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United_727 · 05-03-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

It comes with instructs, but a picture's worth a thousand words. Hurst's install video is on YouTube- have them review it a couple times, and let'em know to stop and come in from the top for the springs before they try to pull the old shifter out.

You'll love it!

And if you do get tired of the retro-ball- there's lots of other ways to go:

The instructions that came with it are very vague about releasing the springs on the v6.

Neuf Cruz · 05-04-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

It comes with instructs, but a picture's worth a thousand words. Hurst's install video is on YouTube- have them review it a couple times, and let'em know to stop and come in from the top for the springs before they try to pull the old shifter out.

You'll love it!

And if you do get tired of the retro-ball- there's lots of other ways to go:

Love that pistol grip! Mine came with the V* pattern even thow I specifivally asked for the v6. Did n;t care if I had to pat extra just wanted it so I would not have to wait! I just emailed Tracy to see what to do and I will call Hurst up in few.
I like the look of the retro but also the pistol grip! Any preference\pros\cons to either one?

Thanks!

neuf cruz

AutoAgenda · 05-04-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Neuf Cruz

Love that pistol grip! Mine came with the V* pattern even thow I specifivally asked for the v6. Did n;t care if I had to pat extra just wanted it so I would not have to wait! I just emailed Tracy to see what to do and I will call Hurst up in few.
I like the look of the retro but also the pistol grip! Any preference\pros\cons to either one?

Thanks!

neuf cruz

In the drivetrain sponsor section ( http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=95 ) we have a thread with different shift knobs you can take a look at.

Neuf Cruz · 05-04-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoAgenda

In the drivetrain sponsor section ( http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=95 ) we have a thread with different shift knobs you can take a look at.

Thanks!
Any reason to pick one over the other? Pros\cons! Besides looks!

Waiting to hear back if I can make an exchange!

neuf cruz

Ventmaster · 05-04-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Neuf Cruz

Love that pistol grip! Mine came with the V* pattern even thow I specifivally asked for the v6. Did n;t care if I had to pat extra just wanted it so I would not have to wait! I just emailed Tracy to see what to do and I will call Hurst up in few.
I like the look of the retro but also the pistol grip! Any preference\pros\cons to either one?

Thanks!

neuf cruz

I love the retro look of the big white cue-ball, but I had some surgery on my shiftin' hand and it just felt awkward after that.

Decided to try Hurst's "Hard Drive" stick- but hated the handle it came with.

My pistol grip is a couple pieces of aluminum stock and a pair of grips from .45 S&W. I need to spend a little more time at the bench grinder to get the contours better.

SIXJAK · 05-05-2012, 01:49 AM

Well my Pfadt sways came today so I think my buddy is going to install these and the short throw FINALLY on Sunday while I'm up in KC.

Ventmaster · 05-05-2012, 05:40 AM

Get ready to fall in love all over again!

But still get the rear cradle inserts!!

SIXJAK · 05-05-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Get ready to fall in love all over again!

But still get the rear cradle inserts!!

I have a BMR rear cradle full bushing kit coming. I believe those are included.

Ventmaster · 05-05-2012, 10:06 AM

Great! I see it in your "to do" list now.

It's gonna be a whole new car!

United_727 · 05-05-2012, 07:36 PM

GM should have put the Hurst in it from the factory.It's precise and crisp. It's way better than the clunky one it came with. I havent gone into reverse instead of 1st again.

SIXJAK · 05-07-2012, 09:16 AM

Well due to __________(insert lame excuse) Hurst short throw install didn't happen. But I did get these on last night.

They are sequential LEDS. They look pretty cool. 182.00 on eBay. Now just need to order the black bezels. A. They'll look better IMO and B. I scratched the inside right rear taking it off.

lionofjudea · 05-07-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fargomike

Congrats you will love it. Got mine on last weekend its like a new car again.

I want to get one of theses but I would like to see the shorter shift throw 1st before I buy. Does anyone have a video before install and after install of the shift throw?? Or maybe someone can just tell me the difference. Also is the 1st gear easier to get to then the factory shifter?
Dave

lionofjudea · 05-07-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by United_727

GM should have put the Hurst in it from the factory.It's precise and crisp. It's way better than the clunky one it came with. I havent gone into reverse instead of 1st again.

That answers one of my questions!
Thanks!!

Dave

45anni-gen5 · 05-07-2012, 03:18 PM

will my chevrolet dealer istall the hurst short shift for me or am i gonna need to find a good tranny shop to do that??

lesson1 · 05-07-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 45anni-gen5

will my chevrolet dealer istall the hurst short shift for me or am i gonna need to find a good tranny shop to do that??

dealer can install had mine done it was 175

45anni-gen5 · 05-07-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lesson1

dealer can install had mine done it was 175

thats not too terrible just didnt want to spendmoney but im gonna have to since i dont have acess to a lift to loosen the brace. Thanks

United_727 · 05-08-2012, 01:57 PM

It would be harder to do without a lift,but not impossible. Ramps under the front wheels would work ok. Just wait for the exhaust to cool! 15mm bolts that hold the rear trans mount need to be loosened around 1/2".

45anni-gen5 · 05-08-2012, 03:42 PM

whats the deeal with these springs in there is that a difficult thing to get back in or???

