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MGW · 10-03-2009, 06:21 PM

hey guys,

I finally finished the hd install video of our shifter for the gen 5 camaro...

it is in 2 parts up on youtube...check it out!!!

regards
george

MGW · 10-03-2009, 06:22 PM

MGW · 10-03-2009, 10:45 PM

finally done!!!!!

whew!!!!!!!!!!!!

hope this helps!!!

fieldgoal00 · 10-04-2009, 04:59 PM

I was on the first 25 email list, when should I be receiving an email to order?

markssylver · 10-04-2009, 06:23 PM

i dont know if this will help anyone but if you take the exhaust loose you can pull down on the tail of the trans and pull out the stock shifter assembly as one piece i already have a ripshift but am thinking of changing to this mgw

also is there a replacement shift boot made to fit the bottom ofyour shifter knob, thats one reason why i havent changed shift knobs yet

orange10s.c. · 10-04-2009, 07:27 PM

Nice George !! I caint wait to get it in.

MGW · 10-05-2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fieldgoal00

I was on the first 25 email list, when should I be receiving an email to order?

we are just waitnig on the sound plates and boots to be finished .i will be contacting you soon.

george

MGW · 10-05-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by markssylver

i dont know if this will help anyone but if you take the exhaust loose you can pull down on the tail of the trans and pull out the stock shifter assembly as one piece i already have a ripshift but am thinking of changing to this mgw

also is there a replacement shift boot made to fit the bottom ofyour shifter knob, thats one reason why i havent changed shift knobs yet

the boot on your oem shifter has a plastic chrome finish top collar that is simply attach with a cable tie. if you invert the boot you will see it. you snip this off and our shifter knobs have a flared based with a groove below it to attach just like the oem one. we also include the cable tie to install it.

george

Mod007 · 10-05-2009, 08:19 AM

Wow nice how to video.

caverman · 10-05-2009, 12:14 PM

Great job on the video install! Need a little more light to see what you were working on in some of the videos but still having the videos will be a big +.

I'll have to watch the videos once or twice more once I actually get the shifter. In general it seems okay but I'm sure I'll run into some snags that you make look easy.

If you can get some new video of it all done and in action plus with the SS race knob that would be great.

markssylver · 10-05-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGW

the boot on your oem shifter has a plastic chrome finish top collar that is simply attach with a cable tie. if you invert the boot you will see it. you snip this off and our shifter knobs have a flared based with a groove below it to attach just like the oem one. we also include the cable tie to install it.

george

so the shift boot will be attached to the shift knob not like stock where the chrome collar snaps onto the base of the kob?

Sick Rick · 10-06-2009, 04:14 AM

Really nice install....moderate to easy for the average mechanic. With these videos (and maybe a buddy to help ya) you guys should have no problem. Not as easy as changin a tire, but not as difficult as say....swappin a motor out either

Sean@Phastek · 10-06-2009, 09:21 AM

Awesome videos, thank you for taking the time! Which video shows you rowing through the gears after the shifter is installed? Didn't notice it right away...

MGW · 10-06-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean@Phastek

Awesome videos, thank you for taking the time! Which video shows you rowing through the gears after the shifter is installed? Didn't notice it right away...

i have posted a few with the different knobs on but i will post another video today with our low profile gripper ball.

george

*TAG UR IT* · 10-06-2009, 12:02 PM

Holy cow, man...great DIY thread!

MGW · 10-15-2009, 12:52 PM

GUYS !!!!

i know some of you guys are going to be installing these shifters i just wanted to make sure you guys take special note of the LAST steps...

when you are tightening the 2 bolts coonecting the support arms and push the shifter up level make sure you you run finger between the tranny linakge rod and that round sensor sticking out of the tranny near the driveshaft coupling. you want to make sure you have plenty of clearance there.

REFER TO STEPS 28 AND 28B IN THE VIDEO INSTALL!!!!

george

adk46r · 10-19-2009, 09:49 PM

George,
Thanks for the updated vids and all the LITTLE heads ups!!

I would also like to add that my shifter arrived today just as you had stated and I'm really impressed; with the quality of the parts and the great job packing and shipping!! I hope to get it installed this weekend.....can't wait!! Thanks again George for a job well done!!!

MGW · 10-20-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adk46r

George,
Thanks for the updated vids and all the LITTLE heads ups!!

I would also like to add that my shifter arrived today just as you had stated and I'm really impressed; with the quality of the parts and the great job packing and shipping!! I hope to get it installed this weekend.....can't wait!! Thanks again George for a job well done!!!

