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hammdo · 08-30-2014, 04:20 PM

Well, decided I'd put in my shifter today. It was not a bad job @ all -- except putting the HardDrive knob bolt on.

I follow the directions for the Hurst Shift plate to a T -- they are perfect and I've linked the instructions here (no sense in repeating them as the pdf was spot on):

This is for the plate:
Hurst Auto Shifter Plate

This is for the HardDrive Knob:
Hurst Auto Shifter Handle

This is pretty much how the box came:

And the contents:

Once I finshed the Plate, I started to put on the HardDrive knob. That's where the issues began. What I found is the hole in the Knob was about .002 off. I could NOT get the screw in. What I also found was the bolt relief machined in was not big enough to allow the screw to account for the difference. What I had to do was use a fine 'file' and open the hole up a bit and then file out the relief -- this took trial and error until I was able to get the bolt to fit (snug for sure, this won't back out!).

So, here is the front of the knob/handle:

And the file I used:

Now, here is the finished product!
Woo hoo:

Love the difference and the feel. The ABL's look awesome and I'll get a pic of that tonight and post it here later...

Do note I need to clean the plate and handle -- those are not scratches ;o)

-Don

hammdo · 08-30-2014, 09:43 PM

Night time:

With flash:

rich3fan · 08-31-2014, 09:00 AM

Good stuff. Your SS is it's own Mod-fest!

hammdo · 08-31-2014, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich3fan

Good stuff. Your SS is it's own Mod-fest!

Yep, can't help it ;o)...

The shifter is really nice. Feels nice and looks great. Lots of stuff to still do....

A little @ a time (or, when time allows ;o)

Thanks!

-Don

Ventmaster · 09-01-2014, 12:45 PM

It looks great!

And admit it- you kinda enjoyed making it work, didn't you?

hammdo · 09-01-2014, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

It looks great!

And admit it- you kinda enjoyed making it work, didn't you?

Da Goober says 'yes' ;o)... The challenge was accepted --

Part of modding a car -- never ends...

I have yet to have most mods 'fit' perfectly -- check out my suspension thread -- even the vararam needed tweaking.

The SOS coils were about the only thing that fit 'perfectly'...

-Don

Jrichards73 · 09-01-2014, 08:45 PM

Looks good, Now color match it..

Ventmaster · 09-01-2014, 10:23 PM

Tried to paint mine- it looked terrible (your's looks great!).

So I realized I wanted a pistol grip the whole time- so I made one.

Ended up going with 'T' Hurst shifter in the end... V6 shifter was too notchy with a truly "short" shifter!

hammdo · 09-02-2014, 12:24 AM

That is nice!

Jrichards73 · 09-02-2014, 01:00 AM

That is nice, unfortunately not enough options for the auto. I have a spare handle so I had nothing to lose in trying. Sanded through the clear on the corner a little bit so I'll have to re-clear it at some point.

hammdo · 09-02-2014, 01:43 AM

Not sure how RJT will look on the handle -- I chose the black (and paid more). I like all the options I've seen. Its amazing what folks will think up and do -- really inspiring...

hammdo · 10-03-2014, 11:53 PM

Thought I'd add a night shot to this:

-Don

08-30-2014, 04:20 PM	#1
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	2011 Camaro 2SS Hurst Shifter and HardDrive Knob Well, decided I'd put in my shifter today. It was not a bad job @ all -- except putting the HardDrive knob bolt on. I follow the directions for the Hurst Shift plate to a T -- they are perfect and I've linked the instructions here (no sense in repeating them as the pdf was spot on): This is for the plate: Hurst Auto Shifter Plate This is for the HardDrive Knob: Hurst Auto Shifter Handle This is pretty much how the box came: And the contents: Once I finshed the Plate, I started to put on the HardDrive knob. That's where the issues began. What I found is the hole in the Knob was about .002 off. I could NOT get the screw in. What I also found was the bolt relief machined in was not big enough to allow the screw to account for the difference. What I had to do was use a fine 'file' and open the hole up a bit and then file out the relief -- this took trial and error until I was able to get the bolt to fit (snug for sure, this won't back out!). So, here is the front of the knob/handle: And the file I used: Now, here is the finished product! Woo hoo: Love the difference and the feel. The ABL's look awesome and I'll get a pic of that tonight and post it here later... Do note I need to clean the plate and handle -- those are not scratches ;o) -Don Last edited by hammdo; 10-26-2018 at 03:47 PM.

08-30-2014, 09:43 PM	#2
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Night time: With flash: Last edited by hammdo; 07-01-2017 at 04:49 PM.

08-31-2014, 09:00 AM	#3
rich3fan What's this button do? Drives: 2019 Black 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 1,364	Good stuff. Your SS is it's own Mod-fest! __________________ 2019 Black & Red & Silver 2SS - Bone Stock

09-01-2014, 08:45 PM	#7
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	Looks good, Now color match it.. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

09-01-2014, 10:23 PM	#8
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,009	Tried to paint mine- it looked terrible (your's looks great!). So I realized I wanted a pistol grip the whole time- so I made one. Ended up going with 'T' Hurst shifter in the end... V6 shifter was too notchy with a truly "short" shifter! Attached Images

09-01-2014, 12:45 PM	#5
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,009	It looks great! And admit it- you kinda enjoyed making it work, didn't you?

09-02-2014, 12:24 AM	#9
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	That is nice!

09-02-2014, 01:00 AM	#10
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	That is nice, unfortunately not enough options for the auto. I have a spare handle so I had nothing to lose in trying. Sanded through the clear on the corner a little bit so I'll have to re-clear it at some point. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

09-02-2014, 01:43 AM	#11
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Not sure how RJT will look on the handle -- I chose the black (and paid more). I like all the options I've seen. Its amazing what folks will think up and do -- really inspiring...

10-03-2014, 11:53 PM	#12
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Thought I'd add a night shot to this: -Don Last edited by hammdo; 07-01-2017 at 04:50 PM.