tri-ax, low or high?

03redfiregt

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tir ax, low or high

I have;nt installed my tri ax yet since the car is in hibernation in the garage but i don't know if i should mount the handle in the lower or higher position? I know the higher position is probably the most comfortable wich is why i'm leaning that way but i;m sure alot of people put them in the low position. What are the pros and cons?

 

mrvax

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Start with the tri-ax installed on it's lowest setting. If you can reach it then stay that way.

 

forpit2000gt

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IMO you should try it in both and decide for yourself. I don't know of any cons either way. The pro side is that you should not miss a 2-3 shift.

 

Wil

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I've got mine set on low, I figure the lower the less distance my shifter has to travel for each gear. Come to think of it, I forgot why I chose to go that way. It takes time getting used to from the stock height of the shifter.

 

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Go low if you can deal with it. The throw is much, much more positive...and for whatever reason it seemed to make mine a little quieter.

 

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Low was too low for me. I personally like it in the upper of the 2 postions. You still have a very positive feel when shifting, but you don't have to move your seat up to adjust for the lower setting.

 

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High for comfort driving,low for aggresive shifting. mine is high.On the low setting Im working to shift.

 

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Like someone said before, it's all personal preference.

 

Beau

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i tried both settings, found i liked the low setting over the high setting, and went with it

 

downsouthman1

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I also tried both. W/ the lower setting I hear more tranny noise inside my car but I left it that way cuz shifting's somewhat easier & more direct.

 

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I tried both..

first low - loved it..
then switched to high - the throw got longer (longer than the stocker) It shifts easier(doesn't require as much effort) than the low setting but I don't like a long throw..

So I switched back to low and never went back to high.

Bottom line is to try them both and see which you like best.

 

Redfire03GT

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Lowest, only way to go. Although, I shift just as fast with the short throw as I did with the stock shifter I don't think there's any way for me to shift faster unless I get an adjustable clutch cable or something of that nature. 0_o

 

01BlkGT

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Installed it with the low setting and never looked back...

 

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01BlkGT said:

Installed it with the low setting and never looked back...

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Dallasgt01

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I Have a 5.0 shifter in my gt and i bought a aftermarket shifterhandle and they make it sit REALLY low and in the cobra i have a tri-ax it also is on low... IMO i would say low shorter throw distance.

 

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I tried both. Lowest first, then highest. Liked the highest much better. It is easier to reach, and my tranny seems to shift easier at the highest setting. The 1-2 shift in the lowest setting is more difficult than the highest. Just my opinion...

Bill

 

Dan_Soprano

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Low setting here!!!

 

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is there a happy medium?

 

GTblack_00

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Low setting Again!!
The low setting makes shifting a breeze for me and trannys last longer! The low setting gives you more positive shifts and shorter throw. I have noticed that it isnt as noisy as it was when it was mounted high.

 

98LazerGT

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I have mine on the low setting. I don't really have any problems reaching it or anything but I do have long monkey arms.