Tri-ax shifter install
#1
Ok so out of all these tri-ax's out there, which of you intalled it yourself? If you did, please tell how it went?
Was it all top down without putting the car up? Was it easy to get to all the bolts/etc to undo the old one and tighten up the new one?
I've installed short shift kits in BMWs before, but this is uncharted territory.
Thanks!
Was it all top down without putting the car up? Was it easy to get to all the bolts/etc to undo the old one and tighten up the new one?
I've installed short shift kits in BMWs before, but this is uncharted territory.
Thanks!
#2
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It is not quite as easy as installing a top loading transmission short throw shifter. I did however install mine all by myself. You do have to put the car up in the air. It is mostly all done beneath the car. Because it is a shifter that works by linkage not direct, the brackets on it bolt to the underside of the car, and to the transmission. Steeda says that you need to remove the drive shaft in order to do the job, but I did not. It would have made it a little easier to manuver around a little, but it just took some fancy arm bending work. Basically, after unbolting the stock shifter, it easily comes out the top. The Steeda piece comes in two pieces, and that was the way I had to put it in; in two pieces, and then bolt them together under the car. If you take out the driveshaft, you can avoid that. Make sure you lube the brass bushings, and tighten the rear bracket on tight, or it will start to squeek. Have fun!
-Andy
-Andy
#4
Originally posted by peet@February 18, 2005, 2:07 PM
Ok so out of all these tri-ax's out there, which of you intalled it yourself? If you did, please tell how it went?
Was it all top down without putting the car up? Was it easy to get to all the bolts/etc to undo the old one and tighten up the new one?
I've installed short shift kits in BMWs before, but this is uncharted territory.
Thanks!
Ok so out of all these tri-ax's out there, which of you intalled it yourself? If you did, please tell how it went?
Was it all top down without putting the car up? Was it easy to get to all the bolts/etc to undo the old one and tighten up the new one?
I've installed short shift kits in BMWs before, but this is uncharted territory.
Thanks!
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#5
Hi Steve...... The Tri-ax(Most any aftermarket unit) will shorten the throws and GREATLY decrease the slop in the stock unit. There is some small increase in noise when shifting and driving, but not objectionable IMO. I have put them in the last (4) stangs I've owned, the 05 is the "Best" stock so far.
#6
Thanks fellas! Question about the 'increase in noise' aspect... you mean in shifting into gear the '*****, *****' sound of the limiter hitting the lever or there is noise from the tranny itself?
Lastly, did you do this work on stands, ramps or a lift? I get nervous every time I have to go under a ton of steel
Wish I could find a reputable small shop by me. Sadly I live in a land of mass consumption, fast food and kids stores (aka foofie suburbs).
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Lastly, did you do this work on stands, ramps or a lift? I get nervous every time I have to go under a ton of steel
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#7
Originally posted by peet@February 19, 2005, 1:20 AM
Thanks fellas! Question about the 'increase in noise' aspect... you mean in shifting into gear the '*****, *****' sound of the limiter hitting the lever or there is noise from the tranny itself?
Lastly, did you do this work on stands, ramps or a lift? I get nervous every time I have to go under a ton of steel
Wish I could find a reputable small shop by me. Sadly I live in a land of mass consumption, fast food and kids stores (aka foofie suburbs).
P
Thanks fellas! Question about the 'increase in noise' aspect... you mean in shifting into gear the '*****, *****' sound of the limiter hitting the lever or there is noise from the tranny itself?
Lastly, did you do this work on stands, ramps or a lift? I get nervous every time I have to go under a ton of steel
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