MGW shifter
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c5-pewter
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From: Coconut Creek Florida 33066
St. Jude Donor '08
MGW shifter
Installed a new 30% MGW shifter this morning. All the posted opions, (upon which I decided to buy mine,) are absolutely on target. Though mine is still a little tight until it wears in with a little use, the shifts are very short, precise like a razor blade, and find their intended destination (gear) almost by themselves. IMHO, great product. Regards, GRT
BTW: The 15% vs 30% dilemma is solved for all future buyers, in that 15% models are no longer manufactured. Worked for me!!
Racer
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I installed mine earlier this week and just got back from the first test drive. I'm totally blown away by how smooth, deliberate and precise it is. There is never a question whether or not you're in gear. Awesome. I ordered the gripper **** to replace my delrin race **** and am much happier. It feels great whatever position your hand is in. Throw in the towel, you need this shifter...
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From: Madison, AL
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: GA
Just received mine yesterday but won't be able to install it for a couple of weeks. My initial impressions are that this is the best built shifter I have ever seen. George has designed a beautiful product and the machining, fit and finish are world-class. This coming from somebody who has been around aerospace mfg. for over 20 yrs.
Racer
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From: Central FL
http://www.mgwltd.com/corvette_short..._shifter.shtml
Racer
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It's a great shifter. Had my 30% version for about 6 months now. Upgraded from a Hurst (which was also pretty good). I just had an RPM V trans installed at ECS, and the MGW shifter works very well with that. Very crisp shifting.
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c5-pewter
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From: Coconut Creek Florida 33066
St. Jude Donor '08
The MGW seller told me that the slightly to the right non threaded (c6) model is not noticeably different once installed. Personally, I chose the c5 threaded model, because I felt that it gave me greater choices to switch *****. If later on a c6 **** is desired, one can buy and affix the non threaded shaft c6 later, for $25.00.
Last edited by c5-pewter; Mar 28, 2009 at 11:51 AM.
Heel & Toe
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From: Indiana
I have a B&M shifter and generally like it except for the great deal of additional side-to-side effort. 1st through 4th is OK, but 5th, 6th, and reverse are annoying.
Can anyone make a comparison with the MGW?
Thanks!
Can anyone make a comparison with the MGW?
Thanks!
Racer
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From: Central FL
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