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ArmyEOD17 · 01-17-2014, 05:18 AM

So a few weeks ago I installed the Hurst short throw shifter into my Camaro. First off it's awesome I love it and it reduces the travel so much. But anyways in 1st and 2nd gear there is a sort of rubbing noise coming from inside the rubber boot area (I think). I put it up on a lift checked the underside to make sure I had re-installed the lower dust boot and everything was fine. Then driving down the Autobahn today there is a lot of vibration noise from it. Has anyone else had this problem or know a fix? It doesn't seem to be a problem just more an annoying noise

The only thing I can think of is when I switched out for the Hurst I left in the correcting springs could that be causing the noises?

Any help would be great I'm a noob at this so please bear with me!

-Aaron

jmelchio · 01-17-2014, 09:34 AM

I have the same issue with my Hurst shifter also (but I still like it). Did yours come with the
NVR kit (rubber pads for noise/vibration reduction)? Mine is also getting some side-to-side play (maybe 1/2 inch) while in gear. Hurst has some new bushings (Steel instead of nylon) out. I just ordered a set and will get them installed in a week or two. Once I get them in, I'll let you know how they work.

ArmyEOD17 · 01-17-2014, 10:00 AM

I actually do have the upgraded bushings installed on it they are pretty nice! But it did come with the noise reduction pads I'm just not sure where to put them to help with said problem!

Jylee · 01-25-2014, 05:28 PM

I noticed the same noise, and I wrap the black pad/tape around the joints. It should cover both bolts and nuts on the shifter.

Jack

camguynj · 01-25-2014, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jylee

I noticed the same noise, and I wrap the black pad/tape around the joints. It should cover both bolts and nuts on the shifter.

Jack

Did you cover the entire lower shift lever pin/linkage connection from end to end with one big piece, or just each end of the connection with separate pieces?

Jylee · 01-26-2014, 06:26 AM

I did not think the black insulation tape and the gaskets should add any value. However, after the test drive. I removed the cover and bolts on the shifter. Add the gaskets, wrap the entire shift and bolts together.

Most of the noise have gone. Only a little on high rpm.

Jack

markkk · 01-29-2014, 02:59 AM

Having the same shifter, I have some vibrations. I re-installed the shifter just to make sure I did everything right, I installed the rubber noise reduction bushings correctly and nothing fixed it. I only notice this noise when I'm in lower gear above 4k rpms.

I then decided to mess around and put the stock shifter knob on the hurst stick, which obviously isn't a good fit, but it completely stopped all the vibrations. So in my mind, I believe one of the possible solutions (maybe not for yours) is to get a different shift knob, which I have not done yet, or get some sort of better insulation for the knob which sounds kind of complicated. Also, to note, I have the knob screwed as far down as I can get it and have played with it's positioning just to notice no difference.

I believe Hurst's design needs some much needed improvement if there are so many people with noise problems. I called Hurst multiple times, just to get no help, advising me to put the bushings on, which I had already done correctly.

Other than that I love the Short Throw Shifter and the throwback look. Good luck.

ArmyEOD17 · 01-29-2014, 09:56 AM

Yeah I love the shifter and I even have the brass bushings but I'm going to try and insulate it more this weekend and see I will let you guys know my findings!

jmelchio · 01-31-2014, 10:47 AM

I just got the steel bushings installed. Wow, what a difference. The shift feels much more precise, and my shifter is actually much quieter now. I would highly recommend the steel bushings.

ArmyEOD17 · 02-01-2014, 05:23 AM

Still getting the vibration noises on hard accelerations, I wish there was an easier way to drop the inside dust boot I believe the sound is coming from the correcting springs but cant be sure. No luck fixing yet. Nothing wrong with the shifter at all its more just a preferance thing.

Jylee · 02-01-2014, 01:33 PM

It" s not the best way to remove the dust boot, but it worked for me.

After the shift boot is removed, unbolt the four bolts holding the retaining plate. The dust boot is held on by some tabs under the plate. Pull hard, they should come loose. I did not thread the tabs back, only sandwiched it under the retaining plate.

Jack

24ZZZZZ · 02-01-2014, 02:03 PM

I HAVE THE BURTON, AND THE SAME PROBLEM.

