Manual Shifter Comments
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Eastern WA
I was planning on one of those, but it appears they temporarily stopped production.
https://www.callawaycars.com/homepag...hort-shifters/
https://www.callawaycars.com/homepag...hort-shifters/
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Eastern WA
I really like the stock shifter but both my 2015 and 2017 C7Z had issues with popping out of 5th under heavy braking on track. The first car I tried multiple trips to the dealer for shift adjustment and they even replaced the entire trans with no change. Eventually I put an MGW shifter in and it never happened again.
I'm going to wait and see if the ZR1 also pops out of gear on track and if it does I'll be buying my third MGW shifter.
I'm going to wait and see if the ZR1 also pops out of gear on track and if it does I'll be buying my third MGW shifter.
I had this 5th gear issue multiple times today at the track. Also had tans covered with fluid. I think you have answered both of my issues. Hopefully the fluid is just the vent letting some out, and hopefully the MGW will cure the 5th gear issue.
Now if I could get the eLSD to keep working for an entire session.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Naples FL
I'm mod-critical and I'll tell you now...once you put in the MGW, you won't take it back out. I had no reservations on pulling the Vitesse out of my car and selling it, and that was a mod that has plenty of fanfare around it. The MGW is beyond worthwhile. Love it.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: Westchester County New York
MGW shifter is a MUST do IMO...had one on my C5, C6, my C7 Stingray and now my C7 Z06...so I’ve become somewhat proficient in installing them...have also done so for a few friends of mine....plan on installing on ZR1 providing I get the allocation and it’s compatible which I believe it should be....Best pound for pound mod...
Team Owner
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From: salem OR
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Longview Texas
I moved my modified HURST shifter from my 2004 Z06 to my 2014 Stingray..
Stock C7 is definitely better than the C5 shifter, but still like the feel of the one from Core Shifters.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Jun 3, 2018 at 11:42 AM.
Racer
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From: Goldens bridge NY
Pro
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Lakemont, GA
I think the MGW shifter is a good upgrade but the stock shifter in my 2017 has been very good. Best improvement for me was to change the trans fluid. If I ever have any issues like what is being discussed here the MGW will be going in, until then I am happy with the stocker.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
I think the MGW shifter is a good upgrade but the stock shifter in my 2017 has been very good. Best improvement for me was to change the trans fluid. If I ever have any issues like what is being discussed here the MGW will be going in, until then I am happy with the stocker.