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caverman · 08-19-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oakaro68

so this is my first manual trans vehicle and i really don't think the M6 has much on a throw...it the hurst THAT much better than stock? also, doesn't the hurst shifter accept the stock shift knob or am i talking out of my A**?

No....Hurst doesn't accept the stock knob (which would look funky even if it did) but there are others like MGW that do.

I would suggest that you try to meet up with someone local that has one and give it a try. I personally hate the stock knob....if feels like I was trying to shift something that had a softwall on top of it. Put your hand on the small round knob of an aftermarket shifter and I bet that alone will make you want to swithch.

Personally, I went with the MGW and Race Knob. It feels 150% better in my hand versus the stock knob and pretty much everyone that has felt it agreed. That doesn't even include the actual feel of the shifter as I go through the gears. Much more positive and the spring pushes the shifter into the center which makes speed shifing from 2 - 3 a breeze.

To me and aftermarket shifter (especially MGW becuse it changes the whole shifter an not just the shaft) is ABSOLUTELY worth it!

oakaro68 · 08-19-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

No....Hurst doesn't accept the stock knob (which would look funky even if it did) but there are others like MGW that do.

I would suggest that you try to meet up with someone local that has one and give it a try. I personally hate the stock knob....if feels like I was trying to shift something that had a softwall on top of it. Put your hand on the small round knob of an aftermarket shifter and I bet that alone will make you want to swithch.

Personally, I went with the MGW and Race Knob. It feels 150% better in my hand versus the stock knob and pretty much everyone that has felt it agreed. That doesn't even include the actual feel of the shifter as I go through the gears. Much more positive and the spring pushes the shifter into the center which makes speed shifing from 2 - 3 a breeze.

To me and aftermarket shifter (especially MGW becuse it changes the whole shifter an not just the shaft) is ABSOLUTELY worth it!

thanks for the info, do you have any pics of your new shifter??

slick rick · 08-19-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

No....Hurst doesn't accept the stock knob

The aftermarket Hurst shifter can use the stock knob.

The kit comes with two sticks, one for the Hurst ball and one for the stock knob. You decide which one you want to install.

ZAPSSRS · 08-19-2010, 12:21 PM

Looks good.

I have the Hurst Shifter but I am using the Baton Shift Knob and love the combination.

caverman · 08-19-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by oakaro68

thanks for the info, do you have any pics of your new shifter??

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=hurst

BTW: you can get different knobs from MGW. They make a round knob, gripper knob, race knob, or you can use the factory knob.

http://www.mgwltd.com/camaro-5th_generation.shtml

Sorry.....not trying to jack the OP's thread. Many people like the Hurst and there is nothing wrong with it. Just do your research and pick the best sifter for you. It happens to be the MGW for me.

camaro52010 · 08-19-2010, 01:36 PM

I love mine also. I ended up using the White knob with the kit because I ordered the black knob separately and it came twice without the HURST name inscribed on it.

subzero05 · 08-19-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

The aftermarket Hurst shifter can use the stock knob.

The kit comes with two sticks, one for the Hurst ball and one for the stock knob. You decide which one you want to install.

correct!. you can absolutely use the stock knob with the Hurst shifter

caverman · 08-19-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by subzero05

correct!. you can absolutely use the stock knob with the Hurst shifter

My bad....

I was thinking of the chrome stick. Forgot about the other stick in the pkg.

It won't fit on the chrome stick that says Hurst...

....hopefully I got that right.

ProudLS · 08-19-2010, 03:40 PM

Well, I got my Hurst short shifter but I kept the stock stick with its knob

vernal · 08-19-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ctsmrb1

Vernal, I never really had a problem with 2nd to 3rd, but I can say that everything is more direct, with more positive feedback.

I love the black ball on yours, I had one originally on my Stang but it got stolen and I grew to love my "temporary replacement" white cue-ball. One of my favorite parts of the Hurst was the vibration - after a while, you could tell what rpm you were at just by the shifter. Also, free hand massages while you were driving. I hope you enjoy it! I've been drifting back and forth and even went to the dealer to price the Hurst.

fisherssmoke · 08-31-2010, 10:59 PM

I was telling my wife tonight I have a freaking lump on the back of my head from getting that damn boot on...who would of thunk it

Josh @ Spartan LSX · 09-01-2010, 09:18 AM

Looks good. I like how it has that retro look like the old school style shifters.

Personally I like the stock shifters in these cars myself. I find 2-3 really easy to do in the 2010's.

topgun1 · 09-01-2010, 12:05 PM

looks great, love the black shifter ball on it.

ProudLS · 09-01-2010, 12:14 PM

Do you guys have any issue when you shift from third to fourth at WOT sometimes? I kept my stock stick and I do not know if it’s the reason?

08-19-2010, 12:21 PM	#18
ZAPSSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville, GA Posts: 135	Looks good. I have the Hurst Shifter but I am using the Baton Shift Knob and love the combination. __________________ Kooks LT 1 7/8 Catted Headers / Kooks Full Exhaust, Roto-Fab CAI / Radiator Cover / Engine Covers, Billet Engine Bay Accesories, Hurst Shifter, Heritage Grill, Vengeance Stage II Cam / Tune, Eibach Coils, G2 Painted Calipers, Tinted Windows

08-19-2010, 01:36 PM	#20
camaro52010 Camaro4ever Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS, 1978 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 445 View My Garage	I love mine also. I ended up using the White knob with the kit because I ordered the black knob separately and it came twice without the HURST name inscribed on it. __________________ Last edited by camaro52010; 09-22-2010 at 03:41 PM.

08-19-2010, 03:40 PM	#23
ProudLS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TX Posts: 193	Well, I got my Hurst short shifter but I kept the stock stick with its knob __________________ 2010 Black/Black SS RS M6, ARH headers, Hi-flow cats w/x-pipe, Fastlane CAI, Livernois Camshaft 2C, SLP 160 Stat, SLP underdrive pulley, Hurst, Eibach lower spring, BMR lower control arms, BMR toe rods, Razzi body kit and Borla axle back. Tuned by me HPT.

08-31-2010, 10:59 PM	#25
fisherssmoke Drives: Black SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 254 View My Garage	I was telling my wife tonight I have a freaking lump on the back of my head from getting that damn boot on...who would of thunk it __________________

09-01-2010, 12:05 PM	#27
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	looks great, love the black shifter ball on it. __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

09-01-2010, 09:18 AM	#26
Josh @ Spartan LSX Drives: A wrench Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Atlanta Posts: 353	Looks good. I like how it has that retro look like the old school style shifters. Personally I like the stock shifters in these cars myself. I find 2-3 really easy to do in the 2010's.

09-01-2010, 12:14 PM	#28
ProudLS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TX Posts: 193	Do you guys have any issue when you shift from third to fourth at WOT sometimes? I kept my stock stick and I do not know if it’s the reason? __________________ 2010 Black/Black SS RS M6, ARH headers, Hi-flow cats w/x-pipe, Fastlane CAI, Livernois Camshaft 2C, SLP 160 Stat, SLP underdrive pulley, Hurst, Eibach lower spring, BMR lower control arms, BMR toe rods, Razzi body kit and Borla axle back. Tuned by me HPT.

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