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torchred

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I'm lookin to through a new shifter into my car, I have an '04 GT and I'd like some of your opinions on what kind of shifter you'd use. Does anyone have the UPR one? Because it is maybe $40 cheaper, but if the Steeda one is better than I really don't care.
 

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I don't know much about the Blue Thunder but my guess is it is a good piece. I think you are paying $40 for the Steeda name. My opinion only...
 

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How do you like your Steeda Tri-Ax? I don't really care about the name I just want something that feels a bit better than the stock one.
 

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torchred said:
How do you like your Steeda Tri-Ax? I don't really care about the name I just want something that feels a bit better than the stock one.
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It's OK. Not as smooth as I would like but it is precise. WAY better than stock. I've never driven a 99 and up but would imagine the stock shifter is pretty much the same as mine was. Pro 5.0 is another shifter I hear is really good. I just wish I could find some others with these so I could get my own comparison. I would go with the UPR one. Quality is pretty good.
 

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Thanks, I really think I should just do the UPR. But everyone seems to have Steeda Tri-Ax in there Signature, so it makes me wonder.
 

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Well I just saw a link at the bottom of the page called Tri-Ax Vs Blue Thunder. (Duh)
They say the UPR is exactly the same, just cheaper. Sounds like thats what I'm going to get
 

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i dont know how much the UPR one runs, but i picked up my tri-ax for 169 shipped at www.mustangtuning.com it should be here tomorrow. I also have an 04 GT.
 

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Go Triax or Pro 5.0...UPR if you want to save some money...

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Get the Tri Ax. There's a reason everyone has it in their sig - It's awesome. What's $40 for peace at mind it'll work the best I'll never buy cheap parts again BBK, Mac

\/ yep it's in there \/
 

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From what I have read the UPR is similar to the Tri-Ax but certain geometries are not the same. So if you are leaning towards the UPR because of saving $$, I suggest the MRT, I love mine and it is cheaper than Tri-Ax but a little more than UPR. Remember, get what you pay for.
 
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also remember with Steeda it's not just a name you're paying for it's a reputation -
 

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UPR hands down and I've driven all 3 and all are good shifter, for $144 it's the bargin. MRT you need the stop bolts if your going to slam the 3650 around just adjust them right. Tremec say's they have internal one's but they won't stand up to power shifting.........
 

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too often people say you are paying for "a name". no! you are paying for the cost they put into development. once something is out it is easy to copy without as much cost.

people want cheaper and cheaper, then they complain when labor is moved across the seas and american jobs are lost.

i wonder if their is any relation? hmmm?

i am not affiliated with any company.
 
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hey man, dont get either of those. Get the pro5.0 it's better, trust me. later
 
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Steeda Steeda Steeda. Of course - I sell them so... consider my opinion HEAVILY biased =D.

Seriously though - I'd like to see all three side by side and look for any differences between them. The MRT is produced by Steeda, but from what I know, with "less quality control". Thats not to say the MRT ones aren't fine shifters. The blue thunder is definately a DIFFERENT shifter, produced in Florida at UPRs manufacturing facilities. None of the shifters noted above come from overseas.
 

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Mmmm...Steeda

Just read it like Homer Simpson would say it. I saw it here for 152.00. www.hopupracing.com
 
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I have the blue thunder and I really like it. The handle is really nice and I'm pretty sure the quality is the same as pro 5.0 and steeda. All billet aluminum.
Also I reused the rubber isolator and there is no road noise at all.
 
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I have once been down the same road...

Any of those shifter mentioned is better than the stockers.. you won't regret it.
 
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i have the upr and really love it. great bang for the buck
 

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Well I think with the popularity of the Steeda, I'll just jump on the band wagon. I am sure UPR has a great product but Steeda doesn't cost that much more, and MANY people love their Tri-Ax.

The car should be real nice by the end of next week. I got it a month ago, but its already in the paint shop. I installed a Cervini's 200 Cobra R hood and front bumper, Chrome Cobra R Y2K's and I'm doing the Tri-Ax and an offroad X-Pipe now. I'll post pictures when its done.
Thanks.
 
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