Does a new shifter really make a difference?
05-25-2011, 08:14 PM
#12
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A STS in my '00 was probably my favorite mod I did. The stock shifter is absolutely terrible. Long throw, a lot of play while in gear and the 2-3 shift was more difficult with the stocker.
I had a Triax STS
I had a Triax STS
05-25-2011, 09:07 PM
#13
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My MGW makes no noise, but I also got a set of the shifter gaskets from a guy (I can't remember his name off the top of my head). The gaskets are supposed to help isolate noise and help to seal the shifter to the trans, yet allows removal and reuse when changing fluid.
Only downside I can think of for the MGW is that you can only use the MGW shifter arm. If you want to be able to put on a HURST arm, for example, I would suggest getting a Tri-Ax to allow options for different arms.
Only downside I can think of for the MGW is that you can only use the MGW shifter arm. If you want to be able to put on a HURST arm, for example, I would suggest getting a Tri-Ax to allow options for different arms.
05-26-2011, 03:23 PM
#15
My MGW makes no noise, but I also got a set of the shifter gaskets from a guy (I can't remember his name off the top of my head). The gaskets are supposed to help isolate noise and help to seal the shifter to the trans, yet allows removal and reuse when changing fluid.
Only downside I can think of for the MGW is that you can only use the MGW shifter arm. If you want to be able to put on a HURST arm, for example, I would suggest getting a Tri-Ax to allow options for different arms.
Only downside I can think of for the MGW is that you can only use the MGW shifter arm. If you want to be able to put on a HURST arm, for example, I would suggest getting a Tri-Ax to allow options for different arms.
05-26-2011, 03:45 PM
#16
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My MGW makes no noise, but I also got a set of the shifter gaskets from a guy (I can't remember his name off the top of my head). The gaskets are supposed to help isolate noise and help to seal the shifter to the trans, yet allows removal and reuse when changing fluid.
Only downside I can think of for the MGW is that you can only use the MGW shifter arm. If you want to be able to put on a HURST arm, for example, I would suggest getting a Tri-Ax to allow options for different arms.
Only downside I can think of for the MGW is that you can only use the MGW shifter arm. If you want to be able to put on a HURST arm, for example, I would suggest getting a Tri-Ax to allow options for different arms.
I am sure if you GOOGLE "COBRABOB'S SHIFTER GASKETS" you will come up with his site.
I highly recommend using these gaskets! They are very good quality and allow for multiple removals and installations of the shifter with the ability to reuse the gaskets as many times as you want.
05-26-2011, 06:32 PM
#17
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Tureblue3934, I'm a little confused about this statement "The gaskets are supposed to help isolate noise and help to seal the shifter to the trans, yet allows removal and reuse when changing fluid."
How does changing the fluid come in play?
-Mixed
How does changing the fluid come in play?
-Mixed
05-26-2011, 06:37 PM
#18
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My MGW makes no noise, but I also got a set of the shifter gaskets from a guy (I can't remember his name off the top of my head). The gaskets are supposed to help isolate noise and help to seal the shifter to the trans, yet allows removal and reuse when changing fluid.
Only downside I can think of for the MGW is that you can only use the MGW shifter arm. If you want to be able to put on a HURST arm, for example, I would suggest getting a Tri-Ax to allow options for different arms.
Only downside I can think of for the MGW is that you can only use the MGW shifter arm. If you want to be able to put on a HURST arm, for example, I would suggest getting a Tri-Ax to allow options for different arms.
-Mixed
05-26-2011, 08:01 PM
#19
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This is from the installation instruction for the Tri-AX. As you can see they claim all high performance shifters create noise. I'm looking for real world experience. I know myself and I know "noise" will not make me happy.
"Because the Tri-Ax shifter eliminates the factory rubber noise isolators (as do all high performance shifters) you will hear more gear noise or "gear whine" from the transmission once the shifter is installed. This noise is normal, and comes from the transmission, not the shifter. The vibrations that cause the noise are always present, but are hidden by rubber isolators in the original shifter and shift handle. The isolators which absorb the noise are also partly responsible for the sloppy, rubbery feeling of the stock shifter, so it is necessary to eliminate them for a performance shifter"
Those of you who have or had this shifter can answer this best.
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"Because the Tri-Ax shifter eliminates the factory rubber noise isolators (as do all high performance shifters) you will hear more gear noise or "gear whine" from the transmission once the shifter is installed. This noise is normal, and comes from the transmission, not the shifter. The vibrations that cause the noise are always present, but are hidden by rubber isolators in the original shifter and shift handle. The isolators which absorb the noise are also partly responsible for the sloppy, rubbery feeling of the stock shifter, so it is necessary to eliminate them for a performance shifter"
Those of you who have or had this shifter can answer this best.
-Mixed
Last edited by Mixednuts; 05-26-2011 at 08:03 PM.
05-27-2011, 08:26 PM
#20
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This is from the installation instruction for the Tri-AX. As you can see they claim all high performance shifters create noise. I'm looking for real world experience. I know myself and I know "noise" will not make me happy.
"Because the Tri-Ax shifter eliminates the factory rubber noise isolators (as do all high performance shifters) you will hear more gear noise or "gear whine" from the transmission once the shifter is installed. This noise is normal, and comes from the transmission, not the shifter. The vibrations that cause the noise are always present, but are hidden by rubber isolators in the original shifter and shift handle. The isolators which absorb the noise are also partly responsible for the sloppy, rubbery feeling of the stock shifter, so it is necessary to eliminate them for a performance shifter"
Those of you who have or had this shifter can answer this best.
-Mixed
"Because the Tri-Ax shifter eliminates the factory rubber noise isolators (as do all high performance shifters) you will hear more gear noise or "gear whine" from the transmission once the shifter is installed. This noise is normal, and comes from the transmission, not the shifter. The vibrations that cause the noise are always present, but are hidden by rubber isolators in the original shifter and shift handle. The isolators which absorb the noise are also partly responsible for the sloppy, rubbery feeling of the stock shifter, so it is necessary to eliminate them for a performance shifter"
Those of you who have or had this shifter can answer this best.
-Mixed
Others with STS's please chime in with your experience regarding shifter noise.