Best Shifter

[need4snake]

Of these 3 which would you all recommend?
Assuming I want to keep the stock look of the shifter - ie. Shifter boot, knob etc... The only reason I'm changing the shifter is because I miss 3rd gear almost every time I powershift. The stock shifter is a sloppy piece of crap.

MGW
Steeda Tri-ax
Ford Racing - (Hurst I think)

 

[TRBO VNM]

Have you searched and read yet?

 

[srtsir]

I am in the same boat cant decide between MGW or tri-ax...

 

[SF4.6GT]

I have had MGW in both my Mustangs and they are the best IMO

 

[Shadow Grey 03]

I haven't run the steeda, but have run both of the others. I like the Hurst, but the MGW was just an overall better feel. The handle placement is better as well. Either one works well, I just like the MGW more.

 

['03snkbt]

started with PRO 5.0, then Steeda, and now have MGW (both handles). shift points better MGW imo. Steeda 2nd choice.

 

[rudycobra]

Mgw

 

[ruthless]

I vote B&M pro ratchet connected to a TH400. The only why to upgrade in my opinion. For all the guys that say that manual is better...I agree. I power shift every gear change!


I have a low milage Steeda Tri-ax sitting in a box. If anyone is interested hit me up with a PM.

 

[Torched_03]

Ive run both the Steeda and the MGW. Both are great shifters! cant go wrong with either

 

[JTStreet]

Obvious poll is obvious. MGW

 

[oldmodman]

Tried them all.

Kept the MGW.

 

[YuGneLrn2Day]

I have a Steeda Tri-Ax haven't missed 3rd yet......"Knocks on Wood":bash:

 

[SJ SNAKE]

Steeda Tri-Ax ftw :rockon:. Never missed any gear and shifts like butter with ease compared to the MGW

 

[Jroc]

I never was impressed with the MGW. One reason might be is both MGW Cobras I drove had their handles offset closer to the driver, and I don't like it offset from the center of the shifter. But anyway IMO the MGW shifter easier and less clunky, but also more vague and less direct. I loved my Tri-Ax. Another combo that I know people run and like is a Pro5.0 shifter with a Tri-Ax handle. That is a very nice setup that works well.

 

[ruthless]

I never was impressed with the MGW. One reason might be is both MGW Cobras I drove had their handles offset closer to the driver, and I don't like it offset from the center of the shifter.

That is the most uninformative review for the MGW shifter I have ever read. The handle is fully adjustable to be positioned where the driver needs it. Not only can you adjust the handles height but you can also rotate it closer or farther away from the driver's seat. I hate to say it but you are just down right lazy. I say this because either you just bolted the shifter in and left it or you bought a car that already had one installed and never took the time to adjust it to your reach.

 

[Jroc]

I never was impressed with the MGW. One reason might be is both MGW Cobras I drove had their handles offset closer to the driver, and I don't like it offset from the center of the shifter.

That is the most uninformative review for the MGW shifter I have ever read. The handle is fully adjustable to be positioned where the driver needs it. Not only can you adjust the handles height but you can also rotate it closer or farther away from the driver's seat. I hate to say it but you are just down right lazy. I say this because either you just bolted the shifter in and left it or you bought a car that already had one installed and never took the time to adjust it to your reach.

They weren't my cars (edited by moderator, you are not in smack down, watch it!). What did you want me to do say "hey dawg hand me an allen wrench so that I can adjust your shifter."??? I was trying to say that maybe if it was adjusted differently maybe I would of liked it better.

Regardless I wasn't impressed with the MGW. If you disagree with that I don't care (edited by moderator, you are not in smack down, watch it!).

And learn how to quote somebody.

 

[03dsgcobranc]

Had MGW, way too notchy for me.. went back to stock for now and shifting great. Actually still have the MGW in a box packed away.

 

[03 DSG Snake]

Had a TriAx, tried the MGW out of boredom. Very little difference. I actually miss the TriAx. But both are much better than stock.

 

[cobrkilrl]

That is the most uninformative review for the MGW shifter I have ever read. The handle is fully adjustable to be positioned where the driver needs it. Not only can you adjust the handles height but you can also rotate it closer or farther away from the driver's seat. I hate to say it but you are just down right lazy. I say this because either you just bolted the shifter in and left it or you bought a car that already had one installed and never took the time to adjust it to your reach.

^^^^^^^^! I have had a MGW shifter in all my Mustangs. It is by far IMO the best shifter out there on the market. I am about to install one in my GT500KR. Just an overall great shifter and I have never missed a 3rd gear power shift. Everyone has their own opinion about shifters and the only way to find out is to install one. If you don't like there is always someone on this site looking for one at a good price so I don't think it would be hard to sell it if you don't like it.

 

[need4snake]

Just ordered a used steeda tri-ax, looking forward to trying that out.