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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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Looking for a short through shifter... there are so many options. I have stock 5spd
Old Apr 8, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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steeda tri ax
Old Apr 8, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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MGW by far
Old Apr 8, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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you can use the short handle or you stock handle and still have the longer handle i have used them both ways and its more comfy with the longer stock handle.
Old Apr 8, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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Mgw is the best
Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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i hate to be cliche' but the the one that works best for you

my favorite shifter was actually an old skool hurst with the tall chrome handle

but anything solid with pre loaded spring tension is a BOATLOAD better than stock. hell even jsut removing the rubber bushings from the stocker (which is a hurst) is a big diff
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 04:52 AM
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mostly want a different one because it sits too far foreward. im 6'3 and to sit comfortably the seat slides all the way back... so wile in that position driving i feel its too far up going into 3rd n 5th... will any of those extend it back like 3+"?
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by oldfordisbetter
mostly want a different one because it sits too far foreward. im 6'3 and to sit comfortably the seat slides all the way back... so wile in that position driving i feel its too far up going into 3rd n 5th... will any of those extend it back like 3+"?
UPR's short throw shifter works EXTREMELY well, plus it's Made in America and carries a Lifetime Guarantee. It is only $135 with the MF.com discount.
http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-b...t5-t45-79.html

You could use our rock crusher handle to bring the **** towards you:
http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-b...k-shifter.html
Old Apr 10, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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the main ones i hear about are mgw and pro50.im ordering the mgw very soon.
i have the hurst with the chrome handle and all i hate it.way too notchy,took forever to get the handle to stop rattling and just in my opion looks like crap.
i had steeda tri ax in my 03 mustang.of course its a different tranny but i wasnt a fan of that one either.not only was it too notchy but it was too noisey.i know aftermarket shifters are gonna be notchy but those are rediculous.
this is just opinions not facts so dont take my word entirely

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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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UPRSharad- why are you so hung up on UPR products? lol i don't know about the MGW but i do hear and have always hear nothing but good about them. the pro 5.0 i had in my 98 GT and hated it.



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