MGW Shifter
Jun 21, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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MGW Shifter
Thinking about changing my 06 Z51 manual shifter over to an MGW and would appreciate any feedback pro or con from anyone who has done so.
Jun 21, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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I have an 06 Z51 and I would buy again.
Jun 21, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Jun 21, 2011 | 08:48 PM
Safety Car
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From: North Strand, NMB, SC; Retired x 2 (US Army: 70-90 AD) (US Army: 91-16 DAC); yea, I'm old.
I have a 1st generation and am getting ready to exchange it for the current version...so my advice in just two words is...DO IT!!!
Jun 21, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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From: The Hills TX
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SUB VETTE
Thinking about changing my 06 Z51 manual shifter over to an MGW and would appreciate any feedback pro or con from anyone who has done so.
Just replaced mine on my Z06 today. The shifts are shorter and much more crisp. Very easy to change.
Jun 22, 2011 | 01:02 AM
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DO IT!!!
Jun 22, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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Jun 22, 2011 | 08:49 AM
Drifting
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I have an 06 Z51 and I would buy again.
Likewise, and I hear the newer gimbal version is even better than the one I installed 4 years ago. [ and the original is great IMHO ]
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Jun 22, 2011 | 09:47 AM
Racer
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SUB VETTE
Thinking about changing my 06 Z51 manual shifter over to an MGW and would appreciate any feedback pro or con from anyone who has done so.
Go for it!...NOW!
Jun 22, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Question I bought a MGM shifter for my new 2011 Z06 by installing it would that effect any warranty.
Jun 22, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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From: North Strand, NMB, SC; Retired x 2 (US Army: 70-90 AD) (US Army: 91-16 DAC); yea, I'm old.
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Oldfly
Question I bought a MGM shifter for my new 2011 Z06 by installing it would that effect any warranty.
I can't see how it could but if your dealer tried to void a warranty based on replacing a piece o crap shifter with a finely crafted shifter, then they are azzhats and you should go someplace else.
Jun 22, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Go for it!...NOW!
You won't be sorry!
Tom
Jun 22, 2011 | 05:20 PM
Safety Car
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From: San Jose California
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Oldfly
Question I bought a MGM shifter for my new 2011 Z06 by installing it would that effect any warranty.
No.
Z//
Jun 22, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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From: San Diego CA
Thanks all for the replies. I just ordered the MGW today after listening to all your comments.
Jun 22, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
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timd38
I have an 06 Z51 and I would buy again.
Same here - though I don't have many Z51 parts left other than the tranny
Jun 23, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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From: Hudson WI
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Same here - though I don't have many Z51 parts left other than the tranny
Same problem!
I would also recommend that you change to RedLine oil in the trans at the same time.
Jun 23, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
I put one on my 05 a couple months ago, wish I had done it sooner...Awesome shifter!
Jun 24, 2011 | 03:14 AM
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From: Cleveland Mississippi
Do it. You will never miss a shift again EVAR!! I love mine.
Jun 24, 2011 | 04:17 PM
Heel & Toe
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From: Kingsburg CA
That and the skip shift was the best thing that ever happened to my 2010 . Ahifter easy to install and works wonderfull.
Jun 28, 2020 | 08:49 PM
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SUB VETTE
Thinking about changing my 06 Z51 manual shifter over to an MGW and would appreciate any feedback pro or con from anyone who has done so.
Have MGW shifter on my c7 and it’s quite a bit more difficult to use for daily driving. Very heavy kinda hard to get into reverse and 7th