PsychoRS · 05-09-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SIXJAK

They are sequential LEDS. They look pretty cool. 182.00 on eBay. Now just need to order the black bezels. A. They'll look better IMO and B. I scratched the inside right rear taking it off.

Those look awesome SIXJAK!

I've been looking at those tail lights on Ebay myself.

On a side note, I'm planning on ordering my Hurst STS soon, but I will have my dealership install it.

United_727 · 05-09-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 45anni-gen5

whats the deeal with these springs in there is that a difficult thing to get back in or???

There are 2 torx screws that hold them in under the rubber shift boot. I cut the boot a little to get a socket in there to undo them . I didnt replace them. You have to undo them of the stock shifter will not come down on the V6 . The directions are extremely vague on how to release the springs.

45anni-gen5 · 05-09-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by United_727

There are 2 torx screws that hold them in under the rubber shift boot. I cut the boot a little to get a socket in there to undo them . I didnt replace them. You have to undo them of the stock shifter will not come donw on the V6 . The directions are extremely vague on how to release the springs.

Is it still functional if you dont replace the springs??

SIXJAK · 05-09-2012, 11:41 AM

The install took 45 mins. I jacked up one of my chrome bezels. It's always the guinea pig i.e the first one. I ordered the black bezels which I think will look way better anyway. Those should be here any day.

United_727 · 05-09-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 45anni-gen5

Is it still functional if you dont replace the springs??

Yes,it works just fine.

bmorecam · 05-09-2012, 12:42 PM

what's the deal with the rattle problem Hurst was causing? I know plenty of folks in the past that was furious because of rattling issue.

Ventmaster · 05-09-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bmorecam

what's the deal with the rattle problem Hurst was causing? I know plenty of folks in the past that was furious because of rattling issue.

Chevy originally offered these in new cars and I think those guys were expecting "factory" level sophistication. A performance shifter will not be silent at all times!

However, I didn't use any of the stick-on vibration dampers and my Hurst rarely hums and never rattles.

It also centers just fine and functions normally without the "centering" springs.

In exchange you get short, precise throws and alot more driving satisfaction...

05-05-2012, 05:40 AM	#32
Ventmaster Drives: 2010 Camaro RS 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 1,075	Get ready to fall in love all over again! But still get the rear cradle inserts!! __________________ Airaid CAI, Rx ported TB, Mace ported IM, JBA shorty headers, Richmond 3.73, Borla touring axleback, Hurst short throw, NH-SS fix, IDEALG clutch m/c, SS struts/springs, Spohn trailing arms, Pfadt Racing sways, Pedders radius arm & rear subframe bushing inserts, 2LT gauge pkg.TSW Nurburgs. IPF S/C

05-05-2012, 10:06 AM	#34
Ventmaster Drives: 2010 Camaro RS 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 1,075	Great! I see it in your "to do" list now. It's gonna be a whole new car! __________________ Airaid CAI, Rx ported TB, Mace ported IM, JBA shorty headers, Richmond 3.73, Borla touring axleback, Hurst short throw, NH-SS fix, IDEALG clutch m/c, SS struts/springs, Spohn trailing arms, Pfadt Racing sways, Pedders radius arm & rear subframe bushing inserts, 2LT gauge pkg.TSW Nurburgs. IPF S/C

05-05-2012, 07:36 PM	#35
United_727 Parts Guru Extraordinair. Drives: '11 1LT/RS M6 CGM,01 Cavalier (DD) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 595	GM should have put the Hurst in it from the factory.It's precise and crisp. It's way better than the clunky one it came with. I havent gone into reverse instead of 1st again. __________________ No good deed goes unpunished...

05-07-2012, 03:18 PM	#39
45anni-gen5 Chevy 4 Life Drives: 2012 45th anniversary RS Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: cheyenne WY Posts: 127	will my chevrolet dealer istall the hurst short shift for me or am i gonna need to find a good tranny shop to do that?? __________________

05-08-2012, 01:57 PM	#42
United_727 Parts Guru Extraordinair. Drives: '11 1LT/RS M6 CGM,01 Cavalier (DD) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 595	It would be harder to do without a lift,but not impossible. Ramps under the front wheels would work ok. Just wait for the exhaust to cool! 15mm bolts that hold the rear trans mount need to be loosened around 1/2". __________________ No good deed goes unpunished...

05-05-2012, 01:49 AM	#31
SIXJAK Account Suspended Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,466 View My Garage	Well my Pfadt sways came today so I think my buddy is going to install these and the short throw FINALLY on Sunday while I'm up in KC.

05-08-2012, 03:42 PM	#43
45anni-gen5 Chevy 4 Life Drives: 2012 45th anniversary RS Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: cheyenne WY Posts: 127	whats the deeal with these springs in there is that a difficult thing to get back in or??? __________________

05-09-2012, 11:41 AM	#47
SIXJAK Account Suspended Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,466 View My Garage	The install took 45 mins. I jacked up one of my chrome bezels. It's always the guinea pig i.e the first one. I ordered the black bezels which I think will look way better anyway. Those should be here any day. Last edited by SIXJAK; 05-09-2012 at 11:56 AM.

05-09-2012, 12:42 PM	#49
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,705 View My Garage	what's the deal with the rattle problem Hurst was causing? I know plenty of folks in the past that was furious because of rattling issue.