triax or mgw

Justin99gtconv · 02-15-2006, 06:14 PM

which shifter is better i cant decide between the two?

B-rett · 02-15-2006, 06:50 PM

ive heard mgw no contesst so thats the way im goin

*madmatt* · 02-15-2006, 07:42 PM

Well, Ill put it this way, Im selling my triax to go MGW...itd fit your car nicely too

blownstang · 02-15-2006, 09:21 PM

MGW all the way

spike_africa · 02-16-2006, 06:38 AM

its a personal choice just get what you want, everyone is gonna tell you to buy what they have so yeah...

RyanGT04 · 02-16-2006, 07:37 AM

I cant really say anything about the Tri Ax but i just got my MGW about a month ago and its awesome. Huge difference over stock. Either way you go there will be a noticable difference but the MGW seems to more preferred than the Tri Ax. Comes wiht great install instructions too.

csledd · 02-16-2006, 08:01 AM

I agree. it's a preference thing. I have the Steeda Tri-Ax and I love it, people who have sat in my car and felt it are usually pretty impressed by it also. but the mgw is just as good for what people are saying. any aftermarket short throw shifter is a win win situation

Foster98GT · 02-16-2006, 08:15 AM

Ive Been Bullshi**ing for the longest about getting this shifter. You guys did it this time...I Closed my eyes and ordered the dam thing...there ya happy.

jjtgiants · 02-16-2006, 09:39 AM

I have the Tri-Ax and love it, but also have nothing to compare it to. I do know that regardless of what brand you go with it will be 10x better than stock!

NoKturnaL · 02-16-2006, 09:41 AM

I have the tri-ax.....its notchy

get the MGW.

03stangblue · 02-16-2006, 09:54 AM

got the tri-ax and love it also

Foster98GT · 02-16-2006, 12:51 PM

How Many Of You Installed the shifter yourself, MGW TRIAX or whatever?

r3dn3ck · 02-16-2006, 05:03 PM

I have the tri ax, but the MGW is by far a nicer unit just on the adjustability of the handle position. Hard core racers seem to prefer the MGW as well.

I love my tri-ax. Shifts are short and positive. The unit feels solid and really smooth. There's a bit of the tri-ax hum but nothing big and I don't hear well enough to care. MGW feels nice to shift.

There's also the Pro 5.0 models, which are basically tri-ax clone-ish. Good stuff as well.

Installation takes about 5 minutes if you have a cordless screwdriver. a bit longer with a box end wrench. Stoooopid simple to do, really. Don't forget the black RTV. Enjoy.

Badfish · 02-16-2006, 05:09 PM

I switched from my Tri-ax to MGW

The MGW comes with RTV sealent, but you should get the shifter gasket from MT, it will make your life a whole lot easier

MattJ · 02-17-2006, 05:45 AM

I ordered a shifter gasket back when I did my throttle body and plenum last year. I still dont have an aftermarket shifter but I will be going with MGW whenever I decide to do that.

Foster98GT · 02-17-2006, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpringsStang

I switched from my Tri-ax to MGW

The MGW comes with RTV sealent, but you should get the shifter gasket from MT, it will make your life a whole lot easier

Mgw on the way, Gasket ordered....Thanks

floppy · 02-17-2006, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csledd

I agree. it's a preference thing. any aftermarket short throw shifter is a win win situation

couldnt be farthur from the truth. dont ever buy a shifter from upr. it feels worse than stock and honestly it felt taller too. i've driven a couple cars with the tri-ax and it was mediocre (a hell of a lot better than upr blue thunder) but the mgw is hands down the best shifter i have ever used.

jeredan2003 · 02-17-2006, 07:17 AM

I have the Pro 5.0 and I love it. Sometimes its still hard to find gears though. My friend has the Tri-Ax but I liked my Pro 5.0 Better.

Also Pro 5.0 is not a clone of steeda Tri Ax. The shifter is designed totally different.

I might switch to an MGW later on just so I can adjust the handle to where I want it.

sbrooks · 02-17-2006, 10:49 AM

I have the MGW and love it. I had the Tri-AX in my other stang but I prefer the MGW top notch quality

Foster98GT · 02-17-2006, 01:59 PM

MT Has the gasket on back order, so ill have to wait for a bit. Did you guys order a Shift Knob With your shifter? If so which one? Im looking at the Composite Race Knob for $60 Bucks.

Mikeaveli · 02-17-2006, 03:13 PM

I have the MGW shifter with the old red handle and I've loved it since day two. Day one it was stiff as hell but day two it broke in. The only other shifter I have experienced is the Roush shifter.

