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Hurst Shifter Break in?

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  • Start date Start date Jul 23, 2007
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gt06

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I just put my Hurst shifter in my 06, like everyone says, it feels a bit notchy.....
My question, how long do they to "Break In?"
Thanks in advance!
 

REDFIRE 05 GT

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Belive it or not it took mine about 4K miles to break in.
 

bigcat

start with the upper hole, and if more traction is
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i dont know an exact break in, you just get used to it after a while and forget about how it used to shift.
 
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i dont know an exact break in, you just get used to it after a while and forget about how it used to shift.
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Belive it or not it took mine about 4K miles to break in.
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I dunno guys, while it looks really cool, I can't say I'm thrilled with how it shifts.
 

bigcat

start with the upper hole, and if more traction is
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gt06 said:
I dunno guys, while it looks really cool, I can't say I'm thrilled with how it shifts.
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its definatley different than stock, but in 2 weeks you wont notice it as much. the more you shift it, the more used to it and it becomes "normal" to you. drive it for a while, and then make your decision. if you dont like it, then thats fine. its all about personal preference since you will be driving it everyday.
 
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its definatley different than stock, but in 2 weeks you wont notice it as much. the more you shift it, the more used to it and it becomes "normal" to you. drive it for a while, and then make your decision. if you dont like it, then thats fine. its all about personal preference since you will be driving it everyday.
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I'm definitely trying to keep an open mind.....I'll give it some more time and report back.
 

05 Horseplay

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gt06 said:
I'm definitely trying to keep an open mind.....I'll give it some more time and report back.
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For mine it also took a few thousand miles before it didn't feel so notchy.

If you ran your car hard with the stock shifter and then do the same with this new one, that is where you will love the new one.

Good luck
 

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Just take your car to Redline in first and then shift to second, ****** it hard and you will see the difference. RPM's only drop about 1500, try that with the stock shifter.
 
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I have had mine for 4 days now & love it + with alot of other mods done.
 
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How much taller is the hurst shifter over stock ? I want one myself for the retro look if nothing else. The stock shifter is so short, back in the day, a hurst shifter was like a foot tall with a t-handle, or the comp-plus was 8" tall with a ball. My stock shifter barley sticks up past the console, feels odd. Hopeing the hurst will be a bit taller.
 
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Hopeing the hurst will be a bit taller.
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The Hurst is a bit taller.
 
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