The GT500 shifter.
1/20/12, 10:18 PM
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The GT500 shifter.
Those of you who are Shelby owners, how do you like the shifter in the GT500? I'm asking because I'm curious how it compares to the shifter most mustangs use. Heck for all I know, they could all use the same one though I'm guessing the Shelby and possibly the BOSS use different shifters. Back story: on the GT I owned previously, I had a Hurst short-throw installed and LOVED it in comparison to the shifter that came with the car. Any opinions/feedback would be greatly appreciated. If necessary, I would be willing to install another shifter, so if there are those without Shelbys that have replaced their shifter as well, please feel free to chime in. Thanks. 
1/21/12, 05:29 AM
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1/21/12, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by R3troGT
I totally disagree. I find the shifter in my 2010 GT500 to be awesome. Very tight and nice short throws. It is on par with the MGW I had in my 2006 GT.
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1/21/12, 07:01 AM
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1/21/12, 08:00 AM
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I agree with R3troGT. I'm completely satisfied with the shifter in my 11 GT500. It is very precise compared with many shifters in the past. For the general public, it is more than adequate for most drivers. There is always room for improvement in any mechanical devise, but for most of us, I think this shifter is superlative. Just my 2 cents.
1/21/12, 08:09 AM
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1/21/12, 08:41 AM
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I too, was "happy" with the stock shifter. Or so I thought. In comes MGW... it's everything it's cracked up to be, and MORE. Just goes to show, you never know just how GOOD something is, until you actually have/try it.
I agree with R3troGT. I'm completely satisfied with the shifter in my 11 GT500. It is very precise compared with many shifters in the past. For the general public, it is more than adequate for most drivers. There is always room for improvement in any mechanical devise, but for most of us, I think this shifter is superlative. Just my 2 cents.
1/21/12, 09:55 AM
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^ This x 10000%.
I too, was "happy" with the stock shifter. Or so I thought. In comes MGW... it's everything it's cracked up to be, and MORE. Just goes to show, you never know just how GOOD something is, until you actually have/try it.
See my post above. You "think" stock is great.... wait till you try MGW.
I too, was "happy" with the stock shifter. Or so I thought. In comes MGW... it's everything it's cracked up to be, and MORE. Just goes to show, you never know just how GOOD something is, until you actually have/try it.
See my post above. You "think" stock is great.... wait till you try MGW.
1/21/12, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by R3troGT
The OP's question was about the GT500 shifter, not the GT. While I have no experience with the 11+ GT shifter the stock S197 was always very lose and the MGW is certainly way ahead and a must replacement
1/21/12, 12:42 PM
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I'm sure the aftermarket (MGW) shifter is probably better. I'm not willing to dole out $250/300.00 for a different shifter, since I'm content with the stock one. Definitly not enough return for the money spent, IMHO. It really all boils down to individual preference. It simply doesn't matter that much to me, as I don't take the car to competition events where that might become a marginal factor. As with all aftermarket pieces, there is a market for them with some owners. Just not me.
1/21/12, 01:02 PM
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I have a 2012 GT500, and the last adjective I would use to describe the shifter is "spongy". I find the throws very short and fairly precise, and a little bit notchy. If the MGW is less notchy, while being more precise...I'm there!
1/21/12, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 03reptile
I'm sure the aftermarket (MGW) shifter is probably better. I'm not willing to dole out $250/300.00 for a different shifter, since I'm content with the stock one. Definitly not enough return for the money spent, IMHO. It really all boils down to individual preference. It simply doesn't matter that much to me, as I don't take the car to competition events where that might become a marginal factor. As with all aftermarket pieces, there is a market for them with some owners. Just not me.
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1/23/12, 05:52 PM
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Couldn't agree more. I find the stock shifter in my '12 to be tight and with the perfect amount of "click" when going into gear. I'd kill to have a shifter this tight in my Fox-based TKO500 transmission. I've heard of "play" in the shifter - mine has no more than 1/8" so they either vary a lot or Ford has tweaked it over the years.
1/23/12, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mustang_Man
Couldn't agree more. I find the stock shifter in my '12 to be tight and with the perfect amount of "click" when going into gear. I'd kill to have a shifter this tight in my Fox-based TKO500 transmission. I've heard of "play" in the shifter - mine has no more than 1/8" so they either vary a lot or Ford has tweaked it over the years.
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