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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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Well I took the advice of my cousin who had an '03 Cobra. He had an MGW on his and really recommended it. I went with just a plain Jane Hurst white ball shift ****. But more about the shifter, it is just so solid. I mean guys, phew... it's just so smooth and... and... awesome. From this forum member, HIGHLY recommended.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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i like mine too
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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I just got mine in to replace my stock hurst with a WS6Store short stick. It's definitely an improvement, and sped up my shifting a bit.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by scout_miller
Well I took the advice of my cousin who had an '03 Cobra. He had an MGW on his and really recommended it. I went with just a plain Jane Hurst white ball shift ****. But more about the shifter, it is just so solid. I mean guys, phew... it's just so smooth and... and... awesome. From this forum member, HIGHLY recommended.

Question guys: I have the Pro 5.0 power shifter with Lou's short stick. Do you guys know how this setup compares with the MGW one?

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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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I had one, it was a bit stiff at first, i didn't keep it too long, but the pro 5.0 was so easy to move i could shift faster... now i have the stock hurst about to get the short stick.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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I've had the pro 5.0 on my cobra and it was great. Right now I have a b&m and its not that great . I want to get a mgw. Heard nothing but good things about them.
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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I ordered one months ago, haven't had a chance to use it though.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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You will really like it man. It was a little more of a PITA than I thought but well well well worth it. I mean, I always wanted to drive my car before and it is even worse now. LOL
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What made it to be a pita?
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got a mgw and can truly say its the best shifter out there BARNONE!!!!!!
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 02:43 AM
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What made it to be a pita?
I didn't really expect to have to remove the entire center console. I mean it wasn't that bad, but I really did NOT see that coming. O and the rubber shifter boot that is underneath the console was kind of a pain to get off. Was it worth it? **** hell yeah!!!
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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I've heard nothing but great things about the MGW I plan on ordering mine next week. I have a stock hurst on my setup.. Cant wait to see the difference..
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