Hurst Ramrod shifter

Is anyone else on here besides me running a Ramrod/Vertigate shifter? I heard horror stories about using them on the street, but I have been put about 5000 miles on my 1st gen Hurst Ramrod without any issues. Had to make my own heim joint linkage, and mounting plate. I also shortened the shift levers, so that there is only about 3 inches of travel at the handle, when shifting.