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05-27-2011, 11:28 PM | #1 |
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Short Throw Shifter
Thinking about putting a MGW short throw shifter in the Mach. Any thoughts on this brand? And, how difficult is the install? Any directions on this sight about how to install a shifter?
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05-27-2011, 11:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
Very easy install. If you use the search feature you will find a butt load of threads.
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05-27-2011, 11:38 PM | #3 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
I've had mine for years and wouldn't hesitate to put one in again. If you have any mechanical abilities, the install is very straight forward.
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05-28-2011, 01:41 AM | #4 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
ordered mine yesterday and plan on putting it in next week and im pretty excited
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05-28-2011, 03:32 AM | #5 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
My brother got me an MGW for my birthday and it replaced my Tri-Ax and its a night and day difference. Shifts are incredibly short.
It took me an hour by myself working slow because it was hot and humid in my garage with a healing shoulder from surgery. Its pretty simple. I just got a shifter gasket instead of doing the RTV deal |
05-28-2011, 04:14 PM | #6 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
The install couldn't be easier.
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05-28-2011, 05:56 PM | #7 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
The 3650 (or T5, for that matter) shifter remove and install is a dish of ice cream. I wish the new cars were the same.
The stress-inducing stage of the job is prying up the plastic shifter surround and not breaking it. Everything else is zenlike. The MGW has a great reputation here among the guys who have one. 2nd choice would be a Pro 5.0. |
05-28-2011, 06:45 PM | #8 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
that is a good brand to use and also truly easy to install one, the directions should work for what you need and make sure the shifter is for the 3650
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05-28-2011, 07:06 PM | #9 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
This is absolutely true. A friend at work decided to get an MGW for his '04 Cobra after asking me what shifter I had. I tried out his supposedly "stock" shifter and it definitely felt like a stock shifter with the mile long throws. Turned out it was a Tri-Ax . What a crap shifter. He loves his MGW now.
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05-28-2011, 11:16 PM | #10 | |
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05-29-2011, 03:46 AM | #11 |
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05-29-2011, 11:39 AM | #12 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
That's about all it takes. I can't remember if you have to pull up and back, or just pull up. But, when you pull it, make sure you have all the clips.
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05-29-2011, 02:54 PM | #13 | |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
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Most people really like the MGW shifters, but I would not install one again over a Hurst. my $.02
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05-29-2011, 03:29 PM | #14 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
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05-29-2011, 06:39 PM | #15 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
He can't HANDLE the truth.
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05-29-2011, 11:40 PM | #16 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
How does it feel to be a MGW Lemming.
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05-30-2011, 12:08 AM | #17 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
Feels great to be an OG MGW owner. All hail the Blue Handle.
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05-30-2011, 12:42 AM | #18 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
How much were you paid to say that?
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05-30-2011, 01:44 AM | #19 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
Unfortunately, not enough to retire.
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05-30-2011, 01:51 AM | #20 |
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05-30-2011, 10:45 AM | #21 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter
A buddy of mine has an MGW in his GT. I don't care for it myself. Its a bit notchy and the throws are almost too short. Feels like a video game joy stick.
I have a PHP shifter on my T56. Not sure if its re-brand or what not but i love it. I assume the MGW would be similar on the T56 so i probably wouldn't bother with one but I've considered the Pro 5.0 and Steeda shifters. Never fondled either on a T56 though. The Pro 5.0 was great on the T5 car.
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06-07-2011, 08:50 PM | #22 |
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Re: Short Throw Shifter & new cable
not sure why someone would not like the steeda? it has 2 positions for the shifter handle one is closer to stock but very positive feel and the other is very short. the spring rates in the steeda IMHO are the best too, it lines 3rd up perfect, i dont even have to grab the ball just push forward and it hits 3rd. smooth operation as well...not knocking any other shifter just giving my $.02 on the steeda, have in the mach and driven a couple cobras (t-56) with em and liked em all.
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