MGW Shifter Ordered
#182
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Originally Posted by 5PTOHH
Is this shifter worth it if all you do is spirited driving on the street? I do miss third a lot when I am going at it hard.
But if you don't want to spend the money get yourself a good shifter bracket like the Steeda for $80. I'll be selling mine in a few weeks once my MGW comes in.
#183
Not so much about the money more about not having access to a lift or having anyone around me that's mechanical savvy lol.
#184
Originally Posted by 5PTOHH
Not so much about the money more about not having access to a lift or having anyone around me that's mechanical savvy lol.
#186
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Originally Posted by 5PTOHH
Not so much about the money more about not having access to a lift or having anyone around me that's mechanical savvy lol.
#187
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Yeah I never used that special extension rod no need
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
You don't need a lift as for the latter, learn by doing and a shifter change is one of the easiest things you can do.
Originally Posted by 5PTOHH
Not so much about the money more about not having access to a lift or having anyone around me that's mechanical savvy lol.
Also, you can do it fine with 1 person. 2 people is not necessary.
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So far I'm up to bolting on the support arm with some loctite ( I think I'm gonna use my own loctite brand as opposed to what they supplied even tho that is decent stuff)
Then it's onto the top part of the shifter and buttoning it up.
I did most of the job in the darkness in the driveway with a hanging light. I was actually a lot of fun, never got frustrated once. But haven't done the boot yet.
Then it's onto the top part of the shifter and buttoning it up.
I did most of the job in the darkness in the driveway with a hanging light. I was actually a lot of fun, never got frustrated once. But haven't done the boot yet.
Last edited by 2012GTCS; 3/16/12 at 10:16 PM.
#190
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
So far I'm up to bolting on the support arm with some loctite ( I think I'm gonna use my own loctite brand as opposed to what they supplied even tho that is decent stuff)
Then it's onto the top part of the shifter and buttoning it up.
I did most of the job in the darkness in the driveway with a hanging light. I was actually a lot of fun, never got frustrated once. But haven't done the boot yet.
Then it's onto the top part of the shifter and buttoning it up.
I did most of the job in the darkness in the driveway with a hanging light. I was actually a lot of fun, never got frustrated once. But haven't done the boot yet.
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Ahhhhhhh!!! $&)((;/!?&$)$&$("@!!, Allen keys!!!! I knew when I saw them it would be an issue. I hate when they use them, I hope there's a reason. Lol. Especially when I need a extended Allen key drill bit. WTF Lol
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Awwe too bad, mines all done. Beat ya nana.
My impressions, even with extensive sound deadening and matting the solid rear mount to the body carries more transmission noise into the car after transmission warms up.
The good part is that hitting 3rd to 4th does seem to be completely gone ( which is the only reason I purchased it )
The notchyness from 1st to 2 nd is still the same, but it never bothered me.
The install was alittle tricky getting 2 halves together but I had good help.
The rubber boot was alittle pain but all you gotta do is take your time..
Shifter is A plus.
Id say just change back body mount to fix issue with shifter, but when I removed the stock shifter I noticed the shifter had some pretty severe wear on the reverse bracket.
My impressions, even with extensive sound deadening and matting the solid rear mount to the body carries more transmission noise into the car after transmission warms up.
The good part is that hitting 3rd to 4th does seem to be completely gone ( which is the only reason I purchased it )
The notchyness from 1st to 2 nd is still the same, but it never bothered me.
The install was alittle tricky getting 2 halves together but I had good help.
The rubber boot was alittle pain but all you gotta do is take your time..
Shifter is A plus.
Id say just change back body mount to fix issue with shifter, but when I removed the stock shifter I noticed the shifter had some pretty severe wear on the reverse bracket.
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Yes exactly, makes me wonder if that would have been enough, just replacing the back shift bracket with a Steeda or Barton. Id say for anyone thinking of shifters to at least try swapping out the factory shifter bracket and use a Steeda or Barton first.
Last edited by UnrealFord; 3/17/12 at 03:08 PM.
#197
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It's similar, just mgw comes with it's own built in. The piece that has the 2 bars through it that bolts to the car is essentially the same function as what the steeda/barton bracket do.
#198
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Originally Posted by UnrealFord
Yes exactly, makes me wonder if that would have been enough, just replacing the back shift bracket with a Steeda or Barton.
#199
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
Ahhhhhhh!!! $&)((;/!?&$)$&$("@!!, Allen keys!!!! I knew when I saw them it would be an issue. I hate when they use them, I hope there's a reason. Lol. Especially when I need a extended Allen key drill bit. WTF Lol
Originally Posted by Hytek
I was tree'd lol. I have the steeda bracket and it's good for the most part, however the shifter still feels sloppy and I hate guessing if I'm going into 3rd or 5th. Same goes for 1st and reverse, sometimes I can't tell until I start letting the clutch out.
Last edited by FromZto5; 3/17/12 at 07:08 PM.
#200
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
Yes, that's one of the favorite parts about the mgw...vagueness and gear guessing is GONE.