Hurst Shifter Bushing Poll...!!!!!!!! - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

gtfitter597 · 06-17-2012, 11:04 PM

This is rediculous, I'm on my 3rd set of bushings.

L36L72LS3 · 06-18-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenji

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.

I've already sensed an issue in mine. HURST used to mean quality.

I guess all their technology goes towards fire and rescues Jaws of Life.

gtfitter597 · 06-21-2012, 05:23 PM

I thought the hurst guy was going to chime in? At this point I'll never buy another hurst product again.

MustangKiller · 06-21-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gtfitter597

I thought the hurst guy was going to chime in? At this point I'll never buy another hurst product again.

He did on the 1st page his sn is Kenji. I will be staying in touch with him and i promiss i will keep everyone updated so hang in there!!!

ssmike · 06-22-2012, 08:54 AM

I'm very interested in a solution too! I've had my Hurst Billet shifter now for about 2 years and it has always had some slop. I was thinking of doing the bushings from the other thread but I'll wait to see what Hurst has for a solution! Here's a link to the other thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226328

skar · 07-06-2012, 07:09 PM

Anything new.

MustangKiller · 07-08-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by skar

Anything new.

He said a few weeks but I'm gonna contact him and see whats going on. I will keep u posted don't worrie!

gtfitter597 · 07-31-2012, 09:50 PM

Wtf is going on with this.

RogerBzSS · 07-31-2012, 10:06 PM

If you need a fix check out NH-SS post
For the Hurst shifter fix. Great update to keep the hurst shifter guys happy

That new bushing is the way to go

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BC 2010 · 07-31-2012, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmike

I'm very interested in a solution too! I've had my Hurst Billet shifter now for about 2 years and it has always had some slop. I was thinking of doing the bushings from the other thread but I'll wait to see what Hurst has for a solution! Here's a link to the other thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226328

Why is everyone waiting for Hurst? blah blah blah...
Install bushing from NH-SS. less than 1/4" play:thumbup

Nessal · 08-01-2012, 02:27 AM

Seriously. Don't wait for this so called "fix". Just get the damn bushings from NH-SS and call it a day. I'll gladly pay 30 bucks for his bushings than wait god knows how long for Hurst's fix...which doesn't have any guarantee that it's a solid fix.

Moe55 · 08-01-2012, 03:34 AM

I installed my billet plus shifter last week. Went to the track the weekend following the install and while I was there I noticed it getting some slop in it. Only been a week and feels like it has at least 1 inch of slop. I called hurst several times today, but never got anyone to answer. It was later in the evening though, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. I spoke with NH-SS on here. Probably gonna buy the bushings from him. Everyone that's commented on his product seem more than happy. I'm happy with my shifter, other than this little problem.

ssmike · 08-01-2012, 06:31 PM

Got my bushings from NH-SS but not installed yet. I'll be damned if I'm gonna wait for Hurst to do something about it!

toml_pa · 08-02-2012, 09:53 AM

Hurst will never offer a real fix for this problem simply because there are literally thousands of these shifters out there. Multiply that by what it would cost them to have precision 2 piece bushings manufactured like the ones NH-SS is offering. Of course they will offer as many plastic (or whatever they are made of) bushings as you want. They probably pay a few cents each for them so it is cheap damage control. The rest of the shifter is well engineered and made of quality material. It's a shame they dropped the ball on the bushings. I suppose this would be one of those cases where if you want it done right, do it yourself. Which is exactly what NH-SS did. I would have gladly paid $30 more for this shifter if it came with this bushing.

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Here is my reaction posted on NH-SS's thread after installing this bushing:

"All I can say is UNBELIEVABLE! The shifter has absolutely no play. The best part is how you can actually feel the transmission click into gear through the shifter. Reverse used to be a little hard to shift into sometimes, but now it clicks right in every time."

This bushing is also self lubricating since it is made from OilLite and is well worth $30.

