Got my Hurst Short Throw!!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

paul84043 · 12-24-2015, 09:32 PM

I was thinking about trying out the MGE this time around but Amazon is running a $50 rebate and I got a couple of gift cards so I decided that my total cash outlay of $80 for the Hurst was really hard to pass on...
Also ordered the upgraded bushing kit that replaces the Delren bushings and theoretically makes things much tighter and more precise. Which is hard to imagine..

I know there are a lot of people that have pretty solid opinions on the Hurst, mostly negative, but on my 2010, it was probably the best $200 I spent on it.
For some the motion is too mechanical but that's exactly what I loved about it and the 44% reduction in throw is unreal. It takes almost no motion to shift.
It's instant gratification and makes driving the car just feel that much cooler. I constantly got compliments on it when the service guys pulled it in for service. In fact, they would actually argue over who got to pull my car in. And I'd take bets on whether or not they'd kill it on the first try. I was right 90% of the time..

If you've never had the opportunity to drive a manual with the short throw, I highly recommend it, it's just such a cool feeling...

So, looking forward to installing it in the next couple of days. Once I get over the PTSD of my collapsing Jackstand story...

Hope everyone has a great holiday, be safe, and all the best for the coming year!!

joseph.lord344 · 12-24-2015, 11:06 PM

Agree! I installed my hurst last weekend, and i love it! night/day vs driving with the sloppy stock shifter. I also cashed in on the rebate so i couldnt pass it up. i dont have the bushing upgrade but as of now i feel the delrin is good enough for me. install was cake, the lower boot didnt even give me that much of a fight. good luck with the install i hope you enjoy your new shifter!

christianchevell · 12-25-2015, 07:17 AM

Actually I do not think the Hurst is/was 44%.... unless its changed a lot.... it was like 20-30...

spadz93 · 12-25-2015, 08:08 AM

Definitely an improvement over stock, but from what I've heard, if you like the hurst, you would have loved the MGW. Still, happy modding!

Pete M · 12-25-2015, 08:11 AM

I looked on Amazon last night..
Where did you see the $50 rebate?

Redrocker1958 · 12-25-2015, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul84043

I was thinking about trying out the MGE this time around but Amazon is running a $50 rebate and I got a couple of gift cards so I decided that my total cash outlay of $80 for the Hurst was really hard to pass on...
Also ordered the upgraded bushing kit that replaces the Delren bushings and theoretically makes things much tighter and more precise. Which is hard to imagine..

I know there are a lot of people that have pretty solid opinions on the Hurst, mostly negative, but on my 2010, it was probably the best $200 I spent on it.
For some the motion is too mechanical but that's exactly what I loved about it and the 44% reduction in throw is unreal. It takes almost no motion to shift.
It's instant gratification and makes driving the car just feel that much cooler. I constantly got compliments on it when the service guys pulled it in for service. In fact, they would actually argue over who got to pull my car in. And I'd take bets on whether or not they'd kill it on the first try. I was right 90% of the time..

If you've never had the opportunity to drive a manual with the short throw, I highly recommend it, it's just such a cool feeling...

So, looking forward to installing it in the next couple of days. Once I get over the PTSD of my collapsing Jackstand story...

Hope everyone has a great holiday, be safe, and all the best for the coming year!!

How was in install?.. Problems?.. Time to do?

Jylee · 12-25-2015, 09:06 AM

I love the Hurst. It is not hard to install. I have to remove the rubber boot to remove the spring clip on my v6, but not sure on the v8. No need to remove exhaust or drive shaft. It took less than two hours.

Jack

BurnedRubber · 12-25-2015, 11:35 AM

enjoy it! I enjoyed my hurst before the upgraded bushing kept failing. now i have an MGW and could not be happier!

sscamaro · 12-25-2015, 11:55 AM

I have one of the first ones made in 2009. It doesn't say Hurst on the side of the ball. I've had no problems with the bushings since it was installed in December of 2009. I'm old school, so I like that it says Hurst on the stick. Its just like the Hurst in my 69 SS396.

NC_SS · 12-25-2015, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christianchevell

Actually I do not think the Hurst is/was 44%.... unless its changed a lot.... it was like 20-30...

I just got mine for Christmas

The billet plus is 44%

splashlog48 · 12-25-2015, 01:07 PM

Ive had mine in since '11 and never had any bushing problem either
YES 44% reduction

Shawno72 · 12-25-2015, 01:25 PM

That's it. I'm done going back and forth about which short throw to get. I'm gonna get the Hurst. Besides I already bought this shifter knob and boot a while back when I upgraded to the alcantera 1le steering wheel.

Olddudesrule · 12-25-2015, 02:20 PM

To the OP, noticed you have a 1LE. What difference do you notice between the factory short throw you got with the 1LE and the new Hurst. I also love the old school look of the Hurst, but am concerned about changing out the factory shifter. I've found it pretty damn good so far.

