Steeda Triax shifter

mdvaldosta · August 22nd, 2005, 10:38 AM

My wife bought me a Steeda Triax shifter for my birthday last year. While I never intended to buy an aftermarket shifter (it doesnt make the car go faster right?), I'm glad I did. This is seriously one of the better mods I've done to the car. If you haven't driven a car with an aftermarket shifter you wouldn't understand (I didn't until I bought one).

Its an easy install, took about 20 minutes. Worth every penny.

JRuckas · August 22nd, 2005, 11:36 AM

i have heard that the tri ax is a good shifter. i heard that it is spring loaded to shift from 1-2 and from 2-3. its definitly a mod that you can't go wrong with!!!!

mdvaldosta · August 22nd, 2005, 11:55 AM

Oh yea, the 2-3 shift is absolutely a breeze! It finds itself.

stangaddict · August 22nd, 2005, 08:52 PM

i have the steeda sport and the throws arent as short as the tri ax but she almost jumps in to third when i hit the clutch

Bossman351 · August 23rd, 2005, 10:44 AM

How does it compare to a Hurst short throw? that is whats on mine and I like it fine. Its deffinately better than stock. I dont think its spring loaded tho.

sAJ1420 · August 23rd, 2005, 11:40 AM

yea i had the steeda pro shorty and i loved it.. i had the hurst T handle and man you could really rip that thing into second and 4th

stangliter04 · August 23rd, 2005, 06:07 PM

I picked up my tri-ax about two weeks ago from Don at streetmotorsports $140 great deal have not found it lower then $179 anywhere else. the install was cake me and ss_silverado327 did it in about an hour total, the change it made from the stock shifter is huge, all the gears are so much closer and you can be confident in that 2nd 3rd shift. I do have to admit I have missed 3rd a few times all at the track, but I think that was just be trying to baby it. the only downfall I see to having this would be the extra noise that comes along with it but if that does not bother you then I would recommend it to anyone as a first mod, it was money well spent.

Cricket · September 18th, 2005, 08:37 AM

I'm looking at buying a GT with a 5 speed when I'm 18, and I've never driven a 5 speed before. Theoretically I know how, but that still doesn't compare to experience. Anyways back to my question. I have heard that short throw shifters make it easier to stall out is this true? Also I have heard good things and bad things about steeda shifters, but I don't think these guys have the experience to talk on the subject. Are there any other downfalls to goin to a steeda besides that extra noise?

Bossman351 · September 19th, 2005, 03:00 PM

The shifter has nothing to do with stalling out. Its all in how good you are with the clutch and gas. The only downfall I could see to you having one is that it would be a little more difficult to learn the shift pattern with a tight patern like the steeda would provide.

fallstar01 · September 22nd, 2005, 08:23 PM

Shifter works great for me. I've got a tri-ax for my 3650. Can't imagine driving without it anymore. This is the first mod I'd do on any mustang.

lemon · September 22nd, 2005, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by fallstar01

Shifter works great for me. I've got a tri-ax for my 3650. Can't imagine driving without it anymore. This is the first mod I'd do on any mustang.

what about an auto

97Cobra · February 16th, 2006, 11:50 PM

is it Really Easy to install????? simple enough for a inexperienced 18 year old to put in/on?

lol because i really want one!

FOR POINT SIX · August 4th, 2006, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by fallstar01

Shifter works great for me. I've got a tri-ax for my 3650. Can't imagine driving without it anymore. This is the first mod I'd do on any mustang.

The tri-ax was the first real mod I did to my 2002, (3650) air silen. pull out is somthing that goes hand and hand when owning a mustang. Also the so called noise that people say come from the shifter is not there if you have a good (no right) Exhaust

orangeRcode · August 4th, 2006, 10:31 AM

The triax is a great shifter. It should be done as one of your first mods if you are serious about doing some gear jamming. I use to miss 2nd-3rd shifts but no more. Very easy install. Taking the shifter housing off is probably harder than r&r of the steeda shifter. I have buddies with the MGW and Hurst shifters that say they are awesome. However, when we go to the track, they are the ones explaining their slow times due to missing 3rd.

99mustang232 · August 4th, 2006, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by 97Cobra

is it Really Easy to install????? simple enough for a inexperienced 18 year old to put in/on? lol because i really want one!

yeah here is the how-to

i would also say they still make a good amount of differance on the 05+ even though they are remote mounted shifters.

L33T · August 4th, 2006, 03:15 PM

He's not kidding, the 2-3 shift does find itself.
It freeking jumps into gear. It's easy to pre-load too!

Great mod +1

edit: I just realized I have the pro 5.0 not Steeda. It's spring loaded as well, and kicks ass too.

YsOffcr · August 10th, 2006, 11:58 AM

I have a tri-ax in mine and love the way it feels.

ChrisJ · August 10th, 2006, 12:19 PM

I love my tri-ax...

Stan27 · August 11th, 2006, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by Cricket

I'm looking at buying a GT with a 5 speed when I'm 18, and I've never driven a 5 speed before. Theoretically I know how, but that still doesn't compare to experience. Anyways back to my question. I have heard that short throw shifters make it easier to stall out is this true? Also I have heard good things and bad things about steeda shifters, but I don't think these guys have the experience to talk on the subject. Are there any other downfalls to goin to a steeda besides that extra noise?

Same with me. I taught myself to drive manual on my car, which has the sport shifter.
Now when I drive any other manual car, it feels mushy, like I'm gonna break it. I can also never tell which gear I'm going into on another car.
The spring centers the shifter right between 3rd and 4th gear, so you can tell which gear you're gong into by the way it's pulling. This should make it easier, but I did mistake 3rd for first a few times the first day.

