Best Shifter

va01gtstang

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I am in the process of buying a new shifter for my 01 GT and i just wanted to know everybodies opinions on what they believe is the best shifter on the market. I was thinking about purchasing the new MGW shifter but I have heard some flaws about the shifter and I have also been told that the UPR Blue Thunder shifter is great. I would really appreciate anyone's opinion.

 

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04' GT - Steeda Sport

First mod I did on my 04' GT was a Steeda Sport Shifter and i'm very happy with it. Great price and excellent smooth shifting. From what i've been reading, Steeda & Pro 5.0 are the only two shifters really to look at.

 

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silvrgt

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mgw hands down

 

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you cant go wrong with either the pro5.0 or the tri-ax.

 

StangPro

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The Tri-Ax and the MGW are the most popular.

Most poeple when given the chance to feel the difference don't like the feel of the Pro- 5.0 but everyone has different tastes.

Best thing to do is check out local cars that have different shifters and find a feel you like.

 

04GT

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I really like my Pro 5.0 shifter. It was my first mod. Some people complain about a short handle, but you can get a longer one from Steeda. Alot of people say the Pro 5.0 is more "heavy duty" than the Tri-Ax.

 

langod

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Just put in the MGW last week. Very freakin' sweet! Shifts like flipping a toggle switch now.
First --> *click* into second --> *click* into third....

But really -- you're not going to go wrong with MGW, Steeda or Pro 5.0. They're all excellent and whatever one you put in, you'll love it.

 

Mike97gt

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MGW or pro 5.0

 

Crzyhrse

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MGW "Blue Handle" owns all!! All other shifters will feel like stock, sloppy, loose, mile apart throws, compared with MGW.

 

GDawg

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va01gtstang said:

I was thinking about purchasing the new MGW shifter but I have heard some flaws about the shifter...

Click to expand...

What flaws have you heard about? This is new to me...

I love my MGW.

 

Mustang5L5

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GDawg said:

What flaws have you heard about? This is new to me...

I love my MGW.

Click to expand...

The base was a bit thick and would rub on the trans tunnel and create a little noise. This supposedly has been fixed in the new models. Even if it does rub, just bend the metal away a bit.

I love my MGW. Shifts awesome and dead silent. I need to get another for my T-5

 

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I love my Pro 5.0. Nice clunk when you shift and short, positive throws. I have no desire to change my shifter.

2003 GT

 

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i have the UPR becuase it cost 89 bucks yet is still a quality peice. and i love it. great feel shifts are great. may not be as good as MGW but it is half the price.

 

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b&m ripper

 

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I had the upr shifter on my 99 cobra and drove my buddies 99 cobra with the steeda triax, they were identical except price. then when I got my 03 cobra I kept hearing about mgw so I bought it, hands down beats the upr and steeda. I am very glad I spent the extra money. have had zero issues with it.

 

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steeda tri-ax

 

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Darkhorse845

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Thats a simple question the Steeda Tri Ax shifter
we'll of course!

 

Crzyhrse

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GDawg

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MGW... the new "King of the Hill"...





(Now let's hear the "gay" comments from the guys that have Tri-Axes that are jealous...)


j/k

 

Fast02

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The MGW is a machine click click. I couldnt stop smiling after I installed it. Feels like your shifting a race car. Get the red handle if your 6ft or taller.