2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

Whats your short throw shifter brand and why?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12/11/07, 07:56 PM
  #21  
Bullitt Member
 
goldenpony's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 4, 2007
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Mgw

Because it's the best! Next question?
Old 12/12/07, 05:56 AM
  #22  
Bullitt Member
 
Silverback's Avatar
 
Join Date: August 7, 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 480
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hurst for me because I am old-school, I like the feel and look.
Old 12/12/07, 08:34 AM
  #23  
Cobra Member
 
302svt's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 26, 2006
Posts: 1,030
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Pro 5.0 with Hurst Shifter Lever and ****.
Old 12/12/07, 04:42 PM
  #24  
GT Member
 
giddy_up's Avatar
 
Join Date: September 7, 2007
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Silverback
Hurst for me because I am old-school, I like the feel and look.
same for me..... hurst baby
Old 12/12/07, 05:16 PM
  #25  
Cobra Member
 
NYNY53's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 17, 2007
Location: Texa$
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by giddy_up
same for me..... hurst baby
Did you buy your GT from Cove Ford?

I work with the owners son, good family!
Old 12/12/07, 08:32 PM
  #26  
Post *****
 
2k7gtcs's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 9, 2007
Posts: 32,753
Received 159 Likes on 133 Posts
+1 on Hurst
Notchiness and short throw $160. Expressions on people's faces when they see my "cue ball" old school shifter, priceless.
Old 12/12/07, 10:23 PM
  #27  
V6 Member
 
Tantal's Avatar
 
Join Date: April 1, 2007
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I vote Hurst, too.
Old 12/13/07, 12:29 PM
  #28  
Cobra Member
 
RRRoamer's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 27, 2004
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posts: 1,303
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
MGW. That replaced the Steada Tri-Ax that replaced the stock shifter. Best shifter feel I have ever had on any car I'm driven (note the "I have driven" disclamer there!). It's much better than the Tri-Ax and a WHOLE lot better than stock.

The funny thing is I used to think the stock shifter was ok...
Old 12/13/07, 12:40 PM
  #29  
3rd Times A Charm
 
S197 GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 17, 2005
Posts: 2,460
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I had a Hurst, but it was just too notchy for me.

I hadn't thought it was a problem until I drove my buddies car with a Pro 5.0! I ordered the Pro 5.0 as soon as I got home.

I miss the look of the Hurst, but the feel of the Pro 5.0 with a stock shift handle is the best combo I've felt.

I've yet to try an MGW shifter, but even so, after 2 shifters I'd still keep the Pro 5.0 even if the MGW felt better.
Old 12/13/07, 04:33 PM
  #30  
NJ3
Mach 1 Member
 
NJ3's Avatar
 
Join Date: August 9, 2005
Location: Chesapeake, Va.
Posts: 951
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
MGW with a new MGW ball. The MGW finds third gear on it's own, no worries with power shifting.
Attached Thumbnails Whats your short throw shifter brand and why?-p1010107a.jpg   Whats your short throw shifter brand and why?-p0105.jpg  
Old 12/13/07, 06:00 PM
  #31  
Cobra R Member
 
DarkFireGT's Avatar
 
Join Date: September 26, 2006
Location: East Moline, IL
Posts: 2,019
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
I have no problems finding 3rd when power shifting with my Hurst. Missed it with the stock shifter twice at the track, but never with Hurst.
Old 12/13/07, 06:43 PM
  #32  
GT Member
 
HAMRS_gt's Avatar
 
Join Date: September 18, 2007
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
hurst, old school, like the looks
Old 12/14/07, 01:28 AM
  #33  
GT Member
 
giddy_up's Avatar
 
Join Date: September 7, 2007
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by philster2003
Did you buy your GT from Cove Ford?

I work with the owners son, good family!
nope, i drove all the way to pascagula ms to get mine.i had a guy i know on the other stang board hook me up.his dad is the gm at a nice size dealership.

i never have had any luck with gettin decent deals at cove ford.




btw HURST ROCKS
Old 12/17/07, 02:07 PM
  #34  
whs
GT Member
 
whs's Avatar
 
Join Date: December 4, 2006
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hurst with the short handle and the stock ****, price was great. Didn't feel the need to purchase a more expensive shifter with external stops. I'm thinking about upgrading to a 6 speed if I have any problems with the 5 speed that is in the car.
Old 12/17/07, 04:58 PM
  #35  
GT Member
 
NuPony05's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 1, 2005
Posts: 187
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I purchased the Hurst mainly for the nostalgia look and the price. Are the other shifters really worth the additional $100 or so? I think not, even though I have not driven a car with either the Pro 5.0 of MGW shifter. I am happy with my Hurst.
Old 12/17/07, 05:41 PM
  #36  
Shelby GT350 Member
 
n8rfastback's Avatar
 
Join Date: June 25, 2007
Posts: 2,418
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
i got the hurst cause its old school and just looks plain badass! plus it feels amazing
Old 12/17/07, 05:50 PM
  #37  
Cobra Member
 
NYNY53's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 17, 2007
Location: Texa$
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by NJ3
MGW with a new MGW ball. The MGW finds third gear on it's own, no worries with power shifting.
When you push forward the shifter it falls right into 3rd gear with the aid of the springs. Thus it never misses a 3rd gear shift.
Old 12/18/07, 04:14 AM
  #38  
Bullitt Member
 
c25sailor's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 9, 2007
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hurst --
Lots of reasons -- but add the FRPP 36 month warranty for the Dealer install before delivery.
Old 12/18/07, 12:13 PM
  #39  
Bullitt Member
 
hauss1's Avatar
 
Join Date: September 20, 2004
Location: Carrollton GA
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm a Hurst man. Looks good and like the notchy short throw.
Old 12/18/07, 03:15 PM
  #40  
Team Mustang Source
 
crazyhorse's Avatar
 
Join Date: January 30, 2004
Location: Indiana
Posts: 2,478
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Tri-ax with Hurst handle and white ball.

...Because Hurst doesn't make one for the GT500s.


Quick Reply: Whats your short throw shifter brand and why?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:55 PM.