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LuckyZL-1 · 05-24-2015, 11:03 PM

The MGW shifter is an awesome upgrade! The 2-3 shift which was my main interest in this product is so smooth and precise it's unreal. Shifter is angled slightly more towards rear and driver which gives a different feel but I love how it feels. No sponginess just very precise and smooth shifts. Springs are definitely stiffer and the throw shorter getting into the 1-2 gate takes a little more effort but the 2-3 shift will make you forget all about that.
Line lock worked great also kit has everything you need and all parts fit perfectly. Changed out brake lines to stainless steel braided and fluid to Motul 660 while I had it open. Took it and tried it out. Worked flawlessly. Took all day to do it all but I'm very happy with all results. Shift ball with line lock button I purchased from Speedawg and it worked out great also. Arming button is on piece of trim that's hollow behind which made it easy to run wire, cigarette lighter supplied the power.

LuckyZL-1 · 05-24-2015, 11:12 PM

Pics of install.

Minator · 05-24-2015, 11:37 PM

Looks great! Had a few vette guys tell me about it and I can't wait to see what it isnlike

ZL1Kid_AL · 05-25-2015, 03:53 AM

Looks great, very clean install

Using the line lock didn't light up any icons for stabiltrak or anti-lock braking lights on the dash?

Z/28Dan · 05-25-2015, 07:34 AM

Nice.

LuckyZL-1 · 05-25-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Kid_AL

Looks great, very clean install

Using the line lock didn't light up any icons for stabiltrak or anti-lock braking lights on the dash?

Thanks and I was expecting it to but no it didn't. All I did was double tap nannies to remove them lit the tires up and drove away. I looked for error messages and nope.

Retro69 · 05-25-2015, 08:20 AM

Looks nice. How's the noise/ vibration compared to stock?

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KaBoom1701 · 05-25-2015, 10:06 AM

Awesome.

Shifter looks great!

LuckyZL-1 · 05-25-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Retro69

Looks nice. How's the noise/ vibration compared to stock?

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No noise and hardly any vibration. The kit came with tons of noise insulation and dynamax tape. Makes you feel even more part of the car because shifts are so quick and firm. There's no feeling of maybe it's not all the way in gear because any slight movement results in a positive change if that makes sense. Trust me I was on the fence for a long time about this shifter and glad I decided to get.

LuckyZL-1 · 05-25-2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Awesome.

Shifter looks great!

Thanks!

jessrayo · 05-25-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyZL-1

No noise and hardly any vibration. The kit came with tons of noise insulation and dynamax tape. Makes you feel even more part of the car because shifts are so quick and firm. There's no feeling of maybe it's not all the way in gear because any slight movement results in a positive change if that makes sense. Trust me I was on the fence for a long time about this shifter and glad I decided to get.

Thanks for the info. I'm supposed to have that shifter installed the next time I'm running. Just out of curiosity how is the 4 to 5 action, that is where I have been getting hung up...lol.

LuckyZL-1 · 05-25-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jessrayo

Thanks for the info. I'm supposed to have that shifter installed the next time I'm running. Just out of curiosity how is the 4 to 5 action, that is where I have been getting hung up...lol.

The 4-5 is way better Jess the amount of movement it takes is very minimal almost a straight up action. You'll be happy with it. It's the reverse that seems like you push it way out there but that's a plus!

Smittty · 05-26-2015, 01:12 PM

Looking good. Nice setup. I have been thinking about picking up a MGW shifter myself.

arkentect · 05-26-2015, 01:23 PM

What is the percent reduction on this shifter? I looked at the hurst (44%) and that one is almost unnatural feeling

05-24-2015, 11:03 PM	#1
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	Installed MGW shifter and Hurst Line lock The MGW shifter is an awesome upgrade! The 2-3 shift which was my main interest in this product is so smooth and precise it's unreal. Shifter is angled slightly more towards rear and driver which gives a different feel but I love how it feels. No sponginess just very precise and smooth shifts. Springs are definitely stiffer and the throw shorter getting into the 1-2 gate takes a little more effort but the 2-3 shift will make you forget all about that. Line lock worked great also kit has everything you need and all parts fit perfectly. Changed out brake lines to stainless steel braided and fluid to Motul 660 while I had it open. Took it and tried it out. Worked flawlessly. Took all day to do it all but I'm very happy with all results. Shift ball with line lock button I purchased from Speedawg and it worked out great also. Arming button is on piece of trim that's hollow behind which made it easy to run wire, cigarette lighter supplied the power. __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

05-24-2015, 11:12 PM	#2
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	Pics of install. Attached Images __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

05-25-2015, 03:53 AM	#4
ZL1Kid_AL Drives: 2014 ZL1- Summit White M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 462	Looks great, very clean install Using the line lock didn't light up any icons for stabiltrak or anti-lock braking lights on the dash? __________________ 750whp @ 13psi Garage Built on Jack Stands.. 850++ 100 shot of sauce

05-25-2015, 07:34 AM	#5
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Nice. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

05-25-2015, 08:20 AM	#7
Retro69 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Morgan, UT Posts: 1,359	Looks nice. How's the noise/ vibration compared to stock? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________

05-24-2015, 11:37 PM	#3
Minator Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 98	Looks great! Had a few vette guys tell me about it and I can't wait to see what it isnlike

05-25-2015, 10:06 AM	#8
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Awesome. Shifter looks great! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

05-26-2015, 01:12 PM	#13
Smittty Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro 2000 SLP Camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ruther Glen, VA Posts: 357	Looking good. Nice setup. I have been thinking about picking up a MGW shifter myself. __________________ 2013 ZL1 748rwhp & 733 rwtq ( 93 tune )

05-26-2015, 01:23 PM	#14
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	What is the percent reduction on this shifter? I looked at the hurst (44%) and that one is almost unnatural feeling