[Z06] MGW Shifter
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MGW Shifter
Got my MGW shifter in today and installed it.....WOW!!! These should come from the factor with them!!! I couldn't even go back to the factory one again!!! I picked it up i about a 1/2 hour....All i need to do now is get a CAGS defeat and i'm set!! Thanks george!!!!!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Lawrenceville GA
Well...
Mine was 264, but that included the "Gripper" ****.
Something no one mentioned - the side to side effort seems to require the arms of a gorilla... the bias springs are very heavy. So heavy that I pulled mine out and put the stock shifter back in until I could get some lighter springs (I would have just left the springs out altogether but they hold the pivot ball in it's socket too). It's better now, but still a bit of an effort, mostly due to the shorter shift. It's probably a great shifter for drag racing, but for the street it's a bit much IMO. I'm going to see if MGW makes a longer threaded shaft for this shifter. An inch should be enough to lighten the load a bit (even if lengthening the shift).
I don't mind a "notchy" shifter, but I don't really like one that is heavy. Maybe I'm just too soft in my old age...
The Pro 5.0 shifter in my old Mustang was much better...
Something no one mentioned - the side to side effort seems to require the arms of a gorilla... the bias springs are very heavy. So heavy that I pulled mine out and put the stock shifter back in until I could get some lighter springs (I would have just left the springs out altogether but they hold the pivot ball in it's socket too). It's better now, but still a bit of an effort, mostly due to the shorter shift. It's probably a great shifter for drag racing, but for the street it's a bit much IMO. I'm going to see if MGW makes a longer threaded shaft for this shifter. An inch should be enough to lighten the load a bit (even if lengthening the shift).
I don't mind a "notchy" shifter, but I don't really like one that is heavy. Maybe I'm just too soft in my old age...
The Pro 5.0 shifter in my old Mustang was much better...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 6,312
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From: North Haven, CT
Mine was 264, but that included the "Gripper" ****.
Something no one mentioned - the side to side effort seems to require the arms of a gorilla... the bias springs are very heavy. So heavy that I pulled mine out and put the stock shifter back in until I could get some lighter springs (I would have just left the springs out altogether but they hold the pivot ball in it's socket too). It's better now, but still a bit of an effort, mostly due to the shorter shift. It's probably a great shifter for drag racing, but for the street it's a bit much IMO. I'm going to see if MGW makes a longer threaded shaft for this shifter. An inch should be enough to lighten the load a bit (even if lengthening the shift).
I don't mind a "notchy" shifter, but I don't really like one that is heavy. Maybe I'm just too soft in my old age...
The Pro 5.0 shifter in my old Mustang was much better...
Something no one mentioned - the side to side effort seems to require the arms of a gorilla... the bias springs are very heavy. So heavy that I pulled mine out and put the stock shifter back in until I could get some lighter springs (I would have just left the springs out altogether but they hold the pivot ball in it's socket too). It's better now, but still a bit of an effort, mostly due to the shorter shift. It's probably a great shifter for drag racing, but for the street it's a bit much IMO. I'm going to see if MGW makes a longer threaded shaft for this shifter. An inch should be enough to lighten the load a bit (even if lengthening the shift).
I don't mind a "notchy" shifter, but I don't really like one that is heavy. Maybe I'm just too soft in my old age...
The Pro 5.0 shifter in my old Mustang was much better...
Where did you get the softer springs? Mine is also rediculously hard with the side to side motion. Goes into gear awesome, but my arm actually is sore after a drive and I'm not weak. Softer springs would be a huge help. Don't know if I can live with it like this.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: 300 ft AGL Wilmington NC
seriosly, i do love that shifter. i have literally never missed a 2-3 shift on it and dont worry about yanking it back into gear and bending any internals.
i wonder why they dont make one for us?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Lawrenceville GA
Works for me...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Lawrenceville GA
Agreed, the Pro 5.0 is the best shifter ever made by anyone anywhere at anytime in history! the space shuttle has a pro in it i heard.
seriosly, i do love that shifter. i have literally never missed a 2-3 shift on it and dont worry about yanking it back into gear and bending any internals.
i wonder why they dont make one for us?
seriosly, i do love that shifter. i have literally never missed a 2-3 shift on it and dont worry about yanking it back into gear and bending any internals.
i wonder why they dont make one for us?
Former Vendor
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: AUGUSTA GA
St. Jude Donor '08-'11
you guys need to be aware that the corvette is a whole different animal to the mustang. our mustang shifters are rated the best in the industry by just about EVERY forum and magazine that has tested them too.
the springs on the corvette shifter we make are twice as WEAK as the mustang shifters. its the added pressure of the tranny return springs that make it seem harder but i got to say i can shift my corvette with 2 fingers over to first i just do not get why it seems so hard for some people
weaker springs are going to make it easier to shift INTO first but they are also going to make it easier to hit first when you want THIRD!!!!
george
the springs on the corvette shifter we make are twice as WEAK as the mustang shifters. its the added pressure of the tranny return springs that make it seem harder but i got to say i can shift my corvette with 2 fingers over to first i just do not get why it seems so hard for some people
weaker springs are going to make it easier to shift INTO first but they are also going to make it easier to hit first when you want THIRD!!!!
george
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: North Haven, CT
you guys need to be aware that the corvette is a whole different animal to the mustang. our mustang shifters are rated the best in the industry by just about EVERY forum and magazine that has tested them too.
the springs on the corvette shifter we make are twice as WEAK as the mustang shifters. its the added pressure of the tranny return springs that make it seem harder but i got to say i can shift my corvette with 2 fingers over to first i just do not get why it seems so hard for some people
weaker springs are going to make it easier to shift INTO first but they are also going to make it easier to hit first when you want THIRD!!!!
george
the springs on the corvette shifter we make are twice as WEAK as the mustang shifters. its the added pressure of the tranny return springs that make it seem harder but i got to say i can shift my corvette with 2 fingers over to first i just do not get why it seems so hard for some people
weaker springs are going to make it easier to shift INTO first but they are also going to make it easier to hit first when you want THIRD!!!!
george
Can I expect it to get better with time? I've only put maybe 50 miles on it so far.
Thanks!
