Just installed MGW Short Throw (orange)
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Matt's 03 GT
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no shifter gasket. Im hard of hearing and I couldnt tell of any noises, might just be me. I set the handle down as low as it can go because I wanted the shortest shift possible and between 7 and 8 o'clock. Because I set it as low as it would go it takes a little more effort to put it in 1st and reverse. Im sure Ill get used to it after a while. Switching from 1st to 2nd is almost effortless and going into 3rd it basically sucks it right in as if I were pushing straight up and it was magnetized to go into 3rd. 4th is a piece of cake. Overall I love it. I may move it up a tad just to make it a little less stiff for reverse and 1st but who the hell buys a short throw for those gears.
Tim2002GT
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I just re-installed mine today! I had some warranty work done on my tranny so I figured it would be a good idea to put the stocker back on!
If you think the orange handle is short, try the silver one. It is about a half inch shorter in both length and height.
Car is in neutral in this photo.
Car is in second gear in this photo.
If you think the orange handle is short, try the silver one. It is about a half inch shorter in both length and height.
Car is in neutral in this photo.
Car is in second gear in this photo.
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installed my MGW shifter (orange) a few months back, didn't like it 
eek: ), considered selling it for a Pro50 with stock handle.
eventually found a red handle (thanks BennyBlown2v) and now...
"omg i love it"
awhile back i emailed george at MGW asking if they had any red's laying around or if he'd fire up the 'ol CNC machine and make me a custom one, he said i was the only person EVER to complain about the orange handle (LOL) and that EVERYONE liked the orange over the red or blue.
different strokes i guess
i prefer the vertical over the angled position of the knob
eek: ), considered selling it for a Pro50 with stock handle.eventually found a red handle (thanks BennyBlown2v) and now...
"omg i love it"
awhile back i emailed george at MGW asking if they had any red's laying around or if he'd fire up the 'ol CNC machine and make me a custom one, he said i was the only person EVER to complain about the orange handle (LOL) and that EVERYONE liked the orange over the red or blue.
different strokes i guess
i prefer the vertical over the angled position of the knob
I just re-installed mine today! I had some warranty work done on my tranny so I figured it would be a good idea to put the stocker back on!
If you think the orange handle is short, try the silver one. It is about a half inch shorter in both length and height.
Car is in neutral in this photo.
Car is in second gear in this photo.
Silver handle?! Where did you get that??
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BennyBlown2v
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Yeah I like the orange one just playing with it (haven't driven the car), makes the reach for 5th a bit more bearable hehe. I still have a blue, and it by far has the most crazy short shifts lolzzz The vertical position is nice if you sit closer to the wheel, but for daily driving sitting in a relaxed position I like the extra length the orange gives me
Tim2002GT
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When I ordered mine, the orange handle was on backorder and they told me about the "race" handle(silver). Said it would ship immediately, so I went with it. No complaints at all about the short handle. If you want one, call them and ask about it.
awhile back i emailed george at MGW asking if they had any red's laying around or if he'd fire up the 'ol CNC machine and make me a custom one, he said i was the only person EVER to complain about the orange handle (LOL) and that EVERYONE liked the orange over the red or blue.
different strokes i guess
i prefer the vertical over the angled position of the knob
I don't like the orange handle either. I've had a chance to drive a couple and wasn't a fan.
I have a red handle in mine and love it.
I've been trying to find a blue handle but no luck.
Where can you get one of those silver handled shifters?? I want to give it a try
Twista
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i think i have a BLUE.. all i know is i have the shortest oldest version of the shifter.
Thats blue right? Well yes.
Thats blue right? Well yes.
bullitt_2620
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I think I'm about to order myself one for my upcoming birthday... where is the cheapest place to buy one?
where is the cheapest place to buy one?
Tim2002GT
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I think I'm about to order myself one for my upcoming birthday...
I'm not positive, but I think you can only get them from www.mgwltd.com. Pick up one of their gripper shift knobs too...you'll thank me later!
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