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RonniesCamaroSS · 02-07-2012, 05:20 PM

the short throw hurst shifter that comes in some models of the camaro are the shifter the same as the aftermarket billet one with the white knob? my question is can i buy the billet shaft and white knob and it bolt to my factory shifter or is it a waste of money to purchase another hurst??

slick rick · 02-07-2012, 06:01 PM

Factory Hurst and aftermarket Hurst are different shifters. The aftermarket billet shaft will not bolt up to the factory Hurst shifter. It might be easier/cheaper to get threads cut into the factory Hurst shifter shaft and add a white knob to it.

RonniesCamaroSS · 02-07-2012, 06:08 PM

are they both the same throw or is one shorter than the other?

Trevorw24 · 02-07-2012, 06:13 PM

Factory is different, far inferior to the aftermarket. I drove the factory and was very disappointed.

RonniesCamaroSS · 02-07-2012, 06:44 PM

Ya I'm going with the after market

NSCRFN3 · 02-07-2012, 06:55 PM

The only problem with the after market is it's a little noiser than the factory. But if you can deal with that, it's all good!

Soundplus · 02-07-2012, 06:59 PM

I have the factory shifter in my SS. and I have to say I like it.. but then again I have not driven one with an after market shifter. the factory comes with the leather knob that matches the interior of the car but does have the Hurst emblem on the side..

Jason@JacFab · 02-07-2012, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trevorw24

Factory is different, far inferior to the aftermarket. I drove the factory and was very disappointed.

I would not go as far as to say "inferior"... I would say it's more personal preference than anything.

dcplus14 · 02-07-2012, 07:26 PM

Is it me, or is does that 'leather' not feel like leather?

I feel that a lot of the leather pieces in this car are not leather but vinyl or some mock leather material.

RANGERGOD · 02-07-2012, 07:31 PM

I like the factory hurst...the longer throw would be less comfortable I believe.

The Stig · 02-07-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

I would not go as far as to say "inferior"... I would say it's more personal preference than anything.

I concur. The OEM Hurst is 22% reduction. Aftermarket Hurst is 44%.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcplus14

Is it me, or is does that 'leather' not feel like leather?

I feel that a lot of the leather pieces in this car are not leather but vinyl or some mock leather material.

The only real leather is the seat inserts in the 2LT and 2SS. Everything else is pleather vinyl.

Bumblebee2012 · 02-07-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcplus14

Is it me, or is does that 'leather' not feel like leather?

I feel that a lot of the leather pieces in this car are not leather but vinyl or some mock leather material.

I do not agree with that sentiment at all, but it's a subjective point of view. The Hurst in my 2012 feels pleasing to the hand.

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dcplus14 · 02-07-2012, 07:35 PM

All I was asking is what type of material it feels like?

According the stieger it isn't real leather, and that is something that some of us can tell the difference of.

Personally I am fine with the height and design of the shifter, I only wish they used real quality materials instead of a faux leather.

Sorry for going off topic.

The Stig · 02-07-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcplus14

All I was asking is what type of material it feels like?

According the stieger it isn't real leather, and that is something that some of us can tell the difference of.

Personally I am fine with the height and design of the shifter, I only wish they used real quality materials instead of a faux leather.

Sorry for going off topic.

In reference to the height/design of the shifter. Hurst sells an adapter that lets you use the OEM knob with their aftermarket shifter.

02-07-2012, 05:20 PM	#1
RonniesCamaroSS Drives: 2011 SS camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: bryant, Ar Posts: 206 View My Garage	hurst short shifter the short throw hurst shifter that comes in some models of the camaro are the shifter the same as the aftermarket billet one with the white knob? my question is can i buy the billet shaft and white knob and it bolt to my factory shifter or is it a waste of money to purchase another hurst??

02-07-2012, 06:01 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Factory Hurst and aftermarket Hurst are different shifters. The aftermarket billet shaft will not bolt up to the factory Hurst shifter. It might be easier/cheaper to get threads cut into the factory Hurst shifter shaft and add a white knob to it. __________________

02-07-2012, 06:13 PM	#4
Trevorw24 Black Ma6ic Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,471	Factory is different, far inferior to the aftermarket. I drove the factory and was very disappointed. __________________ DT Headers l MRT v2 l Injen SRI l Hurst STS l Resonators Delete l Lowered 1.25'' l 35% Tint l Black Bowties l Tinted Tail Lights l AAC lighting l Debadged

02-07-2012, 06:55 PM	#6
NSCRFN3 Drives: 2010 Camaro RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 36°13′12″N 82°20′17″W Posts: 492 View My Garage	The only problem with the after market is it's a little noiser than the factory. But if you can deal with that, it's all good! __________________

02-07-2012, 07:26 PM	#9
dcplus14 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS/Hurst Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 480 View My Garage	Is it me, or is does that 'leather' not feel like leather? I feel that a lot of the leather pieces in this car are not leather but vinyl or some mock leather material. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS: Black on Black, Hurst [AAC DRL LED's, AAC LED's for trunk, cabin, license plate, CAI Intake, RX Catch Can, Skip shift eliminator, Pedders Sub-Frame Inserts, Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pedders Rack & Pinion Bushing, 1LE front and rear sway bars]

02-07-2012, 06:08 PM	#3
RonniesCamaroSS Drives: 2011 SS camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: bryant, Ar Posts: 206 View My Garage	are they both the same throw or is one shorter than the other?

02-07-2012, 06:44 PM	#5
RonniesCamaroSS Drives: 2011 SS camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: bryant, Ar Posts: 206 View My Garage	Ya I'm going with the after market

02-07-2012, 06:59 PM	#7
Soundplus Drives: 2012 Silver Ice SS2 RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 152	I have the factory shifter in my SS. and I have to say I like it.. but then again I have not driven one with an after market shifter. the factory comes with the leather knob that matches the interior of the car but does have the Hurst emblem on the side..

02-07-2012, 07:31 PM	#10
RANGERGOD IDBZ M.C. Drives: 12' IOM, 2SS, LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus, Ga. Posts: 562	I like the factory hurst...the longer throw would be less comfortable I believe. __________________

02-07-2012, 07:35 PM	#13
dcplus14 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS/Hurst Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 480 View My Garage	All I was asking is what type of material it feels like? According the stieger it isn't real leather, and that is something that some of us can tell the difference of. Personally I am fine with the height and design of the shifter, I only wish they used real quality materials instead of a faux leather. Sorry for going off topic. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS: Black on Black, Hurst [AAC DRL LED's, AAC LED's for trunk, cabin, license plate, CAI Intake, RX Catch Can, Skip shift eliminator, Pedders Sub-Frame Inserts, Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pedders Rack & Pinion Bushing, 1LE front and rear sway bars]

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