Vlad Soare
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Hello,
In order not to hijack the other thread about manual vs. automatic transmissions, I'd like to open a separate thread to discuss how the MT-82 can be improved. I've ordered my 2020 GT with a manual gearbox, and since the delivery is only expected to take place seven months from now, I've got a lot of time on my hands, which I can use to think about possible improvements and to start searching for and ordering whatever parts and/or accessories might be needed.
So, I did some reading on this subject, and this is what I was able to find so far:
1. Short-throw shifter. Not only does this seem to solve the infamous third gear lockout, but it seems to be recommended anyway, with or without the lockout issue. It is said to improve the precision and feeling of the gear changes to a massive degree. I am considering this particular one:
https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-...ce-short-throw-shifter-15-16-gt-555-7317.html
Firstly, is this OK? Would you recommend it?
Secondly, can I do any better? Is there any other shifter that you would prefer to this one?
2. Replacing the original plastic clutch cable with a steel one. This is said to eliminate the stickiness that the clutch can develop during periods of heavy use.
First, does this still apply to the 2020 Mustang? Does the 2020 still come with a plastic cable? Or is it already steel to begin with, which renders this point moot?
If it's still applicable, which cable should I buy? Can anyone share a link?
3. Someone recommended a Steeda clutch spring. What's that, and what is it supposed to improve? Does the issue it's supposed to address still exist in the 2020 version?
Does anyone have a link? Searching for 'clutch spring' on the Steeda web page gives me several results; I'm not sure which is the correct one.
4. I've seen a Blowfish bracket mentioned by several people. I assume it's this one:
https://www.cjponyparts.com/blowfish-racing-manual-shifter-support-bracket-2015-2020/p/MSSB1/
Any comments to this? Pros and cons?
If you go for an aftermarket short-throw shifter, does it still make sense to add this bracket?
5. Better shifter knob. While generally speaking any knob will probably do just fine, a slightly heavier knob is said to improve on the gear shift feeling, to give the shifter a more precise feel.
Any comments? Any links to some high quality shifter knobs?
6. Anything else that I might have missed?
Thank you.
In order not to hijack the other thread about manual vs. automatic transmissions, I'd like to open a separate thread to discuss how the MT-82 can be improved. I've ordered my 2020 GT with a manual gearbox, and since the delivery is only expected to take place seven months from now, I've got a lot of time on my hands, which I can use to think about possible improvements and to start searching for and ordering whatever parts and/or accessories might be needed.
So, I did some reading on this subject, and this is what I was able to find so far:
1. Short-throw shifter. Not only does this seem to solve the infamous third gear lockout, but it seems to be recommended anyway, with or without the lockout issue. It is said to improve the precision and feeling of the gear changes to a massive degree. I am considering this particular one:
https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-...ce-short-throw-shifter-15-16-gt-555-7317.html
Firstly, is this OK? Would you recommend it?
Secondly, can I do any better? Is there any other shifter that you would prefer to this one?
2. Replacing the original plastic clutch cable with a steel one. This is said to eliminate the stickiness that the clutch can develop during periods of heavy use.
First, does this still apply to the 2020 Mustang? Does the 2020 still come with a plastic cable? Or is it already steel to begin with, which renders this point moot?
If it's still applicable, which cable should I buy? Can anyone share a link?
3. Someone recommended a Steeda clutch spring. What's that, and what is it supposed to improve? Does the issue it's supposed to address still exist in the 2020 version?
Does anyone have a link? Searching for 'clutch spring' on the Steeda web page gives me several results; I'm not sure which is the correct one.
4. I've seen a Blowfish bracket mentioned by several people. I assume it's this one:
https://www.cjponyparts.com/blowfish-racing-manual-shifter-support-bracket-2015-2020/p/MSSB1/
Any comments to this? Pros and cons?
If you go for an aftermarket short-throw shifter, does it still make sense to add this bracket?
5. Better shifter knob. While generally speaking any knob will probably do just fine, a slightly heavier knob is said to improve on the gear shift feeling, to give the shifter a more precise feel.
Any comments? Any links to some high quality shifter knobs?
6. Anything else that I might have missed?
Thank you.
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