Different shifter handle?

Jaegermeister2k · 10-21-2003, 10:08 PM

I have a steeda tri ax shifter.And even though the handle goes back to me alittle it's not enough.If i shift to fifth gear i have to lean forward to reach it.And if i move my seat any closer to the steering wheel my left knee is toughing the steeringwheel.I like how the roush handle goes so far back,but i don't like the fact that it seems like it's comming from out of the radio instead of the transmission.Anyone know any handles?

GTvert · 10-22-2003, 11:53 AM

I know that the pro 5.0 has 2 handle options, might call steeda.Or just order a pro 5.0 handle if it will bolt up.

Jaegermeister2k · 10-22-2003, 04:10 PM

I saw the 2 pro 5.0 shifters,and one of them looks smaller then stock,the other one looks pretty much the same as the tri ax.Doesn't anyone else have this problem?I even have my seat leaned forward alot.

The Deuce · 10-26-2003, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by Jaegermeister2k
I saw the 2 pro 5.0 shifters,and one of them looks smaller then stock,the other one looks pretty much the same as the tri ax.Doesn't anyone else have this problem?I even have my seat leaned forward alot.

You could fix the problem by having longer arms...

Sorry couldn't resist. I have the seat all the way back (bottom) and all the way straight (back) and don't have a problem. I'm just shy of 6' tall.

The pro 5.0 handle comes back, as does the new one from hurst. I would see if either one can be bolted onto the steeda bottom.

Jaegermeister2k · 10-26-2003, 06:55 PM

I have long enough arms.I measured 6'2" 4 years ago,and i don't think i shrunk any since then.

xxxBlakexxx · 10-27-2003, 06:01 AM

I just installed the Steeda Tri-Ax and I have not experienced the problem that you have. I have the shiffter installed for the shortest throws, and neither I or my wife has any problem reaching it. We use the same seat position that we have always used.

It sounds like the shift handle is installed backwards. The shifter is designed with a bend in it to bend towards the driver. If the handle were installed backwards, then it would bend towards the radio.

Jaegermeister2k · 10-27-2003, 06:48 AM

No it's bent towards me.I don't have any problems reaching any of the other gears,it's just the 5th gear that makes my arm strech all the way.On my previous car the shifter was closer to me then the steering wheel,and it's like that in every other car i ever drove i don't know why anyone would put the shifter further away from the driver then the steering wheel.

Jaegermeister2k · 10-27-2003, 06:49 AM

When i purchased the car and it still had the stock shifter,every time i would shift into third my hand was like only 1' away from the radio.That's how close it is.Sports car's should have shifters close to the driver.

xxxBlakexxx · 10-27-2003, 01:00 PM

Boy, I don't know what to tell you. I wonder if the entire shifter is twisted or turned if that could be possible. I really don't know how it could shift if it were though.

GodStang · 10-27-2003, 02:03 PM

Take a look at this http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_shift_handle.html

SleeperGT · 10-27-2003, 06:17 PM

I to have gone through this dilema, shifter feels like it should be bit closer to me I thought the Roush shift would be great, but it was awful, as the bend angle was all wrong and the shift had the feel of an emergency brake, meaning it's action was all up and down. This was because the bend in the shift was too great and the shfit was too short. Anyways, I finally sound a Hurst shifter which looks like it might work better than the stock. I'm ordering mine with a cue ball style handle.

Jaegermeister2k · 10-27-2003, 06:21 PM

Seems alright,but my steeda has a shorter throw.Anyway,the whole thing,i saw it in the video it's just as in my car.What i mean is the whole place where the handle comes out is too far out.I guess i'm just not used to it.I used to drive a 240sx and the shifter handle was placed perfectly for me.I never had to strech my arm.

Jaegermeister2k · 10-27-2003, 06:23 PM

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Originally posted by SleeperGT
I to have gone through this dilema, shifter feels like it should be bit closer to me I thought the Roush shift would be great, but it was awful, as the bend angle was all wrong and the shift had the feel of an emergency brake, meaning it's action was all up and down. This was because the bend in the shift was too great and the shfit was too short. Anyways, I finally sound a Hurst shifter which looks like it might work better than the stock. I'm ordering mine with a cue ball style handle.

