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Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on
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gonna be acquiring a manual car pretty soon and it has a stock shifter. Basically, just want to know what your favorite 5speed shifter is and why? possibly put where i can buy one too. looking to purchase a short-throw pretty soon. any and all input appreciated. later guys
Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on
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i guess the search button is my friend after all.. found a thread from not too long ago. but if you want, post anyway. thanks
Posted by spegull03 (Member # 2842) on
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its generally split pretty close between the tri ax and the pro 5.0. i like my pro 5.0 though ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on
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yeah, i used to have a pro5.0 in a previous notch, but i think i'm leaning towards the steeda tri-ax
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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the pro five point zero
Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on
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pro 5.0 is good. I had a Hurst and it wasn't bad either.
Posted by BlackDrop50 (Member # 1715) on
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I like my Tri-Ax, it has a nice solid feel to it, and it clicks into place nicely. It does have a slight triangle shift pattern but it doesn't mess you up. I can still bang 2nd hard enough to spin my drag radials but if you want the straight pattern shifter maybe get the pro 5.0? Either way good choice
Posted by SilverLX351 (Member # 3207) on
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Steeda Tri-ax...
or a Pro 5.0 with a Tri-ax handle.
Posted by DOPE 50 (Member # 5194) on
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pro 50
Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on
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I like the pro 5.0 the best from what i've had, but i've never had a triax either.
Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on
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Pro 5.0 over here. I had 2 Hursts & currently a B&M. The new MGW one looks pretty interesting & solid except for I didn't see any "locking nut" on the stops ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
Posted by droptp50 (Member # 5546) on
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i have a pro 5.0 i like it but ive also driven a stang with the MGW and im a little jelouse i think the mgw is a little shorter and closer to your leg
Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on
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B&M is what I have and its flawless
Posted by MustangNate (Member # 4559) on
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I actually like my BBK shifter. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on
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hands down nothing but a pro 5.0 ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
Posted by Wolfie351 (Member # 651) on
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I've had...
Hurst in my stock '85
B&M in my old '90
Pro 50 in my '85 w/Tremec
Tri ax in my '01 --> didn't like it and switched to Pro 50
Pro 50 is my favorite out of all of them
Posted by cdog301 (Member # 5136) on
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Triax!
Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on
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quote:
Originally posted by Wolfie351:
I've had...
Hurst in my stock '85
B&M in my old '90
Pro 50 in my '85 w/Tremec
Tri ax in my '01 --> didn't like it and switched to Pro 50
Pro 50 is my favorite out of all of them
What didnt you like about the Tri-ax?
Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on
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Pro 5.0, hurst pistol grip handle then your ready
[ June 10, 2005, 11:59 AM: Message edited by: 2stangs69-91 ]
Posted by forced331 (Member # 1270) on
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My favorite is the Hurst billet with a tremec!
Posted by CobramanPhil (Member # 2170) on
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I love the Pro5.0's...
I love the hursts too, but I keep breaking the knobs off of the shifter....not sure if that is a design defect or if I am shifting too fast/hard????
Posted by getjobdone (Member # 4666) on
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i have had a tri-ax and hurst. i like the tri-ax better
tri-ax
Posted by 03SHKER (Member # 1397) on
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If you buy a Pro 5.0, Steeda Tri-Ax & MAC Racers Choice and we'll throw in a FREE billet shift knob if we do the installation! . The knob you'll get, is just like the Bullitt/Mach 1 style, with either 5 or 6 speed pattern etched in. Give me a call or PM.
-Chris
Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on
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called apex and made an appointment for tuesday to get the pro 5.0 installed..
Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on
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Originally posted by uh0h50:
called apex and made an appointment for tuesday to get the pro 5.0 installed..
huh?
a shifter is rediculously easy to install dude, its 4 bolts after you take the shift boot off
Posted by 84GT5.0 (Member # 5227) on
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quote:
Originally posted by blind:
quote:
Originally posted by uh0h50:
called apex and made an appointment for tuesday to get the pro 5.0 installed..
huh?
a shifter is rediculously easy to install dude, its 4 bolts after you take the shift boot off
seriously. I had to pull the console in my 84 to do it, but still only took like 10 min. Do it yourself and save the $$$
[ June 10, 2005, 03:32 PM: Message edited by: 84GT5.0 ]
Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on
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basically i would be getting it installed for $25 cuz they give you a free shift knob that's valued at like 50 or something? buying from them, taking the car there, having it installed there..
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5325) on
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to you mike, just do it yourself and save the money. use the install money o something else
Posted by BlackDrop50 (Member # 1715) on
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its hella easy to put in a shifter Mike, I'll install it for free but you gotta watch me do it so you know
Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on
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all right, all right. ill just drop buy and pick it up. dammit now i gotta buy a shift knob.. aye blackdrop, i posted a reply in the tint topic.. response?
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5325) on
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mike ill go with you and ill buy my pro 5.0 so i can have mine.
install is
remove the black cover around the shifter boot
remove the shifter boot
unbolt the shifter base
(put gasket sealent)
place the shifter into place screw in 4 bolts
put on boot
put back cover
finished.
Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on
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the stock shiftknob is the best looking knob you can have in a foxbody IMO, dont waste money on a different look.
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5325) on
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i have the steeda insulated knob, i like it becuase it stays cool, put i want to try a t-handle.
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