I think it's easier to learn on one of the spring shifters than on a regular one.
Only problem is trying to get it into 5th fast. I can do it fast, but not nearly as fast as the other gears. You have to push against the spring, while going around the notch.

I love my Steeda shifter, you won't be disappointed if you get one.

Drgnracin72 · August 18th, 2006, 03:19 PM

i also had a steeda and its a great piece. the shifts a very firm and like others have said just jumps into thrid gear. ive never noticed any extra noise form mine but my car is loud as hell to begin with so it may make a little noise. but the shifter works great and i would suggest it alos as a great first mod

August 22nd, 2005, 10:38 AM	#1
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	Steeda Triax shifter My wife bought me a Steeda Triax shifter for my birthday last year. While I never intended to buy an aftermarket shifter (it doesnt make the car go faster right?), I'm glad I did. This is seriously one of the better mods I've done to the car. If you haven't driven a car with an aftermarket shifter you wouldn't understand (I didn't until I bought one). Its an easy install, took about 20 minutes. Worth every penny.

August 22nd, 2005, 08:52 PM	#4
stangaddict Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norfolk,Va Posts: 69 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have the steeda sport and the throws arent as short as the tri ax but she almost jumps in to third when i hit the clutch __________________ 2002 Eddie Bauer Ford Explorer 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Modded....Enough Said

August 23rd, 2005, 10:44 AM	#5
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	How does it compare to a Hurst short throw? that is whats on mine and I like it fine. Its deffinately better than stock. I dont think its spring loaded tho. __________________

August 23rd, 2005, 11:40 AM	#6
sAJ1420 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Audi S4 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MA Posts: 1,332 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i had the steeda pro shorty and i loved it.. i had the hurst T handle and man you could really rip that thing into second and 4th __________________ A U D I //S4 2000 6MT/TT/AWD Stage 3 in the works.. 460+ awhp 455 lb/ft torque, 500+ awhp on race gas

August 23rd, 2005, 06:07 PM	#7
stangliter04 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Port St. John Florida Posts: 850 iTrader: 2 reviews	I picked up my tri-ax about two weeks ago from Don at streetmotorsports $140 great deal have not found it lower then $179 anywhere else. the install was cake me and ss_silverado327 did it in about an hour total, the change it made from the stock shifter is huge, all the gears are so much closer and you can be confident in that 2nd 3rd shift. I do have to admit I have missed 3rd a few times all at the track, but I think that was just be trying to baby it. the only downfall I see to having this would be the extra noise that comes along with it but if that does not bother you then I would recommend it to anyone as a first mod, it was money well spent. __________________ Silver 04 Cobra... with a Whipple

August 22nd, 2005, 11:36 AM	#2
JRuckas Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have heard that the tri ax is a good shifter. i heard that it is spring loaded to shift from 1-2 and from 2-3. its definitly a mod that you can't go wrong with!!!!

August 22nd, 2005, 11:55 AM	#3
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh yea, the 2-3 shift is absolutely a breeze! It finds itself.

September 18th, 2005, 08:37 AM	#8
Cricket Zoolander 04 Cobra #2260/3768 1/820 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Va Beach Posts: 7,570 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 5 reviews	I'm looking at buying a GT with a 5 speed when I'm 18, and I've never driven a 5 speed before. Theoretically I know how, but that still doesn't compare to experience. Anyways back to my question. I have heard that short throw shifters make it easier to stall out is this true? Also I have heard good things and bad things about steeda shifters, but I don't think these guys have the experience to talk on the subject. Are there any other downfalls to goin to a steeda besides that extra noise?

September 19th, 2005, 03:00 PM	#9
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	The shifter has nothing to do with stalling out. Its all in how good you are with the clutch and gas. The only downfall I could see to you having one is that it would be a little more difficult to learn the shift pattern with a tight patern like the steeda would provide. __________________

September 22nd, 2005, 08:23 PM	#10
fallstar01 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	Shifter works great for me. I've got a tri-ax for my 3650. Can't imagine driving without it anymore. This is the first mod I'd do on any mustang.

February 16th, 2006, 11:50 PM	#12
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,535 iTrader: 1 reviews	is it Really Easy to install????? simple enough for a inexperienced 18 year old to put in/on? lol because i really want one! __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

August 4th, 2006, 10:31 AM	#14
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,830 iTrader: 1 reviews	The triax is a great shifter. It should be done as one of your first mods if you are serious about doing some gear jamming. I use to miss 2nd-3rd shifts but no more. Very easy install. Taking the shifter housing off is probably harder than r&r of the steeda shifter. I have buddies with the MGW and Hurst shifters that say they are awesome. However, when we go to the track, they are the ones explaining their slow times due to missing 3rd. __________________

August 4th, 2006, 03:15 PM	#16
L33T Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 731 iTrader: 0 reviews	He's not kidding, the 2-3 shift does find itself. It freeking jumps into gear. It's easy to pre-load too! Great mod +1 edit: I just realized I have the pro 5.0 not Steeda. It's spring loaded as well, and kicks ass too.

August 10th, 2006, 11:58 AM	#17
YsOffcr Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a tri-ax in mine and love the way it feels. __________________ check out my gotstang.com page

August 10th, 2006, 12:19 PM	#18
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	I love my tri-ax... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

August 18th, 2006, 03:19 PM	#20
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	i also had a steeda and its a great piece. the shifts a very firm and like others have said just jumps into thrid gear. ive never noticed any extra noise form mine but my car is loud as hell to begin with so it may make a little noise. but the shifter works great and i would suggest it alos as a great first mod __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

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