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Old 01-21-2011, 12:38 PM
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Question new shifter?

ive been looking alot at new shifters and short throw shifters and was wondering if their worth it. since my cars a daily driver should i get one and if so which should i look for? thanks for the input you guys are awsome
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Old 01-21-2011, 12:41 PM
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I bought a tri ax for my 2000 gt and it is amazing. No more missing 3rd and it is as smooth as silk. I have a steeda but I have heard good things about the mgw as well. Get off the fence. This is a mod that once you do it you wonder how you ever got by without it
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Old 01-21-2011, 12:43 PM
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MGW is very tight and precise. The Steeda feels just like stock, but shorter and with a better center aligning spring. I have the steeda, I want the MGW. But we'll see after I try the Pro 5.0 handle I got as I'm still using the stock shift arm.
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Old 01-21-2011, 12:43 PM
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ok so what do they do i kno stupid asking but i mean does it actually makes the shifts a shorter distance?
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Old 01-21-2011, 12:48 PM
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i see with the mgw for my yr there are 2 choices how do i kno which shifter i need or which transmission i have. my cars a 2001 mustang gt
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Old 01-21-2011, 12:50 PM
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sorry for all the posts but how hard is it to install. i kno my fair share and i installed my full exhaust and intake by myself.
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Old 01-21-2011, 01:01 PM
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Steeda shifter features a LIFE TIME warranty. We revise the pivot ratio so the throw is shorter then stock.

It's an easy install, just pull up on the shifter boot bezel and remove it. Then the rubber boot underneth. Finally the shifter is only attached to the top of the transmission with 4 bolts. Shouldn't take more then 30min.

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Old 01-21-2011, 01:06 PM
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It's 4 bolts to remove....and the steeda feels nothing like stock... Way tighter... Goes back to center on it's own. Why install it if it is the same as stock. Mine feels nothing like stock. WAy more precise and when on the street and the hondas pull along side I have yet to miss 3rd since I got it
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Old 01-21-2011, 01:10 PM
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when i install it i read some place theres a gaket do i need to replace that too?
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This might help you out a little .

https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l...installed.html
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