[Z06] Shifters
Burning Brakes
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From: Rio Rancho NM
I've had the stock c5, c6 and now on the MGW. Stock was okay if you don't like to get on your car hard. The c6 shifter I had was a nice upgrade and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. It was smooth and very nice to the touch. The MGW I like the most. It didn't start that way at first it was stiff and hard to engage but after about 100 miles or so it loosened it up and got a lot better. It's still has a firm shift compared to the OEM shifters but to me it's just right not overkill and not to loose. I would go c6 or MGW.
Melting Slicks
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
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Safety Car
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From: Houston Texas
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Hurst was awful even after the anti venom mod.
C6 shifter is way better than the stock C5, but still a little to sloppy for my taste.
The MGW was right on the money, short throws with a firm feel when rowing through gears.
C6 shifter is way better than the stock C5, but still a little to sloppy for my taste.
The MGW was right on the money, short throws with a firm feel when rowing through gears.
Melting Slicks
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From: Bay Area CA
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: MA
with the MGW I noticed they list "lower" box separate, is this part necessary? I don't see that listed from the other vendors.
When you get the MGW does it come w/ a shift ****? Does it work w/ the stock shifter boot?
When you get the MGW does it come w/ a shift ****? Does it work w/ the stock shifter boot?
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From: Houston Texas
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If you buy the C6 shifter box assembly it comes with a c6 shifter you can get your money back from by selling on the forum or to somebody else.
MGW does NOT provide a shift **** with the purchase of the shifter but one can be purchased for additional cost. My C6 shift boot worked fine with the combo, see my picture below.
(NOTE: I went with the MGW shifter non threaded for a c6 ****)
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Drifting
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From: MA
The lower box is "recommended" by MGW especially if your C5's mileage is on the higher side. When i did the swap on mine, MGW had not developed a lower shifter box yet so i used a brand new C6 lower box. I'm pretty sure it works the same.
If you buy the C6 shifter box assembly it comes with a c6 shifter you can get your money back from by selling on the forum or to somebody else.
MGW does NOT provide a shift **** with the purchase of the shifter but one can be purchased for additional cost. My C6 shift boot worked fine with the combo, see my picture below.
(NOTE: I went with the MGW shifter non threaded for a c6 ****)
If you buy the C6 shifter box assembly it comes with a c6 shifter you can get your money back from by selling on the forum or to somebody else.
MGW does NOT provide a shift **** with the purchase of the shifter but one can be purchased for additional cost. My C6 shift boot worked fine with the combo, see my picture below.
(NOTE: I went with the MGW shifter non threaded for a c6 ****)
Safety Car
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Instructor
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From: Bloomington Illinois
Mgw
I installed just the MGW shifter on my '02 Z06 box at about 45K miles and have had no problems - at 90K miles now. My wife has a little trouble getting 6th and reverse but she only drives the car on the highway to spell me on extended (more than one day) trips so that has not been a problem. If she would be driving it more, I would consider doing the Anti-Venom mod.
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I have the MGW, and it's a great upgrade from stock.
Safety Car
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C6 shifter for me.
The shifts feel super smooth and the **** is very comfortable, fits perfectly in my palm.
If you go with MGW shifter then definitely look into a C6 ****, youll love it.
The shifts feel super smooth and the **** is very comfortable, fits perfectly in my palm.
If you go with MGW shifter then definitely look into a C6 ****, youll love it.