Hurst Shifter
All of these installations are to be performed at your own risk!!!!
The Hurst short throw shifter is definitely another one of the top mods you can do to any car. The throw is reduced by 35% and it just gives you a feel of a race car. The stock shifter is way too light in my opinion and the throw is waaaaaay too long. There is definitely an increase in the shifting effort with a Hurst so make sure you don't mind this. I love it. This installation was done in my 02 Coupe. This is also an easy mod to do so lets get started.
Tools you will need:
Step 1:
Open up the console door and insert a small flatblade screwdriver into the recess of the factory control switch and gently pry it up pulling it up and out. Be careful, there will be some plugs you need to disconnect.
Step 2:
Now remove the plastic lids at the rear of the console to gain access to the 10mm retaining nuts. Remove the nuts in the front and the back and lift up the rear of the console and pull backwards to get out.
Step 3:
Pry up the shift pattern with a small screwdriver very carefully. Now, using a pair of Vice Grips, grip the retaining pin tightly and pull the retainer up and out of the knob. You may have to rock the Vice Grips back and forth a little to get it all the way out. Just be careful not to damage anything else. Once the pin is out you can unscrew the knob off of the shifter handle. Go ahead and remove it.
Step 4:
Place the shifter in neutral and grasp the sides of the boot at the base and gently press inward toward the shifter to release the boot. Try not to break any of the plastic tabs. Once the clips are disengaged lift the boot up and out of the way.
