Is the stock shifter really this sloppy?

[def1eppard]

Ever since I bought my car...I've noticed it has the worst shifter I've ever felt in any car. It's really clunky feeling and even when in neutral it doesn't flow freely. Is something wrong with my car or is that how its supposed to feel. The neutral thing just worries it me, its just not very freely movable. With my Pro 5.0 in my coupe i could shift with one finger.

 

[stanford20]

Ever since I bought my car...I've noticed it has the worst shifter I've ever felt in any car. It's really clunky feeling and even when in neutral it doesn't flow freely. Is something wrong with my car or is that how its supposed to feel. The neutral thing just worries it me, its just not very freely movable. With my Pro 5.0 in my coupe i could shift with one finger.

mine is the same way man. it worries me too. i am gonna finish my intake then go with some kind of after market shifter

 

[98V6 K.I.T.T.]

I'm experiencing the same thing. The stock shifter is ok, but it's kinda clunky/mushy like. This is why a shifter was first on the list for mods. The sooner the better for a shifter. I'm suprised Stanford with all the mods you have your still using the stock shifter.

 

[twogts4us]

I'm suprised Stanford with all the mods you already your still using the stock shifter.

ALL the mods? A midpipe, mufflers and gears?

 

[98V6 K.I.T.T.]

ALL the mods? A midpipe, mufflers and gears?

Exhaust, Midpipe, Gears, Springs and his cosmetic purchases......you'd think a $150ish shifter would have been in there. That's usually what most people get as there first or second mod. He's spent probably close to about 1K more on mods (regular prices) I'd say that's a good amount of money spent. I was pointing out that he had more mods without a shifter then I see most people having.

 

[Mach1Run]

After market shifter is a must have. Been hearing lots of good stuff about the MGW one.

 

[mikes2008gt]

I still have the stock shifter in mine and it doesn't feel cluncky. It does feel mushy compared to a short shifter. Your best bet is to go ahead and get a short shifter and see if that corrects your concerns.