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Old May 27, 2016 | 02:42 PM
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What is the best short throw shifter replacement for my C7??? Thanks
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Well.....there are LOTS of threads about this, and many different thoughts on which is best - Hinson, B&M, Callaway, Hurst, etc.

Butt....I had a B&M in my 2005 C6 (and it was very nice), and an MGW in my C6 Z06 (and it was really great!!).

And.....I just installed an MGW in my C7 Z06, and it really is FANTASTIC!!

So....from me the recommendation is the MGW!!

You can get a totally stock look (with your stock ****), select from a couple different MGW *****, or get the "Flat Stick" in several different colors with either a black or a white "pool ball" ****.

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Old May 27, 2016 | 04:14 PM
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MGW. Period.
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Old May 27, 2016 | 08:36 PM
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I am really happy with my MGW. I put it in six months ago and it's how the car should come from the factory. About a month ago I swapped in the flat stick which I absolutely love:





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Cool. Thanks a lot. That the way I will go too.
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Old May 28, 2016 | 02:39 PM
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Cool. Thanks a lot. That the way I will go too.
You'll be happy with an MGW!!

And....if you aren't too ashamed to use a discount code when ordering, MGW does (did) offer a 5% discount to Forum members - I'm not sure it's still in effect, but give it a try. Use coupon code MGWCORVETTEFORUM2015 all in caps.

I'll probably get crap about being a cheap bassturd like others have handed out in previous threads - like: "I can't believe you buy a $100K car and want a discount on parts!"

So...don't tell anybody if you use it, but I sure didn't mind saving a few bux when I bought 2 of them - one for me, and one as a gift for my b-in-law who has a beautiful yellow C7 Z06/Z07 vert!!

Thanks MGW for a great product and a nice discount for Forum members!!

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Happy with my MGW.
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Old May 29, 2016 | 09:11 PM
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Me, too.
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MGW...amazing quality.
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Originally Posted by TNSQUIRE
MGW...amazing quality.
I also went with the MGW flatstick. Excellent shifter all around.

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The MGW is awesome!
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I bought my MGW last November. I didn't install it until last month! I can't believe the difference! Amazing!
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On my 2014 C7, MGW shifter with a Hurst T-handle, PERFECTION .




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Originally Posted by agapsdiver
On my 2014 C7, MGW shifter with a Hurst T-handle, PERFECTION .






Retro look and performance of Hurst component shifter from CoreShifters. Not a Hurst billet shifter.
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Originally Posted by BEZ06
You'll be happy with an MGW!!

And....if you aren't too ashamed to use a discount code when ordering, MGW does (did) offer a 5% discount to Forum members - I'm not sure it's still in effect, but give it a try. Use coupon code MGWCORVETTEFORUM2015 all in caps.

I'll probably get crap about being a cheap bassturd like others have handed out in previous threads - like: "I can't believe you buy a $100K car and want a discount on parts!"

So...don't tell anybody if you use it, but I sure didn't mind saving a few bux when I bought 2 of them - one for me, and one as a gift for my b-in-law who has a beautiful yellow C7 Z06/Z07 vert!!

Thanks MGW for a great product and a nice discount for Forum members!!

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My 16 has only 1500 mi and I still get a little grind from first to second when cold. Will the MGW help with that????
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Originally Posted by Batterycharger
My 16 has only 1500 mi and I still get a little grind from first to second when cold. Will the MGW help with that????
Not in my experience. This is internal to the transmission.
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Originally Posted by Batterycharger
My 16 has only 1500 mi and I still get a little grind from first to second when cold. Will the MGW help with that????
"Still" get a little grind ???? If properly linked and shifted the transmission shouldn't have any grinding from the start.
You might need to re-evaluate your shifting/clutch technique!

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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by agapsdiver
"Still" get a little grind ???? If properly linked and shifted the transmission shouldn't have any grinding from the start.
You might need to re-evaluate your shifting/clutch technique!
It's a known issue with these cars.
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I just put the MGW in mine. Love it
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