Corsa clones or MGW shifter?
05-24-2010, 10:39 PM
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Corsa clones or MGW shifter? I have a Borla exhaust and as much as I love the sound, I absolutely hate the tips. They're ugly, impossible to clean or keep clean, have a dull finish, and you can hardly see them from more than 10 ft away. A little over a month ago, I ordered some Corsa clone tips from 6LE for $150. I have been waiting for them since then because they have been and still are on back order (not Marks fault though, offered me a refund) and I'm starting to second guess my choice.
I also hate the stock Hurst shifter. The throws are way too long, it's very notchy, hard to get into the right gear at WOT high rpm shifts, and I just think it's ugly. I have heard nothing but extremely positive reviews for the MGW short shifter and not one person that I saw did not like it. Of course, I would have to get the gripper shift ball as it looks totally badass and looks like it has a nice grippy surface, which is an extra $50.
So...should I get a refund on the tips and get the MGW? I know the tips are only for looks, and the MGW, even though $100 more, would make the car so much nicer to drive day to day. But sadly 6LE is going out of business, and that is the last place that carries cheap, high quality, right size, Corsa clones. And I didn't want to be stuck with these ugly tips for the rest of the Z28s life... What should I do folks? I'm torn.
I also hate the stock Hurst shifter. The throws are way too long, it's very notchy, hard to get into the right gear at WOT high rpm shifts, and I just think it's ugly. I have heard nothing but extremely positive reviews for the MGW short shifter and not one person that I saw did not like it. Of course, I would have to get the gripper shift ball as it looks totally badass and looks like it has a nice grippy surface, which is an extra $50.
So...should I get a refund on the tips and get the MGW? I know the tips are only for looks, and the MGW, even though $100 more, would make the car so much nicer to drive day to day. But sadly 6LE is going out of business, and that is the last place that carries cheap, high quality, right size, Corsa clones. And I didn't want to be stuck with these ugly tips for the rest of the Z28s life... What should I do folks? I'm torn.
05-25-2010, 07:35 AM
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I have a Borla exhaust and as much as I love the sound, I absolutely hate the tips. They're ugly, impossible to clean or keep clean, have a dull finish, and you can hardly see them from more than 10 ft away. A little over a month ago, I ordered some Corsa clone tips from 6LE for $150. I have been waiting for them since then because they have been and still are on back order (not Marks fault though, offered me a refund) and I'm starting to second guess my choice.
I also hate the stock Hurst shifter. The throws are way too long, it's very notchy, hard to get into the right gear at WOT high rpm shifts, and I just think it's ugly. I have heard nothing but extremely positive reviews for the MGW short shifter and not one person that I saw did not like it. Of course, I would have to get the gripper shift ball as it looks totally badass and looks like it has a nice grippy surface, which is an extra $50.
So...should I get a refund on the tips and get the MGW? I know the tips are only for looks, and the MGW, even though $100 more, would make the car so much nicer to drive day to day. But sadly 6LE is going out of business, and that is the last place that carries cheap, high quality, right size, Corsa clones. And I didn't want to be stuck with these ugly tips for the rest of the Z28s life... What should I do folks? I'm torn.
I also hate the stock Hurst shifter. The throws are way too long, it's very notchy, hard to get into the right gear at WOT high rpm shifts, and I just think it's ugly. I have heard nothing but extremely positive reviews for the MGW short shifter and not one person that I saw did not like it. Of course, I would have to get the gripper shift ball as it looks totally badass and looks like it has a nice grippy surface, which is an extra $50.
So...should I get a refund on the tips and get the MGW? I know the tips are only for looks, and the MGW, even though $100 more, would make the car so much nicer to drive day to day. But sadly 6LE is going out of business, and that is the last place that carries cheap, high quality, right size, Corsa clones. And I didn't want to be stuck with these ugly tips for the rest of the Z28s life... What should I do folks? I'm torn.
05-25-2010, 02:02 PM
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The cheaper ones are like 2 1/4" and neck down your exhaust.
Mine come in 2.5" and 3" ID and 3.5" and 4" outside (tip) diameters.
The vendor I go through gets them custom made and they are more costly (and some sizes are even back ordered right now)...
05-25-2010, 02:16 PM
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You guys who think you can get them cheaper aren't paying attention to what he posted... "the right size".
The cheaper ones are like 2 1/4" and neck down your exhaust.
Mine come in 2.5" and 3" ID and 3.5" and 4" outside (tip) diameters.
The vendor I go through gets them custom made and they are more costly (and some sizes are even back ordered right now)...
The cheaper ones are like 2 1/4" and neck down your exhaust.
Mine come in 2.5" and 3" ID and 3.5" and 4" outside (tip) diameters.
The vendor I go through gets them custom made and they are more costly (and some sizes are even back ordered right now)...
Sorry. I need to pay attention to what is said.
05-25-2010, 02:49 PM
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just a thought, as a cheap upgrade is getting a short stick for the stock Hurst shifter. the stock Hurst is actually a very nice peice and works well, its the stock stick with the rubber isolator that makes it shitty. replace the stick with a WS6Store or LSS, and get the corsa clones as well.
05-26-2010, 07:00 AM
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So needless to say, the UMI short stick hits the console
05-26-2010, 02:56 PM
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You guys who think you can get them cheaper aren't paying attention to what he posted... "the right size".
The cheaper ones are like 2 1/4" and neck down your exhaust.
Mine come in 2.5" and 3" ID and 3.5" and 4" outside (tip) diameters.
The vendor I go through gets them custom made and they are more costly (and some sizes are even back ordered right now)...
The cheaper ones are like 2 1/4" and neck down your exhaust.
Mine come in 2.5" and 3" ID and 3.5" and 4" outside (tip) diameters.
The vendor I go through gets them custom made and they are more costly (and some sizes are even back ordered right now)...
My "cheapos" are 3.5s.
OP, what size are you looking for?
05-27-2010, 05:29 PM
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I too have the Hurst...just swapped in a short stick from the WS6STORE and it's a night and day difference. Only $25 too! http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=1176
05-29-2010, 10:13 AM
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You guys who think you can get them cheaper aren't paying attention to what he posted... "the right size".
The cheaper ones are like 2 1/4" and neck down your exhaust.
Mine come in 2.5" and 3" ID and 3.5" and 4" outside (tip) diameters.
The vendor I go through gets them custom made and they are more costly (and some sizes are even back ordered right now)...
The cheaper ones are like 2 1/4" and neck down your exhaust.
Mine come in 2.5" and 3" ID and 3.5" and 4" outside (tip) diameters.
The vendor I go through gets them custom made and they are more costly (and some sizes are even back ordered right now)...
