Old 05-01-2008, 05:09 PM
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Ive had the Hurst for four years. It will loosen up. It is the best looking shifter by far. The MGW shifts the best but isnt cool looking.
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Old 05-01-2008, 09:44 PM
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You can probably take another shifter (like the MGW) and swap the stick-n-ball with the hurst to have best of both worlds. That's what I would do...but of course I have an auto so...
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:05 PM
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ORIGINAL: ffk_pennywise

My hurst was stiff as hell when I first put it in. It eventually loosened up. Give it time.
+1 Takes some time.
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:27 PM
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You can probably take another shifter (like the MGW) and swap the stick-n-ball with the hurst to have best of both worlds. That's what I would do...but of course I have an auto so...
A hurst handle will not work on a Mgw or vice versa.
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