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View Poll Results: What short throw shifter do you like best?
MGW 22 13.33%
Steeda Tri-Ax 40 24.24%
Hurst 32 19.39%
Pro 5.0 55 33.33%
Mac 1 0.61%
B&M 18 10.91%
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Old 03-05-2009   #16 (permalink)
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I heard that they really were great. But from what I heard was on the SN95 and up. Never heard anything from a Fox owner
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I heard that they really were great. But from what I heard was on the SN95 and up. Never heard anything from a Fox owner
Same basic engine, same basic transmission, same shifter= should have same results...
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I use the MGW and love it! I switched from stock a few months ago and I have to admit that I was a little disappointed at first - very stiff and notchy feeling - but after I got it broken in, this thing is like a hot knife to butter. You cannot miss a gear - it nearly shifts for you! Also the craftsmanship is outstanding! I drove a buddy's cobra w/ a MAC shifter. It was ok, but I wouldn't trade mine for anything. MGW FTW!
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Before, after, side by side w/ stock and MGW, and one w/ just MGW/
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My vote is for something other than the Tri-Ax. I still use it because that's what I have right now. However, it does miss 3rd sometimes and the shift from first to second is anything but smooth. It ALWAYS wants to stop (or hesitate) in the neutral position between first and second. Considering the UPR shifter at this point but sounds like some good feedback on the Pro 5.0 too.
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What is it exactly that these do any differently than the stock shifter does...besides empty your wallet?
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my '89 gt had a Pro 5.0 shifter in it when i bought it. didn't even know how much better it was then the stock shifter till i bought my '92. before i sold the '89 i made sure to swap shifters.
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I have the Hurst shifter with chrome stick, and I love it.
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Hey Pat, if you ever put your hands on a Pro 5.0 shifter you'd swear the Ford company was on crack when they or Borg Worner designed it...the difference is incredible, the factory pos is sloppy and has long throws, you'll miss almost any gear at any time, the Pro 5.0 shifts faster, has shorter crisp throws and never misses a shift...it is the best $179 you'll ever spend on your standard shift Mustang...the Steeda Tri Ax pales in comparison, it's better than stock, but the Pro 5.0 is clearly the Gold medal winner
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Yea with my stock shifter i would sometimes miss gears, but i switched to a pro 5.0 and i love it. I've heard the MGW was pretty sweet thought too because you can change it around.
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This is the one I have in mine.It's been great and I use a Hurst pistol grip shifter handle.

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This is the shift handle I just removed from my car.It was actually a great handle,but I got another adjustable handle when I got the Hurst shifter.This one could be adjusted to about any position one could want.Not bad....

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i have a pro 5.0 .... thinking about going with MGW
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I've always bought/liked the Tri-Ax. my 03 came with a Pro 5.0 and it seems good.
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pro 5.0 only way to go
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MGW, by far the best shifter IMO. I have tried two others mentioned in your poll and they do not even come close.
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