MGW shifter ready for installation!
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Cherish your Hopes...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
MGW shifter ready for installation!
FedEx just delivered my new MGW shifter which was formerly in Patches Corvette!!! 
THANK YOU PATCHES... I'm humbled that you would allow me to install your MGW shifter in my latest 2002 convertible "Maggie"
I feel so privileged!
...and thanks for the gasket material and sending it quick, too!
Peace
Stu
This is me being happy!
...can hardly wait to make my first shift
THANK YOU PATCHES... I'm humbled that you would allow me to install your MGW shifter in my latest 2002 convertible "Maggie"
I feel so privileged!
...and thanks for the gasket material and sending it quick, too!
Peace
Stu
This is me being happy!
...can hardly wait to make my first shift
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Stu, you and I have been "trading parts" for a while. 😆 It's always a pleasure doing business with you. I'm sure you'll enjoy the MGW. Let me know if you have any questions, although, I know you're an old pro at this.
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From the comments I've read on the forum about the MGW shifter, you will really like it in your car. Good luck with the install.
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You won't believe how different it feels. It is a great upgrade and much more precise.
You may find it a little stiffer and/or "notchy" feeling. That can be improved with the anti-venom mod. (Simply a washer or two on a detent screw at the transmission that takes maybe 10 minutes to do.) I used one washer and it made a world of difference. My MGW is still precise, but much smoother and easier shifting.
Good luck with the install, and do it quickly so you can start enjoying it.
You may find it a little stiffer and/or "notchy" feeling. That can be improved with the anti-venom mod. (Simply a washer or two on a detent screw at the transmission that takes maybe 10 minutes to do.) I used one washer and it made a world of difference. My MGW is still precise, but much smoother and easier shifting.
Good luck with the install, and do it quickly so you can start enjoying it.
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You won't believe how different it feels. It is a great upgrade and much more precise.
You may find it a little stiffer and/or "notchy" feeling. That can be improved with the anti-venom mod. (Simply a washer or two on a detent screw at the transmission that takes maybe 10 minutes to do.) I used one washer and it made a world of difference. My MGW is still precise, but much smoother and easier shifting.
Good luck with the install, and do it quickly so you can start enjoying it.
You may find it a little stiffer and/or "notchy" feeling. That can be improved with the anti-venom mod. (Simply a washer or two on a detent screw at the transmission that takes maybe 10 minutes to do.) I used one washer and it made a world of difference. My MGW is still precise, but much smoother and easier shifting.
Good luck with the install, and do it quickly so you can start enjoying it.
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Cherish your Hopes...
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From: West Palm Beach FL
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
MGW is installed finally and....
WOW! WHAT A SHIFT!
I took it out for a test run
and I am very impressed.
The height of the T-shifter is perfect and every shift is shorter, cleaner, and very precise. Overall, it is a satisfying and comfortable shift.
The MGW shifter is definitely the best I have ever had.
Thanks again PATCHES for the shifter.
...already looking forward to upgrading when you get tired of your new MGW shifter!
For now my "Maggie" and I are very happy
WOW! WHAT A SHIFT!
I took it out for a test run
and I am very impressed. The height of the T-shifter is perfect and every shift is shorter, cleaner, and very precise. Overall, it is a satisfying and comfortable shift.
The MGW shifter is definitely the best I have ever had.
Thanks again PATCHES for the shifter.
...already looking forward to upgrading when you get tired of your new MGW shifter!
For now my "Maggie" and I are very happy
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Cherish your Hopes...
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Nice shifter
Drove it in the morning.
Think it's bad a$$.
I'll try it out on the highway tomorrow.
I pretty much followed the instructions on the website. Took some pictures but the website really shows you how to.
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Cherish your Hopes...
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I haven't had a good test yet on the highway...
...too much rain in Gainesville FL!!!
Oh well.. while Maggie is sitting in the garage I took time to work on more mods :-)
...too much rain in Gainesville FL!!!
Oh well.. while Maggie is sitting in the garage I took time to work on more mods :-)