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

06-17-2012, 11:04 PM	#29
gtfitter597 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manhattan, IL Posts: 92	This is rediculous, I'm on my 3rd set of bushings. __________________ TSP 231/236 cam, TSP headers, TSP 160 stat, TSP underdrive pulley, CAI, Apex scoop, GMPP off road exhaust 498rwhp 462rwtq

06-21-2012, 05:23 PM	#31
gtfitter597 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manhattan, IL Posts: 92	I thought the hurst guy was going to chime in? At this point I'll never buy another hurst product again. __________________ TSP 231/236 cam, TSP headers, TSP 160 stat, TSP underdrive pulley, CAI, Apex scoop, GMPP off road exhaust 498rwhp 462rwtq

07-06-2012, 07:09 PM	#34
skar Drives: 2010 2SSRS headers/CAI/tune/corsa, Join Date: May 2010 Location: Commerce twp Michigan Posts: 1,413	Anything new. __________________ 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 .

07-31-2012, 09:50 PM	#36
gtfitter597 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manhattan, IL Posts: 92	Wtf is going on with this. __________________ TSP 231/236 cam, TSP headers, TSP 160 stat, TSP underdrive pulley, CAI, Apex scoop, GMPP off road exhaust 498rwhp 462rwtq

06-22-2012, 08:54 AM	#33
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	I'm very interested in a solution too! I've had my Hurst Billet shifter now for about 2 years and it has always had some slop. I was thinking of doing the bushings from the other thread but I'll wait to see what Hurst has for a solution! Here's a link to the other thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226328

07-31-2012, 10:06 PM	#37
RogerBzSS Drives: 11 IBM n White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tewksbury Ma Posts: 358 View My Garage	If you need a fix check out NH-SS post For the Hurst shifter fix. Great update to keep the hurst shifter guys happy That new bushing is the way to go Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Black CIA -Powder Coated Red Air Scoop - Vmax Ported Throttle Body - Ceramic Coated Dynatek Headers - High Flow Cats out thru factory Cat Back - JRE rough idle cam package - Trunion Upgrade - Valve Springs - Hardened Push rods - 3 bolt timing gear - SLP Under drive pully- Washer bottle relo kit - Hurst Short Throw Shifter with updated pin bushing from C5 member NH-SS - IdealG's improved Master Cylinder - GTO Clutch reservoir - L99 Brake Reservoir - Stainless Braided clutch line - wrapped up with a JRE Tune My SS layed down 462 hp on JRE's Superflow Dyno

08-01-2012, 02:27 AM	#39
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	Seriously. Don't wait for this so called "fix". Just get the damn bushings from NH-SS and call it a day. I'll gladly pay 30 bucks for his bushings than wait god knows how long for Hurst's fix...which doesn't have any guarantee that it's a solid fix.

08-01-2012, 03:34 AM	#40
Moe55 Drives: 2011 1ss Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 88	I installed my billet plus shifter last week. Went to the track the weekend following the install and while I was there I noticed it getting some slop in it. Only been a week and feels like it has at least 1 inch of slop. I called hurst several times today, but never got anyone to answer. It was later in the evening though, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. I spoke with NH-SS on here. Probably gonna buy the bushings from him. Everyone that's commented on his product seem more than happy. I'm happy with my shifter, other than this little problem. __________________

08-01-2012, 06:31 PM	#41
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Got my bushings from NH-SS but not installed yet. I'll be damned if I'm gonna wait for Hurst to do something about it!

08-02-2012, 09:53 AM	#42
toml_pa ʇuɐıʌǝp lɐıɔos Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/M6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 231	Hurst will never offer a real fix for this problem simply because there are literally thousands of these shifters out there. Multiply that by what it would cost them to have precision 2 piece bushings manufactured like the ones NH-SS is offering. Of course they will offer as many plastic (or whatever they are made of) bushings as you want. They probably pay a few cents each for them so it is cheap damage control. The rest of the shifter is well engineered and made of quality material. It's a shame they dropped the ball on the bushings. I suppose this would be one of those cases where if you want it done right, do it yourself. Which is exactly what NH-SS did. I would have gladly paid $30 more for this shifter if it came with this bushing. Here is my reaction posted on NH-SS's thread after installing this bushing: "All I can say is UNBELIEVABLE! The shifter has absolutely no play. The best part is how you can actually feel the transmission click into gear through the shifter. Reverse used to be a little hard to shift into sometimes, but now it clicks right in every time." This bushing is also self lubricating since it is made from OilLite and is well worth $30.