08-14-2008, 10:39 AM | #1 |
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Shifter in the Manual??
I have a question about the shifter. Is there a factory "short throw" Hurst type option? I'm also hoping the shift ball comes off like the 4th gen. I had an 8 ball on mine, it looked pretty cool, and it felt better in the hand. I may look into various styles of the 6 ball (ie colors.)
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08-14-2008, 11:04 AM | #2 |
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A short throw kit has been mentioned as an accessory. I'm keeping an eye out for more word on this as well. Would love to have one myself, as long as I can use the stock shift knob (love that look!).
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08-14-2008, 04:39 PM | #3 |
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Yeah, I don't dislike the stock one, its just that I had a pool ball on my 4th gen, and I liked the size of it for my hands.
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08-14-2008, 04:51 PM | #4 | |
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I really would have liked to see an auto shifter in one of the reveal RS's. Just really want to know if its the same as the prepro one.(probably will be)
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08-14-2008, 09:42 PM | #6 |
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I knew I saw it someplace...
Performance parts - numerous performance-enhancing components, including a tuned air intake, cat-back exhaust system, a Hurst short-throw shifter as well as more traditional GM Performance Parts. http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/insi...y/?id=cid00018 Could either be ordered thru Dealer parts dept. or any selling GMPP parts.
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08-15-2008, 01:05 AM | #7 |
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I know i have a hurst shifter on my Camaro....but really dont know too much about it? What are the advantages?why is it better?can anyone tell me?
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08-15-2008, 07:01 AM | #8 |
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Shifter is only a basic lever, just like a pry bar. If it's short throw, (shifter ball moves 4" during shift compared to factory 6", these are random numbers just for comparison.) Shifter moves 4" just a hair faster than it does 6", but it's also just a bit harder to shift. Quality of the shifter makes a big difference too.
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08-15-2008, 08:09 AM | #9 |
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I don't know about the Hurst, but I put a Pro 5.0 in my '97 Z and was night and day compared to the stock unit. Smoother, shorter and more solid shifts and has a design feature that virtually eliminates the "MISSED" 2nd to 3rd shift. Great product for around $180-$200 and about an hour of ur time. ")
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08-15-2008, 09:57 AM | #10 |
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I had an 8 ball on my 1971 Chevelle LT1 also, it was a great fit.
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08-16-2008, 12:04 PM | #11 |
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the shifter on my Z was real rubbery then I changed to a GMPP short throw. It was a lot better but believe it or not it did not fit in the car. GMPP shifter felt good, maybe a little too stiff. I switched to the SLP hurst. It was much better quality and the shifts we much tighter, more precise, stronger feel (than stock). When I turned in the lease i swapped the shifter back, it felt like I was rowing a boat.
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08-17-2008, 05:25 PM | #12 |
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I don't care what the shift length is so long as they offer the concept's shifter as an aftermarket option. I was really disappointed in the shifter we're getting stock.
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08-17-2008, 09:30 PM | #13 |
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I dunno - I think they did a really good job of carrying it over into production. The concept shifter would have been way too expensive to mass produce. I do like it though - but I really like the production leather wrapped shifter as well. Plus, I have a feeling the leather wrapped one would be more comfortable on a very cold/very hot day.
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