MGW Shifter Ordered
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Well, finished up about 345ish. Haven't gotten to drive really. Did a quick run around the block and so far my impressions are I can't get into reverse and that it's very noisy. Will post back after a longer ride.
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
Well, finished up about 345ish. Haven't gotten to drive really. Did a quick run around the block and so far my impressions are I can't get into reverse and that it's very noisy. Will post back after a longer ride.
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Originally Posted by Hytek
I can't wait then! My reverse spring must be so loose because I can't really tell sometimes between 1st and reverse. I hate having to think about which gear I'm going in.
Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
Well, finished up about 345ish. Haven't gotten to drive really. Did a quick run around the block and so far my impressions are I can't get into reverse and that it's very noisy. Will post back after a longer ride.
As for it being stiff too, compared to stock, now you KNOW you are in your desired gear and you know what gear it actually is in.
John, have you driven a 5.0 with an mgw shifter installed?
2012gtcs, did you use ALL the dynomat provided? And put it in the recommended spots? And as for the stiffness it will get much much better.
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2012gtcs.....im just glad all the parts were there...lol
I think you will see what I was referring to regarding noise. Like I said I love my Barton and bracket...little noise and super short throw....and a lot less noise. Mgw is a super nice part but with the hassle of the install I just couldnt see the real benefit over my Barton. Mgw might be a little over engineered hence the hassle putting it in. its all really a matter of taste I guess...anyway enjoy! The stock shifter sucks...till you drive one thats been replaced you cant possibly realize how bad it does
I think you will see what I was referring to regarding noise. Like I said I love my Barton and bracket...little noise and super short throw....and a lot less noise. Mgw is a super nice part but with the hassle of the install I just couldnt see the real benefit over my Barton. Mgw might be a little over engineered hence the hassle putting it in. its all really a matter of taste I guess...anyway enjoy! The stock shifter sucks...till you drive one thats been replaced you cant possibly realize how bad it does
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Well after the first quick run I think I was nervous it wasn't installed right b/c of no reverse. So i was keen to every little sound. Ive since found reverse and realized how to get into it lol. F you simply push down and over u are NOT in reverse, you actually go to 1st lol. I find it easier to go Over, down, then you need to push over even more, then up.
I just find it noisy in first and second, especially under 2500 rpm. Almost a chunky rattling sound. I was thinking its the shifter or my install but there's no actual parts to move. It's probably
just more noise transferred thru the shifter.
I'm always worried after an install so I'm listening to every little thing so don't take this as the sound is unbearable. Its not THAT bad. Just at lower rpm you hear a lot of that rattly gear sound and noticed when going into slanted driveway I get some noise too like a rattle back and forth.
Overall, I really like the shifter and I will probably like it much better after cruising tomorrow. It will just take some getting used to the new feel and adjusting to it.
I just find it noisy in first and second, especially under 2500 rpm. Almost a chunky rattling sound. I was thinking its the shifter or my install but there's no actual parts to move. It's probably
just more noise transferred thru the shifter.
I'm always worried after an install so I'm listening to every little thing so don't take this as the sound is unbearable. Its not THAT bad. Just at lower rpm you hear a lot of that rattly gear sound and noticed when going into slanted driveway I get some noise too like a rattle back and forth.
Overall, I really like the shifter and I will probably like it much better after cruising tomorrow. It will just take some getting used to the new feel and adjusting to it.
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Glad to hear you found reverse lol. The shifter is going to be noisier than the stock pos. That's why the stock one is so flimsy, the average consumer would complain like crazy hearing it all the time. Also the reason why shifts are missed and it feels so spongy. Now you have a direct connection to the trans. You might want to get some more dynomat. When my buddy put his in he bought a whole extra sheet from a stereo store and lined it under the console and that helped. I'll be doing the same with mine.
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Anthony, glad you got the install complete and are liking it so far. Yes you can hear more of the tranny but I don't even notice it because I'm so busy wiping the drool off my face as I'm shifting
But as John said, try to use more dynomat if you want. Did you finish the whole sheet mgw gave?