_Onyx_Wolf_ · 12-25-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Olddudesrule

To the OP, noticed you have a 1LE. What difference do you notice between the factory short throw you got with the 1LE and the new Hurst. I also love the old school look of the Hurst, but am concerned about changing out the factory shifter. I've found it pretty damn good so far.

+1

12-24-2015, 09:32 PM	#1
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	Got my Hurst Short Throw!!! I was thinking about trying out the MGE this time around but Amazon is running a $50 rebate and I got a couple of gift cards so I decided that my total cash outlay of $80 for the Hurst was really hard to pass on... Also ordered the upgraded bushing kit that replaces the Delren bushings and theoretically makes things much tighter and more precise. Which is hard to imagine.. I know there are a lot of people that have pretty solid opinions on the Hurst, mostly negative, but on my 2010, it was probably the best $200 I spent on it. For some the motion is too mechanical but that's exactly what I loved about it and the 44% reduction in throw is unreal. It takes almost no motion to shift. It's instant gratification and makes driving the car just feel that much cooler. I constantly got compliments on it when the service guys pulled it in for service. In fact, they would actually argue over who got to pull my car in. And I'd take bets on whether or not they'd kill it on the first try. I was right 90% of the time.. If you've never had the opportunity to drive a manual with the short throw, I highly recommend it, it's just such a cool feeling... So, looking forward to installing it in the next couple of days. Once I get over the PTSD of my collapsing Jackstand story... Hope everyone has a great holiday, be safe, and all the best for the coming year!!

12-24-2015, 11:06 PM	#2
joseph.lord344 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 124 View My Garage	Agree! I installed my hurst last weekend, and i love it! night/day vs driving with the sloppy stock shifter. I also cashed in on the rebate so i couldnt pass it up. i dont have the bushing upgrade but as of now i feel the delrin is good enough for me. install was cake, the lower boot didnt even give me that much of a fight. good luck with the install i hope you enjoy your new shifter! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS RJT Muffler Delete, Skip Shift Eliminator, Billet "Camaro" Reservoir Caps. Ported TB, Ported Intake Manifold, Stainless Power 1 7/8" with offroad pipes, MGW Short Shifter, Procharger P1SC-1 HO kit, Mighty Mouse Catch Can.

12-25-2015, 07:17 AM	#3
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,620 View My Garage	Actually I do not think the Hurst is/was 44%.... unless its changed a lot.... it was like 20-30... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, Longtubes & cats, Lingenfelter check, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions..etc etc

12-25-2015, 08:08 AM	#4
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,577 View My Garage	Definitely an improvement over stock, but from what I've heard, if you like the hurst, you would have loved the MGW. Still, happy modding! __________________ Sold: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower, Custom Camshaft, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, 680rw 93/750rw E85, Tuned by CSP Sold: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

12-25-2015, 08:11 AM	#5
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	I looked on Amazon last night.. Where did you see the $50 rebate? __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....

12-25-2015, 09:06 AM	#7
Jylee Drives: 2012 2LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sugarland, TX Posts: 96	I love the Hurst. It is not hard to install. I have to remove the rubber boot to remove the spring clip on my v6, but not sure on the v8. No need to remove exhaust or drive shaft. It took less than two hours. Jack

12-25-2015, 11:35 AM	#8
BurnedRubber Ben Rakers Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 405 View My Garage	enjoy it! I enjoyed my hurst before the upgraded bushing kept failing. now i have an MGW and could not be happier! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS K&N Blackhawk Cold air intake, Hawk Performance Ceramic pads, BAER drilled and slotted rotors, Side louver black faded inserts, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MSD Spark Plug Wires, Texas Speed 1 7/8in Headers and cat back, High Flow Cats, 3 inch X-Pipe, Speed Dawg shift knob, Tuned by Nickey. And oh, its My first car. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_L...5jF6EQEoKDNQ2g

12-25-2015, 11:55 AM	#9
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I have one of the first ones made in 2009. It doesn't say Hurst on the side of the ball. I've had no problems with the bushings since it was installed in December of 2009. I'm old school, so I like that it says Hurst on the stick. Its just like the Hurst in my 69 SS396. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato. Last edited by sscamaro; 12-25-2015 at 12:07 PM.

12-25-2015, 01:07 PM	#11
splashlog48 Drives: 2011 Green SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CleveBurbs Ohio Posts: 669	Ive had mine in since '11 and never had any bushing problem either YES 44% reduction

12-25-2015, 01:25 PM	#12
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	That's it. I'm done going back and forth about which short throw to get. I'm gonna get the Hurst. Besides I already bought this shifter knob and boot a while back when I upgraded to the alcantera 1le steering wheel.

12-25-2015, 02:20 PM	#13
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	To the OP, noticed you have a 1LE. What difference do you notice between the factory short throw you got with the 1LE and the new Hurst. I also love the old school look of the Hurst, but am concerned about changing out the factory shifter. I've found it pretty damn good so far. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.