short shifter opinions
12-06-2010, 12:11 PM
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short shifter opinions I am rebuilding my transmission and installing my clutch this winter. So figure I will get a new Shifter as well. This is my first manual car so have no experience to go off of. I was leaning towards a pro 5.0 as those are commonly used by people on this board. But I also like what I hear about the mgw Shifter. I also wanted to add a lou as well. Any opinions are welcome. I have a 02 ws6
12-07-2010, 12:12 AM
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I've had the Lou's short stick with the stock Hurst Shifter and it works well for me. I have heard that the MGW is a pretty good too. I think there was a youtube video on the overall feel for the MGW on an F-Body and I was convinced. I say go for the MGW.
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since i switched to the MGW, i have never missed 3rd gear.
shifter is made solid, and when shifting at high rpm's it feels like the shifter is doing the thinking and moving for you, just got to give it a little shove. I would never use another shifter no matter what I drive, never thought a couple hundred dollars would make such a huge difference.
and no, I don't work for MGW, lol, just love the shifter that much.
i think you will find that most people that choose the 5.0, have never used the MGW.
I have used the 5.0, the MGW, the stock hurst, and the stock regular shifters. Although the 5.0 is a good upgrade, the MGW is superior to all
shifter is made solid, and when shifting at high rpm's it feels like the shifter is doing the thinking and moving for you, just got to give it a little shove. I would never use another shifter no matter what I drive, never thought a couple hundred dollars would make such a huge difference.
and no, I don't work for MGW, lol, just love the shifter that much.
i think you will find that most people that choose the 5.0, have never used the MGW.
I have used the 5.0, the MGW, the stock hurst, and the stock regular shifters. Although the 5.0 is a good upgrade, the MGW is superior to all
12-07-2010, 06:43 PM
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Some have complained on here that the MGW moves the handle too far towards the driver, where as I think it's a perfect position (and it seems many others do). My point is it does seem to move it towards the driver a bit, and it might be perfect for you. It would be really nice if you could find a friend that had one to try out, otherwise....you could always buy it and see if you like it 
12-07-2010, 07:21 PM
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since i switched to the MGW, i have never missed 3rd gear.
shifter is made solid, and when shifting at high rpm's it feels like the shifter is doing the thinking and moving for you, just got to give it a little shove. I would never use another shifter no matter what I drive, never thought a couple hundred dollars would make such a huge difference.
and no, I don't work for MGW, lol, just love the shifter that much.
i think you will find that most people that choose the 5.0, have never used the MGW.
I have used the 5.0, the MGW, the stock hurst, and the stock regular shifters. Although the 5.0 is a good upgrade, the MGW is superior to all
shifter is made solid, and when shifting at high rpm's it feels like the shifter is doing the thinking and moving for you, just got to give it a little shove. I would never use another shifter no matter what I drive, never thought a couple hundred dollars would make such a huge difference.
and no, I don't work for MGW, lol, just love the shifter that much.
i think you will find that most people that choose the 5.0, have never used the MGW.
I have used the 5.0, the MGW, the stock hurst, and the stock regular shifters. Although the 5.0 is a good upgrade, the MGW is superior to all
you can't miss a 2-3 upshit. this is a freaking good shifter. I use to have B&M ripper on my old Z28 and really love it...but now with the MGW, I have a superior feeling in my hand!!!! really precise short throw and hard return spring make it the best choice on the market IMO. the only complaint I have, and in reality isn't one, take your time to learn how it work. right after the instal, i went to the dragstrip and miss 2 1-2 upshit in a row because the 2nd gear ins't in the same place than with the oem piece of **** shifter. it was my bad! I never miss a shift after that.
with the MGW you will be more than happy!