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madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Well, Ill put it this way, Im selling my triax to go MGW...itd fit your car nicely too __________________ RPMPlanets

02-15-2006, 09:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
blownstang Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 417	MGW all the way __________________ 2003 DSG Mustang GT 5spd Full Bolt On's, Full Suspension, Built Rear 271/303

02-16-2006, 06:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,367	its a personal choice just get what you want, everyone is gonna tell you to buy what they have so yeah... __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

02-16-2006, 07:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
RyanGT04 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 295	I cant really say anything about the Tri Ax but i just got my MGW about a month ago and its awesome. Huge difference over stock. Either way you go there will be a noticable difference but the MGW seems to more preferred than the Tri Ax. Comes wiht great install instructions too. __________________ Sig by Slither 2004 GT: MAC O/R Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 40's, Eibach Springs, K&N FIPK, MGW, FRPP 4.10s CarDomain

02-16-2006, 08:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	I agree. it's a preference thing. I have the Steeda Tri-Ax and I love it, people who have sat in my car and felt it are usually pretty impressed by it also. but the mgw is just as good for what people are saying. any aftermarket short throw shifter is a win win situation __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

02-16-2006, 08:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Foster98GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alpharetta ,Ga Posts: 218	Ive Been Bullshi**ing for the longest about getting this shifter. You guys did it this time...I Closed my eyes and ordered the dam thing...there ya happy. __________________

02-16-2006, 09:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,759	I have the Tri-Ax and love it, but also have nothing to compare it to. I do know that regardless of what brand you go with it will be 10x better than stock!

02-16-2006, 09:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
NoKturnaL MustangTuning 5-oh Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 1,950	I have the tri-ax.....its notchy get the MGW. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT Coupe 5-Speed Performance K&N Intake Accufab upper Intake Plenum Accufab 70mm Throttle Body Steeda Pullies SCT 4-Bank Chip Dyno Tuned Mac H-pipe Flowmaster Cat-Back Steeda Shifter Centerforce Clutch SLP-Line-Lock And more upgrades visually

02-16-2006, 09:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
03stangblue Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 81	got the tri-ax and love it also

02-16-2006, 12:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Foster98GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alpharetta ,Ga Posts: 218	How Many Of You Installed the shifter yourself, MGW TRIAX or whatever? __________________

02-16-2006, 05:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,008	I have the tri ax, but the MGW is by far a nicer unit just on the adjustability of the handle position. Hard core racers seem to prefer the MGW as well. I love my tri-ax. Shifts are short and positive. The unit feels solid and really smooth. There's a bit of the tri-ax hum but nothing big and I don't hear well enough to care. MGW feels nice to shift. There's also the Pro 5.0 models, which are basically tri-ax clone-ish. Good stuff as well. Installation takes about 5 minutes if you have a cordless screwdriver. a bit longer with a box end wrench. Stoooopid simple to do, really. Don't forget the black RTV. Enjoy.

02-16-2006, 05:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,889	I switched from my Tri-ax to MGW The MGW comes with RTV sealent, but you should get the shifter gasket from MT, it will make your life a whole lot easier __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

02-17-2006, 05:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	I ordered a shifter gasket back when I did my throttle body and plenum last year. I still dont have an aftermarket shifter but I will be going with MGW whenever I decide to do that. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

02-17-2006, 07:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
jeredan2003 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,788	I have the Pro 5.0 and I love it. Sometimes its still hard to find gears though. My friend has the Tri-Ax but I liked my Pro 5.0 Better. Also Pro 5.0 is not a clone of steeda Tri Ax. The shifter is designed totally different. I might switch to an MGW later on just so I can adjust the handle to where I want it. __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new

02-17-2006, 10:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
sbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: El Paso, TX/FOB Marez, Iraq Posts: 173	I have the MGW and love it. I had the Tri-AX in my other stang but I prefer the MGW top notch quality __________________ 2004 Mach 1 Black 5 Speed, K&N FIPK, MGW Shifter Flowmasters, 18" Black Chrome rims, H&R SS Spring MM Casters, Mach Catted H-Pipe, 4:10 gears 1998 Cobra Black Flowmasters catback, MGW shifter, JLT RAI http://sbrooks.gotstang.com

02-17-2006, 01:59 PM	#20 (permalink)
Foster98GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alpharetta ,Ga Posts: 218	MT Has the gasket on back order, so ill have to wait for a bit. Did you guys order a Shift Knob With your shifter? If so which one? Im looking at the Composite Race Knob for $60 Bucks. __________________

02-17-2006, 03:13 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mikeaveli Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 80	I have the MGW shifter with the old red handle and I've loved it since day two. Day one it was stiff as hell but day two it broke in. The only other shifter I have experienced is the Roush shifter.

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