Thoughts on MGW shifter - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ssmike · 01-16-2011, 12:40 PM

Just wondering everyones thoughts on the MGW shifter for the LS3 M6. I read all the threads and it seems nothing but positive praise except for some buzzing noise on accelleration. Has this been resolved and are there any remaining issues?

I'm having my transmission replaced in a week or 2 because of several issues and I thought it would be a good time to change to the MGW! I now have the Hurst Billet aftermarket shifter with T-handle but I don't like the extreme hot or cold feel of the metal handle. The throws are nice and short which I do like! Was thinking of the MGW with race handle!

Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

chopss · 01-16-2011, 01:48 PM

Congrats on your new tranny. I also read all positive reviews on this short shifter.

mikepage0007 · 01-16-2011, 03:07 PM

i have mine for 3-4 months , no noise and shift is nice and tight,,

Stealth 2010 2SS/RS · 01-16-2011, 03:32 PM

Stingr69 · 01-16-2011, 04:00 PM

I have the MGW and really like it. The slight sounds you can hear just under certain conditions are no way bad enough to make me switch back to the original GM shifter(which isn't all that bad IMO). The race knob option I have is made of a material that can tend to amplify the sounds of the gears as they mesh. Not bad enough to get me to want a diffent knob or shifter. The "SS" race knob looks and feels REAL GOOD. This is coming from a Camaro owner that does not like to modify anything away from stock without a darn good reason for it. I am VERY picky about my car. This knob feels MUCH better that the huge stock knob IMHO. Even if you do not change the shifter from stock you could just change to the Race knob and get the benefit of better feel. It is that good.

MGW is the only shifter that will give you a stiffer shifter gate centering spring. That feature will help you to avoid missed shifts when driving agressively. All the others are still using the factory internal gate centering spring. No argument there.

Hope this helps,

-Mark.

Kilo-9 · 01-16-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingr69

I have the MGW and really like it. The slight sounds you can hear just under certain conditions are no way bad enough to make me switch back to the original GM shifter(which isn't all that bad IMO). The race knob option I have is made of a material that can tend to amplify the sounds of the gears as they mesh. Not bad enough to get me to want a diffent knob or shifter....

This sums up my feelings about the MGW. I highly recommend it.

bpoirier · 01-16-2011, 11:31 PM

I have a MGW shifter with a race knob on my car and it is smooth and precise shifter. I also like the fact it is a complete replacement shifter. I have no noises or rattles. Get one you won't be disappointed.

pbm457 · 01-17-2011, 01:47 AM

I had a Hurst in for a while but didn't like it. Installed a MGW and I am quite pleased. As far as vibration goes mine doesn't vibrate, but I don't encourage it by resting my hand on the shifter either.

Bonemaro · 01-17-2011, 02:57 AM

The read on this is very nice, http://www.mgwltd.com/camaro2010_sho..._shifter.shtml and i may consider myself. Probably doesn't correct the 2-3 slight noise i hear when shifting so i'm holding off until i get my tranny looked at.

ITGuy11 · 01-17-2011, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpoirier

I have a MGW shifter with a race knob on my car and it is smooth and precise shifter. I also like the fact it is a complete replacement shifter. I have no noises or rattles. Get one you won't be disappointed.

Yeah, what he said

ssmike · 01-18-2011, 03:29 PM

Just pulled the trigger on one!

Getting the retro with black knob & white stripes! Can't wait. I talked to George today and he said all buzzing issues and bushing problems are resolved! I'm getting the street version which reduces rigidness but is quieter! My tranny is getting replaced next week, i hope, so I'll have the dealership install the MGW while it's all apart! I'm completely stoked! New tranny and the best shifter on the market!

IndeedSS1 · 01-18-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmike

Just pulled the trigger on one!

Getting the retro with black knob & white stripes! Can't wait. I talked to George today and he said all buzzing issues and bushing problems are resolved! I'm getting the street version which reduces rigidness but is quieter! My tranny is getting replaced next week, i hope, so I'll have the dealership install the MGW while it's all apart! I'm completely stoked! New tranny and the best shifter on the market!

This is the one I want too.

ssmike · 01-18-2011, 06:04 PM

I'll post up my review after it's in! Won't be for a couple weeks, and that's if the weather cooperates!

driser · 01-18-2011, 06:06 PM

I got the MGW with the retro black knob with the white "SS" just before Christmas. Could not be happier with it. George is first class.

