[Z06] Shifters
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Sunniest city on Earth
it is a nice piece, I ordered mine in the suede
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: New Baltimore Michigan
If you buy a MGW brand new then get the shifter box from MGW it is better than a stock box.
I bought a brand new shifter in dec. of 2012 and installed into my stock z06 box w/ the anti-venom mod. felt great no complaints then in fall of 2013 MGW came out with there new box . so I sold my 1 year old shifter because it does not work with the new box and purchased a new shifter and box, it made the shifts noticeably better plus stock boxes wear out fast . Mgw uses nylon washers instead of the rubber in the stock box so they don't break down under the heat.
Call George at MGW he will answer any quest.
Steve
I bought a brand new shifter in dec. of 2012 and installed into my stock z06 box w/ the anti-venom mod. felt great no complaints then in fall of 2013 MGW came out with there new box . so I sold my 1 year old shifter because it does not work with the new box and purchased a new shifter and box, it made the shifts noticeably better plus stock boxes wear out fast . Mgw uses nylon washers instead of the rubber in the stock box so they don't break down under the heat.
Call George at MGW he will answer any quest.
Steve
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Springhill FL
I have owned a couple of short shifters. In the end what is in my car is a cut down stocker I modified. I cut most of the keyed threads off the top. I also separated it, removed the rubber isolator and cut down the middle. I then heated it and bent it back a bit.
Still feels pretty much as smooth as stock, but way less throw.
Still feels pretty much as smooth as stock, but way less throw.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 145
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From: Reno Nevada
If you buy a MGW brand new then get the shifter box from MGW it is better than a stock box. I bought a brand new shifter in dec. of 2012 and installed into my stock z06 box w/ the anti-venom mod. felt great no complaints then in fall of 2013 MGW came out with there new box . so I sold my 1 year old shifter because it does not work with the new box and purchased a new shifter and box, it made the shifts noticeably better plus stock boxes wear out fast . Mgw uses nylon washers instead of the rubber in the stock box so they don't break down under the heat. Call George at MGW he will answer any quest. Steve
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From: Sunniest city on Earth
Burning Brakes
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From: Asheville NC
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Raleigh NC
Ive been running a Ralco shifter for about a year and some change maybe more and I love it. The shifts are crisp. Didnt have to modify anything for it to not rattle (to this day it still doesnt rattle at all). I use it with the stock Shift **** and use the one they gave me when Im just driving around since it makes the interior look way better also.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Asheville NC
Ive been running a Ralco shifter for about a year and some change maybe more and I love it. The shifts are crisp. Didnt have to modify anything for it to not rattle (to this day it still doesnt rattle at all). I use it with the stock Shift **** and use the one they gave me when Im just driving around since it makes the interior look way better also.
Safety Car
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From: Sunniest city on Earth
Weird. No rattling at all from mine. There's auditory feedback if I rest a hand on the **** while accelerating, but if I'm just driving with my hand on the wheel or armrest, there's no noise from the shifter. Of course, the car is H/C/I/bolt-ons, so I'm not sure how much noise I'd notice anyway.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Jacksonville Florida
I had my Z for about a year before I swapped in a complete C6 Z06 assembly that I bought used on this Forum. I mostly disliked the shift **** on the C5. The C6 **** is much more ergonomic and better looking IMHO. I've had the C6 shifter on for almost 3 years now and it has been great. Much better feel, shorter throw, tighter, more accurate shifts. Just picked up a used mid generation MGW shifter on the Forum last week and hope to install it soon. I had an opportunity to get a tour of the MGW shop a few years ago when I bought some tires from the owner and I've wanted an MGW shifter ever since. The craftsmanship that goes into those shifters is second to none. Truly an engineering marvel, especially for the price. If I like the used MGW as much as I think I will I'll be upgrading to a complete new unit, including their lower box, next year.
Bottom line, for the price used on the Forum the C6 shifters are a big improvement and really hard to beat, especially if you go with the C6 **** as well. Ultimately though I'm thinking that the MGW shifters are the best available for our cars.
Bottom line, for the price used on the Forum the C6 shifters are a big improvement and really hard to beat, especially if you go with the C6 **** as well. Ultimately though I'm thinking that the MGW shifters are the best available for our cars.
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From: Sunniest city on Earth
I had my Z for about a year before I swapped in a complete C6 Z06 assembly that I bought used on this Forum. I mostly disliked the shift **** on the C5. The C6 know is much more ergonomic and better looking IMHO. I've had the C6 shifter on for almost 3 years now and it has been great. Much better feel, shorter throw, tighter, more accurate shifts. Just picked up a used mid generation MGW shifter on the Forum last week and hope to install it soon. I had an opportunity to get a tour of the MGW shop a few years ago when I bought some tires from the owner and I've wanted an MGW shifter ever since. The craftsmanship that goes into those shifters is second to none. Truly an engineering marvel, especially for the price. If I like the used MGW as much as I think I will I'll be upgrading to a complete new unit, including their lower box, next year.
Bottom line, for the price used on the Forum the C6 shifters are a big improvement and really hard to beat, especially if you go with the C6 **** as well. Ultimately though I'm thinking that the MGW shifters are the best available for our cars.
Bottom line, for the price used on the Forum the C6 shifters are a big improvement and really hard to beat, especially if you go with the C6 **** as well. Ultimately though I'm thinking that the MGW shifters are the best available for our cars.
The MGW certainly is a nice piece
Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 377
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From: Holmen Wisconsin
Weird. No rattling at all from mine. There's auditory feedback if I rest a hand on the **** while accelerating, but if I'm just driving with my hand on the wheel or armrest, there's no noise from the shifter. Of course, the car is H/C/I/bolt-ons, so I'm not sure how much noise I'd notice anyway.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Longview Texas
The custom shifter from Core-shifters uses Hurst internals and retro chrome stick... and has the shorter throw of the C6 stock shifter with no spring loading of the Hurst billet shifter..
I mainly got this one because I like the retro look of the Hurst stick, but it also provides enough leverage so it is not more difficult to get into 5th and reverse.
I mainly got this one because I like the retro look of the Hurst stick, but it also provides enough leverage so it is not more difficult to get into 5th and reverse.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Oklahoma
I have no experience with a MGW in a Vette but had one for several years in my SVT Cobra. It was awesome but I will warn of one issue with their shift *****. They get very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter. The black coating on the **** isn't thick enough to insulate it for your hand. It is also a bit bulky so I am interested in the non threaded handle with a C6 ****. How does it attach?