OK so a month ago i ordered a Hurst Short Throw shifter and was told "not in stock but expecting them" so i get a call today and was told that Hurst isnt making them anymore because they are going to release a newer version of it but they dont know how long until being released. I was offered the bushings and a Steeda Sport short throw shifter in its place. Not the Steeda Triax just the sport. I know the triax is much higher but has anyone dealt with the Steeda SPORT shor throw before? Just wanting some input before i say yea or nay. I kinda had my heart set on a Hurst but if the Steeda Sport is comparible then maybe ill make the call on it. I know the Pro5.0 is a nice shifter.I am impatient and dont want to wait on Hursts newest shifter because i dont know how long it will be until released. But then agaiun i dont want to get the Steeda Sport if its junk. Id rather throw another $100 at it for the Steeda triax if i dont get good references on it. Thanks and much appreciated! Brent
I just checked www.hurst-shifters.com and they are now owned by B&M. I checked www.B&M.com and they make no mention of this nor do they offer any Hurst or Hurst-looking shifters.
Not uncommon to buy a competing company then shut them down but that doesn't seem to be a good idea in this instance.
I just checked www.hurst-shifters.com and they are now owned by B&M. I checked www.B&M.com and they make no mention of this nor do they offer any Hurst or Hurst-looking shifters.
Not uncommon to buy a competing company then shut them down but that doesn't seem to be a good idea in this instance.
...especially since Hurst is easily the most recognized name in shifters.
Well ive found an Ebay wholesaler that has 15 of the Hurst at $179 and $20 s&h. And i also contacted 3 of the people they sold to,all answered with nothing but good things to say. I paid $176 plus TAX from Brenspeed so thatd be close. Just worries me buying off Ebay from a wholesaler.Whats the MGW one youre talking about? Link maybe? But then again, ive got the money NOW,if i take a refund from BSpeed and wife knows ive got a shifter coming. Then again ive heard nothing but good things about Hurst ST shifters..................wonder why Brent didnt say anything about B&M buying them out,surely he knows!?!?!? Brent
No link for it just yet, Im sure when its finished and out there will be.
But heres a little about it.
- ability to adjust throw of shifter
- ability to adjust height of shift knob.
- ability to adjust rotational position of knob.
- complete dynamat pad and extreme heat shields
- custom upper and lower boots stainelss clamps.
- COMPLETEY machined all billet construction. EVERY piece hard coated that is alumiunum.
- versatility of handle swap out to use a wide variety of knobs and thread sizes.
- 100 percent complete replacment shifter. no reusing stock pieces to mount the shifter.
- combination of both free motion linkage to eliminate binding when moving left to right AND heavy return springs to pop into the center gate for both 2-3 upshifts and fast 5-4 downshifts.
- unique centerline support rod design virutally eliminates 3rd wot lock out dilema.
- front support arm WILL have 2 stainless steel flanges on BOTH ends of the rubber mount.
- rear support bracket has rubber isolator pad to eliminate squeaking.
Brent, If I buy, you are welcome to come and install it for me!!
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Brent, If I buy, you are welcome to come and install it for me!!
you're gonna have to be more specific when you say Brent. there are two of us in this thread alone. I will be 2B, since I posted after the other Brent.
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you're gonna have to be more specific when you say Brent. there are two of us in this thread alone. I will be 2B, since I posted after the other Brent.
Well, of course I meant you, Brent05redfire!
I tend to refer to people by their usernames in threads. Sorry for the confusion.
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Decisions on a short throw shifter 
