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blk5genss · 09-08-2011, 10:23 PM

I know this is the wrong section of the forums to post this in but the reason why I did this to see how the 450-500 hp cars are doing? My choices are the usual suspects, the Barton being 1st, the MGW 2nd, and the Hurst 3rd! Looking for feed back and experiances with any of the thre!

CamaroCowboy · 09-08-2011, 10:25 PM

I have the Hurst and I love it. I will add thought that I have dealt with Barton also and they have much bigger selection of knobs and their customer service is top notch. I ordered a ball from them and they send me the V6 one by mistake. They did not even ask for the V6 knob back and sent me a V8 knob the next day.

I think you will be pleased either way to go.

blk5genss · 09-08-2011, 10:46 PM

Thanks man, I'm really leaning towards the Barton right now! Are you back? I should be at Target tomorrow!

SUX2BU · 09-08-2011, 11:07 PM

Do yourself a favor and don't buy over priced parts.
http://www.lsrperformance.com/drivet...vy-camaro.html

MRGOODWRENCH3 · 09-08-2011, 11:08 PM

I installed a Hurst today and think the Barton feels better.

bpoirier · 09-08-2011, 11:47 PM

MGW, no question about it. I have driven cars with Barton and Hurst. I like my MGW the best. It is smooth and precise. I have never missed a shift.

CamaroCowboy · 09-08-2011, 11:53 PM

I will be back in the area on the 6th of October.

gelboy1015 · 09-09-2011, 12:02 AM

MGW gets my vote. I love my MGW, and my friends who have tried it like it as well. +1 for MGW!

subzero05 · 09-09-2011, 12:04 PM

all opinion. put what you want. everyone will have their own likes and dislikes

njdad61 · 09-09-2011, 12:46 PM

The MGW changes out the whole shifter assembly. Everything on top of the transmission. It's fast, smooth, and precise. The 1-2 takes a split second and there's a spring mechanism that pulls the shifter back to center to make the shift into 3rd like butter. I recently switched it all back to stock to trade for my 2012, and I don't know how I drove this car before the MGW. I've missed 3rd more times than I can count and shifting into 2nd takes so long that a few times I've released the clutch before it was even in gear! I have NEVER, and I mean NEVER missed a shift with the MGW. The 2-3 shift is almost a straight UP motion. Absolutely no "fishing" for your gear. It's always right there where it needs to be. On top of that, the composite race knob feels like a high performance shifter knob should feel, not like a deflated baseball. The install took me about 2 hours completely alone on jack stands. The instruction video is just awesome.

caverman · 09-09-2011, 01:45 PM

+1 for MGW

I had the Hurst initially but it felt to "clunky" for me. When speed shifting it was fine but just shifting around town I had what felt like a bad syncro in the trans. It's also a little taller than MGW or even the factory.

Love my MGW. I have the Race Knob and it fits great in my hand but will get hot if you leave it in the sun.

Definatley more to installing the MGW though. Also the price is more but you are changing out the complete shifter and not just he shaft.

Alot of people really like the Hurst and Barton. It's probably going to be a personal preference thing. Best thing you can do is find someone that has them installed and try to get a feel for the different shifters.

Anthony @ LG Motorsports · 09-09-2011, 03:30 PM

LG Motorsports is steadily building our line of products for the 5th generation Camaro and we are now proud to introduce our newest addition, the Camaro Short Shifter!

STOCK KNOB

THREADED VERSION

These HD one piece steel shifters are a easy and direct replacement for the sloppy stock units. No multi piece, or rubber insulated sticks here! You will see a reduction in throws by over 25% and a positive feel of how a shifter should be in a sports car.

We are offering units that will accept the factory knobs, as well as a threaded version for those wanting a screw on knob. The threaded shafts will also accept our famous Corvette "Man Knob" for those that want or need a controllable button on the side for turning on NOS systems, line locks, or what ever your heart desires.

We offer two styles of threaded knobs right now, our famous tall Delrin knob and a round knob.

ROUND KNOB

TALL KNOB

STOCK KNOB

THREADED AND STOCK STICKS SHOWN WITH MAN KNOB, ROUND, TALL, AND STOCK

See it in Action!

bkscott · 09-09-2011, 03:34 PM

+1 on the LG Shifter. I have it and love it.

cybergrayls3 · 09-09-2011, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Do yourself a favor and don't buy over priced parts.
http://www.lsrperformance.com/drivet...vy-camaro.html

What he said..love my lsr shifter

View Poll Results: Best Shifter
Barton	6	10.91%
MGW	25	45.45%
Hurst	23	41.82%
Stock?	1	1.82%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

09-08-2011, 10:23 PM	#1
blk5genss Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Anonio, Texas Posts: 574	Next Mod is a Shifter! I know this is the wrong section of the forums to post this in but the reason why I did this to see how the 450-500 hp cars are doing? My choices are the usual suspects, the Barton being 1st, the MGW 2nd, and the Hurst 3rd! Looking for feed back and experiances with any of the thre! __________________ TSP Cam 231/236 112 LSA,TSP UD,Fast 102 w/Ported TB,AirAid CAI,1 7/8 catted Stainless Power LT,3 IN MBRP 3 in Exhaust/180*,Spohn LTA's,Toe Links, Drag Bar,Diff bushings,Hurst shifter,Hendrix/DSS 1400HP Axles,Nitto NT555R's,Lethal Performance Custon Tune 480 RWHP 454 RWTQ!! Best run so far is 11.94@121 LPE 3.91's Coming soon NW 102, and DSS DS, then car should be complete!!!

