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05-04-2011, 06:52 PM
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 Drives: 2010 SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2011
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Pic of MGW shifter with Retro Ball Knob
anyone have a pic of a MGW shifter with either the retro white ball or black ball that they can post? i have been on their website and can see how the shifter shifts but want to gage shifter height. the barton and hurst seem really high to me so i want to see where MGW falls in terms of height.
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05-04-2011, 07:19 PM
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In The Circle
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009
Location: Abbotsford BC Canada
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Check my build there is a black SS ball MGW makes.
 
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05-04-2011, 09:07 PM
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Drives: 2010 SS/RS Black, MT Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Maryland
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MGW Retro Ball
I installed the Retro Shifter handle a few days ago.
Install was very easy and the Retro Shift shaft is well made. I also liked the white knob with the Camaro logo, but decided to try the Retro Shaft and knob. The attached pictures show the height relationship between the 2 knobs and the factory knob. The taller knob definately feels better when I shift. It's the leverage, I suppose. Hope this helps. I have a white Hurst logo ball that also fits and looks sharp. btw- MGW customer service is very good. |
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05-06-2011, 10:42 AM
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Drives: 2011 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010
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Awesome pics. Is the first handle pictured the regular MGW lever? I thought the retro was a short throw shifter as well but I guess not, it seems way too high for my liking.
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05-06-2011, 06:32 PM
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Drives: 2010 SS/RS Black, MT Join Date: Jul 2010
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The first pic is just a handle and ball from MGW. It fits over the stock shifter shaft and is secured by set screws. The cue ball DOES NOT unscrew from the shaft and therefore NO WAY to change cue balls. :( :(
See this link for more info: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=shift+knob The Retro shifter is tapered more and it is definately taller than the previously mentioned handle. It also slips over the factory shaft and is also secured by set screws. The shaft on the Retro knob IS threaded with a 12mm x 1.75 threads. The white HURST shifter ball has this thread pattern and actually fits a Mustang. FYI- the Hurst ball is # 163 0060 if anyone is interested. Be advised these are just handles period. 
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05-07-2011, 07:14 AM
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the one pictured requires ZERO mods to the oem handle so it has to sit a little higher. the second option sits same as stock but you have to cut the top half of the handle off...like this pic... regards george |
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05-07-2011, 12:15 PM
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Drives: 2010 SS/RS Black, MT Join Date: Jul 2010
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George. Thanks for the additional information and clarification !
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05-07-2011, 09:11 PM
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Thanks for the info George, and everyone else. What is the height with the retro knob and your complete shifter? Shorter then stock? Thanks, Kevin
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11-08-2011, 03:47 PM
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Drives: 2010 CamaroSS Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Burlington NC
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just installed the MGW with retro handle as well. 1st - 6th feel great, but going into reverse is a little of a fight. Any thoughts?
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12-26-2011, 06:28 PM
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