so i have been thinking of buying a short shifter but i can't decide what one.. so if anyone that has one can tell there thought i would appreciate it. i've been thinking of a hurst or the tri-ax.. and if anyone can give me some ideas on some long tube header, i could use that too.. thanks
Yea, about 40%. There are actually two height positions that you can bolt the shift handle at. I am all around very pleased with it. It has a good firm feel and the missed shifts are non-existant. Good luck!
You should consider this short shifter kit from saleen if you want to save some money. It's nearly as good as a tri-ax or pro 5.0 at a fraction of the cost.
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I've said this before, but just buy the one you like based on price, brand loyalty, or appearance. I want the Hurst simply for the white ball and chrome handle. They will perform within fractions of a percent of each other. The Saleen is easily the most bang for the buck and a great place to start since it can save you hundreds of dollars if it's all you need. The others are all overpriced, but they do have their advantages that aren't available otherwise.
Take boot and shifter handle off. Boot pops off and handle unscrews. Raise car and remove 2 bolts from chassis and 1 from tranny. Shifter will come out from bottom. Easy beans.
I have personally had the Tri Ax and the Hurst on my 05 and now have the pro 5.0 - The Tri-ax is well built but the shifts are a little too tight and the adjustablity on them is too limited. The Hurst has no adjustability at all and is identical looking to your stock one. The throw is much more decreased with the hurst (40%) but other than that, it is the same darn shifter as what is in your car now. They are identical construction and build wise. The Tri-ax is well built but not as well built as the pro 5.0 - I was amazed at the construction of it as soon as I took it out of the box. I have attached a couple pics from right before install and a pic of the hurst shifter for your compare. The throw is only reduced about 20% but it shifts like butter and you couldn't miss 3rd if you tried. The only cons were it is a little stiff in 5th and reverse but the gears that matter (1st-4th) are magnificent. I'm not bashing hurst, it's not that bad of a shifter for regular street driving, but for the money you would expect to get something a little better constructed than your stock one IMO.
I have personally had the Tri Ax and the Hurst on my 05 and now have the pro 5.0 - The Tri-ax is well built but the shifts are a little too tight and the adjustablity on them is too limited. The Hurst has no adjustability at all and is identical looking to your stock one. The throw is much more decreased with the hurst (40%) but other than that, it is the same darn shifter as what is in your car now. They are identical construction and build wise. The Tri-ax is well built but not as well built as the pro 5.0 - I was amazed at the construction of it as soon as I took it out of the box. I have attached a couple pics from right before install and a pic of the hurst shifter for your compare. The throw is only reduced about 20% but it shifts like butter and you couldn't miss 3rd if you tried. The only cons were it is a little stiff in 5th and reverse but the gears that matter (1st-4th) are magnificent. I'm not bashing hurst, it's not that bad of a shifter for regular street driving, but for the money you would expect to get something a little better constructed than your stock one IMO.
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+1 !!!!!!! Love my Pro5.0
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< Message edited by MusiccityGT -- 2/25/2006 12:10:14 AM >
that saleen short shifter looks to good to be true. I am wondering if it really is a level up as far as missed shifts are concerned. if anyone could confirm they see an increase in shifting capabilites it'd be great
< Message edited by gorex -- 2/26/2006 11:20:03 PM >
I don't know how the Saleen compares to anything but the stock shifter, but I think it works great. The throw is nice and short and i haven't yet missed a shift, it feels good. it's only $30 so if you want to upgrade again down the road your're not out a whole lot of cash.
I don't know how the Saleen compares to anything but the stock shifter, but I think it works great. The throw is nice and short and i haven't yet missed a shift, it feels good. it's only $30 so if you want to upgrade again down the road your're not out a whole lot of cash.
thanks for the quick reply spike, if you dont mind me expanding: do you feel the throw is really much shorter @ 25% - at least to be felt right away. ex.: If i'd drive your car my reaction will be instantaneous?) Lastly does it include saleen's shift knob if so is there a pic online?
Where can the saleen short throw be found for $30, its $44 on the saleen site. I know I'm cheap but 14 bucks is 14 bucks......
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