But as John said, try to use more dynomat if you want. Did you finish the whole sheet mgw gave?
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Man I have been trying to tell myself I dont need this but the longer this thread gets the more and more I want to add this to my must have list just a bit worried about the noise still, But just the other day I had a bit of a problem getting it to go into fifth. Pushed it in and it just seemed to reject me, lol maybe it was me just thinking of the MGW more
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Originally Posted by MJN
Man I have been trying to tell myself I dont need this but the longer this thread gets the more and more I want to add this to my must have list just a bit worried about the noise still, But just the other day I had a bit of a problem getting it to go into fifth. Pushed it in and it just seemed to reject me, lol maybe it was me just thinking of the MGW more
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Originally Posted by MJN
Man I have been trying to tell myself I dont need this but the longer this thread gets the more and more I want to add this to my must have list just a bit worried about the noise still, But just the other day I had a bit of a problem getting it to go into fifth. Pushed it in and it just seemed to reject me, lol maybe it was me just thinking of the MGW more
Its like anything if you want to improve in one way theres usually a drawback in another, ill take the perfect shifts over the noise anytime..Just remember it eill be alittle stiff for awhile till the springs loses its tensile..
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Honestly the payoff and knowing for a fact the next gear you select will be there vs wondering is worth it,
Its like anything if you want to improve in one way theres usually a drawback in another, ill take the perfect shifts over the noise anytime..Just remember it eill be alittle stiff for awhile till the springs loses its tensile..
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Is that rattling/spinning/clunking the tranny you hear?! It's more prevalent in 1-3, under 2500 rpm. I get a little more whine in 4th too when I lay into it.
The shifter is awesome, I got some driving in today and it really does shift nice. If u give it a nice push into gear, you get the clunk into gear sound which is cool. But If u aren't so hard on it, it can be perfectly silent.
Oh, and the dynamat, yes I used it all. I even got a piece on the bottom of the shifter clamshell but not as much as I'd like. I think the dynamat needs to be thicker. Heres a few pics of my masterful dynamat job....
The shifter is awesome, I got some driving in today and it really does shift nice. If u give it a nice push into gear, you get the clunk into gear sound which is cool. But If u aren't so hard on it, it can be perfectly silent.
Oh, and the dynamat, yes I used it all. I even got a piece on the bottom of the shifter clamshell but not as much as I'd like. I think the dynamat needs to be thicker. Heres a few pics of my masterful dynamat job....
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
Is that rattling/spinning/clunking the tranny you hear?! It's more prevalent in 1-3, under 2500 rpm. I get a little more whine in 4th too when I lay into it.
The shifter is awesome, I got some driving in today and it really does shift nice. If u give it a nice push into gear, you get the clunk into gear sound which is cool. But If u aren't so hard on it, it can be perfectly silent.
Oh, and the dynamat, yes I used it all. I even got a piece on the bottom of the shifter clamshell but not as much as I'd like. I think the dynamat needs to be thicker. Heres a few pics of my masterful dynamat job....
The shifter is awesome, I got some driving in today and it really does shift nice. If u give it a nice push into gear, you get the clunk into gear sound which is cool. But If u aren't so hard on it, it can be perfectly silent.
Oh, and the dynamat, yes I used it all. I even got a piece on the bottom of the shifter clamshell but not as much as I'd like. I think the dynamat needs to be thicker. Heres a few pics of my masterful dynamat job....
Yes noise 1-2 and 2 nd 3 going slow. Its all transmission sounds not shifter..
The Fotd factory rear shifter mount isolated it.
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I don't think it had any affect on it?? I just got the boot into the groove first, then worked it into the opening. The first time around, the last piece to tuck under was at the bottom right. If you remember, that's where that tight bolt was, and there's not much room. Had to redo, finishing up at the top where there's plenty of room. Oh, and to help it I used a small butter knife to get it in.
Im going to post up some tips for others to refer to when they do their installs. Hopefully I remember the troublesome points.
Im going to post up some tips for others to refer to when they do their installs. Hopefully I remember the troublesome points.