2000GT Shifter / gears

Chris2000GTvert · 10-15-2002, 10:58 AM

I have a newbie question for some of the more experienced people around here...

I just got a 2000GT vert and I made a pretty bad mistake (redlining 2nd, trying to go to third but sticking into first) earlier this week, and it has been on my conscious constantly.

The way I'm shifting that gear is by kinda pushing the knob diagonally, and it usually always hits third (I dont normally run revs high though). In higher revs do I need to change that strategy to be safe or what?

When you guys are running your engines up to 5000, what exact movements are you using to get into third? Any advice appreciated. Also, as far as getting one of those steeda short throw tri ax things, what exactly does that help with?

Chris

blue00gt · 10-15-2002, 05:49 PM

Shifters like the Steeda and Pro5.0 have an offset spring-loaded mechanism that makes it much harder to blow the 2-3 shift. Basically when you take it out of second the spring shoves it in line with 3rd gear for you. They also has adjustable stops to prevent bending shift forks when you shift really hard and have a shorter throw than stock.

Titan · 10-16-2002, 03:27 PM

I have the stock shifter (not for long) and when I shift I just pretend I'm about to punch the cd player in the middle. It usually works for me, but make sure you aim far enough right. I missed one time...it hurts the right hand.

10-15-2002, 10:58 AM	#1
Chris2000GTvert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 7	2000GT Shifter / gears I have a newbie question for some of the more experienced people around here... I just got a 2000GT vert and I made a pretty bad mistake (redlining 2nd, trying to go to third but sticking into first) earlier this week, and it has been on my conscious constantly. The way I'm shifting that gear is by kinda pushing the knob diagonally, and it usually always hits third (I dont normally run revs high though). In higher revs do I need to change that strategy to be safe or what? When you guys are running your engines up to 5000, what exact movements are you using to get into third? Any advice appreciated. Also, as far as getting one of those steeda short throw tri ax things, what exactly does that help with? Chris __________________ Talk to me on AIM or email me if your an interesting person... -Chris

10-15-2002, 05:49 PM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Shifters like the Steeda and Pro5.0 have an offset spring-loaded mechanism that makes it much harder to blow the 2-3 shift. Basically when you take it out of second the spring shoves it in line with 3rd gear for you. They also has adjustable stops to prevent bending shift forks when you shift really hard and have a shorter throw than stock. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

10-16-2002, 03:27 PM	#3
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	I have the stock shifter (not for long) and when I shift I just pretend I'm about to punch the cd player in the middle. It usually works for me, but make sure you aim far enough right. I missed one time...it hurts the right hand. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

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