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Camaro2ss2010 · 10-23-2020, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

No experience with a Barton, but increased notchiness is a common trade-off when you shorten up the shift throws. Though some shifters seem to reach a better compromise than others. Keep in mind also that some people can tolerate more notchiness than others. Or even prefer it.

FWIW, I've got an MGW in my GT, so that'd be my recommendation as well. Though since I personally hate notchiness, I actually fabbed up an extension piece to reduce notchiness without sacrificing the greater precision over the OEM pieces.

A weighted shift knob helps the shift lever keep moving once you've got the shift motion started (it's an inertia thing), and I guess you could say it sort of absorbs some of the notchiness as it helps your right arm power through it. I'm pretty sure that it's possible to overdo this 'weighting' thing, though.

Norm

You can have to much weight. At a certain point it becomes a bad thing for the transmission. Or so I’ve heard. I’m not a transmission specialist.

Camaro2ss2010 · 10-23-2020, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

When you say preference is just the look? Or do they perform differently?

Yes, please share the link for the weighted knob.

Correct, it is the style. Some like the round and some like the flat. Link for shift knob below. There are others as well. FYI the link is correct. Dunno who came up with that name.

http://www.sweetknobs.com/

Norm Peterson · 10-23-2020, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

MGW is the consensus, and they're probably right...

But I sooo love my HURST.

Hurst built their aftermarket reputation on shifters where the shift linkage featured two or three shift rods external to the transmission. That was George Hurst's doing, and he was no longer associated with the company after about 1970 when it was sold (for the first time). After that (IMO), the company was never the same. George was also the inventor of the Jaws of Life . . .

Norm

sdynak · 10-23-2020, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

No experience with a Barton, but increased notchiness is a common trade-off when you shorten up the shift throws. Though some shifters seem to reach a better compromise than others. Keep in mind also that some people can tolerate more notchiness than others. Or even prefer it.

FWIW, I've got an MGW in my GT, so that'd be my recommendation as well. Though since I personally hate notchiness, I actually fabbed up an extension piece to reduce notchiness without sacrificing the greater precision over the OEM pieces.

A weighted shift knob helps the shift lever keep moving once you've got the shift motion started (it's an inertia thing), and I guess you could say it sort of absorbs some of the notchiness as it helps your right arm power through it. I'm pretty sure that it's possible to overdo this 'weighting' thing, though.

Norm

Thanks Norm.. I still say the Barton is one of the best mods I have done so far. Unreal what a difference that made so I really have not thought much since for options.

Appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experiences. Really makes me want to try the MGW and a weights knob just to see.

Spec · 10-23-2020, 11:56 AM

I added the heavy Abrams knob that definitely assisted the HURST notchiness.

I actually hated the HURST without the heavy knob. I'm loving it now tho... made shifting so much easier.

Camaro2ss2010 · 10-23-2020, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

I added the heavy Abrams knob that definitely assisted the HURST notchiness.

I actually hated the HURST without the heavy knob. I'm loving it now tho... made shifting so much easier.

That is the one I was going to go with however their site no longer works for me so I went with a different one.

PJMZL1 · 10-23-2020, 12:22 PM

MGW and don't look back

Spec · 10-23-2020, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

That is the one I was going to go with however their site no longer works for me so I went with a different one.

Yeah, bummer. It was a great site for great products and accessories... its still down after checking again just now...

Camaro2ss2010 · 10-23-2020, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Yeah, bummer. It was a great site for great products and accessories... its still down after checking again just now...

That’s what I get for procrastinating for so long.

Spec · 10-23-2020, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

That’s what I get for procrastinating for so long.

Yeah, I hear you... I missed out on a GREAT deal for some CF Door panels and trim recently... I know the feeling.

O.F. · 10-23-2020, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by demonspeed

MGW. Anyone who recommends a Hurst either a) drives like a sissy or b) has never tried the MGW.

What's that got to do with anything?

HURST wins the

factor all day long!

Quicksilver2SS · 10-23-2020, 02:33 PM

Might have to find a machine shop to modify my Hurst knob, I like the classic look.

Quicksilver2SS · 10-23-2020, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

I added the heavy Abrams knob that definitely assisted the HURST notchiness.

I actually hated the HURST without the heavy knob. I'm loving it now tho... made shifting so much easier.

Any idea what it weighs? I might have mine weighted, thanks

Spec · 10-23-2020, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver2SS

Any idea what it weighs? I might have mine weighted, thanks

Appx 460 grams... or over a 1lb.

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Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	I added the heavy Abrams knob that definitely assisted the HURST notchiness. I actually hated the HURST without the heavy knob. I'm loving it now tho... made shifting so much easier.