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Posted by 95Camaro (Member # 611) on
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Well, I've been looking into putting an aftermarket shifter into my 02 GT. I have been leaning towards the Steeda Tri-ax, but I know there are also the B&M ripper shifter and the pro5.0 shifter. For those of you who have upgraded your shifters, which one do you have, and how would you rate the difference and driveablity of it. Thanks 
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on
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everybody is just gonna vote for whatever the bought.
/cough *tri-ax* (I don't even own a T-45, so arguably irrelevant)
Posted by 95Camaro (Member # 611) on
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Well, I'm just hoping that people may have driven multiple types of shifters, and maybe they can tell me some of the differences. Not necessarily that any of them are that much better than another, but they might have different strengths.
Posted by 88gt (Member # 579) on
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I love the B&M on my T5, but i drove one on the T45 and thought it felt shitty. I'd go with the Tri-ax for your car.
Posted by 98GTpro (Member # 411) on
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Tri-ax is the one to buy!! 
Posted by sic91sleeper (Member # 1029) on
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I have a friend that has a 91gt 5.0 w/a B&M and a friend with a 97gt w/a tri-ax and a friend w/a 98 cobra w/a Pro 5.0 and i like the shifters in this order:Pro 5.0 By FAAAAAAR
Stedda Tri-ax prettey sick!
B&M ripper shifter. i thought it was shitty
Just my opionion
Posted by MilesMerk (Member # 27) on
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I have a B&M on my coug, and love the thing. I think gabe has one on his cobra also, and seems to like it too. Good shifter in my book, especially for the price.
Posted by 96WhiteSnake (Member # 229) on
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i have the pro 5.0 on my car and i have driven my buddies 98 cobra that has the b&m. i would definetly say that the pro 5.0 one is better. it is shorter, it has an offset to find 3rd EASILY(but i've heard that the tri-ax has something similar) and it is much straighter, which i like. the ripper is bent the same way the stock one is, and the pro5.0 is pretty straight.
Posted by 95Camaro (Member # 611) on
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Well, I figured I would go on e-bay to look and see if I could find a general price for the Steeda Tri-ax shifter and this is what I found:e-bay item
If you guys don't mind taking a look at that, see if it seems like a smart thing to do. Thanks
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on
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I bought my tri-ax from thunderbolt. good guy, quick ship.was $180 to my door last year.
Posted by 95Camaro (Member # 611) on
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Thanks Shade-Tree, it looks as though they have a lot of good prices, and they'll be getting some of my business. I just wanted to check out the shop before I put in my order. I'm going to wait until my next paycheck though, but I'm already looking forward to it.
Posted by yesIdid (Member # 58) on
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Look down hehehe
Posted by gr40coupe (Member # 698) on
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had them all pro 50 is the best
Posted by TriplePLAY (Member # 948) on
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another vote for the tri-ax. bought my from Thundersport via eBay. the shipment took awhile, cause they are in high demand and they had to wait for it. other than that...not a bad idea to buy from them. just check out their feedbacks, im sure it well beyond 1k, of which the majority are happy doing business with them.
Posted by 93PONY (Member # 60) on
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The Triax shifts in the 'laid back' possition, meaning in 3rd gear it's not in the stereo.
The main selling point is the adjustable handle & I've heard the best setup was the Pro5.0 with the Triax handle, but I think the Pro5.0 now comes with an adjustable handle.
Posted by j0k3r (Member # 826) on
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I had the B&M on my 5.0, and now I have the tri-ax. I like the tri-ax much better. I haven't tried the Pro 5.0 though.
Posted by imbroken (Member # 165) on
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i've had all 3 on my 98 cobra and ill tell you what I liked/disliked about each...B&M Ripper... too short.. awkward handle too notchy feels like its ripping up the synchro's..
Tri-Ax somewhat smoother shifts than the B&M BUT JESUS CHRIST it's loud! too tall even on the shorter "setting"
Pro 5.0.. Quiet.. Smooth as heck shifts.. 3rd and 5th are kind of a far reach (since im 6'3 and sit in the backset practically) other than that.. my Pro 5.0 is the shifter i'll stick with... and will buy again
my $.02
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