Hinson Motorsports or MGW shifter?
05-17-2016, 08:29 PM
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Hinson Motorsports or MGW shifter? Having a hard time deciphering which short throw shifter I'd like to purchase. I haven't found much info about the Hinson on here, but I have the MGW. And the rule of thumb seems to be:
If you want a Pro 5.0, get the MGW. If you are thinking of upgrading from the 5.0, get the MGW.
I have driven cars with both the Hinson and the MGW. They both feel great (compared to my stock one, which probably isn't that shocking), but the Hinson is Jesus in a shifter. The springs and everything were absolute sex, and completely blows the MGW out of the water.
BUT, MGW is $209, and the Hinson is a whopping $350.
Hinson is amazing, but I'm not sure if it's $100+ amazing.
What say you? Bite the bullet for something that could make an idiot a driver mod, or the other?
If you want a Pro 5.0, get the MGW. If you are thinking of upgrading from the 5.0, get the MGW.
I have driven cars with both the Hinson and the MGW. They both feel great (compared to my stock one, which probably isn't that shocking), but the Hinson is Jesus in a shifter. The springs and everything were absolute sex, and completely blows the MGW out of the water.
BUT, MGW is $209, and the Hinson is a whopping $350.
Hinson is amazing, but I'm not sure if it's $100+ amazing.
What say you? Bite the bullet for something that could make an idiot a driver mod, or the other?
05-18-2016, 02:32 AM
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I have a MGW in my 01 TA and recently bought a Hinson for my 89. I haven't put it in yet, but since everyone seems to say it's a better shifter, I spent the extra money on it.
What's $140 over the time span you're gonna own the car? If you've shifted both and liked the Hinson better, just get it and be done with it.
What's $140 over the time span you're gonna own the car? If you've shifted both and liked the Hinson better, just get it and be done with it.
05-18-2016, 11:37 PM
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Having a hard time deciphering which short throw shifter I'd like to purchase. I haven't found much info about the Hinson on here, but I have the MGW. And the rule of thumb seems to be:
If you want a Pro 5.0, get the MGW. If you are thinking of upgrading from the 5.0, get the MGW.
I have driven cars with both the Hinson and the MGW. They both feel great (compared to my stock one, which probably isn't that shocking), but the Hinson is Jesus in a shifter. The springs and everything were absolute sex, and completely blows the MGW out of the water.
BUT, MGW is $209, and the Hinson is a whopping $350.
Hinson is amazing, but I'm not sure if it's $100+ amazing.
What say you? Bite the bullet for something that could make an idiot a driver mod, or the other?
If you want a Pro 5.0, get the MGW. If you are thinking of upgrading from the 5.0, get the MGW.
I have driven cars with both the Hinson and the MGW. They both feel great (compared to my stock one, which probably isn't that shocking), but the Hinson is Jesus in a shifter. The springs and everything were absolute sex, and completely blows the MGW out of the water.
BUT, MGW is $209, and the Hinson is a whopping $350.
Hinson is amazing, but I'm not sure if it's $100+ amazing.
What say you? Bite the bullet for something that could make an idiot a driver mod, or the other?
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05-19-2016, 06:07 AM
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That price tag though..........
In for opinions.
05-19-2016, 07:12 AM
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I had the factory Hurst, Pro 5.0, Hurst Billet Plus, MGW, and the McLeod. I like the McLeod way better. Considering it and the Hinson are practically the same, I think you'd like Hinson or McLeod style of shifter better.
05-19-2016, 07:17 AM
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With my MGW reverse was a bitch to get into. Not with the McLeod. Plus it uses a Belleville washer stack so the centering mechanism won't wear out like a spring will.
05-19-2016, 10:40 AM
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05-19-2016, 11:42 AM
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MGW has been the standard for as long as Ive been active on the forum. It was always my plan to get one but with Hinson coming out recently many have sworn by it. I dont understand how it could be $140 better than an MGW but if it's worth it I don't mind ponying up the cash. Still would really love to hear from people who had an MGW and recently switched.
05-20-2016, 03:53 AM
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MGW has been the standard for as long as Ive been active on the forum. It was always my plan to get one but with Hinson coming out recently many have sworn by it. I dont understand how it could be $140 better than an MGW but if it's worth it I don't mind ponying up the cash. Still would really love to hear from people who had an MGW and recently switched.
Anyone with the MGW like myself ain't going to swap it out for no good reason
05-20-2016, 04:45 AM
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05-20-2016, 10:43 PM
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