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Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter

Below you'll find some detailed pictures of the install, done in my Mondy´along with the component pictures....

Shifter installed:


Shiftmechanism, raiser plate arrowed:


Cutout in console for shifting clerance:


Console, notice the shiftcable end, when the shifter is installed without the raiserplate this cable end will hit the floor because the clearance originally is below 2mm



Raiserplate installed:


Raiserplate itself:


The two shifters side by side:


The difference 1 with measurement in cm:


Diffeernce picture 2:


Additional 2-3 assist spring which doesn't fit:


How it works:
1st gear:


2nd:


3rd:


4th:


5th:


Neutral:


I hope that u can use this

Wow thanks for the pics, is that the cougar knob that you got on the shifter?

Looks very similar to the likes of the B&M short shifter alot of us have installed already, has anybody looked at these 2 side-by-side?

What year is your Mondeo? It looks as though you could remove the Reverse lock-out tower piece and disable the reverse lock-out feature, just remove the screw in the red circle and then it appears that cast piece can be removed. If you felt so inclined, or had something against it like some do.



When you say the 2-3 assist spring (Green arrow), I think you are refering to what we call the centering spring, as it pulls the shifter to the center of neutral if you push it to the side and release. We have found on the B&M it is best to remove tension from this spring and it will make the 1-2 shift much easier.

I know with the B&M, I have had no need to install any kind of riser plate, I wonder where the differences are that warrant a need for that?

Nice pics/how-to, will help alot of people who are weary of installaing a shifter!

IIRC, these will only work with the late model Contiques?!?!?!

Or am I wrong, will it work on all?

the steeda is a true short throw, not just a shorter stick. it is longer below the pivot, thus making the shifts shorter. that is why the the riser plate was needed. i don't know about the B&M.

Thx for the replies, here is a few answers along with some additional info:

shaun95gt:
YES it is.

Eric L:
it is very similar.
Reverse lockout is just a bolt-on block, can removed any time! But I like the original looks, but with performance installed.........
The 2-3 assist spring (green arrow) is an extra piece supplied by Steeda.
If you look at "shifter mechanism" and "cutout in console" pictures, you can see the original wound up spring just beside the lever going towards the bottom, and in the console pic. you can see the original spring on both sides of the lever (it's the wire with rubber insulation). Thats the original "get-in-neutral" spring. The Steeda is an additional spring to aid the 2-3 shift.

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I know with the B&M, I have had no need to install any kind of riser plate, I wonder where the differences are that warrant a need for that?

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Have a look at the shifter comparison picture and the picture with the ruler. See that the Steeda is longer below the pivot point? It hits the bottom of the car without the riser plate!

I just might try out that "without spring" mod.......thx

Escort1991:
It only works on latemodels with cable shift.

Just FYI you can look here and then you can see a comparison between the stock shifter, B&M and FocusCentral shifter. Look the the dimensions there and them look at the comparison pictures here, then you'll know why it just doesn't fit in a mondy/contique

shifter comparo @ focaljet


Ibsen

where can those longer bolts be found? and they standard issue on the focus or what? also, what is the thickness of your plate in american lengths, I cant find a metric ruler around here

What we need is a Group Buy on the Steeda Tri-ax Shifter and someone to build several 8mm or 10mm raiser plates, with the proper bolts.

I'd pay $120 for the Shifter, raiser, and the bolts.

This place has it for $105 shipped.
web page

The Focus SVT Tri-Ax/F Shifter for SVT Focus (shipping Mar 31st) $89.95, but thats a different tranny, right?

that's nice, i really like the center console.