SOUNDS GOOD LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU DO!!!!

MGW · 10-23-2009, 05:05 PM

OK GUYS I MADE A BIGGGGGGG GOOOFFFFBALLL MISTAKE ON THE LAST STEPS OF HTIS INSTALL!!!!

WHEN YOU TIGHTEN THE 2 HEX BOLTS HOLDING THE SUPPORT ARMS TO THE SHIFTER BODY YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT FULLY TIGHT UNTIL YOU RAISE THE TRANNY BACK UP.

IF YOU DONT YOU WILL HAVE THE SHIFTER NOT LEVEL WITH THE SUPPORT PINS.

YOU WANT TO LOCK DOWN THE BAC K BRACKET AFTER YOU PUT THE BOOT IN.. THEN PUT THE TRANNY SUPPORT MOUNT BACK ON THE CAR AND THENNNNNNN FULLY TIGHTEN THE 2 HEX BOLTS ON THE SUPPORT ARMS AFTER YOU MAKE SURE THE SHIFTER IS LEVEL!!!

SORRY FOR THE GOOF

GEORGE

Li0nel1234 · 10-24-2009, 12:04 PM

You are the Man... THat is soo awesome that you would give us a step by step VIDEO tutorial...
It must have taken some time. Thanks!

adk46r · 10-25-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGW

SOUNDS GOOD LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU DO!!!!

Hey George!! I thought the install was a piece of cake (except for those DARN bushings!

) Just kidding, although they were a pain in the butt!! Took me a little over 2 hours..

I love it, you did a great job! Took her for a quick run up and down the road; night and day difference IMHO! Here are a few quick pics...enjoy!!

Jeanius · 10-25-2009, 05:54 PM

Hey George any chance of that knob coming in a black face with red SS letters?

MGW · 10-26-2009, 08:30 AM

i dont have a way to do that right now as these are laser etched anodized disks. i tried that special laminate plastic sheet that has black and red laminated and you cut thru one layer for a 2 tone but that crap is pretty cheesy in feel and looks. makes it look cheap

george

2010CamaroOutlaw · 10-31-2009, 01:59 PM

f a whole bunch of that LMAO, the shifter is all ready short enough for me, good work though.

bpoirier · 10-31-2009, 11:44 PM

Installed my MGW shifter today. It works absolutely fantastic. The install wasn't too bad at all. The passenger side pin removal was the hardest part. Got the job done in about 2 hours. George, thanks for a great product.

10-03-2009, 06:21 PM	#1
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markssylver Drives: 95 bbb impala ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: md Posts: 329	i dont know if this will help anyone but if you take the exhaust loose you can pull down on the tail of the trans and pull out the stock shifter assembly as one piece i already have a ripshift but am thinking of changing to this mgw also is there a replacement shift boot made to fit the bottom ofyour shifter knob, thats one reason why i havent changed shift knobs yet __________________ 10.56@134mph ADM BUILT AND TUNED CGM 2SS RS ADM/LPE 417 with ported heads/inconel vavles gt11 cam ADM ported maggie with 14 rib rear 10 rib front pulleys ADM fuel system and race air intake ADM/LPE ZR1 clutch /pedalreturn spring ADM billet aluminum valve covers /RPM LEVEL 6 TR6060 LPE HD 241mm diff with 3:45 gears HD axles and d/s ADM widened wheels with 315nitto nt05s Bogart 17 dragwheels CTS-V front 6 piston brakes Pedders HD subframe/differential bushings alignment kit 27/32mm sways Supercar coilovers 683RWHP/650RWTQ

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caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 6,299	Great job on the video install! Need a little more light to see what you were working on in some of the videos but still having the videos will be a big +. I'll have to watch the videos once or twice more once I actually get the shifter. In general it seems okay but I'm sure I'll run into some snags that you make look easy. If you can get some new video of it all done and in action plus with the SS race knob that would be great. __________________ *-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

10-03-2009, 10:45 PM	#3
MGW Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: AUGUSTA, GA Posts: 235	finally done!!!!! whew!!!!!!!!!!!! hope this helps!!!

10-04-2009, 04:59 PM	#4
fieldgoal00 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 773	I was on the first 25 email list, when should I be receiving an email to order?

10-04-2009, 07:27 PM	#6
orange10s.c. GARYS CUSTOM Drives: IOM 2SS RS M6 sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: panama city fl Posts: 4,571 View My Garage	Nice George !! I caint wait to get it in.

