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rcwest · 12-26-2014, 08:29 AM

I've read many things on here about the MGW short throw shifter kits. I myself have been looking at the flat stick short throw shifter on their website. Just wondering from those that have or have had it what was your opinion of it and would you recommend it? How good does it improve the throw? Does it have any clanking sound associated with it like some?

Thanks in advance,

Cody

Merc · 12-26-2014, 02:11 PM

I have had my MGW since 2010, love it.

ZOOK · 12-26-2014, 04:33 PM

I did the MGW 3 years ago .........love it

dklowrider · 12-26-2014, 05:23 PM

Absolutely no issues, including noise. Smooth, crisp, precise, quiet. Their cue ball knob is perfect also, not too big, not too small.

ps. I have the stick shown above, not the flat one. Don't know if there is a difference in length or not which could change the throw.

Rocky1974 · 12-26-2014, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rcwest

I've read many things on here about the MGW short throw shifter kits. I myself have been looking at the flat stick short throw shifter on their website. Just wondering from those that have or have had it what was your opinion of it and would you recommend it? How good does it improve the throw? Does it have any clanking sound associated with it like some?

Thanks in advance,

Cody

It's the best one out there, IMHO. Very precise and extremely short throws. I ordered mine with a ZL1 shaft and then I ordered a 2013 SS boot and knob. It all fit like a glove and looks factory. If you're interested going that route and want to see what it looks like, I can get you some pictures.

rcwest · 12-27-2014, 08:42 AM

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. Looks like you have all helped me make my decision lol. Now just to wait until they open back up after the first of the year.

TwentyTen2SSRS · 12-27-2014, 10:14 AM

Do they have any specials goin for the holidays?

ex-SS-ve · 12-27-2014, 05:11 PM

Got one in the zl1 & 2010 ss. Just installed the mgw into the zl1 last night. The mgw 2014 revision is definately not as tight as the 2010 mgw shifter. But still a huge improvement of the factory shifter in the zl1. Still One of the best on the market.

alaskacamaro · 12-27-2014, 06:50 PM

Massive improvement over the stock shifter. Best bang for buck ratio mod I have done so far..

Camarotobeornottobe · 12-27-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ex-SS-ve

Got one in the zl1 & 2010 ss. Just installed the mgw into the zl1 last night. The mgw 2014 revision is definately not as tight as the 2010 mgw shifter. But still a huge improvement of the factory shifter in the zl1. Still One of the best on the market.

Can you elaborate on what you mean about it not being as "tight?"

I would have thought the MGW improvement over the ZL1/1LE shifter would be slight anyway, and you description of the 2014 version of the MGW definitely makes me wonder.

ex-SS-ve · 12-27-2014, 10:33 PM

The centering springs are not as tight as previous model. Does not take as much effort to move over to 1st&2nd and 5th,6th and reverse

Cali Cam82 · 12-28-2014, 08:26 AM

I just installed the MGW flat stick on my SS last week and I love it. Definitely the best mod I have done so far.

TwentyTen2SSRS · 12-28-2014, 10:20 AM

Where is link to these options? How hard is install?

Camarotobeornottobe · 12-28-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ex-SS-ve

The centering springs are not as tight as previous model. Does not take as much effort to move over to 1st&2nd and 5th,6th and reverse

But definitely an improvement of the stock ZL1 shifter? How about noise difference?

I had started a thread sometime back asking if an MGW upgrade was worth it for those of us with 1LEs or ZL1s. Seemed like few people had direct experience with both, so that's why I'm hitting you up so hard for info

12-26-2014, 08:29 AM	#1
rcwest Drives: 2014 1SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Wagener, SC Posts: 28	MGW shifter opinions I've read many things on here about the MGW short throw shifter kits. I myself have been looking at the flat stick short throw shifter on their website. Just wondering from those that have or have had it what was your opinion of it and would you recommend it? How good does it improve the throw? Does it have any clanking sound associated with it like some? Thanks in advance, Cody

12-26-2014, 02:11 PM	#2
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	I have had my MGW since 2010, love it. __________________ My Build Thread

12-26-2014, 04:33 PM	#3
ZOOK Drives: 2010 2ss 6 speed Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NEW BRUNSWICK CANADA Posts: 328	mgw I did the MGW 3 years ago .........love it

12-27-2014, 10:14 AM	#7
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,974 View My Garage	Do they have any specials goin for the holidays? __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

12-28-2014, 08:26 AM	#12
Cali Cam82 Drives: Black SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Eastvale, So Cal Posts: 150	I just installed the MGW flat stick on my SS last week and I love it. Definitely the best mod I have done so far. __________________ Mods: MagnafLow exhaust, CAI INC, Elite Engineering catch can, Hurst Billet Plus 2 Shifter, ZL1 bumper conversion, ZL1 grille, bow tie blackout, powder coat SS rims, blackout tail lights, plasti dip tail light bezels.

12-26-2014, 05:23 PM	#4
dklowrider Drives: 2012 1SS, 6spd. many mods 478 rwhp Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Harrisburg Pa. Posts: 283	Absolutely no issues, including noise. Smooth, crisp, precise, quiet. Their cue ball knob is perfect also, not too big, not too small. ps. I have the stick shown above, not the flat one. Don't know if there is a difference in length or not which could change the throw.

12-27-2014, 08:42 AM	#6
rcwest Drives: 2014 1SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Wagener, SC Posts: 28	Thanks for all the feedback everyone. Looks like you have all helped me make my decision lol. Now just to wait until they open back up after the first of the year.

12-27-2014, 05:11 PM	#8
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	Got one in the zl1 & 2010 ss. Just installed the mgw into the zl1 last night. The mgw 2014 revision is definately not as tight as the 2010 mgw shifter. But still a huge improvement of the factory shifter in the zl1. Still One of the best on the market.

12-27-2014, 06:50 PM	#9
alaskacamaro Drives: 2012 2SS 45TH Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 720	Massive improvement over the stock shifter. Best bang for buck ratio mod I have done so far..

12-27-2014, 10:33 PM	#11
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	The centering springs are not as tight as previous model. Does not take as much effort to move over to 1st&2nd and 5th,6th and reverse

12-28-2014, 10:20 AM	#13
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,974 View My Garage	Where is link to these options? How hard is install? __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)