Steeda Tri Ax shifter
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Whats the difference between the Steeda Tri-Ax and the Steeda sport shifter? I know theres a $100 difference but what really is there besides that?
Also, Saleen has a $60 kit for a short throw. It must use the same hardware already in there but just makes it..well...a shorter throw.
Also, Saleen has a $60 kit for a short throw. It must use the same hardware already in there but just makes it..well...a shorter throw.
GOLDENPONY
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I bought the Saleen short shift adapter kit and the Steeda urathane bushing kit that replaces the soft rubber bushings on each end of the stock shifter. I have read that using these two upgrades makes the stock shifter as good as any after market piece. Hope to have them installed soon, along with Red Line lube in the tranny & rear end.
I bought the Saleen short shift adapter kit and the Steeda urathane bushing kit that replaces the soft rubber bushings on each end of the stock shifter. I have read that using these two upgrades makes the stock shifter as good as any after market piece. Hope to have them installed soon, along with Red Line lube in the tranny & rear end.
anthony05gt
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Pliskin said:
The $300 Steeda Tri-ax is a Complete Billet design with internal offset springs.
The Steeda Sport shifter uses a Factory shifter base (thin Steel), with a new internal shift lever, revised pivot ratio and billet aluminum shifter top with built in shifter stops. It's lacking the billet strength and offset springs.
I have tried both and honestly like the billet design slightly better.
To answer this question.....By Anthony05GT .... "and when you pull up on it, there´s a lot of up-down play".
This is because the shifter design with relation to the base and the internal shift lever, is a ball and socket type joint. The 05 Mustangs transmission already has springs to help "center" the shifter, therefore Steeda didn't use as strong as a spring (as in pre 05 Tri-ax's) to help it go from 2nd to 3rd automaticly by just pressing forward. This then leave the abilty to pull up slightly on the lever, which is the ball slightly coming out of the socket. No big deal at all, but why are you shifting up and down instead of front to back
Long Stroke said:The $300 Steeda Tri-ax is a Complete Billet design with internal offset springs.
The Steeda Sport shifter uses a Factory shifter base (thin Steel), with a new internal shift lever, revised pivot ratio and billet aluminum shifter top with built in shifter stops. It's lacking the billet strength and offset springs.
I have tried both and honestly like the billet design slightly better.
To answer this question.....By Anthony05GT .... "and when you pull up on it, there´s a lot of up-down play".
This is because the shifter design with relation to the base and the internal shift lever, is a ball and socket type joint. The 05 Mustangs transmission already has springs to help "center" the shifter, therefore Steeda didn't use as strong as a spring (as in pre 05 Tri-ax's) to help it go from 2nd to 3rd automaticly by just pressing forward. This then leave the abilty to pull up slightly on the lever, which is the ball slightly coming out of the socket. No big deal at all, but why are you shifting up and down instead of front to back
Thanks! I guess I'll be picking up the Steeda Tri-Ax
Long Stroke
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Steve_05GT said:
Steve,
Make sure you let Steeda know about shimming it to make 5th gear smoother. I believe you prolly have an early version of the shifter, which used brass bushings at the bottom of the shift lever. There has since been a revision that uses the stock nylon bushings with a new bracket for the bottom of the lever. This will eliminate that problem. And send it back to get the spring replaced or if you think you can they can prolly send you one. It's the Beauty of having a "life time" warrantee.
yea, I do have a brass bushing in the bottom of the shifter. My only issue is having to swap that thing out again. I'll have to ask about the revised bushing and bracket, thanks.
As far as the play goes, when/if your spring breaks, you'll know. It was tight one day and kinda flopping around the next, I was actually worried about driving it for a day or so, but after checking it out I figured it was safe.
I'll keep everynone informed on the warranty work.
Steve
As far as the play goes, when/if your spring breaks, you'll know. It was tight one day and kinda flopping around the next, I was actually worried about driving it for a day or so, but after checking it out I figured it was safe.
I'll keep everynone informed on the warranty work.
Steve
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