MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos)
9/26/07, 05:11 PM
#41
Drew (and others installing the MGW shifter from here on out), MGW has made a few changes/revisions. Please note the changes below and substitute them with the Step #'s in the write-up.
I'll take pics this weekend of the revisions and edit the original write-up sometime next week.
Step 11: Skip. MGW is now shipping with new blue bushings already installed in the shifter block.
Step 12: No Dynomat required on the INSIDE of the car. Replaced by a thin rubber insulation pad that rests on top of the trans tunnel, then the thicker foam insulator pad on top of it.
Step 14: Throw adjustment is now 0 -10 turns MAX. This results in a throw reduction of 20 to 50% from stock. FYI.. I have mine set at 5 turns out which is about a 35% reduction.
Step 17: New underside Dynomatting procedure. Cut pieces in such a manner where it makes a 90deg fold ('L' shape) to the shifter assembly base to the body, completely sealing off any heat/noise from entering the cabin.
Step 28: No longer required to align shift handle slit to opening of shifter handle block. It will tighen no matter how the slit is clocked allowing rotational orientation of shift handle once it's tighen down all the way.
I'll take pics this weekend of the revisions and edit the original write-up sometime next week.
Step 11: Skip. MGW is now shipping with new blue bushings already installed in the shifter block.
Step 12: No Dynomat required on the INSIDE of the car. Replaced by a thin rubber insulation pad that rests on top of the trans tunnel, then the thicker foam insulator pad on top of it.
Step 14: Throw adjustment is now 0 -10 turns MAX. This results in a throw reduction of 20 to 50% from stock. FYI.. I have mine set at 5 turns out which is about a 35% reduction.
Step 17: New underside Dynomatting procedure. Cut pieces in such a manner where it makes a 90deg fold ('L' shape) to the shifter assembly base to the body, completely sealing off any heat/noise from entering the cabin.
Step 28: No longer required to align shift handle slit to opening of shifter handle block. It will tighen no matter how the slit is clocked allowing rotational orientation of shift handle once it's tighen down all the way.
9/26/07, 05:14 PM
#42
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9/29/07, 03:24 PM
#43
Thanks again for the update, Bill. The install went very smoothly, finished under 2.5 hours! It would have gone faster if I had some of those ratcheting box-end wrenches, but no big deal.
Some of the bolts (such as the support arm clamp bolts) were kind of a PITA to reach w/ the driveshaft in place, but it is entirely possible to install!
The shifter itself is great, but I'm going to post all of that in the "MGW appreciation thread"
Some of the bolts (such as the support arm clamp bolts) were kind of a PITA to reach w/ the driveshaft in place, but it is entirely possible to install!
The shifter itself is great, but I'm going to post all of that in the "MGW appreciation thread"
10/18/07, 12:06 AM
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It's really quite simple, even if it looks intimidating. Have someone else help you if you're uncomfortable. Taking my time, it took me about 2.5 hours to install this by myself (Including exhaust pipe cool-down time)
10/18/07, 06:06 AM
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You bet it does. You might want to take the boot off of the lip of the **** first. Unless they changed something for '08. Which I can't imagine.
10/21/07, 09:21 PM
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I spent about 3 hours installing mine today. Not hard, and I did spend more time "recovering" than normal as I am getting over a very nasty stomache bug that had cold cocked me Friday and Saturday! Plus, I spend extra time cleaning and detailing areas I normally don't get to as well.
Very nice improvement over my Tri-Ax!
Very nice improvement over my Tri-Ax!
if you lived in Maryland. I'd be satisfied just to see the look on your face after driving it again.
10/23/07, 06:25 AM
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10/23/07, 10:00 AM
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New pics and several changes have been incorporated.
EDIT: 10/23/07
INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS IN POSTS 1, 2, & 3 NOW REFLECT CHANGES OUTLINED IN POST 40.
INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS IN POSTS 1, 2, & 3 NOW REFLECT CHANGES OUTLINED IN POST 40.
10/23/07, 10:03 AM
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That's just another reason why MGW is 'Top Dawg' when it comes to product and service...
There just ain't no comparison for automotive accessories..
George and MGW Ltd. you're the best.
Bobby M.
There just ain't no comparison for automotive accessories..
George and MGW Ltd. you're the best.
Bobby M.
10/23/07, 04:18 PM
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10/23/07, 06:47 PM
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10/24/07, 10:39 AM
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we are not but i come in alot on the wekends as long as we schedule a day. also, i can get to CAROWINDS from my front door in about 2 hours 5 minutes. straight up I-20 then up I77.
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10/24/07, 10:40 AM
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we are about tapped out here in georgia ( drought) !!!!