I installed my Tri-ax today and it really was pretty easy! I have the t-handle on it too, I'll get some pics posted tomorrow....

 

Have you driven it yet? The difference between the stock shifter and the Steeda is incredible. I'd say I hope you like it, but I'm sure you will.

 

Did you install it with the shortest throw? I did. I have only driven once since I installed it and even then it was only to work and back. I had a minor difficulty finding 1st and 2nd gear but I think this was just down to me not being used to the new pre load to 3rd gear and because I am used the girly shifter in my Escort now.

 

Yep, I test drove her around the neighborhood, so I'd get alot of shifting in with the starts and stops...LOVE IT!

The only problem I had was finding reverse, but I had to figure that "feel" out and now I'm good.

 

Yeah, I did do that Andy, and it freaked me out a little how short it was! lol I kinda felt like I wasn't totally in the gear at first, but I slowly let the clutch out to see what would happen and everything was perfect!

BTW, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Bro!

 

Andy, when you say 'shortest throw' are you refering to adjusting the stop bolts? If so, you may want to check out this thread from a while back, http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=53658 scroll down to find the post from Evil_Capri. It's an article about not using the stop bolts on aftermarket shift kits with the Tremec 3650 tranny...good info. If this is not what you meant, then disregard this post lol.

 

He probably means the shorter handle position, as the tri-ax has two positions (a higher one for more comfort, and a lower one for shorter throw ratio)

 

Okay in response to all above posts.

Paul, thanx for the Happy birthday shoutout. You on Carlisle beer list.

Jason, Yes totally removed the stop bolts, cant really hurt the forks, more damage from misengagement.

Mike, Spot on you got me right. Set at lowest position. Screw comfort, feels right the way it should!

 

I had it in the upper position for a couple of months, then decided for shorter throw. the shorter position is really easy to get adjusted to. It isn't that bad. After driving it a week, you won't think anything of it.

 

When I installed mine, I put the handle in the lowest position. I figured if I was gonna pay for a short throw shifter, I better get a ****-short throw. I've never even had the handle in the upper position. I never felt the shifter was uncomfortable at all, and the shorter throw really made it easier to drive. The only things I had to get used to was putting more strength into pushing the shifter to the left (towards first gear) and the fact that it took less time to shift.
Also, I did install the stop bolts, but they are set back pretty far. I don't think I've ever even hit them, so I'm pretty sure I won't do any damage. The instructions are pretty clear about how to thread them properly though.

 

I had the stop bolts installed when I had both the Tri-ax and the MGW on my 2000, although that had the T5 tranny.

The steeda instructions didn't even say anything about NOT using them...it wasn't until I got the MGW that it mentioned not to use them.

I kept them on, but I also knew how to adjust them properly to not cause damage

 

Thats what I'm talking about.

 

Yeah, it took a little to get used to that extra force, but I actually enjoy that more now. And I set my stop bolts, but they are further than recommended by Steeda, so I should be fine.

But that's the biggest thing that I've noticed, the quicker shift...although I probably shouldn't admit this, my shifting is MUCH smoother now.

 

I don't know what you mean by "further than recommended," but you want them adjusted as Steeda states in their instructions. If they are too far "in", the shifter will hit it before completely engaging the gear. If it is too far out, you will not have any stop at all (which is what I think is the "issue" regarding whether or not to use the stop bolts anyway).

But, if you are using them, make sure they are set up as instructed. You may damage parts even worse than not having them at all.

 

Meaning that I don't have them stopping too soon...they are set with more gap than what the directions told me...but with the internal stops on the Tremec 3650, I should be good....

 

I took my stops out of my Tri-Ax, per Tremec's recommendation.

 

I dropped a nut whilst adjusting, couldnt be bothered going under the car to retrieve so removed the stops completely.

 

the tri-ax is good but i was at the drag strip about 2 months after installing mine and i shifted to second pretty hard and the shifter handle came apart. so i still have the shifter in my 2000 gt but the handle is from a pro 5.0 shifter it all steel now the tri-ax alum. shift handle seems a little weak. but the shifter its self is nice