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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Grifter
I wouldn't want it any bigger than a cue ball, that seems way too big.
It is literally the size of a actual pool table ball. I like it. Just not when it get hot.
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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I have the Cue ball in my car, but in black.

For those of you that have it: Does yours rattle obnoxiously?!?

Mine after like the first 200 miles started to rattle. It's bad enough that I CANNOT drive without my hand resting on it.
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Just got the **** in today, it feels pretty good. I think 2" would have been perfect but it's not bad. I never realized how much the leather **** supressed the vibrations and feel of the shifts. It feels so much more solid now, I love it. One question for you guys running this ****; do you all have short sticks? There is so much of the handle exposed, I don't know if I can get used to it.

Some quick pictures for those who are interested.

Yes, it is the same size as a cue ball ha.


Look how much is showing!!
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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That looks terrible, how far do the threads go into the ball?
Also what shifter is that?
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Looks like a ripper, I am running the same set up if that is the shifter you're running.

Mine came with a lock nut that hides alot of those threads, did yours not come with one?

Keep us updated on whether or not yours starts to rattle.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
That looks terrible, how far do the threads go into the ball?
Also what shifter is that?
Pro 5.0. The threads go all the way down, it tightens exactly where the pattern is supposed to go.

Originally Posted by k5383
Looks like a ripper, I am running the same set up if that is the shifter you're running.

Mine came with a lock nut that hides alot of those threads, did yours not come with one?

Keep us updated on whether or not yours starts to rattle.
It came with the lock nut but there's no need to use it unless I wanted to cover some of the threads. I'll let you know if it starts to rattle.

Not sure what to do, I don't want to run a short stick or cut threads off the handle.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Does anyone know if I can buy the Hurst handle? I just saw their shifter in the new GMHTP, that would look sweet.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Hello
I noticed that you are looking into a aftermarket shifter. I just wanted to leave you know that UMI Performance has a few different Pistol Grip shifter handles to choose from. Below is a link to show you what all we have to offer!

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...ex&cPath=7_109

If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help!
Thanks
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by UMI Sales
Hello
I noticed that you are looking into a aftermarket shifter. I just wanted to leave you know that UMI Performance has a few different Pistol Grip shifter handles to choose from. Below is a link to show you what all we have to offer!

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...ex&cPath=7_109

If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help!
Thanks
Brad

I already have a Pro 5.0 and just bought a new **** haha. Thanks though.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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UMI-Seeing this post made me remember sometging.I meant to email you about it a long time ago and forgot.In regard to your short stick,the hardware that comes with it is not the right size.I dont know if it was just my application or what but the supplied hardware was too small and my existing hardware was too big.Not a big deal i just drilled the holes in the stick to accomodate my hardware.I was installing it on a hurst billet BTW
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by blk99sleekbeak
UMI-Seeing this post made me remember sometging.I meant to email you about it a long time ago and forgot.In regard to your short stick,the hardware that comes with it is not the right size.I dont know if it was just my application or what but the supplied hardware was too small and my existing hardware was too big.Not a big deal i just drilled the holes in the stick to accomodate my hardware.I was installing it on a hurst billet BTW

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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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I just looked at ws6 stores short stick, it says if your car didnt come with the hurst or have a short throw on it that it might hit? anybody have this problem? I just ordered the black hurst and was wondering about a short stick but dont wanna mess up anything around the console.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Grifter
Pro 5.0. The threads go all the way down, it tightens exactly where the pattern is supposed to go.



It came with the lock nut but there's no need to use it unless I wanted to cover some of the threads. I'll let you know if it starts to rattle.

Not sure what to do, I don't want to run a short stick or cut threads off the handle.
You can safely cut 1" off the Pro 5.0 stick, that's what I did with mine years ago.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
You can safely cut 1" off the Pro 5.0 stick, that's what I did with mine years ago.
I know, I just don't want to. Even if I cut off an inch it would still look like crap. I just ordered the Hurst handle, it should make it look a lot cleaner.

Thanks.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mrhzk35404
CLEAN! Looks just like mine!!
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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you could also go with one of these

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRT-1325/


a little pricey, but they feel great!
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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before i installed my ripper shifter, i had a stock 2005 GTO shifter. it owned. it was almost as good as a shortshifter and looked excellent. I dont have any pictures (sorry) but it was also super heavy which made it easier to shift. all you have to do is unbolt your stock stick and install the GTO **** and stick and it knock about 2 inches off of the stock height and looks bad ***
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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i love my black cue ball.
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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+1 on the c6 ****... best dd feel I've ever had, it just flows with your hand.
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