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xSSkier874 · 10-18-2009, 01:36 PM

Just curious if anyone has heard anything about B&M making a shifter for the Camaro? Ive had their shifters in 2 cars and absolutely love them. If not lets see if we can get a list going to convince them there is a market and get one into production.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-18-2009, 02:28 PM

If you come up next week to the Hurst Cruise 'N Tech-Saturday October 24th you can tel them in person.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44377

TRooper · 10-18-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

If you come up next week to the Hurst Cruise 'N Tech-Saturday October 24th you can tel them in person.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44377

Haha, I was just about to post this. Yeah, Join us at the meet, we look forward to hearing feedback from all Camaro enthusiasts.

jpsuperman81 · 10-18-2009, 04:51 PM

B&M owns the name hurst I think and I believe its been posted by subzero who works for hurst there would be no b&m offering since the would compete with each other. Its sorta like a gmc sierra or a chevy silverado but hey there is a market for both of those right.

TRooper · 10-18-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

B&M owns the name hurst I think and I believe its been posted by subzero who works for hurst there would be no b&m offering since the would compete with each other. Its sorta like a gmc sierra or a chevy silverado but hey there is a market for both of those right.

Not true. B&M may offer a Camaro Shifter. Although, B&M does own Hurst, there are still competing products within the lines. The two companies have different philosophies when it comes to parts, so it's not like they are taking customers from each other. They each have two different customer bases. While Hurst's Billet Plus and Competition Plus lines have that "In your face approach" with both bold styling and an aggressive shifter feel. B&M, usually goes after a different customer in regards to their Prescision Sport Shifters. B&M's shifter throw usually isn't as aggressive as Hurst's is. If B&M does offer a shifter, it will more than likely have less throw reduction than the Hurst, be easier to engage, and appear stock when installed. Since owners follow different paths when modifying their rides, it's nice to know that choices are out there for everyone.

xSSkier874 · 10-18-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TRooper

Not true. B&M may offer a Camaro Shifter. Although, B&M does own Hurst, there are still competing products within the lines. The two companies have different philosophies when it comes to parts, so it's not like they are taking customers from each other. They each have two different customer bases. While Hurst's Billet Plus and Competition Plus lines have that "In your face approach" with both bold styling and an aggressive shifter feel. B&M, usually goes after a different customer in regards to their Prescision Sport Shifters. B&M's shifter throw usually isn't as aggressive as Hurst's is. If B&M does offer a shifter, it will more than likely have less throw than the Hurst, be easier to engage, and appear stock when installed. Since owners follow different paths when modifying their rides, it's nice to know that choices are out there for everyone.

well said... ive driven cars with both hurst and B&M shifters and i prefer the B&M. I know in the cobalts the B&M included aluminum bushing and beefier parts to help give a more precise feel while the hurst was just the shifter.

unfortunately i wont make that cruise as i have plans and hope to have my car in for repairs by then...

jpsuperman81 · 10-19-2009, 09:34 AM

Ok so i was half right, i found the post my memory was thinking about.

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Originally Posted by subzero05

as of right now there are no plans to release a B&M unit for the car unless demand changes

Found in this thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...90#post1034690

subzero05 · 10-19-2009, 09:44 AM

If the demand is there for a B&M sport shifter , then one could be produced. Trooper is correct though.They are typically 2 distinctly different shifter styles so if consumer demand is there, it would be made. At the present time however, design on the B&M side for a Camaro shifter has not started though

linkwpc · 10-19-2009, 10:21 AM

Here is my review the hurst shifter:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48035

If you going to Hurst place this week (24th) in Socal and want a Hurst shifter, PM TRooper Today!

xSSkier874 · 10-19-2009, 03:48 PM

so as i said i think we need to get a list of people who would be willing to buy one if they were to make it.. i know i would buy one for sure.

10-18-2009, 01:36 PM	#1
xSSkier874 Drives: 17 Silverado, 99 Miata Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Flatrock, MI Posts: 421	B&M shifter? Just curious if anyone has heard anything about B&M making a shifter for the Camaro? Ive had their shifters in 2 cars and absolutely love them. If not lets see if we can get a list going to convince them there is a market and get one into production.

10-19-2009, 10:21 AM	#9
linkwpc The punching cat Drives: '10 Camaro SS Black W/Hugger&W/IOI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 4,048 View My Garage	Here is my review the hurst shifter: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48035 If you going to Hurst place this week (24th) in Socal and want a Hurst shifter, PM TRooper Today! __________________ My car build (COTW 7/23/12) - - - - - - > CLICK HERE! : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80725

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jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	B&M owns the name hurst I think and I believe its been posted by subzero who works for hurst there would be no b&m offering since the would compete with each other. Its sorta like a gmc sierra or a chevy silverado but hey there is a market for both of those right.

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subzero05 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 tbd Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california Posts: 647	If the demand is there for a B&M sport shifter , then one could be produced. Trooper is correct though.They are typically 2 distinctly different shifter styles so if consumer demand is there, it would be made. At the present time however, design on the B&M side for a Camaro shifter has not started though

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xSSkier874 Drives: 17 Silverado, 99 Miata Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Flatrock, MI Posts: 421	so as i said i think we need to get a list of people who would be willing to buy one if they were to make it.. i know i would buy one for sure.