Is The Hurst Short Shifter Worth The Money? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Hoss · 03-10-2011, 10:10 PM

I finally sat in a SS that had the short throw Hurst shifter. Now I didn't drive this car but I am thinking it isn't worth the almost $500 to purchase it.

Your thoughts on this please.

PoorMansCamaro · 03-10-2011, 10:12 PM

I paid less then 300 for mine, from apex motorsports. Although it was during the holidays and they had a great deal.

Edit: heck, it's only $309 through them right now...

BUMBLE-B-TUNA · 03-10-2011, 10:55 PM

Take a look at the MGW, for a little more you get the whole assembly not just a new handle. I shopped around and decided that it was the best bang for the buck. Had to get a hurst pistol grip with 12v switch though as they don't make one. Also, its supposed to shift easier/smoother which is better for the honey, +1 for me!

PoorMansCamaro · 03-10-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUMBLE-B-TUNA

Take a look at the MGW, for a little more you get the whole assembly not just a new handle. I shopped around and decided that it was the best bang for the buck. Had to get a hurst pistol grip with 12v switch though as they don't make one. Also, its supposed to shift easier/smoother which is better for the honey, +1 for me!

You get more then just a handle when you get the hurst...

IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 03-11-2011, 12:15 AM

Factory (KAE) or aftermarket Hurst?

For $380, I'm glad I got the factory option.

BUMBLE-B-TUNA · 03-11-2011, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

You get more then just a handle when you get the hurst...

Not much. All I'm saying is compare the two, you get much more with the MGW for not much more $.

subzero05 · 03-11-2011, 09:21 AM

he;s probably reffering to the factory Hurst shifter?. If not, then get the aftermarket one online for $300!

Partick · 03-11-2011, 10:20 AM

Definately worth it to me....

Larz29 · 03-11-2011, 10:29 AM

I have the barton short throw. I really like the look of it over the hurst. I'm installing it this weekend so I'll see how I actually like it in the car, however, for every bit of quality of the hurst (and than some) the barton seems like a good deal at $200 and some change

SSOOCH · 03-11-2011, 10:31 AM

"You'll always take first when you're rolling with a Hurst"!!

-Sooch

newagemuscle · 03-11-2011, 10:34 AM

I have the Hurst. If I were to do it over again I would do the MGW. The Hurst has a nice look and popular name but is very notchy compared to my brothers MGW. You cant even compare the two. You get way more from the MGW... not just a stem with a classic knob. I know Hurst lovers will argue, but remember I have the Hurst and am just being honest. If you drive two cars back to back one with the Hurst and the other with the MGW you will be sold. To the original question, no I don't think it is worth the money.

slick rick · 03-11-2011, 11:34 AM

Love my aftermarket Hurst shifter

Ghost-Rider · 03-11-2011, 11:37 AM

The Hurst aftermarket shifter doesn't just replace the stick. It replaces the whole pivot bearing. The Hurst uses a high quality maintenance-free Teflon lined spherical bearing to do the main pivoting while shifting. This is the "business" part (fulcrum) of the whole shifter and it is properly raised in the OEM housing to achieve a short throw. There are very few companies making shifters out there that take this approach. And the smart ones copy Hurst.

IROCanSS · 03-11-2011, 11:39 AM

Yes, but at the going rate, not $500.

03-10-2011, 10:10 PM	#1
Hoss Drives: 2004GMC Extended Cab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 623 View My Garage	Is The Hurst Short Shifter Worth The Money? I finally sat in a SS that had the short throw Hurst shifter. Now I didn't drive this car but I am thinking it isn't worth the almost $500 to purchase it. Your thoughts on this please. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, Black/Black, LS-3, delivered 6/19/09

03-10-2011, 10:12 PM	#2
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,250	I paid less then 300 for mine, from apex motorsports. Although it was during the holidays and they had a great deal. Edit: heck, it's only $309 through them right now... __________________

03-11-2011, 12:15 AM	#5
IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 NorCal Camaro➎ Member Drives: Bowties ONLY!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor☆Cal Posts: 1,767 View My Garage	Factory (KAE) or aftermarket Hurst? For $380, I'm glad I got the factory option. __________________

03-11-2011, 10:31 AM	#10
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	"You'll always take first when you're rolling with a Hurst"!! -Sooch __________________

03-11-2011, 10:34 AM	#11
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	I have the Hurst. If I were to do it over again I would do the MGW. The Hurst has a nice look and popular name but is very notchy compared to my brothers MGW. You cant even compare the two. You get way more from the MGW... not just a stem with a classic knob. I know Hurst lovers will argue, but remember I have the Hurst and am just being honest. If you drive two cars back to back one with the Hurst and the other with the MGW you will be sold. To the original question, no I don't think it is worth the money. __________________

03-10-2011, 10:55 PM	#3
BUMBLE-B-TUNA Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Cowichan BC, Canada/Buckeye AZ Posts: 417 View My Garage	Take a look at the MGW, for a little more you get the whole assembly not just a new handle. I shopped around and decided that it was the best bang for the buck. Had to get a hurst pistol grip with 12v switch though as they don't make one. Also, its supposed to shift easier/smoother which is better for the honey, +1 for me!

03-11-2011, 09:21 AM	#7
subzero05 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 tbd Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california Posts: 647	he;s probably reffering to the factory Hurst shifter?. If not, then get the aftermarket one online for $300!

03-11-2011, 10:20 AM	#8
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	Definately worth it to me....

03-11-2011, 10:29 AM	#9
Larz29 Drives: 2010 camaro ss LS3 cyber grey Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Madison,wi Posts: 226	I have the barton short throw. I really like the look of it over the hurst. I'm installing it this weekend so I'll see how I actually like it in the car, however, for every bit of quality of the hurst (and than some) the barton seems like a good deal at $200 and some change

03-11-2011, 11:34 AM	#12
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Love my aftermarket Hurst shifter __________________

03-11-2011, 11:37 AM	#13
Ghost-Rider Drives: SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Honolulu Posts: 73	The Hurst aftermarket shifter doesn't just replace the stick. It replaces the whole pivot bearing. The Hurst uses a high quality maintenance-free Teflon lined spherical bearing to do the main pivoting while shifting. This is the "business" part (fulcrum) of the whole shifter and it is properly raised in the OEM housing to achieve a short throw. There are very few companies making shifters out there that take this approach. And the smart ones copy Hurst.

03-11-2011, 11:39 AM	#14
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Yes, but at the going rate, not $500.

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