09-08-2011, 10:25 PM	#2
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	I have the Hurst and I love it. I will add thought that I have dealt with Barton also and they have much bigger selection of knobs and their customer service is top notch. I ordered a ball from them and they send me the V6 one by mistake. They did not even ask for the V6 knob back and sent me a V8 knob the next day. I think you will be pleased either way to go. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

09-08-2011, 10:46 PM	#3
blk5genss Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Anonio, Texas Posts: 574	Thanks man, I'm really leaning towards the Barton right now! Are you back? I should be at Target tomorrow! __________________ TSP Cam 231/236 112 LSA,TSP UD,Fast 102 w/Ported TB,AirAid CAI,1 7/8 catted Stainless Power LT,3 IN MBRP 3 in Exhaust/180*,Spohn LTA's,Toe Links, Drag Bar,Diff bushings,Hurst shifter,Hendrix/DSS 1400HP Axles,Nitto NT555R's,Lethal Performance Custon Tune 480 RWHP 454 RWTQ!! Best run so far is 11.94@121 LPE 3.91's Coming soon NW 102, and DSS DS, then car should be complete!!!

09-08-2011, 11:07 PM	#4
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	Do yourself a favor and don't buy over priced parts. http://www.lsrperformance.com/drivet...vy-camaro.html __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

09-08-2011, 11:08 PM	#5
MRGOODWRENCH3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 670 View My Garage	I installed a Hurst today and think the Barton feels better.

09-08-2011, 11:47 PM	#6
bpoirier Drives: 2SS/RS IOM CGM Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 931	MGW, no question about it. I have driven cars with Barton and Hurst. I like my MGW the best. It is smooth and precise. I have never missed a shift.

09-08-2011, 11:53 PM	#7
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	I will be back in the area on the 6th of October. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

09-09-2011, 12:02 AM	#8
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	MGW gets my vote. I love my MGW, and my friends who have tried it like it as well. +1 for MGW!

09-09-2011, 12:04 PM	#9
subzero05 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 tbd Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california Posts: 647	all opinion. put what you want. everyone will have their own likes and dislikes

09-09-2011, 12:46 PM	#10
njdad61 Drives: 2020 Satin Steel 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 640	The MGW changes out the whole shifter assembly. Everything on top of the transmission. It's fast, smooth, and precise. The 1-2 takes a split second and there's a spring mechanism that pulls the shifter back to center to make the shift into 3rd like butter. I recently switched it all back to stock to trade for my 2012, and I don't know how I drove this car before the MGW. I've missed 3rd more times than I can count and shifting into 2nd takes so long that a few times I've released the clutch before it was even in gear! I have NEVER, and I mean NEVER missed a shift with the MGW. The 2-3 shift is almost a straight UP motion. Absolutely no "fishing" for your gear. It's always right there where it needs to be. On top of that, the composite race knob feels like a high performance shifter knob should feel, not like a deflated baseball. The install took me about 2 hours completely alone on jack stands. The instruction video is just awesome. __________________ 2020 Satin Steel 2SS Coupe TPW 8/5/19 Built 8/2/19 Arrived 8/13/19 Home 8/16/19

09-09-2011, 01:45 PM	#11
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	+1 for MGW I had the Hurst initially but it felt to "clunky" for me. When speed shifting it was fine but just shifting around town I had what felt like a bad syncro in the trans. It's also a little taller than MGW or even the factory. Love my MGW. I have the Race Knob and it fits great in my hand but will get hot if you leave it in the sun. Definatley more to installing the MGW though. Also the price is more but you are changing out the complete shifter and not just he shaft. Alot of people really like the Hurst and Barton. It's probably going to be a personal preference thing. Best thing you can do is find someone that has them installed and try to get a feel for the different shifters. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

09-09-2011, 03:30 PM	#12
Anthony @ LG Motorsports Drives: 1994 1LE / 2006 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,829	LG Motorsports is steadily building our line of products for the 5th generation Camaro and we are now proud to introduce our newest addition, the Camaro Short Shifter! STOCK KNOB THREADED VERSION These HD one piece steel shifters are a easy and direct replacement for the sloppy stock units. No multi piece, or rubber insulated sticks here! You will see a reduction in throws by over 25% and a positive feel of how a shifter should be in a sports car. We are offering units that will accept the factory knobs, as well as a threaded version for those wanting a screw on knob. The threaded shafts will also accept our famous Corvette "Man Knob" for those that want or need a controllable button on the side for turning on NOS systems, line locks, or what ever your heart desires. We offer two styles of threaded knobs right now, our famous tall Delrin knob and a round knob. ROUND KNOB TALL KNOB STOCK KNOB THREADED AND STOCK STICKS SHOWN WITH MAN KNOB, ROUND, TALL, AND STOCK See it in Action!

09-09-2011, 03:34 PM	#13
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	+1 on the LG Shifter. I have it and love it. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

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