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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Centurion96
Do you have any photos of the end results after the install?

TIA

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Semper Fi
like factory, lol.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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OK, just placed my order!! I placed it 2-day-air, so hopefully it will get here this week so I can install/test it before my next HPDE on 10/6!
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 06GT
OK, just placed my order!! I placed it 2-day-air, so hopefully it will get here this week so I can install/test it before my next HPDE on 10/6!
I promise you won't be disappointed!

I can't imagine not having my MGW installed.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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Congratulations on buying the MGW... as Phil said, you won't be disappointed.

If you get it in time to install it this weekend... just take your time with the install and you won't have any trouble. Take your time with the Dynamax insulation top and underside of the tunnel. You will be amazed at the completeness and quality of the shifter... It looks better and is better than a factory install. It makes shifting your stang feel like it's a $100,000 sports car.

You will enjoy the shifter from the first shift.

Bobby M.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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Yeah, it looked like a solid kit from the pictures in Taco Bill's install.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 07:11 AM
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I installed one in a buddies car this past weekend and then made him let me test drive it as I have been on the fence about getting rid of my triax and for starters the install was a piece of cake. No problems what so ever. I guess it helped that I had already installed one shifter before. I loved the feel of the shifter it was amazing. Next time he comes up we're going to mess with some of the adjustability of it.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Mine arrives via DHL today !! Should be able to install this Saturday.

After all the raves and testing TacoBill's myself I knew I had to get one.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by habu
Mine arrives via DHL today !! Should be able to install this Saturday.

After all the raves and testing TacoBill's myself I knew I had to get one.
U Da Man Brian

Tire roasting................... is in the future for you pal
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by habu
Mine arrives via DHL today !! Should be able to install this Saturday.

After all the raves and testing TacoBill's myself I knew I had to get one.
I hope they process my order and get it here this week via the 2-Day Air...I really want to install it this weekend!

PS--nice Avatar
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Awesome shifter. I just finished my install last week. Be very careful when taking off the bolts and re-tightening them on the actual shifter linkage arm. They are very weak and break very easily with to much torque.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SlwSVT
Awesome shifter. I just finished my install last week. Be very careful when taking off the bolts and re-tightening them on the actual shifter linkage arm. They are very weak and break very easily with to much torque.
Thanks for the warning--mine shipped today and will arrive on Friday

Planning to install on Saturday
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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If you happen to break the studs on the re-used factory linkage arm there's a quick fix. Grind off what may be left of the stud. Center punch the rod in the center. Drill and tap for a 5/16'' stud and loc-tite the stud in. Install a nylock nut. I've fixed a few including mine.

I still can't get over how bad azz this shifter is. My Triax had me trained to shift like an old lady. It's just so nice to keep the gas pedal mashed while nailing the next gear.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 06GT
I hope they process my order and get it here this week via the 2-Day Air...I really want to install it this weekend!

PS--nice Avatar
I too had 2-day air. Ordered Friday and got it today. Not bad. You should get an email with the tracking a day or so after you order.

The avatar was a blast making. Looking forward to doing some more pics like that this weekend hopefully
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by habu
I too had 2-day air. Ordered Friday and got it today. Not bad. You should get an email with the tracking a day or so after you order.

The avatar was a blast making. Looking forward to doing some more pics like that this weekend hopefully
Yeah I've already got a confirmation and tracking, mine should arrive this Friday, so sayeth the website.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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Cool !!
I looked at mine briefly last night. What a difference between that and the Hurst. I can't describe well enough how solid it feels in my hands. It's heavier for sure but looking over it the quality is unreal. Can't wait to install
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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MGW Shift Settings

Received my MGW shifter yesterday and will install next week. I realize that there is individual preference on this but what is a good starting point. I'm thinking that six turns might be good but eight seems very popular.

Ron
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ronslakie
Received my MGW shifter yesterday and will install next week. I realize that there is individual preference on this but what is a good starting point. I'm thinking that six turns might be good but eight seems very popular.

Ron
I locked mine in at 7 turns, I know its an odd number but I like the number 7 and so far I like the throw and smoothness. All good for me.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Stoenr
Cool. That was the (newer) road course in Joliet. Autobahn country club. Just sucked this year because it rained. I mean it was fun, don't get me wrong, it was a great experience getting to know the car in the wet.
Just could have went faster dry.
Hey Stoenr, do you have to be a member to race there? Sounds like a good time!
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Not exactly. There are groups that I get in with that rent the track for the day. http://www.mvptracktime.com/
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Shifter is here, it is BEEFY
(Added the DVDR for size comparison--this does not come w/ the kit!)



I set it up for 8 turns out, going to install tomorrow morning
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