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Originally Posted by arrowpc
I see a lot of Hurst/B & M shifters for sale used. What is the problem with them? I have been thinking of dong this upgrade, would appreicate any insight.
TIA
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It just is stiffer and takes more effort then I am comfortable with for pleasure driving. If you are slamming gears at the track, then it will be right up your alley as the springs pretty much force the shifter to hit the right gears. Especially that 2nd to third throw. But I found pushing the sucker over to catch fifth or reverse to be a chore for me, and finally just got tired of it.
And the problem is that you CANNOT just take the springs out of the shifter. Without them, the shaft will have way too much play as it will lift vertically from the recesses in the shifter body.
Of course, in the interests of full disclosure, I had some nerve damage from an accident a while back affect my right arm and shoulder. So this certainly does contribute to my using that arm for shifting. This MAY not be an issue for you........