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^^That does sound a little odd especially because the consensus seems to be that MGW is sort of the top dog. I still only have experience with the stock shifter at this point which compared to my stock s2000 is like rowing a boat (with really long oars). As a whole the design of these shifters seems pretty straightforward, are there any major differences between the 5.0 and the MGW?
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^^That does sound a little odd especially because the consensus seems to be that MGW is sort of the top dog. I still only have experience with the stock shifter at this point which compared to my stock s2000 is like rowing a boat (with really long oars). As a whole the design of these shifters seems pretty straightforward, are there any major differences between the 5.0 and the MGW?
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I only have experience going from stock Hurst to the MGW. It really is a night and day difference. It takes a little getting used to because the throws are so short, and the gears are so close to each other. The car was fun to drive before the MGW install, but it's way more fun to drive now. I have yet to miss 3rd gear with the new MGW, and that was the major reason for upgrading.
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At the HP/TQ level my car is at, when shifting around 6700 rpm's, 3rd is a little tricky to hit with the stock shifter.
If you get the MGW shifter, get the composite race ****. I have it, and it's bad ***. Looks great and feels great. Here is the link to the correct ****.
http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_race_knob.shtml
If you get the MGW shifter, get the composite race ****. I have it, and it's bad ***. Looks great and feels great. Here is the link to the correct ****.
http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_race_knob.shtml
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At the HP/TQ level my car is at, when shifting around 6700 rpm's, 3rd is a little tricky to hit with the stock shifter.
If you get the MGW shifter, get the composite race ****. I have it, and it's bad ***. Looks great and feels great. Here is the link to the correct ****.
http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_race_knob.shtml
If you get the MGW shifter, get the composite race ****. I have it, and it's bad ***. Looks great and feels great. Here is the link to the correct ****.
http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_race_knob.shtml
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One thing about the MGW, and this could be true for all aftermarket shifters, but it is much louder and notchier than the stock Hurst.
I was also reading that the new design of the stick allows you to cut the stick from the bottom if you want it shorter, but it also says that the stick should not be placed any lower than the grove that is on the stick. If you place the stick too far into the shifter, it will hit. I'm pretty sure I'm good, but if I did put the stick in past the grove, how noticible would the stick hitting the shifter be?
I was also reading that the new design of the stick allows you to cut the stick from the bottom if you want it shorter, but it also says that the stick should not be placed any lower than the grove that is on the stick. If you place the stick too far into the shifter, it will hit. I'm pretty sure I'm good, but if I did put the stick in past the grove, how noticible would the stick hitting the shifter be?
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I have felt the pro 5.0 and mgw side by side before I bought one, same with my buddy who has a m6. Look what I have in my sig and thats what was better. The 5.0 felt notchy and the throws were fairly similar. Not to mention the curved stick on the 5.0 wasnt really that good for me. I dont see how anyone could say one is better on a track though.
And ya if the stick is too low you will def feel it. I tried it just to see. Now I left the stick where the maring was from mgw to mount it and it all seems well
And ya if the stick is too low you will def feel it. I tried it just to see. Now I left the stick where the maring was from mgw to mount it and it all seems well
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I have felt the pro 5.0 and mgw side by side before I bought one, same with my buddy who has a m6. Look what I have in my sig and thats what was better. The 5.0 felt notchy and the throws were fairly similar. Not to mention the curved stick on the 5.0 wasnt really that good for me. I dont see how anyone could say one is better on a track though.
And ya if the stick is too low you will def feel it. I tried it just to see. Now I left the stick where the maring was from mgw to mount it and it all seems well
And ya if the stick is too low you will def feel it. I tried it just to see. Now I left the stick where the maring was from mgw to mount it and it all seems well
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Sold my Pro 5.0 after 7 good years. Just ready to try something else. Once winter ends Ill have some input on the MGW myself.
5.0 never ever let me down either, just ready to try out something new, and if the MGW doesn't work out, I would buy another 5.0
5.0 never ever let me down either, just ready to try out something new, and if the MGW doesn't work out, I would buy another 5.0