My 2012 5.0 at the drag strip for the first time. Pics inside.
8/1/11, 08:48 PM
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missing 3rd gear means you need either the barton or joe heck racing shifter mounting bracket.
I would ALWAYS miss 3rd and hit 5th by mistake. Once I installed the bracket, never again.
Also, if you're still on the stock shocks/struts/springs, lowering the car and installing better shocks/struts can help reduce wheel hop.
I would ALWAYS miss 3rd and hit 5th by mistake. Once I installed the bracket, never again.
Also, if you're still on the stock shocks/struts/springs, lowering the car and installing better shocks/struts can help reduce wheel hop.
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8/1/11, 09:32 PM
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from what I've read, there's a certain art to nailing 3rd gear in the 6060 as well. I'm not sure of the specifics but I think it boils down to being firm and deliberate but not abusive hard shifting. my buddy has a 2010 GT500 and he tried explaining it to me.
8/1/11, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by FastRedPonyCar
missing 3rd gear means you need either the barton or joe heck racing shifter mounting bracket.
I would ALWAYS miss 3rd and hit 5th by mistake. Once I installed the bracket, never again.
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I would ALWAYS miss 3rd and hit 5th by mistake. Once I installed the bracket, never again.
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8/2/11, 09:48 AM
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I used a jack/jack stands. It's pretty simple. The JHR bracket is a simpler and easier to install part but both it and the steeda and barton brackets all do the same thing and are what I would consider a "must have" part for the MT82.
8/2/11, 10:01 AM
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Cool thanks! Can I get away with just the bracket, or should I do the shifter at the same time? I like the Steeda, but that new Hurst sounds killer too. I heard the Barton is too noisy for a DD.
8/2/11, 10:17 AM
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I'm using the stock shifter and it's fine. I'm sure an aftermarket shifter would be better but I wanted to try this first since it was much less expensive.
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