Well, my Hurst Billet + shifter is in. The kit I got from Jeg's has the white Hurst ball knob, and I think it looks fine in the car. I did notice a little sizzle or rattle at about 3K rpm, but only a couple of times. It may get worse, or I may try to fix that... No big deal though, as my Bullitt has all the normal muscle car whines and associated noises. That's what the Shaker stereo is for... :badgrin:
Overall, I think I'll like the Hurst. Throw is much shorter, though the stick and knob sit up higher and closer to me. The feel <i>is</i> a little notchy, but that's in the transmission, and should lessen as it loosens up. It's probably accentuated by the shorter shift throw.
I still need to remember that the stick centers at 3/4; I keep wanting to shift 3rd, and push the stick right more than I should, and find nothing I want between 3rd and 5th. Shifting does feel more precise, but I still need to learn the feel of that trans. Noise is increased slightly, but not irritatingly so. The stick does transfer more heat than the stocker, as there's no rubber built into the stick itself, like the stocker appears to have. BTW- the Bullitt has an extra soundproofing pad over the internal rubber boot, and extra soundproofing in the tunnel around the trans. I didn't see that stuff in installation videos or instructions I've looked.
Anyway, I like it!
:dhg08: