Aftermarket shifter on a daily driver?

sixstringthing · Oct 22, 2004

I know the huge advantage of not missing shifts but i've been wondering if an aftermarket shifter (pro, tri-ax whatever) is actually more comfortable or less comfortable for a daily driven car? The reason I ask is b/c I hear that the aftermarket ones are much more notchy than the stock one, and the stock one is already VERY notchy, so you basically have to be slamming the gears all the time.
i've never missed a shift with the stock shifter so if I upgrade it would be strictly to make it more comfortable.

scalder · Oct 22, 2004

sixstringthing said:
I know the huge advantage of not missing shifts but i've been wondering if an aftermarket shifter (pro, tri-ax whatever) is actually more comfortable or less comfortable for a daily driven car? The reason I ask is b/c I hear that the aftermarket ones are much more notchy than the stock one, and the stock one is already VERY notchy, so you basically have to be slamming the gears all the time.
i've never missed a shift with the stock shifter so if I upgrade it would be strictly to make it more comfortable.

Actually you need to be upgrading it more for protection than comfort. They are a little more notchy than the stock piece but well worth it in peace of mind. Plus you will get used to it very quickly.

mrpositraction · Oct 22, 2004

My car is a daily driver and I love the Steeda Tri-ax. It has really smoothed out since I first got it. I think it is much more comfortable than stock, and if noise is going to be an issue, put some rubber like some guys have done, Hell I bet you could use the huge rubber spacer off the stock shifter.

Rev Maynard · Oct 22, 2004

I don't know if I would say it's more comfortable (probably depends on what handle you use) but it certainly feels much more precise,albeit noisier then the sloppy stock setup IMO.

Indiana · Oct 22, 2004

It is well worth it!

stangman · Oct 22, 2004

i bought a shifter 2 days ago & i can't believe i didn't do it sooner

md1198p · Oct 22, 2004

i have an auto, but friends have told me that replacing the shifter should be the first mod anyone does to a late model stang.

merc123 · Oct 22, 2004

Mine's a daily driver and I love it. The tri-ax has a much tighter spring mechanism than the stock shifter so it took some getting used to. Basically you'll take a little more effort to pull it over to 1st gear for a few weeks. Once you get used to it though you'll never want to go back. I sometimes put it in 3rd instead of 1st ecause of the pull tightness but that's because I wasn't pay that much attention to what I was doing.

dmarco_4u · Oct 22, 2004

steeda shifter is the way to go!!
should be mod #1 for everyone followed by GEARS

04DarkShadowGT · Oct 22, 2004

Ive got 17,000+ miles since January and I have the tri axe and its great. Never have any trouble and never mis shifts.

rpburnette · Oct 22, 2004

Mine car is a daily driver as well, and I have been very skeptical of all the mods that I have done, but after a lot of reading and researching, I am very glad I went for a new shifter. It is notchy at first, but like all new parts it needs to wear in for a couple of weeks. I am 6' tall and I have my seat all the way back and reclined pretty far, so I was worried about it being comfortable, but I have my new shifter adjusted to its shortest throw, and I don't have any problems. I love it and would recommend it to anyone. I was worried about the noise and vibration as well, but when I installed it, I made a gasket to mount the shifter to the tranny and the handle to the lever, and the noise level has not changed. You can make your own gasket, or buy one from someone that posts on stangnet, just do a search for Steeda Tri-ax gasket. When I say make your own gasket, I don't mean the gasket in a tube, I mean cutting one from a sheet. It is very easy, and cost <$20.

sabrooks · Oct 22, 2004

I love my steeda tri-ax. I was worried about changing the shifter but now I am so glad that I made the right choice and got a Steeda

kah9911 · Oct 22, 2004

no problem from my Pro 5.0 and it a dd.

tarch · Oct 22, 2004

DD here with a Pro 5.0

so much better over stock

texasblkgt · Oct 23, 2004

If you're short look at the Rousch shifter handle, it's angled perfectly for the 5'8'' and under crowd, i switched out my pro 5.0 handle for the rousch and love it

jasontio · Oct 23, 2004

merc123 said:
Mine's a daily driver and I love it. The tri-ax has a much tighter spring mechanism than the stock shifter so it took some getting used to. Basically you'll take a little more effort to pull it over to 1st gear for a few weeks. Once you get used to it though you'll never want to go back. I sometimes put it in 3rd instead of 1st ecause of the pull tightness but that's because I wasn't pay that much attention to what I was doing.

Yeah I do the third instead of first thing sometimes when am lazy to lol.

xseler8 · Oct 24, 2004

I installed a Pro50 at 1450 miles 2 1/2 years ago.My 1st mod. 02GT. I enjoy it everytime I shift. It makes driving MORE fun. Daily rider.

Roxstang · Oct 24, 2004

I have a Tri-Ax works great never miss a shift I think it's better then stock for "comfort" but you know what they say about opinions.

merc123 · Oct 24, 2004

texasblkgt said:
If you're short look at the Rousch shifter handle, it's angled perfectly for the 5'8'' and under crowd, i switched out my pro 5.0 handle for the rousch and love it

According to the military I'm 5'7" and I have no problems with the tri-ax on the top setting. My biggest thing is reaching the radio. I usually have to lean a little to reach the radio and A/C. I don't think I sit THAT far back but I feel for the tall guys.

super302 · Oct 24, 2004

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