MGW or Steeda Tri-Ax
11-19-2007, 04:42 PM
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RE: MGW or Steeda Tri-Ax
MGW
Coming from a guy who has experienced both, definitley go MGW. I had the MGW on my '02 GT and my brother has the Steeda Tri-Ax on his '03 and the MGW is definitley the better shifter. It is a very solid piece,muchquieter and isn't near as notchy as the Tri-Ax. Tri-Ax was nice when it was first new, but after 15k miles, the springs got really loose and it got really loud. In 5th gear it just humms, so loud it is annoying. The throw is a little bit shorter with the Tri-Ax, but nothing to make a big deal about.
MGW FTW!!!
Coming from a guy who has experienced both, definitley go MGW. I had the MGW on my '02 GT and my brother has the Steeda Tri-Ax on his '03 and the MGW is definitley the better shifter. It is a very solid piece,muchquieter and isn't near as notchy as the Tri-Ax. Tri-Ax was nice when it was first new, but after 15k miles, the springs got really loose and it got really loud. In 5th gear it just humms, so loud it is annoying. The throw is a little bit shorter with the Tri-Ax, but nothing to make a big deal about.
MGW FTW!!!
11-19-2007, 05:26 PM
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RE: MGW or Steeda Tri-Ax
MGW... I have the TriAx and cant wait to install the MGW. The Steeda is very noisy with transmission wine. Several friends of mine have the MGW and they are quiet and smooth. You will love it.
Good Luck...
Good Luck...
11-19-2007, 05:37 PM
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RE: MGW or Steeda Tri-Ax
Where are you getting the tri-ax from for 150 shipped? Is it new?
My buddy had the tri-ax in his car fortwo years before he sold it, no problems. I drove it many times and loved it. That's what is going in my car for Christmas. I have read on here that people say the shifter is loud. I have had no problems with that in my experiences, but obviously there are ways to go around it with those gasket sets etc. Also as far as loud (come on!)..depends on your application. Windows down, two chamber flows, O/R H-pipe, shifter noise is probably not going to have the biggest voice compared to those things. It's smooth shifting, positive stops, finds 3rd,just feels nice to me.
I haven't tried the MGW, but maybe one day. Takea leap of faith and let us know your opinion. Good luck...
My buddy had the tri-ax in his car fortwo years before he sold it, no problems. I drove it many times and loved it. That's what is going in my car for Christmas. I have read on here that people say the shifter is loud. I have had no problems with that in my experiences, but obviously there are ways to go around it with those gasket sets etc. Also as far as loud (come on!)..depends on your application. Windows down, two chamber flows, O/R H-pipe, shifter noise is probably not going to have the biggest voice compared to those things. It's smooth shifting, positive stops, finds 3rd,just feels nice to me.
I haven't tried the MGW, but maybe one day. Takea leap of faith and let us know your opinion. Good luck...
11-19-2007, 06:56 PM
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RE: MGW or Steeda Tri-Ax
ORIGINAL: The Whistler
The Steeda is very noisy with transmission wine.
The Steeda is very noisy with transmission wine.
11-19-2007, 08:30 PM
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RE: MGW or Steeda Tri-Ax
ORIGINAL: The Whistler
Gear wine from the trans is amplified through the handle. The MGW does not have this noise...
Gear wine from the trans is amplified through the handle. The MGW does not have this noise...
I guess go MGW? This extra noise isn't something to make me switch though. I deal with it, it's no biggie since my dumps pretty much cover that extra tranny noise unless I have the windows up. Just FYI, that noise isn't constant so don't think you will hear it 100% of the time. I only hear it if I am down shifting to slow down, or am running 5th gear at ~1500rpm for cruising