Best short throw?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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Thanx for the reply.
I know I'm going to get hammered for this;
But I took the Calaway shifter out after a year or so, about 18,000 miles, and put a new OEM one in. It's like an up grade to the rattle trap.
For about $125 you get a new shifter assembly when you go OEM.
All aftermarket shifters only give you the shifter for double the money, $200-$300.
At 70,000 miles is when I replaced the rattling worn out OEM with the Calaway shifter with a new bottom assembly. Within 6-8 months, 8-10,000 miles, the thing started to rattle excessively.
The more rigid and non rubber isolated shifter shaft, I believe, worn the assembly out way sooner than the stock shifter unit.
Put the stock one back in and called it a day.
BTW the stock unit shifts into all gears, just like the aftermarket ones do. LOL
I know I'm going to get hammered for this;
But I took the Calaway shifter out after a year or so, about 18,000 miles, and put a new OEM one in. It's like an up grade to the rattle trap.
For about $125 you get a new shifter assembly when you go OEM.
All aftermarket shifters only give you the shifter for double the money, $200-$300.
At 70,000 miles is when I replaced the rattling worn out OEM with the Calaway shifter with a new bottom assembly. Within 6-8 months, 8-10,000 miles, the thing started to rattle excessively.
The more rigid and non rubber isolated shifter shaft, I believe, worn the assembly out way sooner than the stock shifter unit.
Put the stock one back in and called it a day.
BTW the stock unit shifts into all gears, just like the aftermarket ones do. LOL
Racer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 321
Likes: 2
From: Southern NH
Thanx for the reply.
I know I'm going to get hammered for this;
But I took the Calaway shifter out after a year or so, about 18,000 miles, and put a new OEM one in. It's like an up grade to the rattle trap.
For about $125 you get a new shifter assembly when you go OEM.
All aftermarket shifters only give you the shifter for double the money, $200-$300.
At 70,000 miles is when I replaced the rattling worn out OEM with the Calaway shifter with a new bottom assembly. Within 6-8 months, 8-10,000 miles, the thing started to rattle excessively.
The more rigid and non rubber isolated shifter shaft, I believe, worn the assembly out way sooner than the stock shifter unit.
Put the stock one back in and called it a day.
BTW the stock unit shifts into all gears, just like the aftermarket ones do. LOL
I know I'm going to get hammered for this;
But I took the Calaway shifter out after a year or so, about 18,000 miles, and put a new OEM one in. It's like an up grade to the rattle trap.
For about $125 you get a new shifter assembly when you go OEM.
All aftermarket shifters only give you the shifter for double the money, $200-$300.
At 70,000 miles is when I replaced the rattling worn out OEM with the Calaway shifter with a new bottom assembly. Within 6-8 months, 8-10,000 miles, the thing started to rattle excessively.
The more rigid and non rubber isolated shifter shaft, I believe, worn the assembly out way sooner than the stock shifter unit.
Put the stock one back in and called it a day.
BTW the stock unit shifts into all gears, just like the aftermarket ones do. LOL
Just Kidding
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,047
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From: Warwick NY
I know the MGW is better than stock but I was wondering if anyone had a Hurst and went to the MGW. Wondering how they compare. I have a Hurst and it's not noisy but was thinking switching to MGW beause of all tha good stuff I hear about them.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 321
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From: Southern NH
However, I have a call into MGW and will probably place an order for one tomorrow after reading about the quality and all the fans in this posting.
I dont know if I should expect a huge difference, but we"ll see.
Now I'm just trying to decide whether to run the stock shifter **** (I love factory looking stuff, with go fast performance under the skin), or try the Gripper ****.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Intersection of Eau Rogue, Flugplatz and Loews Hairpin
in my wrx i had to a short shifter b/c the stock shifter was so sloppy. i dont think the stock shifter in the vette is that bad, but ive never felt an MGW.
i feel like sometimes the feel of a short shifter artificially makes you think you have something better than stock i dunno if that makes any sense. like the shift action is shorter yeah, but sometimes it makes it harder to get positive gear engagement.
although people have been saying the MGW improves not only feel but also engagement and almost every personal has endorsed the MGW so i have no option but to not buy it. also look at their website, it looks very well thought out and sturdily built.
also the race **** looks freaking sickk
i feel like sometimes the feel of a short shifter artificially makes you think you have something better than stock i dunno if that makes any sense. like the shift action is shorter yeah, but sometimes it makes it harder to get positive gear engagement.
although people have been saying the MGW improves not only feel but also engagement and almost every personal has endorsed the MGW so i have no option but to not buy it. also look at their website, it looks very well thought out and sturdily built.
also the race **** looks freaking sickk
Last edited by djmano; Mar 19, 2012 at 07:45 PM. Reason: added some random words
Burning Brakes
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From: Tampa Fl
St. Jude Donor '07
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
Ive had lots of people drive my 02 ZO6 and comment positively on the shifter feel. (KIRBAN) They seem to like the spring to center feature.
Some like it,, some don't. The C6 has a much better spring in the transmission and doesn't need the spring assist to neutral as much as the early to mid years C5s.
I hated the feel of my stock shifter in my 98 MN6 Coupe.
My 02 ZO6 OEM shift feel was better and the KIRBAN made it MUCH better!
Some like it,, some don't. The C6 has a much better spring in the transmission and doesn't need the spring assist to neutral as much as the early to mid years C5s.
I hated the feel of my stock shifter in my 98 MN6 Coupe.
My 02 ZO6 OEM shift feel was better and the KIRBAN made it MUCH better!
Last edited by Bill Curlee; Apr 29, 2012 at 01:47 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Bethesda MD
The MGW is a difference experience,.I can't say that is better in all aspects. Effort is increased in the 1-2 shift and I don't think I can shift the car any faster with the MGW on that change. 2-3 feels a little better than stock and 3-4 is pure bliss. 4-5 is more effort and so is 5-6. The really short throw of the MGW requires a little more thought if you are shifting out of sequence (e.g., downshifts or skip-shifting), but you feel a precision in the mechanism. I'm more likely to miss an out of sequence shift with the MGW than stock.
The other thing I've noticed is that all tranny's require more effort when cold than when they are warm. The MGW magnifies that. The first mile or two on a 30* morning with the MGW can feel like I'm shifting a truck. On the other hand, in the summer, the extra effort is less noticeable and the short throw does feel exotic.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Warwick NY
I have a Hurst on my 07 Z06 which it came with and am not happy with the way it shifts. I figured it was the T56 and the short throw. I would buy a MGW if I thought it would help. I have asked on other posts if anyone has switched short throw ones. But everyone has gone from a stock to the MGW. I would like to here from someone that has swapped short throws to see the difference..
