2011 Hurst Short throw option - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MillerTime · 06-10-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

I believe the factory Hurst is an entire unit swap as well, not like the current Hurst aftermarket shifter.

ahhhh ok. I wasn't aware of that

wylde1 · 06-10-2010, 02:08 PM

"Pending Engineering Validation"... uh oh...

as an engineer... that even scares me ...

haha it's probably taking so long because all the engineers at GM are on Camaro5 like me. we tend to get offices with internet access and it ruins our productivity haha

greenrail · 06-10-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

I believe the factory Hurst is an entire unit swap as well, not like the current Hurst aftermarket shifter.

Absolutely! And, may I add, in my case, mine doesn't rattle and vibrate like some have seemed to encounter.

pnyklr · 06-10-2010, 02:17 PM

I thought the short throw shifter was stock for MY 2011?

-Funk

Aldrich Z06 · 06-10-2010, 02:29 PM

I installed a Hurst in mine but I just did a search and read an install on the MGW shifter and that really looks like a jam up unit.

sask-man · 06-10-2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

I believe the factory Hurst is an entire unit swap as well, not like the current Hurst aftermarket shifter.

I dont understand? What else does the factory replace you would'nt with the replacement Hurst.

TornadoSS · 06-10-2010, 04:53 PM

Too bad this option couldn't be installed by the dealer. Or at least when it becomes available they could swap in the Hurst Shifter in place of the stock one.

Huck1974 · 06-10-2010, 04:58 PM

I ordered it also. They charged me $325

slick rick · 06-10-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sask-man

I dont understand? What else does the factory replace you would'nt with the replacement Hurst.

Top photos are the Hurst shifter that was supposed to be installed at factory for 2010 but didn't happen. Bottom photo is the aftermarket Hurst shifter that can be bought and installed now.

sask-man · 06-10-2010, 05:17 PM

Certainly different, but the aluminum bracing is already in the M6, you just pull the boot down and undo the clips and reuse the brace. It appears the actual knob and shift shaft is different.

Not arguing, just not sure they arent essentially the same thing, just the Hurst aftermarket kit only has the shifter and knob and the GM one makes you purchase it all assembled with the brace. I do like the GM Hurst knob better though

MillerTime · 06-10-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aldrich Z06

I installed a Hurst in mine but I just did a search and read an install on the MGW shifter and that really looks like a jam up unit.

How is it a jam up unit? It functions flawlessly...much better than the factory crap. No vibration, and you can feel the car when your shifting. Guess the factory stuff is the typical "the average joe will like it" and leave it to us to add something worth while.

TornadoSS · 06-10-2010, 05:47 PM

I have been researching this MGW unit and it definitely looks like a quality piece. If I decide to drop this Hurst option in a few weeks that looks like the shifter to go with! Decisions, decisions.

Number 3 · 06-10-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

That sounds ominous.

I've never heard my department referred to as ominous.

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Originally Posted by GLBL WMR

"Pending engineering validation"? WTF is the problem? They offered this option back in October 2008 for ordering (which I originally selected and had to remove), and more than a year and a half later they don't have their ducks in a row for this?? They should just drop the whole Hurst option and be done with it.. My money is on you waiting a lot more than 4 weeks for that option.

You'd be surprised what you have to go through. We've had many conversations in here about aftermarket parts and suppliers. They now have to meet GM's stringent requirements.

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Originally Posted by wylde1

"Pending Engineering Validation"... uh oh...

as an engineer... that even scares me ...

haha it's probably taking so long because all the engineers at GM are on Camaro5 like me. we tend to get offices with internet access and it ruins our productivity haha

As a manager in GM's Validation Department I can tell you there is nothing to be afraid of.

TornadoSS · 06-10-2010, 06:08 PM

SO, Number 3 is it safe to assume that the 4 week time frame on this option is a good measure?!

06-10-2010, 02:08 PM	#16
wylde1 I am the Stig Drives: Black w/ IOM stripe 1SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN Posts: 1,312	"Pending Engineering Validation"... uh oh... as an engineer... that even scares me ... haha it's probably taking so long because all the engineers at GM are on Camaro5 like me. we tend to get offices with internet access and it ruins our productivity haha __________________ 2010 Camaro - 1SS, Black w/ Orange stripes

06-10-2010, 02:29 PM	#19
Aldrich Z06 Drives: 02 z06,10 2SS/RS, 04 Duramax,11 335 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chesnee S.C. Posts: 87 View My Garage	I installed a Hurst in mine but I just did a search and read an install on the MGW shifter and that really looks like a jam up unit. __________________ 02 Z06 04 Duramax 14 335 69 Camaro 10 2SS/RS Camaro

06-10-2010, 04:53 PM	#21
TornadoSS WICKDSS Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IOM LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,111 View My Garage	Too bad this option couldn't be installed by the dealer. Or at least when it becomes available they could swap in the Hurst Shifter in place of the stock one. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS, M6. Look up our all generation Camaro club website at Heartland Camaros Gforce Engineering Drivetrain, ECS 1500 Supercharger, TSP Cam, Alky Controls Meth single nozzle. 91 octane, 698 RWHP 625 rwtq. 4200#+, Tuned by Justin "Justune" Kalwei 11.57 @ 126.8 mph with a crappy 1.80 60'.....still learning to drive....M&H DR's and skinnies on 17" Welds.

06-10-2010, 05:47 PM	#26
TornadoSS WICKDSS Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IOM LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,111 View My Garage	I have been researching this MGW unit and it definitely looks like a quality piece. If I decide to drop this Hurst option in a few weeks that looks like the shifter to go with! Decisions, decisions. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS, M6. Look up our all generation Camaro club website at Heartland Camaros Gforce Engineering Drivetrain, ECS 1500 Supercharger, TSP Cam, Alky Controls Meth single nozzle. 91 octane, 698 RWHP 625 rwtq. 4200#+, Tuned by Justin "Justune" Kalwei 11.57 @ 126.8 mph with a crappy 1.80 60'.....still learning to drive....M&H DR's and skinnies on 17" Welds.

06-10-2010, 06:08 PM	#28
TornadoSS WICKDSS Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IOM LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,111 View My Garage	SO, Number 3 is it safe to assume that the 4 week time frame on this option is a good measure?! __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS, M6. Look up our all generation Camaro club website at Heartland Camaros Gforce Engineering Drivetrain, ECS 1500 Supercharger, TSP Cam, Alky Controls Meth single nozzle. 91 octane, 698 RWHP 625 rwtq. 4200#+, Tuned by Justin "Justune" Kalwei 11.57 @ 126.8 mph with a crappy 1.80 60'.....still learning to drive....M&H DR's and skinnies on 17" Welds.

06-10-2010, 02:17 PM	#18
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	I thought the short throw shifter was stock for MY 2011? -Funk

06-10-2010, 04:58 PM	#22
Huck1974 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 833	I ordered it also. They charged me $325

06-10-2010, 05:17 PM	#24
sask-man Sask-man from Sask Drives: 2010 1SSRS M6 Black of course! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 312 View My Garage	Certainly different, but the aluminum bracing is already in the M6, you just pull the boot down and undo the clips and reuse the brace. It appears the actual knob and shift shaft is different. Not arguing, just not sure they arent essentially the same thing, just the Hurst aftermarket kit only has the shifter and knob and the GM one makes you purchase it all assembled with the brace. I do like the GM Hurst knob better though

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