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short throw shifter in '05

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  • Start date Start date Dec 22, 2004

DraftHorsePower

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Anyone done one of these yet? I'm new to the world of manual transmissions (my 99 is an auto, but the GT i have on order will be manual) and i want to put steeda's tri axe shifter in the new one... what exactly is involved with doing this? I assume i will need experienced help with installing it, but i would at least like to take some part in it because i like working on my own cars. Can anyone give me a summary on it? Does anyone have this yet? What do you think of it?

thanks!
 

dhof303

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Emilee, the install of the Tri-ax is more involved than in previous years. I did the install myself and it took about 1 hour. I had to lift the car onto jack stands, disconnect the front of the driveshaft from the transmission, lower the transmission a bit by removing the crossmember bolts to allow for the removal and installation of the bolt that mounts the support arm to the top of the transmission. After these two things are done the rest of the install is a snap and goes back together quicker that it comes apart. As for the results, the new shifter is definetely worth it for feel and quick/positive shifts as long as you don't mind a little extra drivetrain noise that comes thru the shifter itself. Good luck, let me know if you need help.
Derek

DraftHorsePower said:
Anyone done one of these yet? I'm new to the world of manual transmissions (my 99 is an auto, but the GT i have on order will be manual) and i want to put steeda's tri axe shifter in the new one... what exactly is involved with doing this? I assume i will need experienced help with installing it, but i would at least like to take some part in it because i like working on my own cars. Can anyone give me a summary on it? Does anyone have this yet? What do you think of it?

thanks!
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DraftHorsePower

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awesome! thanks so much for the info. I may be PMing you at some point in time about it (whenever my baby decides to come in, hope feb??)
 
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Darkhorse845

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Yes get the Steeda Tri Ax it's a awesome
shifter!
 

StangPro

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E-mail or PM me for a price on the Tri-Ax when you're ready. I doubt anyone will beat my price.
 
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Wsmatau

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dhof303 said:
as long as you don't mind a little extra drivetrain noise that comes thru the shifter itself. Good luck, let me know if you need help.
Derek
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I was considering one for my '05 also, thanks for the post. By "Noise" do you mean audible decibles or vibrations? Does the stock shifter avoid this noise through extra gaskets or what?
 

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www.paulshp.com

They have modified the shifter and relocated the mounts from the body to the transmission housing. Great improvements in engagement and solid feel.

I think you can add any short throw you want.
 
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