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Weezerj · 05-24-2011, 01:10 AM

For those that have been lucky enough to sit in the ZL1 or even drive it, how did the short throw feel?

As short as aftermarket short throw shifters?

Does it "click" into gear?

anyone? Bueller?

*radz28* · 05-24-2011, 11:59 AM

Have they even allowed anyone outside of the press to sit in it?

I'm sure that will be something I'll be looking into. The way the manufacturers have to contend with NVH, I can get over a little tranny noise as long as the throws are better. The two billet shifters I had on my '95 Z28 were a little noisy, but I could deal with it.

Shurenuff · 05-24-2011, 05:30 PM

One of my first mods will be a MGW shifter with a black ZL1 ball when they become available. While the stock shifter may be nice, I've heard nothing but good things about the MGW.

I look forward to the day I can compare them both

*radz28* · 05-24-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shurenuff

One of my first mods will be a MGW shifter with a black ZL1 ball when they become available. While the stock shifter may be nice, I've heard nothing but good things about the MGW.

I look forward to the day I can compare them both

This is what I was thinking

91Z28350 · 05-24-2011, 07:02 PM

I like the look of the old school Hurst with the rectangular stick, especially with a T handle (since I can't pull off traction bars, this will be my nod to the old school Hot Rods!)

*Milk 1027* · 05-24-2011, 07:34 PM

Feels just like a stock SS. But that can change at any time.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 05-24-2011, 10:28 PM

If it now feels like a stock SS

, I hope it does change.

Most (if not all) of the stock SS shifters I've seen feel sloppy and loose. The factory Hursts, on the other hand, feel tight and precise. I would think (and hope) that the "ultimate" Camaro would have an appropriate shifter. I don't think the stock SS shifter is up to the task.

OldJedi · 05-24-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

Feels just like a stock SS. But that can change at any time.

Milk, did it feel like a stock shifter or the optional factory Hurst shifter?

*Milk 1027* · 05-25-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

Milk, did it feel like a stock shifter or the optional factory Hurst shifter?

You know. I wouldn't be able to tell you.
I haven't felt the factory hurst. Or any short shifter. So it might actually be a shorter throw, I just didn't pay much attention. I can tell you it did feel very smooth compared to my SS. So....

Sorry, I wish I was paying more attention, but I was a bit in awe at the moment.

Ghost-Rider · 05-25-2011, 02:53 AM

I'm hoping that they will ONLY be available with the factory Hurst.

LostInMoscow · 05-25-2011, 09:53 AM

Who knows if the show car even has the same shifter in it that will be in a production ZL1?! Show cars aren't always mechanically representative of what ends up on the showroom floor. Just sayin'!

*radz28* · 05-25-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91Z28350

I like the look of the old school Hurst with the rectangular stick, especially with a T handle (since I can't pull off traction bars, this will be my nod to the old school Hot Rods!)

I wanna' see traction bars on a 5th Gen, lol

I've had a Hammer Head B&M handle on my '95 and just got one for my 4Runner and love that thing. It's not so nice in the +100* summers here, though...

OldJedi · 05-25-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

You know. I wouldn't be able to tell you.
I haven't felt the factory hurst. Or any short shifter. So it might actually be a shorter throw, I just didn't pay much attention. I can tell you it did feel very smooth compared to my SS. So....

Sorry, I wish I was paying more attention, but I was a bit in awe at the moment.

Thanks Milk, I appreciate the input. We will find out for sure in a few months. I am still soooo jealous you guys were able to sit inside of the car. You also had far more restraint than I would have had. If I had sat in the car with the keys in the ignition, that car would be in my garage hiding under a tarp right now.

*Milk 1027* · 05-25-2011, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostInMoscow

Who knows if the show car even has the same shifter in it that will be in a production ZL1?! Show cars aren't always mechanically representative of what ends up on the showroom floor. Just sayin'!

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldJedi

Thanks Milk, I appreciate the input. We will find out for sure in a few months. I am still soooo jealous you guys were able to sit inside of the car. You also had far more restraint than I would have had. If I had sat in the car with the keys in the ignition, that car would be in my garage hiding under a tarp right now.

lol
It would've been hard to do with the cameras rolling and GM people watching from a distance. Plus the 20mph speed limit would've made it hard to get it home.

05-24-2011, 01:10 AM	#1
Weezerj Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS -- 02 Escalade Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 668 View My Garage	ZL1 short throw shifter For those that have been lucky enough to sit in the ZL1 or even drive it, how did the short throw feel? As short as aftermarket short throw shifters? Does it "click" into gear? anyone? Bueller?

05-24-2011, 11:59 AM	#2
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,788 View My Garage	Have they even allowed anyone outside of the press to sit in it? I'm sure that will be something I'll be looking into. The way the manufacturers have to contend with NVH, I can get over a little tranny noise as long as the throws are better. The two billet shifters I had on my '95 Z28 were a little noisy, but I could deal with it. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

05-24-2011, 07:34 PM	#6
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Feels just like a stock SS. But that can change at any time. __________________

05-24-2011, 10:28 PM	#7
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	If it now feels like a stock SS , I hope it does change. Most (if not all) of the stock SS shifters I've seen feel sloppy and loose. The factory Hursts, on the other hand, feel tight and precise. I would think (and hope) that the "ultimate" Camaro would have an appropriate shifter. I don't think the stock SS shifter is up to the task. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

05-25-2011, 09:53 AM	#11
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	Who knows if the show car even has the same shifter in it that will be in a production ZL1?! Show cars aren't always mechanically representative of what ends up on the showroom floor. Just sayin'! __________________

05-24-2011, 05:30 PM	#3
Shurenuff Drives: 2002 Nissan Altima Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,048	One of my first mods will be a MGW shifter with a black ZL1 ball when they become available. While the stock shifter may be nice, I've heard nothing but good things about the MGW. I look forward to the day I can compare them both

05-24-2011, 07:02 PM	#5
91Z28350 Drives: 2012 GT500 SVTPP 2010 Traverse LTZ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roanoke,TX Posts: 665	I like the look of the old school Hurst with the rectangular stick, especially with a T handle (since I can't pull off traction bars, this will be my nod to the old school Hot Rods!)

05-25-2011, 02:53 AM	#10
Ghost-Rider Drives: SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Honolulu Posts: 73	I'm hoping that they will ONLY be available with the factory Hurst.

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