WKMCD

I replace my C6 shifter with a new MGW shifter on Saturday. MGW has a long history but just recently entered the Corvette world. The MGW comes in 25% and 35% shorter throw than the C6 shifter. You do the math to figure out how much shorter that makes it to the C5. This shifter hasn't made much noise on C5GEN but it's getting popular over on C6GEN. I stole the pics from NIGHTSTALKER there - thanks.

I went with the 25%. I've had stock, C6 and B&M Ripper in the car and by far this is the best shifter I've ever had in the car. Short precise shifts and there is never a doubt if you are all the way in gear - like first. Driving 35 miles to work today it is a short throw shifter I can live with on a daily basis. It is a very substantial and well engineered piece of hardware.

The shifter comes with everything in the first picture.







I told you it was nicely made



The **** provides a very solid feel.



Installed in a C6 but you get the idea









HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

AlwaysInBoost

you may not know the answer to this but since you posted your C6 install in the C5 section I'm asking you anyway.

how is the **** installed on the C5's??? is it threaded onto the stalk or is there a set screw used?

I've been on the fence about getting one for the Z, I've heard good reviews from the rustang and wiper camps though.

Funn One

Where did you purchase this, and how much $!!!!!!!!!

peter pan

Nice write up and looks like a very nicely made shifter

WKMCD

Check my sig. It was installed in my C5. I "borrowed" the pics from NightStalker who posted them in the C6GEN. I don't think many people on C5GEN have heard about it. The **** threads on and has a set screw. I had an MGW shifter in my Saleen and loved it but they just started making one for the C5/6. I think they may be working on one that will accept a stock C6 ****.

You have to get them directly from MGW and they have/had a special which includes the **** for about $200.

JTS97Z28

I am also very interested in that shifter the quality looks amazing!!!! Couple questions do you have to use their shift **** or can you still use a stock Corvette C5/C6 ****? Do you notice any transmission noise resonate through the shifter (as some aftermarket shifters tend to do)? And as everyone is curious any idea on pricing?

Thanks,
JT

WKMCD

See above on the *****. It doesn't rattle, vibrate, make noise, etc.

LTCHAPPA

Looks real good and strong,are those bushings in pic #7 the rubber ones that are the original ones? I replaced the rubber ones to the solid ones that you get with the B&M shifter and they are the cause of the noise in the B&M shifter.

Bills03Coupe

I'd like to know too!! The website doesn't list any pricing.

WKMCD

The website has a phone number - I called them.

HiVoltge

Hi...has any1 compared this shifter to the C6Z06 shifter?? I'm thinking of upgrading the stock shifter in my 00 Coupe...I've tired the Hurst shifter but don't like the feel of it...

Bills03Coupe

I saw the phone number, but wanted to get an idea of the cost before calling.

WKMCD

About $200 with the **** on special. Mention CF.

jacks996

Kevin,
Do you have quick connect fittings on your console

WKMCD

I wish I did. I must have pulled a wire loose from the Sirius. It's not showing up on the Kenwood 7100 anymore.

LMH4C5

Foe those of us that are not mechanically inclined, about how much do you think it would cost to have this installed? Looks like a perfect mod for the C5.

Larry

WKMCD

You don't need to technically inclined. It takes 15 minutes. Post up here for someone in your area to lend you a hand.

LMH4C5

I looked on the web for MGW and couldn't find their web site. Can you give me their www site and/or their phone number.

Thanks in advance.

Larry

WKMCD

http://www.mgwltd.com/corvette.shtml

LMH4C5

Thanks....I called them and the special is NO LONGER. Now the price is $185.00 for the shifter, $40.00 for the ****, plus shipping ($234.00 total). I'm trying to get the special price so they say they will call me back. Will let you know.

Larry