Ordered Shifter today!

stang8urimport · Dec 19, 2007

Got it here and it's installed already! Took about 20 minutes to install. Very easy installation. And man are the throws short! And it looks bad ass! It is very notchy, but I love that! It clicks into every gear! Very pleased!

Nick

226embarcadero · Dec 19, 2007

That shifter looks great! How much does it typically cost to have it installed? Or can you do it yourself?

bigcat · Dec 19, 2007

226embarcadero said:
That shifter looks great! How much does it typically cost to have it installed? Or can you do it yourself?

if you can click the link in my sig and follow the instructions, you can install this shifter yourself. nothing other than nuts and bolts.

http://www.stangnet.com/Tech-Articles/S197-HURST-Short-Throw-Shifter-Install-061016.html

stang8urimport · Dec 19, 2007

Shifter is pretty easy. Hardest part was getting the new one in. It took me only 20 or so minutes, but I have a lift and air tools.

226embarcadero · Dec 19, 2007

bigcat said:
if you can click the link in my sig and follow the instructions, you can install this shifter yourself. nothing other than nuts and bolts.

http://www.stangnet.com/Tech-Articles/S197-HURST-Short-Throw-Shifter-Install-061016.html

Thanks!

I'm not 100% mechanically inclined, but I think I can do this.

It's just a matter of where the proper bolts are and making sure I follow the instructions step by step.

Do you think I could really do this?

bigcat · Dec 19, 2007

its not that hard of an install. there is nothing to adjust. simply pull the old one, transfer a few parts, lube, reinstall, enjoy!

226embarcadero · Dec 19, 2007

Big Cat...

I want to install this one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rous...ryZ33736QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It says it is designed for a GT, but will it fit my '08 V6?

bigcat · Dec 19, 2007

226embarcadero said:
Big Cat...

I want to install this one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rous...ryZ33736QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It says it is designed for a GT, but will it fit my '08 V6?

NO. the GT and V6 have different transmissions. i believe the V6 has a T5 tranny while the GT has a TR3650. you will need to find one made specifically for a V6.

google provided this as the first link: http://www.lmperformance.com/6882/87.html

Roni · Dec 19, 2007

226embarcadero said:
That shifter looks great! How much does it typically cost to have it installed? Or can you do it yourself?

I found the hardest part of the install was gettin my car lifted high enough to get underneath and the second was getting the new shifter into the opening. To get it into the opening,put the shifter in from the top as far as you can then get undeneath and it will seam to drop right in.

mwhite29 · Dec 19, 2007

Do they make a 5 speed T-handle knob for this mustang?

walter · Dec 20, 2007

Whoa how did you get the interior lighting to be that bright?!? Even at full luminosity setting mine is nowhere near as bright!

DarkFireGT · Dec 20, 2007

walter said:
Whoa how did you get the interior lighting to be that bright?!? Even at full luminosity setting mine is nowhere near as bright!

Lol everyone always asks that. In fact, some of my images are in SHR's ads, and apparently he's had people calling asking how they can get that neon lighting kit for their dash lights. It's just the way I take the pictures. I use a 3 exposure HDR process to achieve the effect I'm looking for. Here's a couple others.

GrabberPony · Jan 21, 2008

DarkFireGT said:
The trim is from SilverHorse Racing. It's their satin polished and anondized finish. Be careful with the grabberpony.com knobs. They're good quality, but they're larger than the Hurst knob. The Hurst knob is 1.75" and the GP knobs are 2". I Haven't tried one, but I did try a 2.25" knob accidentally, and it was ginormous. I believe 1.75" is perfect for these cars. 2" might be pushing it.

You are correct about our Shift Knobs, they are all 2.00"...the same size as the original Ford shift knob.

When we researched customer preference, most liked the 2" the best. Many felt that the Hurst 1.75" felt too small and, like you found, the 2.25" is too big.

You should give the 2" a try. I think you will like it.

Mark
GrabberPony.com

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DarkFireGT · Jan 21, 2008

I'm still contemplating it, Mark. I know you make quality products. I guess I shouldn't have said "be careful", as some may take that to mean stay away. I just wanted to point out the fact that it is larger than the Hurst knob, and to make sure they were aware before ordering.

GrabberPony · Jan 21, 2008

DarkFireGT said:
I'm still contemplating it, Mark. I know you make quality products. I guess I shouldn't have said "be careful", as some may take that to mean stay away. I just wanted to point out the fact that it is larger than the Hurst knob, and to make sure they were aware before ordering.

I had no problem with the "be careful" statement. I knew what you meant and I'm sure most other readers understood your intent as well. It's all good!

The Hurst is a classic style and I understand completely why many folks choose to have it in their new Mustang. In fact, when I first started to offer Shift Knobs I thought that I would almost never receive an order for a White knob because I thought most folks would buy the Hurst knob...but I was wrong! You would be surprised how many White and Black knobs I sell.

White, Black and Grabber Orange are my most popular colors (btw...the Grabber Orange folks are all crazy! I'm glad I'm one of them. ).

I am working on something that will give the Hurst Shifter look but maintain the original Ford shifter. Stay tuned!

Mark
GrabberPony.com

shooterm1 · Jan 22, 2008

PoopDawg said:
No matter what anyone says about the Hurst shifter for these cars.. they just look the part!

they look a whole lot more 'the part' if someone would produce a knock-off rubber boot for them ....

GrabberPony · Jan 22, 2008

shooterm1 said:
they look a whole lot more 'the part' if someone would produce a knock-off rubber boot for them ....

hummmm....interesting idea. I will look into this.

Mark
GrabberPony.com

DarkFireGT · Jan 22, 2008

I don't think it would work. I'd love for someone to try it, but I can't see it looking good. There is a point where you can go too retro. I think that is past it.

4.0stang · Jan 23, 2008

looks good!

shooterm1 · Jan 23, 2008

DarkFireGT said:
I don't think it would work. I'd love for someone to try it, but I can't see it looking good. There is a point where you can go too retro...

explain ......

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