I don't like the feel of the rubber shift **** that comes with the non-IUP GT, so I replaced it with a chrome ball.

 

Where did you get the Ball?

 

Pep-Boys,
'til I find what I really want

 

Here is one from Saleen that looks kind of interesting. $100 :notnice:

 

Correct...The thread is different, the tri-ax shifter I put on had the OLD thread on it , so I got lucky and was able to use an "Old" MGW ****.

 

I like the manual shift **** compared to my '00GT - much more Euro in style and the shift throw is much shorter and somewhat more precise. What I don't like is the cheap painted look of the **** - I would like to find the same **** in billet - even with the black sides and shift pattern on top - just the billet would match the IUP better and would look much more quality.

Anybody feel the need for a "show throw" shifter like the Steeda Tri-Ax that I had on my '00GT - was a great improvement.

By the way - that Focus interior is much nicer looking than I would have expected for the price range the car is in.....is that a Euro only interior?

 

I would trust Partshopper.

 

Yes! I will deffinately go for an aftermarket shifter. I find the throw from second to third has to be right on, and I want to eliminate that aspect.

 

I have a Mach 1 billet ball waiting for when the car gets here. From the looks of this thread I guess I'll have to buy an aftermarket shifter too. Oh well, the stock one looks really cheap to me. Whatever I gotta do to change that...

 

Got a picture? Where did you get it?

 

I personally like a taller shift handle with a ball **** on top, so I installed the triax and put their aluminum rubber grip **** on top...

 

By chance, do you what the thread pattern is for '05?

 

1/2" x 20

 

This is true, the 05 has a different thread pitch.

 

Is the triax shifter worth the cost? Does it now shift better between second and third? I would like to get one in mine, just curious.

 

Thank you!

 

I am happy with the IUP ****, but the Combat Evo from Momo is hot.

 

Does the Steeda triax shifter increase the height of the shifter compared to stock?? I know it decreases the throws, but I don't want a taller shifter.

 

just incase anyone dident know,

-the momo & most quaility aftermarket ***** use up to three allen head set screws to hold them very secure in any position

-also they have plastic inserts for different size shafts/thread o/d

-tip for removing old **** if to tight (havent tried this on the 05 yet) use a small strap wrench, this is a plastic and rubber wrench avail at most places that sell tools. just make sure the **** is threaded an and not part of shaft

 

Te MOMO Shift ***** seem to be 16mm or smaller. the 05 is 20mm correct?