mrhugger Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Guys and Gals (sorry Sue) Maybe it is just me but when I shift using the hurst shifter, the tips of my fingers contact the nut underneath and that thing is sharp!!! Minor issue but last weekend when getting on it...I actually cut the tips of two figures....anyone else with this problem? Correction? Thanx ...Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 No problem for me. I switched to a "T" handle. Posted the pic for poops and giggles. I like looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccoystudio_merged Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I do not have this problem. My solution would be what I have done with some bike shifters with sharp corners. I would tape the entire area off with tape and plastic sheeting, like a dental dam. Then I would take a fine metal file carefully filing off the sharp edges, then finish up with some aluminum oxide sand paper if you want and viola problem solved. Remove the pastic, vac up any straggling mess and its that quick and easy. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I have felt the same thing - not what I would call sharp, but not dull either. I have found myself, lately, to be holding the cue ball just a little different to avoid it, so it appears that I am self-training myself. Anyway, no way I will change it because its so cool and I will remain all-original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyCobra826 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I have felt the same thing - not what I would call sharp, but not dull either. I have found myself, lately, to be holding the cue ball just a little different to avoid it, so it appears that I am self-training myself. Anyway, no way I will change it because its so cool and I will remain all-original. +1 Of course, I assume that the removal process would be to slightly turn the nut to relieve pressure on the ball, then spin off the ball. At this point, you could remove the nut and replace with one with a rounded bottom, like a locknut. Then reverse the removal process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Wow, me too! I constantly get "slit" when holding the shifter and banging 3rd gear. They must do something about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdear Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Guys and Gals (sorry Sue) Maybe it is just me but when I shift using the hurst shifter, the tips of my fingers contact the nut underneath and that thing is sharp!!! Minor issue but last weekend when getting on it...I actually cut the tips of two figures....anyone else with this problem? Correction? Thanx ...Steve :P B) No problem at all with mine ! Maybe it just likes my fingers better :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriMac Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Have not noticed anything on mine either. I would also say removal of the shifter knob and replacing the lock nut would be easiest, but not something I would expect to have to do on a new car! :blink: Perhaps a wrench slipped during install and created a burr on the lock nut?? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoplay Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Simple solution......driving gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 ..... :o driving gloves, from the guy who plays video games all day. :P Sorry Auto, couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Do the file thing suggested. MIne is sharp as well. It just wasnt de-burred on the lower edges. The file will fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave_merged Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 My nut is nice and smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Im not gonna touch that one....literally and figuretively! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave_merged Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 You know what I meant. The nut under my knob on my stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyCobra826 Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 You know what I meant. The nut under my knob on my stick. Wow; between that and "Magnetic Chick Attracting Tractor Beam" in your signature, I'm sure that there's a good joke somewhere. I'm just not going there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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