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ScottZ95ZR1
09-03-2010, 03:19 PM
Sold! New in box Hurst shifter - $150 shipped.
Same item being sold here:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hurst-Short-Shifter-89-96-C4-Corvette-incl-ZR-1-3915084-/270629439814?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f02c58946

batchman
09-03-2010, 04:58 PM
Does the Hurst shifter do anything for positive stops, or is it simply a shorter rod as pictured in the eBay ad?

PS dollars to doughnuts that eBay seller is peddling knock-offs.

Cheers,
- Jeff

ZZZZZR1
09-03-2010, 05:06 PM
Does the Hurst shifter do anything for positive stops, or is it simply a shorter rod as pictured in the eBay ad?

PS dollars to doughnuts that eBay seller is peddling knock-offs.

Cheers,
- Jeff

Jeff,

This is a trusted seller...

Many of us have purchased from him and the link is just giving an example of what he has.

:cheers:

David

ScottZ95ZR1
09-03-2010, 05:13 PM
Does the Hurst shifter do anything for positive stops, or is it simply a shorter rod as pictured in the eBay ad?

PS dollars to doughnuts that eBay seller is peddling knock-offs.

Cheers,
- Jeff

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/28

It's my understanding that the ebay seller actually designed the product and Hib's article mentions him by name.

ScottZ95ZR1
09-03-2010, 05:37 PM
the link is just giving an example of what he has.

:cheers:

David

I purchased the shifter from Chris Rinehart, the engineer that designed it. It is the same shifter he's selling on ebay - just a little more affordable.

batchman
09-03-2010, 07:18 PM
I have been curious what shifter options exist as it's class legal for me. I have not seen in person a Hurst for ZF-6. I still do not know the design style other than a posted eBay ad that shows a Hurst package pic but clearly states it was bulk ordered and does not come in Hurst packaging - IME when someone lists a discontinued product as bulk ordered and without packaging it sure sounds like repop to me. I have no real issue with repop as it serves the restoration markets well, but I do have a concern about reproduction content being sold as brand named merchandise.

If ever there was a trans that needs positive, adjustable stops it's the ZF-6. The shift forks in ours were undoubtedly bent long before we bought it. I have not looked into how the mechanism works to know if there is an opportunity for positive stops. Compared to the ZR-1 ZF-6 I'd consider the T-45 in my Cobra "disposable" and yet there are at least 4 choices for positive-stop shifters in the listed price range. I'm sure that many more standard SN-95 Mustangs were sold than ZF-6 Corvettes, but I'd think it is still is a pretty big market.

If the listed shifter is a shortened rod then I will think about it. I'm not sure I'm ready to ditch the reverse lockout with only a shortened rod as a benefit.

If the listed shifter incorporates positive stops, mark it sold.

If I've offended anyone, I apologize. I guess deep down I know what I sound like ;).

Best,
- Jeff

batchman
09-03-2010, 07:32 PM
Thanks for the CaC link, Scott. At first I only saw the top of the listing with the setup that looks alot like the T-45, and the verbage "postitve stops most models".

Just got to look further down and it sure appears that the kit is the shorter rod /pivot move. Hib's reviews make perfect sense and if I were going for this style of update the Hurst would be the choice.

But for now I'll wish you good luck with the sale, while I ponder...
- Jeff

tpepmeie
09-03-2010, 08:02 PM
Scott, I'll take it. PM you in a few.
Todd

ScottZ95ZR1
09-03-2010, 10:30 PM
Sold