MGW shifters

REDRAGTOPRS · 08-14-2013, 08:00 PM

http://www.mgwltd.com/
They seem to be all the hype on all the other car boards. I am looking at getting both their C6 shifter AND their C6 shifter control box. Anyone here have one on their car? I would like to feel what it feels like, as some people say it takes some getting used to....

BIRDMAN · 08-14-2013, 08:10 PM

They've received many great reviews on corvetteforum for years. I don't ever hear anything negative about them. The higher the short throw percentage (ie 30% shorter throw, etc) the more effort it will take to shift. Most come with a self-centering spring but not all (generally speaking, not MGW).

I'd say go for it. I don't know much about the C6s and their shifter control box but never heard of that upgrade on a C5.

blkscls1z · 08-14-2013, 09:53 PM

Drove a '10 SS with one and really liked it. I would have put one in the C6Z if I still had it.

Blue Skunk · 08-14-2013, 09:58 PM

I have one in my 500. Great quality and finish. A real improvement over the stock shifter. I think what makes it better than the others is the adjustable ratio feature. You can tailor it to your personal preference.

slowgreen99 · 08-14-2013, 10:03 PM

I liked mine when i daily drove my car. Very comfy

Qwik_Sn95 · 08-14-2013, 10:54 PM

Got one in my cobra.

RoadconeTuning · 08-15-2013, 08:30 AM

the one for Mustangs was super nice.

chrisheltra · 08-15-2013, 08:43 AM

I talked to the guy that owns the place at mustang week for a bit. Although I dont remember his name he was a real stand up guy and sells a very nice product. He also offers a military discount. When I take the plunge to replace my shifter it will be for a MGW.

slowgreen99 · 08-15-2013, 11:43 AM

That wont fix you eating sammiches between shifts

chrisheltra · 08-15-2013, 11:51 AM

Just make the sammiches smaller.

2fnslow · 08-15-2013, 02:08 PM

had one in my fox and liked it better than the pro 5 0 & steeda tri ax

RoadconeTuning · 08-15-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 2fnslow

had one in my fox and liked it better than the pro 5 0 & steeda tri ax

PRO5.0 is garbage, TriAx w/ comfort pro handle is my 2nd favorite shifter.

FRDnemesis · 08-15-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning

PRO5.0 is garbage, TriAx w/ comfort pro handle is my 2nd favorite shifter.

Not sure what vehicle you had yours in but in a 4th gen F-body, there is not a better shifter. I tried SLP short throw, Hurst Competition, Hurst Pro Billet, B&M Ripper and finally a PRO 5.0 w/Lou's short stick; search was over. I wish they made one for the vettes.

MGW is the best one out there Ryan, buy it and you will not be disappointed. If you are; I'll trade you my Z06 Short Throw shifter and cash.

saclifford · 10-26-2014, 11:55 PM

that was one of the first things I got for my car and I love the way it is.

GreebeanZ28 · 10-27-2014, 06:11 AM

I have a modded MGW shifter in my GTO. Its ok, i like the factory one best though. People rant and rave about how much they like them.

RoadconeTuning · 10-27-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FRDnemesis

Not sure what vehicle you had yours in but in a 4th gen F-body, there is not a better shifter. I tried SLP short throw, Hurst Competition, Hurst Pro Billet, B&M Ripper and finally a PRO 5.0 w/Lou's short stick; search was over. I wish they made one for the vettes.

MGW is the best one out there Ryan, buy it and you will not be disappointed. If you are; I'll trade you my Z06 Short Throw shifter and cash.

pro 5.0 that i used in my 04GT for a short while was junk. the shift lever was WAY too short for no reason whatsoever.

I liked the stock G8 shifter that everyone bitched and complained about as well.

08-14-2013, 08:00 PM	#1
REDRAGTOPRS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Charleston Posts: 490	MGW shifters http://www.mgwltd.com/ They seem to be all the hype on all the other car boards. I am looking at getting both their C6 shifter AND their C6 shifter control box. Anyone here have one on their car? I would like to feel what it feels like, as some people say it takes some getting used to.... __________________ 2008 LS3 Corvette, A & A Vi3 trim blower, 664 crank hp at 8.5psi, ZR1 clutch, Billy Boat Fusion SS exhaust with mild to wild switch, Custom leather accents..... *FOR SALE* 2001 Black Pontiac Trans Am Ws6 Convertible, Michelin Pilot Sport cups mounted on 2008 black zo6 rims.

08-14-2013, 08:10 PM	#2
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	They've received many great reviews on corvetteforum for years. I don't ever hear anything negative about them. The higher the short throw percentage (ie 30% shorter throw, etc) the more effort it will take to shift. Most come with a self-centering spring but not all (generally speaking, not MGW). I'd say go for it. I don't know much about the C6s and their shifter control box but never heard of that upgrade on a C5. __________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."*

08-14-2013, 09:53 PM	#3
blkscls1z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between Goose Creek & Moncks Corner Posts: 2,310	Drove a '10 SS with one and really liked it. I would have put one in the C6Z if I still had it. __________________

08-14-2013, 09:58 PM	#4
Blue Skunk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA (Ladson Area) Posts: 459	I have one in my 500. Great quality and finish. A real improvement over the stock shifter. I think what makes it better than the others is the adjustable ratio feature. You can tailor it to your personal preference. __________________ Street Turtle - 08 Shelby GT500 Daily Driver - 13 Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel Track Star - 68 F100

08-14-2013, 10:03 PM	#5
slowgreen99 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 7,740	I liked mine when i daily drove my car. Very comfy __________________ M.R.E. Bad Bob Motorsports

08-14-2013, 10:54 PM	#6
Qwik_Sn95 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 477	Got one in my cobra. __________________ Turbo mustang

08-15-2013, 08:30 AM	#7
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	the one for Mustangs was super nice. __________________ FIRSBIRZ

08-15-2013, 08:43 AM	#8
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	I talked to the guy that owns the place at mustang week for a bit. Although I dont remember his name he was a real stand up guy and sells a very nice product. He also offers a military discount. When I take the plunge to replace my shifter it will be for a MGW. __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

08-15-2013, 11:43 AM	#9
slowgreen99 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 7,740	That wont fix you eating sammiches between shifts __________________ M.R.E. Bad Bob Motorsports

08-15-2013, 11:51 AM	#10
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	Just make the sammiches smaller. __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

08-15-2013, 02:08 PM	#11
2fnslow Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 71	had one in my fox and liked it better than the pro 5 0 & steeda tri ax

10-26-2014, 11:55 PM	#14
saclifford Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: moncks corner Posts: 61	that was one of the first things I got for my car and I love the way it is.

10-27-2014, 06:11 AM	#15
GreebeanZ28 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Easley Posts: 2,300	I have a modded MGW shifter in my GTO. Its ok, i like the factory one best though. People rant and rave about how much they like them. __________________