Hurst Shifter Bushing Poll...!!!!!!!! - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MustangKiller · 06-10-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bay Area SS

Mine has about 2 inches of slop. I think Benji is the guy on here that works for Hurst I believe, he PMD me a while ago and advised the contact number in order to get new bushings. Maybe try and hit him up...

Well hopfully he will see this tread but it doesnt take a rocket scientist too know that the wrong material is being used for the bushing. Once is enough for me too replace it and i shouldnt of had too replace ot in the first place coming from hurst

SlowSS · 06-10-2012, 01:21 PM

I need the contact number for Hurst so I can get a new bushing. If anyone has it please PM me or post it here thanks!

skar · 06-10-2012, 04:48 PM

I felt a Barton yesterday it had some play in it also. But he has 80K miles on his.

NicKey · 06-10-2012, 06:21 PM

The aftermarket needs to step up. There was a time when the Hurst name was something that you could depend on.

The bushings used in at least the early Camaro Hurst Shifters are not sufficient.

The harder you shift, the quicker it will wear out and get sloppy.

Hurst needs to produce the proper bushing replacement and get it to all of us.

We shouldn't be relying on a forum member to solve the Hurst issue.

Call Barton, their shifters are better engineered and have adequate bushings.

skar · 06-10-2012, 06:53 PM

Ya the Barton had some slop not as much as My hurst with 1k on it. Thr Barton had 80 k

MustangKiller · 06-11-2012, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowSS

I need the contact number for Hurst so I can get a new bushing. If anyone has it please PM me or post it here thanks!

7075444761 option 2 good luck

J-Rod6410 · 06-11-2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickey Chicago

The aftermarket needs to step up. There was a time when the Hurst name was something that you could depend on.

The bushings used in at least the early Camaro Hurst Shifters are not sufficient.

The harder you shift, the quicker it will wear out and get sloppy.

Hurst needs to produce the proper bushing replacement and get it to all of us.

We shouldn't be relying on a forum member to solve the Hurst issue.

Call Barton, their shifters are better engineered and have adequate bushings.

Very well said

The main problem for me is that I paid almost $400 for my shifter when they first came out! Now they're as cheap as 169! And I thought about getting a Barton but that would just be another $300 bucks more so I'm getting the replacement bushing from NH-SS and that should solve this issue

Quote:

Originally Posted by MustangKiller

7075444761 option 2 good luck

I've been trying for 3 weeks to contact Hurst but they dont answer the phone and I've left 3 messages and they don't call back either

But then again I've gotten bushings several times already so they probably recognize my phone # already so they dont wanna answer

These are the 2 numbers I have for Hurst: 818-483-1366 and 1-800-544-4761. I will try this 707 # now and see what happens

MustangKiller · 06-12-2012, 11:07 PM

I have some great news everyone!!! I recieved a call today from a gentleman by the name of Kenji Takahashi who happens too be the vp of engineering at Hurst. Kenji and I talked in length about the issue and were on the phone for almost an hr he also mentioned that they have been moving so things have been pretty hectic wich may explain why some of us have been unable too reach them. I can assure you that a fix is in the works. I am not at liberty to say what it is but i can assure u that it is being worked on. I can tell you that he is one hell of a guy and is doing everything he can so hang in there guys!!! Kenji will be posting here soon with more details and ty all for keeping this poll going.

ackeight · 06-13-2012, 12:49 AM

I won't be buying one until I hear good news.

Kenji · 06-13-2012, 01:51 PM

We are working on several solutions at the moment. As I mentioned to MustangKiller, a good portion of customers don't have a problem and probably will never have a problem. However, this is still not acceptable to the guys that do have a problem. At the moment we are exploring several options that are being created and going through validation. Our ultimate goal is to provide a solution that has no adverse side effects (mainly increased NVH). In addition, all of the solutions will be "retro-fitable" meaning the new bushings will work with your current shifter. I can't get into too many details as several of our improvement theories have yet to be lab/field verified and validated. But we are hoping to have something low to no cost as well as possibly an "extreme duty" race version bushing set as well.

Aries240SS · 06-13-2012, 02:07 PM

personally, I'd happily take increased NVH over slop in the shifter. After 10k with the Billet Plus 2 I've got over an inch of play now and will probably have to replace the bushing soon.

skar · 06-13-2012, 02:41 PM

Its all the redo work that i don't like.

PAUL SS · 06-13-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jrrod6410

Voted. I've replaced my bushings 4 or 5 times already and I need to do it again

Got any photos of the worn out bushings and a new one?

Mine is tight, but it is still pretty new.

1 bad azz ls3 · 06-13-2012, 04:34 PM

OK guys take a look at the bottom of the shifter you will also find lots of play on the roll pin on the spline shaft. I just replaced my hurst shifter with a mgw shifter.. worth every penny. it's the best shifter out their.

