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*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.

King T · 11-12-2009, 09:55 AM

George, what other colors do the "SS" face on knobs come in?

It looks like a simple install, but I don't have the room here to do it. But I will be down that way in a month visiting family so I could swing through

How long does it take for you to install it and what do you charge for installation?

MGW · 11-13-2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King T

George, what other colors do the "SS" face on knobs come in?

It looks like a simple install, but I don't have the room here to do it. But I will be down that way in a month visiting family so I could swing through

How long does it take for you to install it and what do you charge for installation?

takes a little over an hour and install is FREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

george

King T · 11-14-2009, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGW

takes a little over an hour and install is FREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

george

Now that's what I'm talking about!

If I wasn't visiting family that would be worth a trip itself

I'll be there...

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: 786 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

11-12-2009, 09:55 AM	#26
King T Drives: 2010 2SS, 2011 Buick Regal Turbo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 1,392	George, what other colors do the "SS" face on knobs come in? It looks like a simple install, but I don't have the room here to do it. But I will be down that way in a month visiting family so I could swing through How long does it take for you to install it and what do you charge for installation? __________________

10-06-2009, 12:02 PM	#15
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Holy cow, man...great DIY thread!

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!!!

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

10-25-2009, 05:54 PM	#22
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	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: 273	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: 931	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.