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Apr 22, 2008 | 05:02 PM

TigerSharkVette

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Short Shifters

Im looking to get a new short shifter, I have a b&m ripper shifter and its just a pia sometimes. Whats a good a short throw thats close to throw in the b&m but more smoother? thanks in advance

Apr 22, 2008 | 05:05 PM

FKING1

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Hate my B&M. Won't go into 1st or Rev.
Have an MGW in my Cobra and it is terrific. Heard that Hurst is also good.

Apr 22, 2008 | 05:14 PM

99-ss-vert

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I've also heard good things about MGW. How about Breathless?

Apr 22, 2008 | 05:46 PM

diyguy

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I am quite pleased with my Hurst. Finally got the springs exactly tweaked like I want. no complaints from me.

Apr 22, 2008 | 06:01 PM

muttsC5

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installed the MGW in mine 2 weeks ago and couldn't be happier with it

Apr 22, 2008 | 06:27 PM

96CEC4

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I just installed my MGW shifter this past weekend. I love it.

Apr 22, 2008 | 07:58 PM

WKMCD

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Had a B&M. The MGW is infinitely better. As precise as the Ripper but with less effort needed all around.

Get an MGW!

Apr 22, 2008 | 08:00 PM

Independent1

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The two most popular shifters seem to be the C6 Z06 shifter and the MGW shifter.

The MGW shifter is relatively new but has gotten some good reviews. Seems like a nice unit.

I have the C6 Z06 shifter and like it a lot. Had a Hurst short shifter and did not like although it was better than stock.

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Apr 22, 2008 | 08:05 PM

CNB

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I used the B&M Ripper and the C6 ZO6 shifter. I now have the MGW and it is by far better then both of the previous shifters I used.

Apr 22, 2008 | 08:07 PM

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I have the Hurst... and love it... I use to have issues getting into 1st but once I installed the Hurst... the problem went away..

Proper adjustment is the key!

Apr 22, 2008 | 08:09 PM

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CUlookin

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I had the Hurst and moved over to the C6 Z06 and haven't looked back. Not nearly as precise as the Hurst but hated the rattles and love the feel of the C6 shift ****...

Apr 22, 2008 | 08:32 PM

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TigerSharkVette

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thanks for the replies, where can i get the MGW from, and can a c6 **** fit on it.

Apr 23, 2008 | 09:16 AM

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http://mgwltd.com/

Just call and ask for the Corvette shifter, and I'm sure they make the adapter for the C6 ****.

Apr 23, 2008 | 09:34 AM

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VetteFTW

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How much do they cost??? The MGW.

Apr 23, 2008 | 09:38 AM

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I installed the MGW with the speed ball handle last night. My drive to work today was a trip! What a difference. Very well made product. Stiff and precise shifting. The difference from stock is dramatic. Much shorter throw to each gear. It feels a bit like a race car. It will take some getting used to, because it locks into gear, and there is no second guessing. Very cool upgrade. Highly recommend it.
Ronnie

Apr 23, 2008 | 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie55

I have to agree with Ronnie....I've had the MGW shifter for about three months and it is flawless.

Apr 23, 2008 | 10:25 AM

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My Hurst has been in my ride for over 30k now and I never have had any rattles or issues with shifting so it seems to have worked well for me the last 5 1/2 years

Apr 23, 2008 | 11:08 AM

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Stelth3d

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Originally Posted by VetteFTW

How much do they cost??? The MGW.

Well, considering I was one of the first 10 people to call the day he released them, I got the shifter for $200. I'm not sure what the final price was but either way its well worth it.