MGW shifter issue
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MGW shifter issue
I installed my MGW shifter last Sat. Watched videos and didn't have a problem. Tested it before I buttoned it up, but after I drive it when I'm in gear there side to side slop. I have no clue how that could happen. Without any smart *** comments, had anyone that's installed one have any ideas what it could be? Otherwise it shifts great.
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Does it happen in all gears? That doesn't sound normal. Are you sure it wasn't doing that prior to the MGW install? Maybe there is some sort of fitment/alignment issue. Did you use the centering tool to align the shifter?
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Just picked my car up from the shop, was getting kooks headers and x pipe installed. The mechanic noticed the slop in the shifter and asked if I wanted him to fix it. I said ok. It turned out to be the bolt for the shifter cable, apparently they bolt wasn't tightened down enough. I put all the bolts in and then started snugging them down and I must have missed that one. The shifter feels incredible now.. The car sounds amazing! Very happy!
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I installed my MGW shifter last Sat. Watched videos and didn't have a problem. Tested it before I buttoned it up, but after I drive it when I'm in gear there side to side slop. I have no clue how that could happen. Without any smart *** comments, had anyone that's installed one have any ideas what it could be? Otherwise it shifts great.
Last edited by 96GS#007; May 30, 2021 at 05:52 PM.
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Has anyone experienced any rattle with the MGW shifter? I want to install this on my C7 Z06 as my first mod. I had installed a Hurst short throw in my Challenger several years back. Although the shift was night and day to OEM, the rattle from the Hurst drove me crazy!
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I've experienced ZERO rattle from MGWs in my '13 GT500 (for almost 8 years & 25K miles) and my '19 Z06 (for almost 1 year & 2700 miles). Upgrade/install with confidence.
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My MGW is due to arrive today and I am excited to do the install. I have watched the videos multiple time and anticipate no issues. Prior to my ordering (even before I got my car), I spoke with George @ MGW and he mentioned that the C7 didn't need to use the dynomat material as Chevy already put a sound barrier in those areas and there would not be room. He said all that was needed was the heat shield material. I don't see this anywhere in the videos and was wondering if I had heard this information wrong. Can anyone confirm if they used both the dyno mat and the heat shield on a c7? I have a 2019 Z06.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Drifting
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My MGW is due to arrive today and I am excited to do the install. I have watched the videos multiple time and anticipate no issues. Prior to my ordering (even before I got my car), I spoke with George @ MGW and he mentioned that the C7 didn't need to use the dynomat material as Chevy already put a sound barrier in those areas and there would not be room. He said all that was needed was the heat shield material. I don't see this anywhere in the videos and was wondering if I had heard this information wrong. Can anyone confirm if they used both the dyno mat and the heat shield on a c7? I have a 2019 Z06.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Step 1 complete! 😊
