Short throw

[Belalk]

I'm planning on getting a short throw shifter, I'm leaning towards the steeda tri-ax street right now but wanted to see if there were any other ones people preferred over it or if anyone had any issues with the steeda?

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[jr16]

I think I'm speaking for a lot of people here, but MGW owns the market for the shifters for these cars. There is no comparison in the smooth feeling it gives the shifts with the MT82. Although it doesn't make the transmission perfect, it makes it feel like you're driving a different car. Driven both and personally loved the firmness and precision of the MGW.

MGW 2015-2020 Mustang Race Spec Short Throw Shifter

 

[NGOT8R]

I have the Steeda Tri-Ax race shifter in my car. I have no complaints and I’m very pleased with it.

 

[cactus_kid]

I think I'm speaking for a lot of people here, but MGW owns the market for the shifters for these cars. There is no comparison in the smooth feeling it gives the shifts with the MT82. Although it doesn't make the transmission perfect, it makes it feel like you're driving a different car. Driven both and personally loved the firmness and precision of the MGW.

MGW 2015-2020 Mustang Race Spec Short Throw Shifter

This ! Had MGW in Mustangs and Corvettes. World of difference in shifting.

 

[Keo_S550]

MGW hands down.

 

[coz0502]

Here is another option to consider, https://www.boombaracing.com/s550-mustang-short-throw-shifter/. I was considering this last week, couple things I like about it, 1) it doesn't require you to install underneath the car. 2) it lowers the shifter which I always felt was higher than necessary. Of course there is a negative too, apparently you have to rent a tool to replace. I have no affiliation with the company, just presenting another option. I will say that I did purchase the trans and shifter mounts and both are great products.

 

[jacknifetoaswan]

There is no replacement for MGW. I had one on my 2006, I just installed one on my 2016, and they're the best, hands down. I even have a Scudo/MGW wallet.

JR

 

[beefcake]

I'm planning on getting a short throw shifter, I'm leaning towards the steeda tri-ax street right now but wanted to see if there were any other ones people preferred over it or if anyone had any issues with the steeda?

The Steeda and MGW are both really great options. Either is going to give you a huge upgrade over stock. The MGW you do have more options for customization looks and throw reduction wise. Throw reduction you have two different shift base options, the standard and X-Spec. Then three shift handles to choose from. Each different combination gives you a different throw reduction amount. Then you have two shift knob options depending on what you like the looks of; or you can choose the option to reuse an OEM knob or knob with the OEM thread pitch.

Can't go wrong either way to get rid of that sloppy OEM shifter and get more precise shifts!

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[Konamoth]

The Steeda and MGW are both really great options. Either is going to give you a huge upgrade over stock. The MGW you do have more options for customization looks and throw reduction wise. Throw reduction you have two different shift base options, the standard and X-Spec. Then three shift handles to choose from. Each different combination gives you a different throw reduction amount. Then you have two shift knob options depending on what you like the looks of; or you can choose the option to reuse an OEM knob or knob with the OEM thread pitch.

Can't go wrong either way to get rid of that sloppy OEM shifter and get more precise shifts!

Feel Free to DM me or call with any questions.
Terry "Beefcake" Reeves
Office - 855-TBR-RACE
Owner Team Beefcake - 20+ Years Experience
Deal Directly with the boss, no pushy sales guys!!!!!!!
https://www.beefcakeracing.com - Your Forced Induction Specialists
#beefcakeracing #teambeefcake

Hmmm. I see a looot of good feedback on that MGW. How's the Barton hybrid 3 compare? I'd like to retain the OEM-style lockout for compatiblity's sake, but on the other hand, I do want to clean up the MT-82 as best I can.

I've got an aftermarket lockout collar and shifter extension that puts the knob at a higher, more comfortable place. That's all threaded and designed to fit into the stock/similar shifter assembly—MGW's looks to be a unique design, however...

I suppose I could forego the lockout piece entirely, if MGW's is a push-down. Just have to find something to secure the boot to.

 

[beefcake]

Hmmm. I see a looot of good feedback on that MGW. How's the Barton hybrid 3 compare? I'd like to retain the OEM-style lockout for compatiblity's sake, but on the other hand, I do want to clean up the MT-82 as best I can.

I've got an aftermarket lockout collar and shifter extension that puts the knob at a higher, more comfortable place. That's all threaded and designed to fit into the stock/similar shifter assembly—MGW's looks to be a unique design, however...

I suppose I could forego the lockout piece entirely, if MGW's is a push-down. Just have to find something to secure the boot to.

The Barton's are nice for those wanting to retain the stock style lockout but the MGW being a push down type isn't too big of a deal for most. Alot of guys it becomes second nature for and they don't mind it. Especially when considering how much of an upgrade the MGW is over stock.

 

[Konamoth]

The Barton's are nice for those wanting to retain the stock style lockout but the MGW being a push down type isn't too big of a deal for most. Alot of guys it becomes second nature for and they don't mind it. Especially when considering how much of an upgrade the MGW is over stock.

Yeah. I can't say I'm too bothered by the reverse lockout being a push down type, just the mounting of the handle/knob itself. I'd been leaning to the Barton for that reason, but it seems the MGW outshines it. I've got some time, anyway. I'll give it some thought. Thanks!

 

[Konamoth]

Yeah. I can't say I'm too bothered by the reverse lockout being a push down type, just the mounting of the handle/knob itself. I'd been leaning to the Barton for that reason, but it seems the MGW outshines it. I've got some time, anyway. I'll give it some thought. Thanks!

Found my answer! After getting home and having more time to look through install videos, MGW includes rubber washers (which I'm sure can be had from any hardware store, but the thought hadn't even occured to me lol) to fill the gap between the shift boot and the knob/extension if you go without the flat blade.

Shift knob seems to just thread directly onto the stem—no lockout collar required, though MGW does make an adapter that imitates the factory lockout, if you plan to use the stock knob. That settles that, then. MGW it shall be!

 

[TeeLew]

MGW it shall be!

You've made the best choice.

 

[Vlad Soare]

This may be a silly question, but don't these short-throw shifters increase the effort that's needed to change gears? I think the purpose of the standard, long(ish) throw is to be give you more leverage. Do you feel an increase in the effort required to move the stick when switching to Steeda or MGW?

 

[jacknifetoaswan]

This may be a silly question, but don't these short-throw shifters increase the effort that's needed to change gears? I think the purpose of the standard, long(ish) throw is to be give you more leverage. Do you feel an increase in the effort required to move the stick when switching to Steeda or MGW?

It does increase the effort required, but it's an extremely small amount. I mean, I can change gears with my MGW using just my fingertips.

That said, even if it does increase effort significantly (which it doesn't), the juice would be completely worth the squeeze. The stock shifter is sloppy and poorly built, with extremely loose tolerances. The MGW slots in perfectly every time, is extremely well built and heavy duty, allows for much more positive gear changes. I've never driven a proper gated manual, but like a gated manual, the MGW constrains you and has tighter windows for each gear.

I do actually kinda miss the pull-up lockout, though.

JR

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