UPR Blu Thunder Shifter?

[03blackvert]

I was browsing UPR's site today pondering some interior dress up when I ran across their Blu Thunder shifter, which I think must be new as I didn't see it before. Here's a link http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=84

Anyone have one of these? If you have one have you used a Tri-Ax or Pro5.0 before to compare? A shifter is one of the next things on my list, but at this moment I'm a bit confused as to which one I want, and if I'll need the MGW handle with any of them to get it positioned just right.

 

[NMRAcer]

what does the MGW handle do for the shifter?

 

[03blackvert]

http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_shift_handle.html

It lets you adjust it to right where you want it (and/or away from the cup holder .

I believe it works with the stock, Steeda, and Pro5.0 shifters. Looks like the UPR comes with its own handle.

 

[03cobrablack]

there was a thread on here last weekend about the blue thunder and every one that responded had positive things to say. some had even had the tri-ax and pro 5.0 and said it was compareable.

 

[StreetSnake]

That was my post last week The UPR blue thunder is a comparable piece of equipment , I installed mine last week and I dont know why I waited so long, Had both the Triax and the Pro 50 over the years and I am completely satisfied with the Blue Thunder and the price is hard to beat SVTOA members recieve a 10%discount at UPR knocking the price down to 135.00:beer: :beer:

 

[Hunter]

I love my UPR Blue Thunder shifter!!

 

[03blackvert]

URP is sounding like a winner. I might get a few other items while I'm at it. I missed the threads in the first search because I looked for "blu thunder" which is how it is on their web site. Not sure if they missed an "e" there, or if everyone is just using the wrong name. :lol:

 

[Lomancobra]

Has anyone else experienced less accurate shifts with their shifter. Iv'e had the pro 5.0 from the beginning, I now have 9K on the car and the shifting has gotten messier every day. I feel it especially in the 2nd gear upshift, it doesnt go right in, but it's kinda crunchy. Did I bend the shift fork or something?

 

[SonicVenum]

I've got the Blue Thunder, and I love it. I've heard it's the exact same design as the Steeda TriAx, at a cheaper price.

 

[Annihil8or]

Originally posted by SonicVenum
I've got the Blue Thunder, and I love it. I've heard it's the exact same design as the Steeda TriAx, at a cheaper price.

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Yup, so much the same design that allegedly there is a lawsuit in the works.

Meanwhile I just got one and it is incredible. Quite a bargain and night and day difference compared to the stock.

The only downside I have found so far is the noise factor, the Blue Thunder, because of its solid billet construction, transmits more sound than the stock shifter. This notwithstanding, I still highly recommend the shifter. It seems like it "assists" the shifting.

Annihil8or

 

[auyon]

I have it, love it, I use it with my stock handle ( bent it for a better fit) and its almost as quiet as stock