[Z06] Ordered me some MGW
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orlando Florida
Got my MGW in the other day. I don't want to install it now. It just looks too nice! 
I must say that it is one fine looking piece of machinery and to have it covered by the shifter boot would be such a shame. 
I must say that it is one fine looking piece of machinery and to have it covered by the shifter boot would be such a shame.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,771
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From: Kaukauna WI
I installed my MGW last year and have been loving it ever since. Definitely notchy, but shifts like butter (even 5th/6th and reverse). I also have a McLeod dual-disc clutch and RPM IV tranny. You'll love the setup! Have fun! 
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,281
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From: Orlando Florida
Look what I did today:
Got everything taken apart. It was pretty easy and straightforward taking everything apart.
Did some reading on the demon key and decided that I would exorcise the demon key:
And this is the end result:
Yep, even had time to go get some Sonic (strawberry fruit slushy) after I got everything taken apart and decided that I wasn't even going to mess with the demon key.
Took me about 1.5 from start to finish with the Sonic trip and going out to grab a hacksaw.
Shifts very smooth. The shift from 2-3 and 3-4 is incredible. Just drove it briefly, will have to get used to 4-5 and 5-6. You don't have to "find" the next gear anymore. I love the centering and how it centers itself from 2-3 so you don't miss 3rd.
The MGW came with an installation CD with big pictures, the ball on the bottom of the shifter was already greased, new bolts, new gasket and even the hex keys. I bought a race **** as well, the **** threads were greased already. I just reused the old bolts because I'm going to be dropping the trans in a couple of weeks and the shifter is going to have to come out again anyway.
I'm might look into a better looking shift boot because the stock one looks like a midget now!
Got everything taken apart. It was pretty easy and straightforward taking everything apart.
Did some reading on the demon key and decided that I would exorcise the demon key:
And this is the end result:
Yep, even had time to go get some Sonic (strawberry fruit slushy) after I got everything taken apart and decided that I wasn't even going to mess with the demon key.
Took me about 1.5 from start to finish with the Sonic trip and going out to grab a hacksaw.
Shifts very smooth. The shift from 2-3 and 3-4 is incredible. Just drove it briefly, will have to get used to 4-5 and 5-6. You don't have to "find" the next gear anymore. I love the centering and how it centers itself from 2-3 so you don't miss 3rd.
The MGW came with an installation CD with big pictures, the ball on the bottom of the shifter was already greased, new bolts, new gasket and even the hex keys. I bought a race **** as well, the **** threads were greased already. I just reused the old bolts because I'm going to be dropping the trans in a couple of weeks and the shifter is going to have to come out again anyway.
I'm might look into a better looking shift boot because the stock one looks like a midget now!
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
I installed mine last night. I'll snap a pic when I get back into town. Definitely tighter, and the boot does look a little weird now. I love the shifter though, it feels so positive going into gear and feels like it locks into every gear.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Austin Texas
I have a C6 shifter in my C5, but I'm getting the bug to explore an after market assuming it has a shorter throw and is quiet. I can't stand a rattling and buzzing shifter, which is why I went with the C6 instead of the after market stuff at the time. Is the MGM shorter throw than the C6 and is it quiet?
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,771
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From: Kaukauna WI
I have a C6 shifter in my C5, but I'm getting the bug to explore an after market assuming it has a shorter throw and is quiet. I can't stand a rattling and buzzing shifter, which is why I went with the C6 instead of the after market stuff at the time. Is the MGM shorter throw than the C6 and is it quiet?
Good luck!
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Drifting
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From: Orlando Florida
Drifting
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2007
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I am looking for a short shift for my 04 Z06. I had a Hurst on my 02 coupe which I did like but I keep hearing good things about the MGW.
Has anyone had the Hurst and the MGW as I am curious to know what you thought about the two.
Has anyone had the Hurst and the MGW as I am curious to know what you thought about the two.
