i wanted to buy this shifter and as i went to purchase it the site asked me if i would like to include the Shifter Base and handle gasket for an extra 10 bucks. what the heck is a shifter base and handle gasket and is it a necessity to purchase those also .. please help!!

 

Very good thing to get with it.It replaces the need for a sealer and reduces noise from the tranny.Makes it alot quieter.

 

Thank you very much for your help. do u think this is a good shifter for my car? 03 gt

 

Alot of people like it and some don't.They all do about the same thing.The new hot one is the MGW that alot of people are going with now.I have a Hurst which I'm not all that happy with.

It's a good shifter for sure though.

 

i wouldnt run an aftermarket shifter without it.

 

I installed my tri-ax wednesday evening and so far I like it. It has taken a little getting used to, the throw is short, but it makes for some quick shifts. I got the gasket set and you should use the base gasket at least. The handle comes with a thick rubber gasket but I used the one in the kit as well hoping to cut down on a little of the gear whine. Easy install and only took about 45 minutes. Make sure to have a socket with and extension or a swiveling head when you go to do it though, makes things a lot easier.

 

congrats. I love mine. Mine came with aluminum shifter handle bushings that I'd get a little vibration/whine from so I used a little blue RTV (super thin coat) around them and that's hushed up the gear whine.