Let me know how that works out.I've heard nothing but good about hurst shifters.

10-21-2003, 10:08 PM	#1
Jaegermeister2k Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brandon,Fl Posts: 163	Different shifter handle? I have a steeda tri ax shifter.And even though the handle goes back to me alittle it's not enough.If i shift to fifth gear i have to lean forward to reach it.And if i move my seat any closer to the steering wheel my left knee is toughing the steeringwheel.I like how the roush handle goes so far back,but i don't like the fact that it seems like it's comming from out of the radio instead of the transmission.Anyone know any handles?

10-22-2003, 11:53 AM	#2
GTvert Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Plains Posts: 74	I know that the pro 5.0 has 2 handle options, might call steeda.Or just order a pro 5.0 handle if it will bolt up. __________________ Slower Traffic Keep Right

10-27-2003, 06:01 AM	#6
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	I just installed the Steeda Tri-Ax and I have not experienced the problem that you have. I have the shiffter installed for the shortest throws, and neither I or my wife has any problem reaching it. We use the same seat position that we have always used. It sounds like the shift handle is installed backwards. The shifter is designed with a bend in it to bend towards the driver. If the handle were installed backwards, then it would bend towards the radio. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

10-27-2003, 01:00 PM	#9
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Boy, I don't know what to tell you. I wonder if the entire shifter is twisted or turned if that could be possible. I really don't know how it could shift if it were though. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

10-27-2003, 02:03 PM	#10
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	Take a look at this http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_shift_handle.html __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

10-22-2003, 04:10 PM	#3
Jaegermeister2k Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brandon,Fl Posts: 163	I saw the 2 pro 5.0 shifters,and one of them looks smaller then stock,the other one looks pretty much the same as the tri ax.Doesn't anyone else have this problem?I even have my seat leaned forward alot.

10-26-2003, 06:55 PM	#5
Jaegermeister2k Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brandon,Fl Posts: 163	I have long enough arms.I measured 6'2" 4 years ago,and i don't think i shrunk any since then.

10-27-2003, 06:48 AM	#7
Jaegermeister2k Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brandon,Fl Posts: 163	No it's bent towards me.I don't have any problems reaching any of the other gears,it's just the 5th gear that makes my arm strech all the way.On my previous car the shifter was closer to me then the steering wheel,and it's like that in every other car i ever drove i don't know why anyone would put the shifter further away from the driver then the steering wheel.

10-27-2003, 06:49 AM	#8
Jaegermeister2k Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brandon,Fl Posts: 163	When i purchased the car and it still had the stock shifter,every time i would shift into third my hand was like only 1' away from the radio.That's how close it is.Sports car's should have shifters close to the driver.

10-27-2003, 06:17 PM	#11
SleeperGT Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Posts: 122	I to have gone through this dilema, shifter feels like it should be bit closer to me I thought the Roush shift would be great, but it was awful, as the bend angle was all wrong and the shift had the feel of an emergency brake, meaning it's action was all up and down. This was because the bend in the shift was too great and the shfit was too short. Anyways, I finally sound a Hurst shifter which looks like it might work better than the stock. I'm ordering mine with a cue ball style handle. __________________ '00 GT 5-spd Vortech S-Trim 3.1" Pulley Paxton Air-to-Air Aftercooler 90 mm MAS 42 lb injectors Cobra Fuel Pump 70 mm AccuFab Throttlebody C & L Intake Plenum 2 1/2" X-pipes Anderson PowerPipe MagnaFlow Mufflers Diablo Custom Chip 3.73's Steeda Lower Control Arms 358 rwhp (Mustang Dyno) New Track Times Coming Soon

10-27-2003, 06:21 PM	#12
Jaegermeister2k Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brandon,Fl Posts: 163	Seems alright,but my steeda has a shorter throw.Anyway,the whole thing,i saw it in the video it's just as in my car.What i mean is the whole place where the handle comes out is too far out.I guess i'm just not used to it.I used to drive a 240sx and the shifter handle was placed perfectly for me.I never had to strech my arm.

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