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Mar 11, 2021 | 01:12 PM

Runningmann12

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About to pull trigger on a MGW shifter unless someone knows of a better option have only read positive things

Mar 11, 2021 | 01:59 PM

pit-man

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About to pull trigger on a MGW shifter unless someone knows of a better option have only read positive things

I had a B&M on my c5 and what a chore to get in reverse in a parking lot.... switched to the MGW...night and day difference. The MGW was shifting like glass

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Mar 11, 2021 | 01:59 PM

Jeffstern

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Have it, love it, great quality! Pull the trigger

Mar 11, 2021 | 03:10 PM

miami08VETTE

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About to pull trigger on a MGW shifter unless someone knows of a better option have only read positive things

I was in same boat with my C7. Had MGW in my C6 and it was great. Waiting on arrival of Shifter for my C7. If "only as good" as the one I had in the C6 this will be a winner!

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Mar 11, 2021 | 03:24 PM

firstvette99

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got it on mine 14 z51 love it

Mar 11, 2021 | 04:35 PM

Gary barnes 1098

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You won’t believe the quality difference when you sit them side by side.

Mar 11, 2021 | 05:55 PM

charliebrown266

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I have had mine in my 15 Z06 since i bought it! first mod

Mar 11, 2021 | 06:06 PM

CJ Willys

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I’m not brave enough to do it myself. What would it cost, installed by a competent mechanic?

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Mar 11, 2021 | 06:33 PM

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Do it, you won't regret it.

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Mar 11, 2021 | 07:20 PM

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devnull

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Originally Posted by CJ ******

I’m not brave enough to do it myself. What would it cost, installed by a competent mechanic?

Trust me, this looks harder than it is. I'd imagine $100 would do it for an install (takes me under an hour).

To the OP, the MGW is an incredible upgrade and an awesome short(er) shifter. The total lack of any slop/play in this system is outstanding and the machining/engineering tolerances are in the order of aerospace. You will notice a little more effort needed to get into gear, that is just the physics of the shorter throw and most like that. I love the system.

(my post of the install and full thoughts) --> https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ere-right.html

Mar 11, 2021 | 10:30 PM

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TxLefty

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Put one in my Cobra Mustang. It was a little notchy, but shifts were much more positive and controlled. Throw was also shorter. Overall a very positive experience. For the money, one of the better mods I made.

Mar 12, 2021 | 08:38 AM

#12

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Had a MGW in my C-5 and loved it. I have one in my C-7 now.

Mar 12, 2021 | 12:11 PM

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charliebrown266

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install

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Originally Posted by CJ ******

I’m not brave enough to do it myself. What would it cost, installed by a competent mechanic?

trust me its not that hard! there are very good videos online!

Mar 12, 2021 | 01:00 PM

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miami08VETTE

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trust me its not that hard! there are very good videos online!

CJ, Research it and take a shot. IMHO it's not necessary to pay for this install. YMMV...

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Mar 12, 2021 | 05:36 PM

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dbirdhouse1

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Yup times six

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Originally Posted by Jeffstern

Have it, love it, great quality! Pull the trigger

Even after my latest and last Vette purchase; I even said in previous posts here that I finally found a stock manual so good, I wasn't going to add it BUT after driving a C7 that had one added I had one installed (you should see the box of old stock shifters I have lying around somewhere). Made the mistake of trying to install the first one myself, bad idea....enough grey area in installing it I ended up having the car towed to my trusty mechanic (Mark at Titus-Will in Olympia, WA).

Mar 12, 2021 | 08:14 PM

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JDMvette7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Runningmann12

About to pull trigger on a MGW shifter unless someone knows of a better option have only read positive things

I didn't hate the stock shifter, but the MGW is the best mod done to my car. I loved it on my c5, went with a different brand on c6, and came back to MGW (with race ****). So good.

Mar 12, 2021 | 08:55 PM

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saleen556

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I’m not brave enough to do it myself. What would it cost, installed by a competent mechanic?

If you can turn a wrench at all you can do it. It’s not even worth paying someone to do if one is physically able.

Mar 13, 2021 | 12:58 AM

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JDMvette7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ ******

I’m not brave enough to do it myself. What would it cost, installed by a competent mechanic?

An hour of labor.

I installed it on my C5 and it wasn't too bad, but I had it installed this time on the C7.

Mar 13, 2021 | 08:52 AM

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cmferdz63

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Don’t hesitate, order it! I installed it last August, absolutely love it.

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