View Full Version : Short throw shifter?


zippo2341
02-08-2008, 10:01 PM
Im a newb and have a few questions, joined this forum because the people seem to know their stuff, and dont answer with attitude lol. i been thinking about getting a short throw in my 95 gt. does anyone have an opinion on the steeda triax? what im looking for is somethin that will still allow me to use the stock shifter boot, with no mods to the console, as well as have comfortabliltiy for everyday driving. does anyone have an opinion on what is best? thanks for any replies jay

mjr46
02-08-2008, 10:14 PM
If you don't want to do any mods to the boot...it'll be hard not to cause most of the shifters at the base have bolt stops which are a little bulky and cause you to have to slice the boot a little......but hurst makes a decent one too:D

CantStopTheFox...
02-08-2008, 10:32 PM
Not too sure about the '95, but I have the:

MGW!!!!

It required no mods to my boot at all.......and it is QUALITY!

I never miss 3rd!!

BLK89GT
02-08-2008, 10:36 PM
pro 50 i like it

gtpcoupe
02-08-2008, 10:41 PM
how do you tell if your car has a short throw? just bought a car that seems the throws are pretty short, the shifter nob is carbon fiber so i assume he was messing with the shifter.

90mustangkid
02-08-2008, 10:41 PM
i have the pro 5.0 like blk89gt andno mods done.. very nice shift.. u can switch out the spring on each sode of the shifter to get an easy or hard push left and right when u shift.. very nice shifter.. and i didnt have to mod anything

93_five_oh
02-09-2008, 05:40 AM
I have an MGW and love it! I also like that the handle is adjustable.
you'll know it's stock if you take the shift boot cover off... anybody can put a new knob on.

PRO50SC
02-09-2008, 06:26 AM
MGW or Hurst, leave the rest at the store!!;) No others compare!!

xxxmustangtxhc
02-09-2008, 07:07 AM
i had a tri ax on my t-5 i loved it, and now have a hurst in my tko feels just as good as my tri-ax, so either one is a good choice in my opinon

mantis118
02-09-2008, 07:26 AM
I have a pro50 and love it.

jman511115
02-09-2008, 09:28 AM
I've got the MGW on my 3650 and it's awesome.

Novipowered5.0
02-09-2008, 10:27 AM
MGW....nuff said. :)

LTnone
02-09-2008, 10:59 AM
Don't discredit the rest of the Tri-Axes, but I haven't had such a great experience. I bought mine used with less than 200 miles on it, put it in and I can't even tell it's a short throw. Steeda has been none to cooperative in helping me diagnose the problem I'd go with MGW.

AdderMk2
02-09-2008, 11:11 AM
I have a B&M ripper and freakin love it... throws are so smooth and quick.... very very nice piece

the only down side is that since the shifter arm itself is one piece... its not adjustable

93_five_oh
02-09-2008, 01:14 PM
adder have you tried a mgw?
if so how to the two compare, besides that the mgw is adjustable... any difference in the length of the throw?

zippo2341
02-09-2008, 05:04 PM
thanks guys i appriciate all the feedback

92GreyGT
02-09-2008, 06:31 PM
I have driven a few cars and they have had a few different shifters. I have a Steeda in my personal car and it's my favorite. I have used both kinds of Hurst shifters, the Competetion Plus and Billet Plus. The Billet Plus is not bad but the Comp plus is very notchy and I didn't like it. The B&M Ripper is ok but the Pro Ripper by B&M is much better. If you are into drag racing you just can't beat the Pro 5.0, it's the most direct shifter but not as comfortable as the Steeda.

benz5800
02-09-2008, 06:45 PM
gotta go with the MGW i have one and i can bang it all day without a problem

AdderMk2
02-09-2008, 09:02 PM
I have not tried an MGW. I have heard a few complaints about people missing 3rd gear with them. Perhaps I'll try one when I get my T56 installed!

stang8689
02-09-2008, 09:26 PM
MGW

Curlytop
02-09-2008, 11:29 PM
i have the b&m ripper and love it too.

Tberg725
02-10-2008, 01:56 AM
MGW, I dont know how anyone could miss thrid with this shifter.

wildsurfer92
02-10-2008, 09:37 PM
I have the hurst and i absolutely love it

86whitepony
02-10-2008, 09:58 PM
B&M pro ripper is badazz, makes me NEVER miss a gear, way better than that stock slop of a shifter

skumbee
02-11-2008, 03:53 AM
i have a bbk gripp well i cant really say anything yet havent installed my t5 yet but as soon as i do ill let you guys know