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05-13-09, 11:16 AM
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05-13-09, 11:18 AM
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Why not just pony up the money for a good shifter with reps? Grab an MGW and be done.  |
05-13-09, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by AmBo  Why not just pony up the money for a good shifter with reps? Grab an MGW and be done. | Yea that's what I plan, i was just seeing if anyone else has had this shifter. I've had both an MGW and and an Tri-Ax and I loved them both. I'll probably get a Tri-Ax because I've had it the longest, and I love the notchy feel, but who knows. |
05-13-09, 11:35 AM
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There are several parts you do shouldn't trust off of eBay, with a shifter being one of them.
Go with a reputable one, or look on CR or the forums for a good used shifter.
I bought my Pro 5.0 for my T45 for $50 used, and it looked brand new....I havent had a problem with it other than setting the handle were I want it.
If you like notchy go with Pro 5.0 or the Steeda ones. The MGW gives you the Corvette like smoothness in shifting, but I have heard they aren't as good as the Pro 5.0's or Steeda's when your at the track... |
05-13-09, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by joshjwc9 There are several parts you do shouldn't trust off of eBay, with a shifter being one of them.
Go with a reputable one, or look on CR or the forums for a good used shifter.
I bought my Pro 5.0 for my T45 for $50 used, and it looked brand new....I havent had a problem with it other than setting the handle were I want it.
If you like notchy go with Pro 5.0 or the Steeda ones. The MGW gives you the Corvette like smoothness in shifting, but I have heard they aren't as good as the Pro 5.0's or Steeda's when your at the track... | Yea, the Tri-Ax was amazing at the track. I have been looking for one used, and that what I'll probably get. |
05-13-09, 12:45 PM
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pictorally that looks like the summit brand shifter.
but i love my tri ax so thats where my vote is |
05-13-09, 12:55 PM
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I havent used the triax but i love my MGW. Also, lets see some pics of the B!! |
05-13-09, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bullitt_2620 I havent used the triax but i love my MGW. Also, lets see some pics of the B!! | I will have some pics of the B in a few weeks. I am currently in Savannah, GA at school and I get out on the 30th. I'll be going home the next day and the car will waiting for me at home in NJ when I get there. I am so pumped! |
05-13-09, 06:14 PM
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I have been using a UPR shifter. I love it. |
05-14-09, 02:02 PM
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I have an MGW and like it. The only thing more I could ask of it is that it was a little more notchy when really banging the gears, just so you KNOW it's in gear. I hate that shadow of a doubt, lol. |
05-14-09, 02:35 PM
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I have a Tri Ax but want a MGW |
05-14-09, 03:45 PM
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I have a pro 5.0 I like it. |
05-14-09, 04:19 PM
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I would recommend the ebay shifter for the money. I bought one of those same shifters for my 94 and i can tell you its a very nice product and shifts suprisingly well considering the cost.
The MGW is nice (and i know because my 99 has one), but for 50$ you cant beat the ebay one... |
05-14-09, 04:24 PM
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I forgot, I bought a member on here the ebay one for their birthday and they really seem to like it. Positive shifts and very quiet, night and day over the stocker and it was only like $50 |
05-15-09, 09:02 AM
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I had a Pro 5.0 and broke a shift fork with it. Got the MGW and never had another problem.
When I had the TKO 600, it came with a Tri-Ax and it was LOUD and buzzy. Went to the MGW and never looked back. Didn't notice THAT much of a difference when shifting aggressively. But the MGW was more positive and smoother. |
05-15-09, 10:33 AM
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MGW for the win. Why buy another shifter? |
05-15-09, 11:29 AM
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i like the tri-ax shifter |
05-15-09, 01:04 PM
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Pro 5.0 notchy? In a 3550 or 3650 but in a t-5 or t-45 they are awesome. Positive shifts and very good feel.
I have yet to feel a mgw though. (fear I'll go buy one if I do, lol) |
05-16-09, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by deftsound I would recommend the ebay shifter for the money. I bought one of those same shifters for my 94 and i can tell you its a very nice product and shifts suprisingly well considering the cost.
The MGW is nice (and i know because my 99 has one), but for 50$ you cant beat the ebay one... | Hmm, really? This is interesting because it looks almost exactly the same as the B&M shifter, which goes for around $180-200. I might just have to give it a whirl. Anything is better than the stocker I suppose. |
05-16-09, 04:20 PM
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Cant beat that price, but I just put a MGW in mine on Thursday, and I love it, it feels like I am driving a whole new car. It cost me $197 though. I plan on keeping the car forever though, so whats another $200? |
05-16-09, 11:12 PM
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Just remember that the shifter is the connection you have to the transmission. The wrong input will wreak havok on your shift forks. I've pulled the tranny to fix one. Pain in the ascot. So it's ok to spend a little more for a quality piece. |
05-17-09, 04:52 PM
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Well I ordered the shifter. It's the Summit shifter that some guy was selling on ebay for $35 bucks. It is $125 on the Summit website, so I figure if its no good, I can just sell it again. I can make at least my money back. I talked to another buddy at home, and his friend has this shifter and likes it, so we shall see. ANYTHING is better than the stock wet noodle.
Another question though: I have read in a few places that the Tremec 3650 shifter that's in the car has internal shift stops. A few people say to set the shift stops on the shifter as well, but some people say not to. Anyone with experience on this? I am thinking I'll just set the shift stops back slightly from where I would want them if there were no internal shift stops. This would just be like some kind of extra insurance for my shift forks. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes | Rate This Thread |  Linear Mode | | 
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