Hey TJWould love to hear your feedback & if at anytime, you are having trouble with the install - don't hesitate to call us ... happy to help!
Best Regards,
TJ
Did you use the long or short springs? I used the short (softer) ones and have never noticed any issue from first to second; definitely do not have to apply sideways pressure.As for freedback:
Wow the shifts are so tight and precise now, i think it has to free up a bit though.
Few things I've noticed which I need to get used to, can others comment if they had the same.
1st to 2nd shift. I need to always apply sideways pressure otherwise i end up hitting the gate between 2nd and 4th and look like I cant shift. I was kind of hoping I wouldn't have to do this. I guess once I'm used to it will be fine.
NVH - this has increased a bit actually. I went nuts with the dynamat and this focal foam which is specifically for vibrations. The gear stick itself has more vibrations in it as the rpm's climb. At 7500rpm fark it shakes abit but then again all hell is braking loose then anyways. I guess as the Steeda doesn't have all the soft bushings like the factory one did it's going to vibrate more.
Overall though I can hear the engine more as the car is vibrating but not in a bad way, it's sort of given the engine (not exhaust) a beefier note almost. My center console etc has no vibrations what so ever.
Anyways overall I'm happy with it and I'm sure it will loosen up a bit overtime/I'll get more used to driving it
Thanks mate, I think with the 1st-2nd is user error as we followed everything to letter and didn't have any issues during install. I just need to get used to it. I used heaps of dynamat and some in the tunnel, i could prolly add more there but from what you said i think thats just how it is.Did you use the long or short springs? I used the short (softer) ones and have never noticed any issue from first to second; definitely do not have to apply sideways pressure.
NVH is definitely increased. I put dynamat all over the all shifter components and 2 layers on the tunnel/shifter and I still have a significant amount more nvh than with the stock shifter. It is what it is.
That said, I don't notice any increased vibration in the shift lever itself - and I have a gigantic steel shift knob which would likely enhance the vibrations if there were any.
Given you are having issues with 1st to second and the shift lever vibrations, I wonder if something is not quite installed or put together right?
Edit: I should clarify - there may be a bit more vibration in the shift lever as when first installed the collar would vibrate/make noise on acceleration. I reset it and it was fine (no noise), but as of a couple week ago, it is starting to make noise again, so I am going to need to play with the set screws again. But, as I said above, the vibration is not so bad that I notice it in the shift knob.
Thanks mate, appreciate it. I'll get the km's up and see how we go. I wonder if some of the shifters rest against the top of the tunnel (like mine) and others don't so they dont transfer as much vibration from the transAll these cars react differently ... we have done several installs of the Steeda Tri-Ax on customer's cars in our Valdosta, GA facility & they drove off with 0 increase in NVH.
Using the dynamat is helpful in reducing the NVH - put some miles on it & if you are still having some trouble with the 1-2 ... we can look into your install & see if we can offer some suggestion.
Have a great night!
Best Regards,
TJ
The shifter should not rest against the top of the tunnel. pm your email address and I will have our techs contact you to make sure everything is perfect.Thanks mate, appreciate it. I'll get the km's up and see how we go. I wonder if some of the shifters rest against the top of the tunnel (like mine) and others don't so they dont transfer as much vibration from the trans
Thanks mate, I just had a look back through my install pics and it actually doesnt touch the trans tunnel. I'm not sure why I thought it did.The shifter should not rest against the top of the tunnel. pm your email address and I will have our techs contact you to make sure everything is perfect.
Phil - Brandon's fix using lead strips and an extra layer of Dynamat worked for several of us as far as reducing the NVH. His fix can be found here:Thanks mate, I just had a look back through my install pics and it actually doesnt touch the trans tunnel. I'm not sure why I thought it did.
The vibrations are starting to settle down a bit too, I think it just needs more miles on it :-)