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What do you prefer - T-Handle or Ball shift knob?

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#1 ·
Title says it all - which do you prefer?
 
#4 ·
I have both for my hurst shifter and was undecided for a long time but ended up going with the ball. To me it looks more period correct on a pre-70 mustang.
 
#6 ·
I have both for my Hurst handle. I like to change it up from time to time. Currently using the black ball with five speed shift pattern on it.
 
#9 ·
I purchased a T handle for my Hurst just in case I ever get the car finished... The brushed aluminum seemed a bit course to me so I repolished it with some 600 grit emery. Then I spotted some transparent candy apple red paint at a hobby store and couldn't resist. I think it looks pretty nice. I'll have to get a pic and post it.
 
#10 ·
Ball. Much easier on the hands and legs on the DD. The T-handle might hit your right leg when shifting into second - would be a PITA. I use my old T-handle from the Hurst shifter now as a paperweight at work! :pirate:
 
#18 ·
Ball.
 
#20 ·
68 and earlier I like the White cueball. 69 goes either way. 70 and up I like the T-handle.
 
#23 ·
I went with a ball shift knob.... black w/silver cobra.

http://www.mustangproject.com/images/Products/81d101bb-103c-4750-9be8-3317cc6d495eredblackcobrann.jpg
 
#25 ·
I've had both. No comparison - ball is better.

I took the T-handle off my Boss 351 and put on a ball. I just got better control with the ball.
 
#26 ·
Mach_One said:
Adam said:
What looks better with black interior, the white ball or black ball
With black interior, the white is the only way to go, it stands out really nice...
White ball in a black interior jumps out at you.

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