10-06-2009, 04:14 AM	#12
Sick Rick Baphomet's Wheelman Drives: Everyone crazy..... Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 61	Really nice install....moderate to easy for the average mechanic. With these videos (and maybe a buddy to help ya) you guys should have no problem. Not as easy as changin a tire, but not as difficult as say....swappin a motor out either

10-06-2009, 09:21 AM	#13
Sean@Phastek PhastekPerformance.com Drives: 2010 Camaro X5 Turbo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 546	Awesome videos, thank you for taking the time! Which video shows you rowing through the gears after the shifter is installed? Didn't notice it right away... __________________ Camaro Parts Experts - 2010-2013 Camaro Parts & Accessories Online SUPERSTORE - Keep up with Phastek on Facebook!

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10-15-2009, 12:52 PM	#16
MGW Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: AUGUSTA, GA Posts: 235	GUYS !!!! i know some of you guys are going to be installing these shifters i just wanted to make sure you guys take special note of the LAST steps... when you are tightening the 2 bolts coonecting the support arms and push the shifter up level make sure you you run finger between the tranny linakge rod and that round sensor sticking out of the tranny near the driveshaft coupling. you want to make sure you have plenty of clearance there. REFER TO STEPS 28 AND 28B IN THE VIDEO INSTALL!!!! george

10-19-2009, 09:49 PM	#17
adk46r PROUD MARINE DAD! OORAH!! Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS,1967 Murina Blue RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Square, NY Posts: 169 View My Garage	George, Thanks for the updated vids and all the LITTLE heads ups!! I would also like to add that my shifter arrived today just as you had stated and I'm really impressed; with the quality of the parts and the great job packing and shipping!! I hope to get it installed this weekend.....can't wait!! Thanks again George for a job well done!!! __________________ Delivered 6/12/09 VIN#2G1FT1EW3A9112635!!!

10-23-2009, 05:05 PM	#19
MGW Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: AUGUSTA, GA Posts: 235	OK GUYS I MADE A BIGGGGGGG GOOOFFFFBALLL MISTAKE ON THE LAST STEPS OF HTIS INSTALL!!!! WHEN YOU TIGHTEN THE 2 HEX BOLTS HOLDING THE SUPPORT ARMS TO THE SHIFTER BODY YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT FULLY TIGHT UNTIL YOU RAISE THE TRANNY BACK UP. IF YOU DONT YOU WILL HAVE THE SHIFTER NOT LEVEL WITH THE SUPPORT PINS. YOU WANT TO LOCK DOWN THE BAC K BRACKET AFTER YOU PUT THE BOOT IN.. THEN PUT THE TRANNY SUPPORT MOUNT BACK ON THE CAR AND THENNNNNNN FULLY TIGHTEN THE 2 HEX BOLTS ON THE SUPPORT ARMS AFTER YOU MAKE SURE THE SHIFTER IS LEVEL!!! SORRY FOR THE GOOF GEORGE

10-24-2009, 12:04 PM	#20
Li0nel1234 What should I name my car Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 770 View My Garage	You are the Man... THat is soo awesome that you would give us a step by step VIDEO tutorial... It must have taken some time. Thanks! __________________ Performance: ARH 2"/"3 headers + ARH 3" HF catback system, SS brake lines, hawk HP+ pads, motul RBF 600 fluid, K&N CAI (w/custom insulation), plug wires, air scoop, Hurst STS, Pedders Track II suspension, 18x10 wheels, 295/45/18 Nitto NT05s Looks: powder coated iom calipers, LED foglights w/ always on harness, custom painted bowties, window tint, smoke tinted tail lights etc, oem gfx w/ custom outlets, painted taillight bezels, all weather trunk mat

10-25-2009, 05:54 PM	#22
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk LS3 SS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,448	Hey George any chance of that knob coming in a black face with red SS letters?

10-26-2009, 08:30 AM	#23
MGW Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: AUGUSTA, GA Posts: 235	i dont have a way to do that right now as these are laser etched anodized disks. i tried that special laminate plastic sheet that has black and red laminated and you cut thru one layer for a 2 tone but that crap is pretty cheesy in feel and looks. makes it look cheap george

10-31-2009, 01:59 PM	#24
2010CamaroOutlaw Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 258	f a whole bunch of that LMAO, the shifter is all ready short enough for me, good work though.

10-31-2009, 11:44 PM	#25
bpoirier Drives: 2SS/RS IOM CGM Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 871	Installed my MGW shifter today. It works absolutely fantastic. The install wasn't too bad at all. The passenger side pin removal was the hardest part. Got the job done in about 2 hours. George, thanks for a great product. __________________