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Old Mar 8, 2015 | 07:11 PM
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it was a nice day today so i installed my MGW shifter! what a difference,installed my carbon dash,spoke for steering wheel and carbon console! here are some pics







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Old Mar 8, 2015 | 07:22 PM
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IMO, it looks very nice. The CF ties to the existing dash like it should have from the factory. Again, IMO, the factory flat black plastic console flys in the face of the GM edict that the C7's interior has gone "up-scale". Plastic is plastic. Had they leather covered it, leaving the aluminum, or made the carbon fiber option include that section, then it would have looked up-scale. I think you have done just that, compleated what GM should have done. Great job.
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Looks nice! I hope to install my MGW this week, how difficult was it?
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Where'd you source the CF bits? They look like they match the OEM CF dash and wheel.

Also, since I'm not handy, about how long does the job take to do the console and the wheel so I'll know what to expect my mechanic to charge?
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Looks nice! I hope to install my MGW this week, how difficult was it?
Its not very hard at all! just go to the web site and watch the install video's took about 1.5 hrs
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Where'd you source the CF bits? They look like they match the OEM CF dash and wheel.

Also, since I'm not handy, about how long does the job take to do the console and the wheel so I'll know what to expect my mechanic to charge?
it was about 1.5 to 2 hrs really wasn't keeping track! picked them up from autodynamicswest
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Bad ace! To repeat an earlier question, where to get the CF parts??
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Bad ace! To repeat an earlier question, where to get the CF parts??
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looks great! i got the factory option for about $1k and it is not nearly as extensive. guess i was thinking of options that may add resale value.

based on your photos, i may add more as a DIY project.

thanks for posting! gives us good ideas.
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whats your review of the shifter compared to stock ?
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The MGW is a night and day difference much smother shifting the 2nd to 3rd shift is perfect! really hard to put in words! i have had there shifter in my roush mustang to! there shifter is well worth the money and time to install!
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Originally Posted by charliebrown266
The MGW is a night and day difference much smother shifting the 2nd to 3rd shift is perfect! really hard to put in words! i have had there shifter in my roush mustang to! there shifter is well worth the money and time to install!
I agree. The MGW is a great mod. I had one in my C6Z06 and I just installed the new and improved one (the old one did not come with the lower box) in my C7Z06.

Like someone else stated, its like a Bolt Action riffle vs a Pole in a jar of Peanut butter.
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