01-17-2014, 05:18 AM	#1
ArmyEOD17 Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 88	Hurst Short Throw...Noisy? So a few weeks ago I installed the Hurst short throw shifter into my Camaro. First off it's awesome I love it and it reduces the travel so much. But anyways in 1st and 2nd gear there is a sort of rubbing noise coming from inside the rubber boot area (I think). I put it up on a lift checked the underside to make sure I had re-installed the lower dust boot and everything was fine. Then driving down the Autobahn today there is a lot of vibration noise from it. Has anyone else had this problem or know a fix? It doesn't seem to be a problem just more an annoying noise The only thing I can think of is when I switched out for the Hurst I left in the correcting springs could that be causing the noises? Any help would be great I'm a noob at this so please bear with me! -Aaron __________________

01-17-2014, 09:34 AM	#2
jmelchio SSmokinJoe Drives: 2010 SIM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, North Hills Posts: 568 View My Garage	I have the same issue with my Hurst shifter also (but I still like it). Did yours come with the NVR kit (rubber pads for noise/vibration reduction)? Mine is also getting some side-to-side play (maybe 1/2 inch) while in gear. Hurst has some new bushings (Steel instead of nylon) out. I just ordered a set and will get them installed in a week or two. Once I get them in, I'll let you know how they work. __________________ 1SS/RS Silver with Black Rally Stripes. 35% Tint Roto-Fab CAI SLP Loudmouth II Axleback Hurst Shifter R1Concepts Slotted Rotors Hawk Ceramic Brakepads I drive way too fast to worry about my cholesterol.

01-17-2014, 10:00 AM	#3
ArmyEOD17 Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 88	I actually do have the upgraded bushings installed on it they are pretty nice! But it did come with the noise reduction pads I'm just not sure where to put them to help with said problem! __________________

01-25-2014, 05:28 PM	#4
Jylee Drives: 2012 2LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sugarland, TX Posts: 96	The pad will reduce notice I noticed the same noise, and I wrap the black pad/tape around the joints. It should cover both bolts and nuts on the shifter. Jack

01-29-2014, 02:59 AM	#7
markkk Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LS Join Date: May 2012 Location: NC Posts: 127	Having the same shifter, I have some vibrations. I re-installed the shifter just to make sure I did everything right, I installed the rubber noise reduction bushings correctly and nothing fixed it. I only notice this noise when I'm in lower gear above 4k rpms. I then decided to mess around and put the stock shifter knob on the hurst stick, which obviously isn't a good fit, but it completely stopped all the vibrations. So in my mind, I believe one of the possible solutions (maybe not for yours) is to get a different shift knob, which I have not done yet, or get some sort of better insulation for the knob which sounds kind of complicated. Also, to note, I have the knob screwed as far down as I can get it and have played with it's positioning just to notice no difference. I believe Hurst's design needs some much needed improvement if there are so many people with noise problems. I called Hurst multiple times, just to get no help, advising me to put the bushings on, which I had already done correctly. Other than that I love the Short Throw Shifter and the throwback look. Good luck. __________________

01-26-2014, 06:26 AM	#6
Jylee Drives: 2012 2LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sugarland, TX Posts: 96	I did not think the black insulation tape and the gaskets should add any value. However, after the test drive. I removed the cover and bolts on the shifter. Add the gaskets, wrap the entire shift and bolts together. Most of the noise have gone. Only a little on high rpm. Jack

01-29-2014, 09:56 AM	#8
ArmyEOD17 Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 88	Yeah I love the shifter and I even have the brass bushings but I'm going to try and insulate it more this weekend and see I will let you guys know my findings! __________________

01-31-2014, 10:47 AM	#9
jmelchio SSmokinJoe Drives: 2010 SIM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, North Hills Posts: 568 View My Garage	I just got the steel bushings installed. Wow, what a difference. The shift feels much more precise, and my shifter is actually much quieter now. I would highly recommend the steel bushings. __________________ 1SS/RS Silver with Black Rally Stripes. 35% Tint Roto-Fab CAI SLP Loudmouth II Axleback Hurst Shifter R1Concepts Slotted Rotors Hawk Ceramic Brakepads I drive way too fast to worry about my cholesterol.

02-01-2014, 05:23 AM	#10
ArmyEOD17 Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 88	Still getting the vibration noises on hard accelerations, I wish there was an easier way to drop the inside dust boot I believe the sound is coming from the correcting springs but cant be sure. No luck fixing yet. Nothing wrong with the shifter at all its more just a preferance thing. __________________

02-01-2014, 01:33 PM	#11
Jylee Drives: 2012 2LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sugarland, TX Posts: 96	Dusty boot removal It" s not the best way to remove the dust boot, but it worked for me. After the shift boot is removed, unbolt the four bolts holding the retaining plate. The dust boot is held on by some tabs under the plate. Pull hard, they should come loose. I did not thread the tabs back, only sandwiched it under the retaining plate. Jack

02-01-2014, 02:03 PM	#12
24ZZZZZ Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS BLACK M6 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: H-town,Texas Posts: 54 View My Garage	I HAVE THE BURTON, AND THE SAME PROBLEM.