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maverick0011

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Hey guys did some racing the other night! I have a very big problem, i miss 3rd gear everytime. I raced 4 times and missed 3rd 3 out of 4. The thing is i won 3 out of 4 lmao! I raced and 89 gt with 4.10 gears and smoked his ass, then i raced a 02 gt and i left the damn traction control on and i missed 3rd. Would have been a good race untill that happened. That 02 stang beat a 02 one of my buddys 02 trans am. He thinks it had to have nos to beat him lol. Any advice on how not to miss 3rd haha?

 

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If you don't have an aftermarket shifter, blame it on that!

 

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3 words:

Pro 5.0/Steeda/B&M

 

96WhiteNight

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I like Steeda

 

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96WhiteNight said:

I like Steeda

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Me too...

 

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I have Steeda in one car, UPR Products in the other. Both great. THe steeda is a little more 'notchy'. The UPR is smooth as glass most of the time. At the track I trust the Steeda more. No questions about what's happenign in your hand. After I put the Steeda in my '90 GT, I never miss 3rd gear.

The UPR is perfect for everyday use where the 'notchy' feel get's old after awhile.

 

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I love the notchy feel of my steeda. oh and that sound it makes when you slam it into gear.......love it!

 

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I have my Steeda Tri-Ax and love it, and I also have a problem with missing 3rd gear, everyone who's seen me on the track knows about it and refers to it as the "elusive 3rd gear" lol. anyways.. I know what my problem with it is.. I try to go over too far to the right, I guess my brain/hand just can't fathom that 3rd gear is a lot closer than it seems, just gonna take some practice to get it out of my system

 

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*obligatoary MGW reccomendation*


Almost any aftmarket shifter will cure your problem as mentioned above.


MGW/Steeda (driven cars with both, personal fav's)

Pro 5.0/B&M (heard good things about them but never driven with them)


-J

 

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Buy an Automatic.

 

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tomustang said:

Buy an Automatic.

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BABstangV6

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96WhiteNight said:

I like Steeda

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OMG MGW are we insane? MGW!!

 

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tjm73

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christiesledd said:

I have my Steeda Tri-Ax and love it, and I also have a problem with missing 3rd gear, everyone who's seen me on the track knows about it and refers to it as the "elusive 3rd gear" lol. anyways.. I know what my problem with it is.. I try to go over too far to the right, I guess my brain/hand just can't fathom that 3rd gear is a lot closer than it seems, just gonna take some practice to get it out of my system

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Next time you are at the track try this.....

- Shift 1st to 2nd with your palm on the top/right side of the shift knob.

- Once in 2nd gear slide your hand over so your palm is now on the top/left side of the knob. Get ready to shift in to 3rd.

- Hit the clutch like you normally do and just push the shifter up/forward toward 3rd. When done right, this arm extension actually pushes the shifter right at 3rd.

- Slide your hand back over to the top/right and pull 4th when you are ready for it.

Try it. You'll be amazed. I couldn't believe it when I tried. It's an old trick I got from my brother who got it from an old time racer I think.

 

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maverick0011

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i have an b&m shifter, i think that i go to far right when i shift too. My buddy told me that little trick about your hand placement, but i never remember to do it, i'll try it next time for sure. Hell ive only raced the car 6 times total. Oh yea i got my new intake plenum in a sec ago, gonna put it on as soon as i get my pulleys in. Oh yea whoever said buy an automatic, forget that crap!

 

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maverick0011 said:

Oh yea whoever said buy an automatic, forget that crap!

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your kidding..right?

 

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tjm73

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A properly setup auto will shift faster, harder and more consistently than 99% of anyone that runs a stick.

 

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maverick0011 said:

Hey guys did some racing the other night! I have a very big problem, i miss 3rd gear everytime. I raced 4 times and missed 3rd 3 out of 4. The thing is i won 3 out of 4 lmao! I raced and 89 gt with 4.10 gears and smoked his ass, then i raced a 02 gt and i left the damn traction control on and i missed 3rd. Would have been a good race untill that happened. That 02 stang beat a 02 one of my buddys 02 trans am. He thinks it had to have nos to beat him lol. Any advice on how not to miss 3rd haha?

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i want to say it may be bad syncrhos

 

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in a drag race, a stick is really not much of an advantage. its really an edge when youre racing around curves, when you need the engine to be revving high for the exits.

 

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There is a loss of fun-factor with an auto even though they are more consistent. If it is a drag -only car and you gotta win, maybe an auto is best for you. But if , like most, you drive the car every day a manual wins overal( for that fun factor). If you want an auto for a daily driver why not just borrow your moms wagon or get your grannys Buick?