Factory hurst shifter. seems easier to win the lottery than to get some answers

[nomadicdogg]

So after talking with Hurst direct today, all they can sell me is the aftermarket billet plus/2 shifter which has the 44% reduction. No go. I want the GM version with the 22% reduction. They cannot sell me one. I asked if the billet/plus 2 could be modded to have less of a reduction. No to that too.
GM wants over $800 for the shifter.... nice. Its $380 to order when being built. to bad I have a 2010 and you discontinued it then....

argh
cant win

[PoorMansCamaro]

why not go with the 44% reduction?

[slick rick]

Part numbers taken from this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127464

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com

GM PART # 24257312
CATEGORY: Transmission Shift Control
PACK QTY: 1
CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $767.72
OUR PRICE: $446.35

DESCRIPTION: CONTROL

GM PART # 24257863
CATEGORY: Transmission Gearshift Control
PACK QTY: 1
CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $85.00
OUR PRICE: $49.42

DESCRIPTION: KNOB

Might want to email them to confirm prices and availability.

customerservice@gmpartsdirect.com

[subzero05]

Hurst cannot sell you the factory O.E. GM shifter because of the contractual rights GM has on it.

[nomadicdogg]

Originally Posted by slick rick

Part numbers taken from this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127464

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com





Might want to email them to confirm prices and availability.

customerservice@gmpartsdirect.com

those are all correct. $800 or so retail
$380 add on when ordering. Not thinking its worth twice the price

[nomadicdogg]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

why not go with the 44% reduction?

the 44% reduction is way to much for my preference. if I were going to have it on the track all the time, then maybe. but for everyday driving its way to much of a reduction. The factory 22% is by far more in my preference.
the aftermarket is like dinking a shifter on some 1980's video game.....
just my $.02
I need more feel than that. Im sure its great on the track...

[nomadicdogg]

Originally Posted by subzero05

Hurst cannot sell you the factory O.E. GM shifter because of the contractual rights GM has on it.

I talked to the guy for almost 45 minutes. He was very nice and asked about my driving tastes and understood why I would not like the 44%
did wish me luck in finding one.
Id like a hurst, but im willing to go another brand if needed

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

those are all correct. $800 or so retail
$380 add on when ordering. Not thinking its worth twice the price

Give it sometime. Some GM vendors will have much better pricing. I'm looking to do the same thing, although I've had several dealers tell me they cannot even get them yet.

[nomadicdogg]

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Give it sometime. Some GM vendors will have much better pricing. I'm looking to do the same thing, although I've had several dealers tell me they cannot even get them yet.

there is a back order most likely. cant even get all the cars ordering withthem built let alone extra. Im sure the price will be better. Making some more phone calls. GM too. the squeaky wheel thats respectfully squeaky gets the grease..... Maybe it will work. if it does, Ill hook you up too

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

there is a back order most likely. cant even get all the cars ordering withthem built let alone extra. Im sure the price will be better. Making some more phone calls. GM too. the squeaky wheel thats respectfully squeaky gets the grease..... Maybe it will work. if it does, Ill hook you up too

Hey thanks! I've got a couple of leads as well that are supposed to keep me informed. I'll let you know as well.

[ssmike]

Have you considered an MGW shifter? I think they are around 33% reduction and I've read nothing but praise from those who have them installed! They're priced around $400 or so depending on knob.

[chevyguy_72]

only took a week and a half to get mine ordered in.
Was thrown in as part of my sale but i saw on some of the paperwork where they valued it at $400. I could check and see if they would order another one for me at that price?

[Russell James]

When their costs is 500, I doubt they'll sell another one at 400 unless it includes another vehicle sale.

[nomadicdogg]

Id even pay cost of $500
but not sure how their cost is $500 when its only $380 to order it with the car
But I would pay $500
talking to GM about it now... hoping to get somewhere