Best Short Throw?

85_SS_302_Coupe · Feb 1, 2012

Right now i'm using a Mach 1 style UPR billet shift ball...and i love it, but i'm thinking about switching to a leather ball. It gets super hot in the summer and super cold in the winter, and when your palm sweats it can be hard to keep a grip on.

srtthis · Feb 1, 2012

85_SS_302_Coupe said:
I used to use a simple straight up and down arm like the Pro 5.0 comes with, but i got tired of reaching so far to hit 3rd and 5th. My buddy made my arm for me, it's modeled after the Tri-Ax but with more reach backwards and the top section where the ball screws on is angled a few more degrees to the left and back. It makes up shifts so much easier. If any of you have the means to make your own shift arm, i highly recommend it. Nothing fits better than custom.

agreed... thats why im making my own

85_SS_302_Coupe · Feb 1, 2012

The next thing i'd like to make is a pistol grip that screws on in about a 40-45 degree angle. I don't like the T style and the straight up and down is just awkward as hell when you get over to the right past 3rd gear. If it were angled to 45 degrees it would be a more natural position.

RUNINAGT · Feb 1, 2012

Mine still has the stock, and a buddy keeps telling me to change it. CJ Pony has the Steeda Tri-ax for $190 I have a $90 gift card to use by nest Thursday. I was looking to spend between and extra $150-$200 maybe this should be my next item???

wythors · Feb 1, 2012

My feeling is that a shifter should be the first mod you make to a Mustang. You use it literally hundreds of times in a day. Other than the steering wheel and the seat, it is the part of the car you touch the most. It's an inexpensive mod that takes about 15 minutes to install and it will provide you with a huge improvement in driving enjoyment. Spend a couple of bucks for a nicer shift knob while you're at it. Anything beats the cheesy plastic thing.

Go for it.

85_SS_302_Coupe · Feb 1, 2012

RUNINAGT said:
Mine still has the stock, and a buddy keeps telling me to change it. CJ Pony has the Steeda Tri-ax for $190 I have a $90 gift card to use by nest Thursday. I was looking to spend between and extra $150-$200 maybe this should be my next item???

Go for it. You won't be disappointed especially if you've only ever driven on the stock shifter...it'll be like a different car.

RUNINAGT · Feb 1, 2012

hmmmm wait on the TB and go for the shifter. It really is only gonna cost me $100 the Gift card was free lol.... I think you guys sold me on this, I was wondering about the true pros to cons on this item. Sounds like I have been missing a lot of fun lol

85_SS_302_Coupe · Feb 1, 2012

RUNINAGT said:
hmmmm wait on the TB and go for the shifter. It really is only gonna cost me $100 the Gift card was free lol.... I think you guys sold me on this, I was wondering about the true pros to cons on this item. Sounds like I have been missing a lot of fun lol

There are literally no cons...the only one i can think of is you might feel like it's harder to shift, because most aftermarket shifters take more authority to push into gear compared to the old and super wore out stock shifter that practically falls into gear. Beyond that, shifts will be shorter and more direct. I would definitely opt for a shifter before a TB, get the TB when you get a new intake and do it all at once. You won't feel the difference in a TB swap but you'll notice the shifter every time you shift gears.

Riverart · Feb 1, 2012

I have the Tri-Ax. I'd probably get the MGW if I was going to get another one because of the adjustability.

wythors · Feb 1, 2012

Riverart said:
I have the Tri-Ax. I'd probably get the MGW if I was going to get another one because of the adjustability.

Spend the $35 for the MGW adjustable handle and you'll have the best of both worlds.

wythors · Feb 1, 2012

RUNINAGT said:
hmmmm wait on the TB and go for the shifter. It really is only gonna cost me $100 the Gift card was free lol.... I think you guys sold me on this, I was wondering about the true pros to cons on this item. Sounds like I have been missing a lot of fun lol

I'll be interested to hear your opinions if you do this. If you pull the trigger, update this thread with your impressions.

Riverart · Feb 1, 2012

wythors said:
Spend the $35 for the MGW adjustable handle and you'll have the best of both worlds.

Thanks. You know I might just do that.

Gearbanger 101 · Feb 1, 2012

I have a Steeda Tri-Ax.....no complaints.

S&B · Feb 1, 2012

Gearbanger 101 said:
I have a Steeda Tri-Ax.....no complaints.

sounds like your complaining

Gearbanger 101 · Feb 1, 2012

S&B said:
sounds like your complaining

Doesn't it always?

S&B · Feb 1, 2012

I have no clue, just trying to complain

RUNINAGT · Feb 1, 2012

Gonna pull the trigger tomorrow at work. I gotta say guys I have been on the phone with a fella named Joe over at CJ's and he has been extremely helpful and patient with some of my ignorance. I assured him I would call him back with any purchase that I made instead of by passing him and going online through their website. He did tell me they get credit for sales, not as in money but I guess as in ratings. So again I will order it tomorrow. Another thing about their webpage they let you write a very descriptive order of installation instructions. If they use yours then you get a gift card I think. Anyway it looks easy enough to install, just was uncertain if the factory shifter boot will go back over it? I mean I don't want to leave it open, I would really like for the boot to cover things back up and not be loose..

Now what's the deal with the adjustable handle? I am picturing basically the same thing that I have just shorter? How uncomfortable could it be?

wythors · Feb 1, 2012

This is the stock shifter. It is quite tall and has a large rubber block to absorb vibration. Unfortunately, it also slops things up a lot.

This is the Tri-Ax handle. As you can see, it is much shorter.

Check out this link for the MGW handle. You can see how you can adjust every angle, as well as height.

The stock Tri-Ax handle may be perfect for you. If it isn't, pick up the MGW unit and you can customize your handle to sit exactly like you want it.

Mintsick · Feb 2, 2012

Don't know why someone said an MGW is $250-300 new, I paid $185 for mine brand new?

GameCock5.0 · Feb 2, 2012

Really liking that MGW handle. That's cool as hell

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