Tri-Ax, Pro 5.0 - Who has owned both?

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Was there an apreciable difference in the way each operated? How so? I have never driven a car with a Pro 5.0 shifter in it.

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Gabe

 

blksn955.o

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its not exactly what your wanting but...

a buddy of mine just bought a 97 cobra. He had a UPR (tri-ax rip off) in his 00GT the 97 has a MGW...the first thing he said was DAMN that is one HELOVA shifter...perfect.

 

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My 94 had a pro 5.0 in it when I bought. I bought a tri-ax for my 95. I like the placement of the tri-ax but I think the shift quality was better with the pro5.0.

 

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My buddy had an 89 with a Pro 5.0. He liked it a lot, but the shifter handle broke off while he was driving about 2 years after he put it in. He had to get the shifter handle welded back in place.

 

fiveotony

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I have and this is what I found out I liked I like the tri ax handle and the pro 5.0 shifter so thats what I use now its a combo of the 2 you buy the pro 5.0 shifter and you can buy the tri ax handle. I also like that steeda knob with the rubber around it.

 

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fiveotony said:

I have and this is what I found out I liked I like the tri ax handle and the pro 5.0 shifter so thats what I use now its a combo of the 2 you buy the pro 5.0 shifter and you can buy the tri ax handle. I also like that steeda knob with the rubber around it.

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I've seen quite a few other folks say the same thing also.

Grady

 

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I have had both and the shift was about the same but the pro5.0 handle is strait and the tri-ax is bent back and toward the driver. I like the tri-ax because of the handle placement.

 

SeriousSN95

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if you got long arms, go tri-ax if ur stubby get the pro 5.0!

 

SeriousSN95

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Whoops ! said that wrong* if u got long arms go pro 5.0 if you got shorter arms go with the tri-ax because of the handle placement!

 

WHITE94COBRA

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Zero problems with my tri ax, broke the handle on my old pro 5.0. I like both, but will lean towards the tri ax. That MGW shifter is awesome, I got to test drive one a few weeks ago.

 

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i have had both..... i like my steeda better... but a bud has the mgw and i drove his , and i am selling my steeda in the near future for the MGW one.



jason

 

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I loved my B & M Ripper really stout piece. Shifts really accurate , with a good spring return for 3 gear. Wish it would fit on my new Tremec.

 

5spd GT

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I've driven them all except for a Hurst shifter...

I have owned both the Steeda and Pro 5.0. I liked the Pro 5.0 better, felt stouter and I shifted quicker with it...

laxdman20 - How did he break it off? Did the plastic screws break...I can't see actually breaking the handle...it isn't supposed to be welded to the base anyways...

 

95CobraMike

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love my pro-5.0

 

mytight95

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5spd GT said:

I've driven them all except for a Hurst shifter...

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i am going to guess you have driven one with an MGW as well then....

 

mo_dingo

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The pro50 is good for track only use. Too hard to operate. Supposedly a longer handle helps this problem.

the steeda is a much better balance of performance and ergonomics....Personally, I will get a steeda when i do.

Everyone is drooling over the MGW right now and I have heard nothing but good things about them.
Scott

 

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Well for those wondering about the hurst , i will give mi honest opinion :

Is a good shifter but i will have to make my arms a little longer LOL, no seriously is a little more far than stock , and the stop bolts on the 2,4,R are on constant touch with the shaft and make it really noisy , nothing that a little bush or some plastic cap , cant fix , in other ways great shifter!

 

69clark

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I have the Tri-ax and I love it but I have also heard that the 5.0 is just a good if not better but also that it can be a little harder to shift.

 

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wicked95gt said:

I have had both and the shift was about the same but the pro5.0 handle is strait and the tri-ax is bent back and toward the driver. I like the tri-ax because of the handle placement.

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Like he said.

 

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Another MGW fan. Very precise. The centering spring is just right. I have never used a Pro 5.0 though.