MGW Shifter
6/8/12, 03:19 PM
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MGW Shifter
OK, have read all the good aspects of the MGW shifter....are there any cons? Anybody who doesn't like it? I am thinking of adding that next...have not had any problems with my stock shifter but everyone talks like this takes it to a whole new level...
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6/8/12, 03:21 PM
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. Not sure how the v6 shifter differs from 8. Maybe it's same? If so, you're in for a treat.
6/8/12, 05:42 PM
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I had the MGW shifter for the V8 and did not like it that much. It added to much noise even with double insulation. The shifts are pretty stiff and also noisy. I didn't enjoy it very much and got rid of it.
6/8/12, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by romendo
I had the MGW shifter for the V8 and did not like it that much. It added to much noise even with double insulation. The shifts are pretty stiff and also noisy. I didn't enjoy it very much and got rid of it.
6/8/12, 07:15 PM
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im gonna order one here in a few weeks, so far i like what i read and saw, maybe in a short run stock one will be just as good, but in a long run MGW will outlast the stock one by 50 times
6/8/12, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by romendo
I had the MGW shifter for the V8 and did not like it that much. It added to much noise even with double insulation. The shifts are pretty stiff and also noisy. I didn't enjoy it very much and got rid of it.
6/9/12, 06:56 AM
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Instead of accepting my opinion as just that - an opinion - two guys bother to come out and call me Mr Steeda. This just shows that this forum, just like so many other forums, is only for true believers. And that's the reason I don't post much even though I have been online since 1992.
I bought the shifter mostly for improving the shifts, especially from 1-2. The shifts were improved but they were also very noisy. The added noise from the drivetrain did not help much either.
I thought I would point out the negatives because everybody always talks about the positive aspects of this shifter. Obviously, that's not being appreciated.
6/9/12, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by romendo
I guess people just don't like it when they don't hear what they want to hear. You can call me whatever you want but it doesn't change my opinion. For the amount of money and all the talk about this shifter I was disappointed.
Instead of accepting my opinion as just that - an opinion - two guys bother to come out and call me Mr Steeda. This just shows that this forum, just like so many other forums, is only for true believers. And that's the reason I don't post much even though I have been online since 1992.
I bought the shifter mostly for improving the shifts, especially from 1-2. The shifts were improved but they were also very noisy. The added noise from the drivetrain did not help much either.
I thought I would point out the negatives because everybody always talks about the positive aspects of this shifter. Obviously, that's not being appreciated.
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6/9/12, 02:06 PM
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I installed mine last week. Since then it is much harder to get into first gear. I also hear more tranny noise. I'm going to take apart the console and make sure the shifter boot hasn't come undone. I'm most concerned about shifting into first. Sometimes it is very smooth but most of the time it is very hard to engage.
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6/9/12, 05:28 PM
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The only downside about the MGW shifter for me was the install. It was a PITA doing it on ramps. If you plan on upgrading your driveshaft, now would be the time 
The pain was worth it in the end though.
Oh and I do agree with the fact that it added a little more noise when starting the car, although I don't notice it anymore. No one else that's ridden in the car has noticed it either, must not be THAT bad
The pain was worth it in the end though.Oh and I do agree with the fact that it added a little more noise when starting the car, although I don't notice it anymore. No one else that's ridden in the car has noticed it either, must not be THAT bad
6/9/12, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RaceRed12
It's the same vehicle, 2012 GT. With the original shifter I never had a problem with the shifter going into first or a problem with noise.
6/10/12, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by romendo
I guess people just don't like it when they don't hear what they want to hear. You can call me whatever you want but it doesn't change my opinion. For the amount of money and all the talk about this shifter I was disappointed.
Instead of accepting my opinion as just that - an opinion - two guys bother to come out and call me Mr Steeda. This just shows that this forum, just like so many other forums, is only for true believers. And that's the reason I don't post much even though I have been online since 1992.
I bought the shifter mostly for improving the shifts, especially from 1-2. The shifts were improved but they were also very noisy. The added noise from the drivetrain did not help much either.
I thought I would point out the negatives because everybody always talks about the positive aspects of this shifter. Obviously, that's not being appreciated.
Lol. He thinks that because we give an opinion of HIS opinion, that, that in itself is also not allowed. Lol. Kettle meet pot?
Am just saying, you are in the EXTREME minority for someone not happy with their mgw...let alone someone SO unhappy that you went through the pains to actually REMOVE the unit itself. I dare to invite those individuals (if they do exist) who share this same "opinion" as you do, to come forth and share their story. To you, the cons (sound, mostly?) outweigh the pros (much improved shift feel, vagueness elimination, true muscle car shifting feel, etc)???
THAT I find very hard to believe. Did you try calling George at mgw to perhaps do some troubleshooting or perhaps you received a bad unit (low chance) from them? I'm assuming not. So again, I'll state it. Either you are fabricating this story, or you fubarred an install, or have a defective unit, or I finally met somebody more OCD than me. Lol. I truly disbelieve the latter.
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6/11/12, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
Maybe an incorrect install??
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