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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Getting ready to install MGW shifter into my 98-C-5.

Any tips, pointers, are suggections from experiance out there?

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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Fit and finish of the MGW shifter is second to none. Install was easy, instructions and pics included were very informative. Enjoy it!


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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Check the shifter alignment when you're in there.

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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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Super simple install - Toughest part is getting the old skeleton key out of the stock shifter! Use a pair of vice grips to clamp down hard on it, then tap the vice grips upward with a hammer until it pops out. The rest is a breeze!
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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Thanks Guys appreciate it.

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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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Keep us posted on how it goes, will be doing the
same thing this spring,
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Must_Have_Z
Fit and finish of the MGW shifter is second to none. Install was easy, instructions and pics included were very informative. Enjoy it!


What handle is that? And where can I get it? I want to get the MGW shifter but don't really like the two choices of handles they have. How do you like that one?

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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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What handle is that? And where can I get it? I want to get the MGW shifter but don't really like the two choices of handles they have. How do you like that one?

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It's a stock C6 handle.
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Originally Posted by BanditDude
It's a stock C6 handle.
It's not quite stock... I bought it off fleabay as it was modified to fit a threaded C5 shaft. So...my combo is the MGW shifter with C5 shaft and this modified C6 ****. Love it!
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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keep us posted on the install..I've got one I'm waiting on new boot for so I'd be interested in how you do...
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Originally Posted by Must_Have_Z
It's not quite stock... I bought it off fleabay as it was modified to fit a threaded C5 shaft. So...my combo is the MGW shifter with C5 shaft and this modified C6 ****. Love it!
How do you like it? Any idea which vendor you bought it from on ebay? Price? :bigear

I'll check it out and probably order today, thanks
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How do you like it? Any idea which vendor you bought it from on ebay? Price? :bigear

I'll check it out and probably order today, thanks
I don't recall the seller. I'm not sure if he was a vendor or not... If I can find the link, I'll let you know.

I love it. It is SO much better than the C5 stock ****. Feels great in the hand. I believe I paid about $90 with shipping.
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Originally Posted by Must_Have_Z
I don't recall the seller. I'm not sure if he was a vendor or not... If I can find the link, I'll let you know.

I love it. It is SO much better than the C5 stock ****. Feels great in the hand. I believe I paid about $90 with shipping.
WOW, $90 shipped, new $250, going CF rate I've seen around $180...heck of a deal you got!

My bad, your talking **** huh:o
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Yep, $90 for just the ****. Kinda expensive, but after all the positive reviews, I decided to take the plunge. Plus, at the time I bought it, I still had my stock shifter, and just wanted to try a new ****. Only after that did I decide to upgrade to the MGW shifter.
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If even I could do it, anyone can! Really easy job.
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Just installed mine today in an '01 Z. Went in super easy and it's very nice.
Tight feeling, no rattles, and the MGW **** I also bought is beautiful.
Excellent product, I'd use it again.
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Just sold my B&M and ordered a new MGW shifter..... I hope I'm not making a mistake here. But I'll give it a shot and see what i think about it.
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Where can you buy one of these shifters?
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Where can you buy one of these shifters?
On MGW's site. I'm pretty sure there still aren't any authorized resellers for this. It is an awesome shifter.
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