View Poll Results: Does your billet plus 2 have side too side play?
No it does not	7	17.50%
Yes but i have not replaced the bushing yet	22	55.00%
Yes i have and the bushing wore out in a short thime	8	20.00%
Yes i have and ive replaced it more then once	3	7.50%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

06-10-2012, 01:21 PM	#16
SlowSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Commerce, GA Posts: 3,873	I need the contact number for Hurst so I can get a new bushing. If anyone has it please PM me or post it here thanks! __________________ My Build Thread!

06-10-2012, 04:48 PM	#17
skar Drives: 2010 2SSRS headers/CAI/tune/corsa, Join Date: May 2010 Location: Commerce twp Michigan Posts: 1,413	I felt a Barton yesterday it had some play in it also. But he has 80K miles on his. __________________ Stainless works headers/cats Roto fab CAI / Corsa install and tune Livernois TSW Nuburgring 9 &10" x 20 on Invos (315 & 275 ) JL Audio XD400/4 amp Pfadt trailing arms & tie rods sway bars. pedders street 1 package. ,Hurst short throw shifter With bronze bushings .

06-10-2012, 06:53 PM	#19
skar Drives: 2010 2SSRS headers/CAI/tune/corsa, Join Date: May 2010 Location: Commerce twp Michigan Posts: 1,413	Ya the Barton had some slop not as much as My hurst with 1k on it. Thr Barton had 80 k __________________ Stainless works headers/cats Roto fab CAI / Corsa install and tune Livernois TSW Nuburgring 9 &10" x 20 on Invos (315 & 275 ) JL Audio XD400/4 amp Pfadt trailing arms & tie rods sway bars. pedders street 1 package. ,Hurst short throw shifter With bronze bushings .

06-12-2012, 11:07 PM	#22
MustangKiller Drives: 2013 2ss/rs A6 yellow !!!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Woodbine Maryland Posts: 659	I have some great news everyone!!! I recieved a call today from a gentleman by the name of Kenji Takahashi who happens too be the vp of engineering at Hurst. Kenji and I talked in length about the issue and were on the phone for almost an hr he also mentioned that they have been moving so things have been pretty hectic wich may explain why some of us have been unable too reach them. I can assure you that a fix is in the works. I am not at liberty to say what it is but i can assure u that it is being worked on. I can tell you that he is one hell of a guy and is doing everything he can so hang in there guys!!! Kenji will be posting here soon with more details and ty all for keeping this poll going. Last edited by MustangKiller; 06-12-2012 at 11:27 PM.

06-10-2012, 06:21 PM	#18
NicKey Drives: Nickey Super Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 1,686	The aftermarket needs to step up. There was a time when the Hurst name was something that you could depend on. The bushings used in at least the early Camaro Hurst Shifters are not sufficient. The harder you shift, the quicker it will wear out and get sloppy. Hurst needs to produce the proper bushing replacement and get it to all of us. We shouldn't be relying on a forum member to solve the Hurst issue. Call Barton, their shifters are better engineered and have adequate bushings.

06-13-2012, 12:49 AM	#23
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	I won't be buying one until I hear good news. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

06-13-2012, 01:51 PM	#24
Kenji Drives: 2SS/RS M6 SW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 274 View My Garage	We are working on several solutions at the moment. As I mentioned to MustangKiller, a good portion of customers don't have a problem and probably will never have a problem. However, this is still not acceptable to the guys that do have a problem. At the moment we are exploring several options that are being created and going through validation. Our ultimate goal is to provide a solution that has no adverse side effects (mainly increased NVH). In addition, all of the solutions will be "retro-fitable" meaning the new bushings will work with your current shifter. I can't get into too many details as several of our improvement theories have yet to be lab/field verified and validated. But we are hoping to have something low to no cost as well as possibly an "extreme duty" race version bushing set as well. __________________

06-13-2012, 02:07 PM	#25
Aries240SS Drives: 2011 1SS RS Camaro, 1995 LSX 240SX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 462	personally, I'd happily take increased NVH over slop in the shifter. After 10k with the Billet Plus 2 I've got over an inch of play now and will probably have to replace the bushing soon. __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS Whipple Supercharged 1150/1100 @ 24psi - Removed blower and went Turbo Huron Speed T6 1135/1070 @ 20psi so far. 15 more PSI loading...

06-13-2012, 02:41 PM	#26
skar Drives: 2010 2SSRS headers/CAI/tune/corsa, Join Date: May 2010 Location: Commerce twp Michigan Posts: 1,413	Its all the redo work that i don't like. __________________ Stainless works headers/cats Roto fab CAI / Corsa install and tune Livernois TSW Nuburgring 9 &10" x 20 on Invos (315 & 275 ) JL Audio XD400/4 amp Pfadt trailing arms & tie rods sway bars. pedders street 1 package. ,Hurst short throw shifter With bronze bushings .

06-13-2012, 04:34 PM	#28
1 bad azz ls3 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: new york Posts: 292 View My Garage	OK guys take a look at the bottom of the shifter you will also find lots of play on the roll pin on the spline shaft. I just replaced my hurst shifter with a mgw shifter.. worth every penny. it's the best shifter out their.