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Question for those using MGW shifter
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15- '16-'17-‘18-‘19-'20-'21
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The MGW shifter does feel much more precise and has a much shorter throw. It will not change the blocked first gear problem or the slow notchy shift issue either. I had both these characteristics before and after installing the shifter. That is just a transmission thing. I love the shifter though.
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From: Big Bend Country, TX
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15- '16-'17-‘18-‘19-'20-'21
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Former Vendor
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From: Parkland FL
I've read all the positive threads about the MGW shifter, and still have a couple of questions:
1. Does the shifter solve the "slow, notchey, moving a bunch of heavy metal" shifts that some of us MN6 drivers complain about (and I thought were transmission related)?
2. Does the shifter solve the "blocked first gear when at a stop and I've gotta move the shifter back and forth a few times with gusto before it will finally go into first gear" problem that some of us have?
Thanks in advance!
Paul
1. Does the shifter solve the "slow, notchey, moving a bunch of heavy metal" shifts that some of us MN6 drivers complain about (and I thought were transmission related)?
2. Does the shifter solve the "blocked first gear when at a stop and I've gotta move the shifter back and forth a few times with gusto before it will finally go into first gear" problem that some of us have?
Thanks in advance!
Paul
and no to number 2
There is TSB for 1st gear lock out. I had the problem and is was addressed and I no longer have it.
I would have the 1st gear lockout taken care of first an then install the MGW.
After you install the MGW you will feel like you have a new car.
Good luck.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06-13,'16-'17, '19
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From: Chesapeake Virginia
My experience with the mgw
1st thru 4th gears are amazing and effortless, 5th and 6th are ok but you have to be very deliberate and think about pushing to the right more than with the stock shifter. I think this will get better with use since it is such a tight assembly.
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Yes to number 1
and no to number 2
There is TSB for 1st gear lock out. I had the problem and is was addressed and I no longer have it.
I would have the 1st gear lockout taken care of first an then install the MGW.
After you install the MGW you will feel like you have a new car.
Good luck.
and no to number 2
There is TSB for 1st gear lock out. I had the problem and is was addressed and I no longer have it.
I would have the 1st gear lockout taken care of first an then install the MGW.
After you install the MGW you will feel like you have a new car.
Good luck.
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 552
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From: Parkland FL
Look for 1st gear lock out.
They do pull the tranny but my is fine now.
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