MGW Shifter install and review
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MGW Shifter install and review
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!
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!
Melting Slicks
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
You have to get them directly from MGW and they have/had a special which includes the **** for about $200.
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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
Thanks,
JT
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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
Thanks,
JT
Burning Brakes
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From: Wayne NJ
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.
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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...
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You don't need to technically inclined. It takes 15 minutes. Post up here for someone in your area to lend you a hand.
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