[hocusfocuszx3]

The throw on the stock gearshift for my 2006 focus s (5 speed) is pretty long. I'd like to get a short throw, but I'd like to know who makes a good one, and how difficult the install is.

 

[Tric_Zx3]

I was wondering this myself. I just picked up a 2006 Zx3 a couple of weeks ago.

 

[gotta_gofast]

I installed a steeda tri-ax STS on my 07 ST. Install is very easy... 20 minutes and hand tools. At first the shifter was T.I.T. tight (and yes, I was liberal with the lubricant) but after a week or so it loosened up a bit and now one flick of the wrist glides right into gear with a reassuring "click". Overall, I would recommend you go for it!

 

[hocusfocuszx3]

great! ordered one direct from steeda, cost me about 120. ill post on this thread when i get it installed!

 

[felixthecat]

I installed a steeda tri-ax STS on my 07 ST. Install is very easy... 20 minutes and hand tools. At first the shifter was T.I.T. tight (and yes, I was liberal with the lubricant) but after a week or so it loosened up a bit and now one flick of the wrist glides right into gear with a reassuring "click". Overall, I would recommend you go for it!

This^^^^^^^^^^ I've had mine for a few yrs now= awesome. Their sri is awesome too,,,,,,,

 

[QCGoose]

I also have the Steeda short-throw in my ZX3 and I love it. Install was easy, straight forward, and the resulting shift action is much better. I've had mine in for about 9 months now and I still enjoy it.

 

[Ohnisko]

This is a bit of a late contribution, but I have to say that the Steeda shifter is a good product. I've had one for two years now. At times, the shift effort seems a little bit high; so, to make the shift action somewhat lighter, I installed a thick washer-like shim over the shaft inside the shift knob in order to raise the knob up a bit (making sure there was enough exposed thread for a solid fit).

 

[felixthecat]

This is a bit of a late contribution, but I have to say that the Steeda shifter is a good product. I've had one for two years now. At times, the shift effort seems a little bit high; so, to make the shift action somewhat lighter, I installed a thick washer-like shim over the shaft inside the shift knob in order to raise the knob up a bit (making sure there was enough exposed thread for a solid fit).

Guess it depends on the knob your using^^^^^^ The oem ST knobs fit great & work great too,,,,,

 

[Ohnisko]

Yes, the height of the knob makes a difference too. I think the Steeda knob I have is kind of flat-topped and is shorter than the stock knob. I remember that the original knob did not fit over the new collar without modification, but it might work with a shim in place. I might just go back to the stock knob.

 

[felixthecat]

Yes, the height of the knob makes a difference too. I think the Steeda knob I have is kind of flat-topped and is shorter than the stock knob. I remember that the original knob did not fit over the new collar without modification, but it might work with a shim in place. I might just go back to the stock knob.

I like the stock st knob over the steeda one.

 

[Briman]

i just put the steeda short shifter in my 05 hatch. it took like 20mins and there is a huge difference. highly recommend it

 

[felixthecat]

i just put the steeda short shifter in my 05 hatch. it took like 20mins and there is a huge difference. highly recommend it

Awesome^^^^^^^^^^^