01-16-2011, 12:40 PM	#1
ssmike BLACK is the new Chrome! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,949	Thoughts on MGW shifter Just wondering everyones thoughts on the MGW shifter for the LS3 M6. I read all the threads and it seems nothing but positive praise except for some buzzing noise on accelleration. Has this been resolved and are there any remaining issues? I'm having my transmission replaced in a week or 2 because of several issues and I thought it would be a good time to change to the MGW! I now have the Hurst Billet aftermarket shifter with T-handle but I don't like the extreme hot or cold feel of the metal handle. The throws are nice and short which I do like! Was thinking of the MGW with race handle! Any advise would be greatly appreciated! __________________

01-16-2011, 03:07 PM	#3
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,153	i have mine for 3-4 months , no noise and shift is nice and tight,, __________________ iom 2010 camaro ss - kb supercharger-comp cam- razzi ground effects-pedders suspension 1 1/2 drop-gforce 9in-meth- -black out emblems -painted stripes-mike norris catch can- autometer pillar pod w/aem gauges.cor wheels -magnaflow 3in cat back- mikes orange crush-aac halo-aac sidemarkers-mgw shifter-act twin disc clutch-sjm line lock-kooks headers-misc mods-

01-16-2011, 11:31 PM	#7
bpoirier Drives: 2SS/RS IOM CGM Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 873	I have a MGW shifter with a race knob on my car and it is smooth and precise shifter. I also like the fact it is a complete replacement shifter. I have no noises or rattles. Get one you won't be disappointed. __________________

01-18-2011, 03:29 PM	#11
ssmike BLACK is the new Chrome! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,949	Just pulled the trigger on one! Getting the retro with black knob & white stripes! Can't wait. I talked to George today and he said all buzzing issues and bushing problems are resolved! I'm getting the street version which reduces rigidness but is quieter! My tranny is getting replaced next week, i hope, so I'll have the dealership install the MGW while it's all apart! I'm completely stoked! New tranny and the best shifter on the market! __________________

01-18-2011, 06:04 PM	#13
ssmike BLACK is the new Chrome! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,949	I'll post up my review after it's in! Won't be for a couple weeks, and that's if the weather cooperates! __________________

01-16-2011, 01:48 PM	#2
chopss Drives: 04 sentra, 2ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 531	Congrats on your new tranny. I also read all positive reviews on this short shifter.

01-16-2011, 03:32 PM	#4
Stealth 2010 2SS/RS Drives: Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota, Vadnais Heights Posts: 469 View My Garage

01-16-2011, 04:00 PM	#5
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,435 View My Garage	I have the MGW and really like it. The slight sounds you can hear just under certain conditions are no way bad enough to make me switch back to the original GM shifter(which isn't all that bad IMO). The race knob option I have is made of a material that can tend to amplify the sounds of the gears as they mesh. Not bad enough to get me to want a diffent knob or shifter. The "SS" race knob looks and feels REAL GOOD. This is coming from a Camaro owner that does not like to modify anything away from stock without a darn good reason for it. I am VERY picky about my car. This knob feels MUCH better that the huge stock knob IMHO. Even if you do not change the shifter from stock you could just change to the Race knob and get the benefit of better feel. It is that good. MGW is the only shifter that will give you a stiffer shifter gate centering spring. That feature will help you to avoid missed shifts when driving agressively. All the others are still using the factory internal gate centering spring. No argument there. Hope this helps, -Mark.

01-17-2011, 01:47 AM	#8
pbm457 Drives: 2009 Dodge "Cuda", 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St. Pete, Fl. Posts: 121 View My Garage	I had a Hurst in for a while but didn't like it. Installed a MGW and I am quite pleased. As far as vibration goes mine doesn't vibrate, but I don't encourage it by resting my hand on the shifter either.

01-17-2011, 02:57 AM	#9
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southgate, Mi. Posts: 1,645 View My Garage	The read on this is very nice, http://www.mgwltd.com/camaro2010_sho..._shifter.shtml and i may consider myself. Probably doesn't correct the 2-3 slight noise i hear when shifting so i'm holding off until i get my tranny looked at.

01-18-2011, 06:06 PM	#14
driser Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Monroe, Georgia Posts: 433	I got the MGW with the retro black knob with the white "SS" just before Christmas. Could not be happier with it. George is first class.

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