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01-08-2001, 11:58 PM | #1 |
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Short Throw Shifters- What is it good for????
Just got a 01 GT and considering a "STS". The gears seem to far apart and third gear seems to be a problem when things get moving. Is it worth the $200 bucks to spend. Also, the install. How do you avoid tearing up the center console.
Hit me with what you got. Thanks for the feedback. Faz ------------------ 2001 Mustang GT Blk/Blk 2Ch. 40 series Flowmaster Mufflers K&N Air Filter |
01-09-2001, 12:11 AM | #2 |
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I put a steeda tri-ax shifter in my 99 stang and it helped a lot. no more granny-shifts! i think it really is worth the money. ohh, and your center console is held together by clips... just tear the pieces out, they clip right back in. Install is really easy on the shifter too. I did it myself!
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01-09-2001, 12:18 AM | #3 |
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Tell me, do you have to reach over for the 1,3,5 gears with a shift kit or is it just a shorter throw? Shorter throw like by how much... 1 inch on each gear? When you go into gears is stiffer? I was also looking at steeda cuz they say they have the shortest throw... is that why you bough yours? How much did you pay? And where did you get it? Thanks, ------------------ Lizard King - 00GT >> 13.698 @ 101.2MPH - BONE STOCK, yes BONE(even air filter) stock. "I can do anything, I'm the Lizard King." - The Doors |
01-09-2001, 12:57 AM | #4 | ||||||
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I have the tri-ax, so I'll throw my 2 cents in.
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01-09-2001, 02:24 AM | #5 |
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Props, Thanks for the info.
One last question, does the shifter kit "protect" your transmission, or any other mechanism compared to the stock one? Would any one be able to recommend a subframe system for a 00GT, and is there any performance/driving gains other than your car will not twist? What else would any of you recommend for a 00GT for starter mods? ------------------ Lizard King - 00GT >> 13.698 @ 101.2MPH - BONE STOCK, yes BONE(even air filter) stock. "I can do anything, I'm the Lizard King." - The Doors |
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3.73s. You have to re-learn how to launch properly, but gears do wonders for the modular Mustangs. |
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01-09-2001, 01:54 PM | #7 |
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I have to reach for 5th gear shifts but thats just cuz im little and cant reach it!!!
NEW MODS: 1 word... GEARS!!!! I can't believe the difference. Mine were about 400 installed. The 3.73s work good in my 99 GT. Also... I would put exhaust on it... get rid of those cats!!! A cold air induction system looks pretty cool when you lift the hood... get a few horses off that. And if you dont plan on getting a blower, maybe look into some pulleys? thats just what i think for starting out. ------------------ Jodi 99 GT M5 |
01-10-2001, 11:38 PM | #8 |
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With 3.73 on a 99-01 GT, what are your shifts?
On my stock gears (i forget) on my 00GT, I very satisfied; 1st - 2nd: 35-40MPH (Lay rubber) 2nd - 3rd: 70MPH (lays rubber) 3rd - 4th: 105-110MPH 4th - 5th: 125-130MPH (Cruising at 3900rpm) What would the 3.73 do? Thanks for the info; Do you guys shop e-bay? I've seen some incredible deals fly by... a $400 hood for $210. ------------------ Lizard King - 00GT >> 13.698 @ 101.2MPH - BONE STOCK, yes BONE(even air filter) stock. "I can do anything, I'm the Lizard King." - The Doors |
01-11-2001, 12:25 AM | #9 |
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Just multiply it out:
3.27/3.73 * whatever speed you are shifting at now = what you would do with 3.73s. |
01-11-2001, 01:06 PM | #10 |
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I shop ebay! as a matter of fact, it's were I got my Steeda ST!
As for shifting w/ 373s... i think its the same but you get to your speed faster. dont really pay attention! |
01-11-2001, 11:59 PM | #11 |
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But that is no good then cuz you have to shift into 4th just before the trap on the 1/4mile.
No??? If my car was upgraded to hit the quarter mile at 110-115MPG then it would be great. ------------------ Lizard King - 00GT >> 13.698 @ 101.2MPH - BONE STOCK, yes BONE(even air filter) stock. "I can do anything, I'm the Lizard King." - The Doors |
01-12-2001, 12:04 AM | #12 |
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Then consider 4.10s.
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01-12-2001, 12:14 AM | #13 |
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All you need to do is try out a short throw shifter in someone elses car and you will realize what you are missing. After I tried one, I hated the stock one I had and went out after 2 days and put one in. They protect it by having stop bolts that prevent you from breaking/bending the shift forks.
The shifts are solid, not spongey like the stock. The sticks also center firmly so the 2-3 shift is no effort. |
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