After reading several posts regarding various mods including shifters, I decided to invest a good chunk of change and get an MGW shifter.
I must say, that without a lift, the installation was a PITA.
Lost a lot of knuckle skin and even a little blood. I'm a big guy with big hands. However, with the written instructions and DVD installation video provided, along with a good on-line instructional video, I was able to install it in three hours time with only one small mistake.
Getting my car up on jacks high enough to work on it was the most time consuming.
I like the adjustable throw on the MGW. I have mine set to about 40% less than stock. Any shorter and I'm not sure if is considered shifting anymore.
The shifting is smooth, but with enough resistance to let you feel when the car is in gear. (solid). No more worries about missing 3rd gear under hard driving. It is almost as if the shifter knows where to go next. Downshifts from 4th to 2nd are also easier. I have had some trouble getting into reverse. Maybe because of my lack of practice. I go forward a lot.
The adjustable height of the shifter is also nice. I find setting it low keeps my elbow in line with the center consol lid, which makes for a more comfortable shift position.
Now I went from stock to the MGW. But have driven an 05 Roush with the short throw shifter and feel the MGW is much better. In fact, I believe the MGW to compare well with the shifter on the Ford GT supercar I drove. Although my Mustang seems to be missing the 6th gear.
I almost went with a Steeda sport shifter kit, but could not find anyone who actually owns one to give me a comment. The Tri-ax shifter, Hurst shifter, and 5.0
all have a good following, but overall the MGW had the best reviews. I have to agree. (just my opinion)
Hope this helps anyone else looking for info on a shifter.
I must say, that without a lift, the installation was a PITA.
Lost a lot of knuckle skin and even a little blood. I'm a big guy with big hands. However, with the written instructions and DVD installation video provided, along with a good on-line instructional video, I was able to install it in three hours time with only one small mistake.
Getting my car up on jacks high enough to work on it was the most time consuming.
I like the adjustable throw on the MGW. I have mine set to about 40% less than stock. Any shorter and I'm not sure if is considered shifting anymore.
The shifting is smooth, but with enough resistance to let you feel when the car is in gear. (solid). No more worries about missing 3rd gear under hard driving. It is almost as if the shifter knows where to go next. Downshifts from 4th to 2nd are also easier. I have had some trouble getting into reverse. Maybe because of my lack of practice. I go forward a lot.
The adjustable height of the shifter is also nice. I find setting it low keeps my elbow in line with the center consol lid, which makes for a more comfortable shift position.
Now I went from stock to the MGW. But have driven an 05 Roush with the short throw shifter and feel the MGW is much better. In fact, I believe the MGW to compare well with the shifter on the Ford GT supercar I drove. Although my Mustang seems to be missing the 6th gear.
I almost went with a Steeda sport shifter kit, but could not find anyone who actually owns one to give me a comment. The Tri-ax shifter, Hurst shifter, and 5.0
all have a good following, but overall the MGW had the best reviews. I have to agree. (just my opinion)
Hope this helps anyone else looking for info on a shifter.
