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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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MGW Shifter Ordered

Well today i put my order in for shifter, its a Xmas present from my wife.
I see they mention they make them in batches and send them out.
Has anyone received theres recently? How long did it take.? I cant wait to get it, unfortunately theres no rush because i won't be able to use it till spring.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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I've been on the list for a few weeks waiting for a call.

I think theres supposed to be a december batch that will be called about soon.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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I cant wait, looks like a piece of art!!!
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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I ordered one last month for an earlier Christmas present to my self. They told me on the phone they would ship late December. Looks like we are all in the same batch...There is a good write up for install on another forum, if your interested in which one PM me...
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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I didn't order the heat shield, being in NY I figured I could get away with it.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Avengnd
I ordered one last month for an earlier Christmas present to my self. They told me on the phone they would ship late December. Looks like we are all in the same batch...There is a good write up for install on another forum, if your interested in which one PM me...
Just post the link here. The mods aren't gonna delete an install write up because it's on another forum.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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I need to order this. I hate how the stock shifter becomes more vague when shifting above 4k. Missed third with an accidental grind. My stupid mistake though. Embarrassed myself driving down my local street.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by flySWA737
I need to order this. I hate how the stock shifter becomes more vague when shifting above 4k. Missed third with an accidental grind. My stupid mistake though. Embarrassed myself driving down my local street.

Darn MT-82....
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26
I've been on the list for a few weeks waiting for a call.

I think theres supposed to be a december batch that will be called about soon.
Ditto. Still waiting on my call!
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Ivan 5.0
Ditto. Still waiting on my call!
Give MGW a call to confirm everything.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Got a call today.

The next batch is shipping next week! Can't wait to install.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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I've had the MGW shifter in my 2012 V-6 for about 3 weeks now, so I can give you some feedback. I had my mechanic install it, I don't have a garage, jacks, etc. He charged $150.00, which I feel was way fair, he actually spent about 2 1/2 hours. MGW says 2 hours max, the guy at MGW can do it in about an hour.

As for how it feels...a little shorter throw, very tight and precise, more effort to get reverse due to the strength of the spring (will loosen some over time) and a bit more noise. Not really bothersome IMO. Overall, I'm very happy with it, feel it was worth the money. My car was ordered, built in Sept. 2011, so I'm not sure what changes, fluid was in my trans., but when cold (I'm on the CA. coast, so it rarely gets to freezing) the 1st to 2nd shift is "crunchy", doesn't grind or lock out, and seems normal after 4 or 5 miles. Part of the reason I bought this shifter, was to hopefully avoid any issues with the trans, this one being so precise.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26
Got a call today.

The next batch is shipping next week! Can't wait to install.
Nice hope I'm one of them.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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I asked my old man for one for christmas. We'll see if they ordered it in time to get in on this batch or not. Fingers crossed
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 04:12 AM
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I received mine yesterday from UPS . I ordered mine in early November and it turns out it was an extra one from someone who backed out from their order. I will do the install this weekend !
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Looks like you can actually order it online as well now instead of calling.
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26
Looks like you can actually order it online as well now instead of calling.
That's how I ordered mine,online.
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26
Just post the link here. The mods aren't gonna delete an install write up because it's on another forum.
http://www.mustangevolution.com/must...throw-shifter/
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackMamba03
Give MGW a call to confirm everything.
Nice, MGW emailed me and I ordered one w/ their shift **** and heat shield. Bit pricey, but hopefully will be well worth it
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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I'd love to get one of these ... but if my 6MT goes bad I'd be afraid Ford would blame it on the Aftermarket Shifter and deny warranty! Unless of course you go through the trouble of removing the MGW shifter and putting stock back in before going to dealer ...
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