MGW Shifter...
9/19/13, 06:26 AM
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9/22/13, 01:38 AM
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Installed the shifter this morning. It took about an hour and a half or so to do, so that's not too bad. It's a night and day improvement. I can't get over it. Even drove about 60 miles round trip on it tonight and beat on it a little going to a show. Love the precision of it.
9/22/13, 06:34 AM
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Welcome to the club. Now you know why people love this upgrade. Just makes you want to shift. Unlike other mods, I can see the MGW adding to the value of this car in the future, not depreciating. Private sale of course, dealers will just try to get you to believe this will subtract hundreds off the bottom line... 
9/22/13, 07:39 AM
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Welcome to the club. Now you know why people love this upgrade. Just makes you want to shift. Unlike other mods, I can see the MGW adding to the value of this car in the future, not depreciating. Private sale of course, dealers will just try to get you to believe this will subtract hundreds off the bottom line...
starting disassembly for magnuson today...
9/22/13, 09:51 AM
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9/22/13, 11:17 AM
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Welcome to the club. Now you know why people love this upgrade. Just makes you want to shift. Unlike other mods, I can see the MGW adding to the value of this car in the future, not depreciating. Private sale of course, dealers will just try to get you to believe this will subtract hundreds off the bottom line...
9/22/13, 02:12 PM
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I'm really really sick and tired of all these MGW recommendation threads and post. You guys are forcing me want to spend $390. There is only so much real positive feedback a man can take :-(
9/22/13, 06:10 PM
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same boat. Now I'm spreading the sickness ... Hehe
9/22/13, 07:39 PM
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9/23/13, 05:38 PM
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I ordered the MGW today, but I'm skeptical. Barton 2 post was little improvement with increased NVH, and people rave about that thing. Hoping the MGW provides the wondrous driving experience transformation that people praise it to.
The stock bracket is back on now. It shifts easily, but it feels so fragile. I usually feel like I hit two "chunks" on 1-2, and I feel a little grind/nibble going into third sometimes. None of the problems are consistent, so I don't think I have a synchro issue or anything.
I got the MGW shift ball, and appropriately sized handle, but got the spare OEM size handle as well. Few more bucks whatever. Anyone using MGW with stock ****? I also went for the deluxe jam nut and washer. Any input on that piece? Thanks all.
The stock bracket is back on now. It shifts easily, but it feels so fragile. I usually feel like I hit two "chunks" on 1-2, and I feel a little grind/nibble going into third sometimes. None of the problems are consistent, so I don't think I have a synchro issue or anything.
I got the MGW shift ball, and appropriately sized handle, but got the spare OEM size handle as well. Few more bucks whatever. Anyone using MGW with stock ****? I also went for the deluxe jam nut and washer. Any input on that piece? Thanks all.
9/23/13, 07:00 PM
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I will be placing an order with MGW as well.
9/23/13, 09:05 PM
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Yeah that's the thing, I have read plenty of them. I also read plenty of great reviews on the Barton 2 post and was underwhelmed with the results. Like I said, hoping for the best. Being able to confidently shift will take my enjoyment of this car to the next level.
Also, if you are considering ordering, I don't know how limited the MGW production runs are, but I called before I ordered this morning and was told they could ship the next day.
Thanks for the input, love your car.
Also, if you are considering ordering, I don't know how limited the MGW production runs are, but I called before I ordered this morning and was told they could ship the next day.
Thanks for the input, love your car.
9/24/13, 07:19 AM
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With the MGW and my swap of the OEM trans fluid to Redline MTL next weekend, this thing is going to feel buttery smooth.
9/24/13, 04:05 PM
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I was going to buy the Barton short throw with the 2-post bracket myself... until I read the resounding positive reviews of the MGW. I've had my MGW on now for around 400 miles on my daily driver and absolutely love it. Night and day over the stock piece with only a minor increase in NVH. The increase in vibration is really only below 2K RPM's in 6th gear. Other than that, just as quiet as OEM. With the MGW and my swap of the OEM trans fluid to Redline MTL next weekend, this thing is going to feel buttery smooth.
9/24/13, 06:13 PM
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Yeah that's the thing, I have read plenty of them. I also read plenty of great reviews on the Barton 2 post and was underwhelmed with the results. Like I said, hoping for the best. Being able to confidently shift will take my enjoyment of this car to the next level.
Also, if you are considering ordering, I don't know how limited the MGW production runs are, but I called before I ordered this morning and was told they could ship the next day. Thanks for the input, love your car.
Also, if you are considering ordering, I don't know how limited the MGW production runs are, but I called before I ordered this morning and was told they could ship the next day. Thanks for the input, love your car.
Thanks for the kind words man.
I was going to buy the Barton short throw with the 2-post bracket myself... until I read the resounding positive reviews of the MGW. I've had my MGW on now for around 400 miles on my daily driver and absolutely love it. Night and day over the stock piece with only a minor increase in NVH. The increase in vibration is really only below 2K RPM's in 6th gear. Other than that, just as quiet as OEM.
With the MGW and my swap of the OEM trans fluid to Redline MTL next weekend, this thing is going to feel buttery smooth.
With the MGW and my swap of the OEM trans fluid to Redline MTL next weekend, this thing is going to feel buttery smooth.
9/25/13, 01:26 AM
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I ordered the MGW today, but I'm skeptical. Barton 2 post was little improvement with increased NVH, and people rave about that thing. Hoping the MGW provides the wondrous driving experience transformation that people praise it to.
The stock bracket is back on now. It shifts easily, but it feels so fragile. I usually feel like I hit two "chunks" on 1-2, and I feel a little grind/nibble going into third sometimes. None of the problems are consistent, so I don't think I have a synchro issue or anything.
I got the MGW shift ball, and appropriately sized handle, but got the spare OEM size handle as well. Few more bucks whatever. Anyone using MGW with stock ****? I also went for the deluxe jam nut and washer. Any input on that piece? Thanks all.
The stock bracket is back on now. It shifts easily, but it feels so fragile. I usually feel like I hit two "chunks" on 1-2, and I feel a little grind/nibble going into third sometimes. None of the problems are consistent, so I don't think I have a synchro issue or anything.
I got the MGW shift ball, and appropriately sized handle, but got the spare OEM size handle as well. Few more bucks whatever. Anyone using MGW with stock ****? I also went for the deluxe jam nut and washer. Any input on that piece? Thanks all.
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9/25/13, 04:44 AM
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I'm using the stock **** on my MGW. With mine being a Roush, I wanted to reuse it. It has a different way they go on. Yes the ball screws on normally but it locks in place by a "Sleeve". Works the same as a the jam nut. I don't know what else to call it. But I had no issues installing it with the stock ball. I just reused the "sleeve" and ball and it works great.
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9/25/13, 06:02 AM
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9/25/13, 10:20 AM
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GET ONE ALREADY 
All that Roush goodness, and no MGW to enjoy it with (just giving ya grief
That would not be a bad idea!
9/25/13, 04:40 PM
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I was thinking about it while working out today. And the day before that and the day before that. lol I have to work late tomorrow, so it won't be tomorrow. Maybe Friday, if I don't work late. (We're bombed at work, which is a good thing.
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