For those who had a previous Fox/Mustang and thought the 03 'Cobra shifter from the factory was great, you're right. BUT, when you add the Pro-5.0 shifter you'll realize its.... well.. crap! Seriously I added the Pro-5.0 and paid a few extra bucks for the bushings that allowed me to keep the factor handle but saved a few bucks more by not buying the Pro-5.0 short/straight handle.
The shifts are simple now, the 5-6 is a no brainer, power-shifts don't cause so much consternation, it's fun to shift just to feel how light and precise it feels now! I could go on... I thought I'd keep the factory setup until maybe it bent a shift rod and then have Ford fix it.. but, after having the dealer put 30+ miles on my car w/o permission, I'd rather preserve my setup as it came from Ford and never have those guys touch my car!
For the record I installed the Pro-5.0 base w/ the steel bushings, factory handle and all the factory rubber/bushings around the handle removed (as its designed to be done by Pro-5.0). I can't tell any additional vibration/heat/noise yet.. but its only been a few miles.. but it can't get too much worse right
Now if Mr. UPS would just bring the more serious stuff over..
The shifts are simple now, the 5-6 is a no brainer, power-shifts don't cause so much consternation, it's fun to shift just to feel how light and precise it feels now! I could go on... I thought I'd keep the factory setup until maybe it bent a shift rod and then have Ford fix it.. but, after having the dealer put 30+ miles on my car w/o permission, I'd rather preserve my setup as it came from Ford and never have those guys touch my car!
For the record I installed the Pro-5.0 base w/ the steel bushings, factory handle and all the factory rubber/bushings around the handle removed (as its designed to be done by Pro-5.0). I can't tell any additional vibration/heat/noise yet.. but its only been a few miles.. but it can't get too much worse right
Now if Mr. UPS would just bring the more serious stuff over..
