Steeda Tri-ax or Pro 5.0? And why
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They're both good shifters. I've had both in previous cars. The Pro50 seems like a more solid unit, but the handle sucks. The Tri-Ax has a handle that angles back so it is easier to reach. In my opinion, the best thing to do would be to get a Pro50 shifter and put the Tri-Ax handle on it. Several people on the forum have done this. Had a Pro50 in my '03 and it was too far to reach (and I'm 6'1").
i have used the tri-ax on my past 2 cars, and it's great. steeda advertises that their shifter has the shortest shifting distance.
my friend had a pro 5.0 on his car, and he ended up switching it out for a tri-ax. so i'd recommend the steeda.
my friend had a pro 5.0 on his car, and he ended up switching it out for a tri-ax. so i'd recommend the steeda.
I've heard many stories of people who have had the Tri-ax actually switch over to a Pro 5.0. I have heard of missing shifts with the Steeda but never with the Pro 5.0. I felt my buddy's Pro last night and OMG what a difference. I am so jealous right now. I feel ashamed of sticking with the stock unit for almost 2 years now!!! Damn the Pro 5.0 will be my next mod. It felt crisp and positive. It even felt much better than my Steeda in my 01 Cobra. Mustang X has the best price on them!
Yeah I'm looking at the same two right now. For some reason it takes a ton of effort to shift into 2nd and 3rd. I basically have to shift like I'm power shifting every time, just so I don't grind gears, which still happens. I busted open my knuckle on the dash yesterday while downshifting, so I think its time to get those stops in so I don't overshift.
After considerable research, I am doing the same. Already have the MGW handle and will order the 5.0 shifter this week. The 5.0 is built out of steel vs. aluminum for the triax. The 5.0 is quieter and more "solid" feeling according to many users. With the MGW handle, it is a great combination and makes you wonder why you kept the stock unit...convinced me!!
Do a search on shifters and you will understand. Good luck!
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The age old shifter question resurfaces.....It seems that the consensus from all the threads written on this is that.........(drum roll please).....they're both really high quality shifters: can't go wrong either way.
Anyone see the article in a 5.0 magazine saying they used a gasket of some type instead of the RTV when they installed the shifter? The article said it was as quiet as stock. Anyone try this?
Yes, I used it....it was definately quieter, but not as quiet as stock.
I have a Tri-Ax and I don't see what the big fuss is about aftermarket shifters. I actually considered going back to stock but was told that an aftermarket shifter is better for the tranny.
Call me crazy, but I don't care to much for my Tri-Ax.
Oh, I forgot to vote & say why.
I voted Pro 5.0 because of all the positive things I've read on this & other boards. Think I'll add the MGW handle if I don't like the 5.0 one.
On the other hand I had a steeda tri-ax in my '01 & it was a vast improvement over stock. No problems with it at all, other than the little extra noise.
I just figured I'd try the 5.0 so I could compare & like most other's say, you can't go wrong either way.
IronTerp:
Did you make your own gasket? Cut it out freehand or something?
I voted Pro 5.0 because of all the positive things I've read on this & other boards. Think I'll add the MGW handle if I don't like the 5.0 one.
On the other hand I had a steeda tri-ax in my '01 & it was a vast improvement over stock. No problems with it at all, other than the little extra noise.
I just figured I'd try the 5.0 so I could compare & like most other's say, you can't go wrong either way.
IronTerp:
Did you make your own gasket? Cut it out freehand or something?
Pro 5.0 WITH a Steeda handle... no doubt
DITO
I will buy yours if you don't like it.
Dan
I have used the Tri-Ax in both of my cars, and I am extremely happy with them. I did use the a paper gasket in the Cobra, and it did take some of the noise out, but I also put some sound deadner above the lower factory boot, so noise is minimal.
I like the Tri better due to the handle and it seems smoother to me. Also, I have never missed a shift, but you have to have faith that the shifter will do its job, and not put any english on it, otherwise you will.
I like the Tri better due to the handle and it seems smoother to me. Also, I have never missed a shift, but you have to have faith that the shifter will do its job, and not put any english on it, otherwise you will.
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