MGW shifter installed
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Ridge, ny
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OK, quick question for fellow MGW owners: Is it normal for the shifter to be able to move left and right while it is in gear? Getting into gears isn't an issue, but I've noticed that once I'm in gear, the know will move all the way to the right or left, but the car stays in gear. Just wanting to see if that was normal!
Former Vendor
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: AUGUSTA GA
St. Jude Donor '08-'11
it is simply due to not tightening the pinch bolt connecting the shift rod to the linkage rod tight enough and it slips a little. easy fix and obviously NOT normal.
George
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Tulsa OK
Yep, spoke with you last night, thanks for the quick answer. Now I just need to find enough time to pull apart the console and get it tightened back up. What strength of loctite would you recommend I put back on that bolt?
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Ridge, ny
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You Tube is your friend.
MGW has an excellent video covering all aspects of installation. I would use the permanent version of Locktite, in that I don't ever plan on dealing with that issue again. Check the video, MGW made a great one.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Parker Colorado
Had this same issue and found that I did not have the pinch bolts tight enough.. Loved the shifter was probably the best mod to the whole car.. MGW did a great job with their design and instructions for installation.
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Tulsa OK
Yep, used the videos during the install, they were great. I guess I just underestimated how tight that bolt really needs to be! I'll attempt to go in and fix it this evening with generous amounts of loctite!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: North shore,Ma./Naples Florida
There is no other shifter IMO. And they continue to improve this shifter since the day it came out striving for perfection. Looking at the engineering involved, this shifter is a bargain at the price they charge. No Corvette tax here.
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Instructor
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From: Tulsa OK
Opened up the console this evening and tightened that screw up...everything works fantastic now! I loved the shifter before, but it's even better now that it's installed correctly, great product!!!