MGW OR MTI SHORT THROW SHIFTER? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Wild Bill · 02-08-2010, 01:57 PM

I can't say bad or good about the other two, but I love my Hurst.

bpoirier · 02-08-2010, 03:46 PM

I have an MGW and it is perfect. A well built and precise piece of equipment.

Deric884 · 02-08-2010, 03:53 PM

I just installed my MGW this weekend and its fantastic. Totally changes the driving experience of the car for the better. The more I drive it now, the more spoiled I get, the more I dislike the feel of the stock shifter.

Haven't had a chance to compare personally with the MTI, but the MGW is a solid piece of equipment that you won't regret.

Q8Y · 02-08-2010, 05:23 PM

I just installed MTI shifter in my camaro and I have to say I'm a bit disappointed there is no big difference between it and the stock shifter when driving around you can feel some positive change at WOT but for the amount I paid for it I expected much more.The good stuff that it's quite no noises at all from it and my stock shifter used to have some vibration at idle with this one it's gone.
As for MGW I don't know never tried them.

cpssr · 02-09-2010, 01:02 PM

I have the MGW and love it.

11flat · 02-09-2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuluKilla8

Whats the average prices for all four shifters, MTI, MGW, Hurst, Barton...I pretty much want the T-Bar old school style shifter, to bad we cant just replace our factory knobber :(

MTI, MGW, Hurst- All around $350

Barton- $200

Jeanius · 02-09-2010, 09:19 PM

I think THIS puts in perspective what your getting for your money.

MGW> everything else

/end thread

11flat · 02-09-2010, 09:47 PM

Jeanius- Im not trying to be snide but im assuming you haven't used anything else other then the MGW, so for you to say it's greater then everything else is...... well just Read post #5 and post #17 from people who have used/installed more then just the MGW..here is the link http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58612

will69camaro · 02-09-2010, 09:52 PM

As for post #17 in that thread, the guy needs to grow a pair and let it break in. We installed the MGW in our car and it's tight at first but the springs BREAK IN. As George at MGW said, the springs were put stiff KNOWING that they would loosen over time and provide excellent shifting all around once broken in. My girlfriend has been daily driving the car with no issues with the MGW for around a month now.

MGW = full replacement
MTI = shift handle replacement

No comparison between the two.

ddunerider · 02-09-2010, 10:11 PM

Barton!

Mine is not a race car .......

Yet.

Jeanius · 02-09-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11flat

Jeanius- Im not trying to be snide but im assuming you haven't used anything else other then the MGW, so for you to say it's greater then everything else is...... well just Read post #5 and post #17 from people who have used/installed more then just the MGW..here is the link http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58612

LOL Im not being dead serious when I post that its greater than everything else, I havent tried any other shifter for the 5th gen but have driven a hurst equipped 4th gen and others.

My opninion is The stock assembly is really a joke, and replacing just the stick is not enough.

You already spent 30k+ on the car, you SHOULD drop another 150 to replace the whole assembly.

Oh and did anyone mention that the MGW also has an adjustable throw?

11flat · 02-09-2010, 10:32 PM

I agree the stock shifter was the worst design of the whole car. I went with the Barton and It made all the difference in the world, I dont agree that you have to use the MGW to get an awesome shift, because I know first hand you dont. On a design and manufacturing stand point is the MGW worth the Money YES, is the MTI or Hurst NO, is the Barton YES.

azvren · 02-17-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by will69camaro

Install is a little tough but it's the nicest unit out. As said above, you'll like any shifter until you try this one. Leaps and bounds over any shifter I've put in any other car. George at MGW is awesome to deal with and willing to answer any/all questions you might have.

http://www.planetlsx.com/tech/How_To..._Camaro_SS/133

Is the knob in the install pics the knob that came with the shifter?

will69camaro · 02-17-2010, 09:23 AM

The knob is the "race" knob he offers with the shifter. You can reuse the stock, get this one, there is one called the "gripper" and he is now offering the "race" version from his Z06 shifters and a new retro 6spd "ball" grip.

William

02-08-2010, 01:57 PM	#15
Wild Bill Drives: Camaro 2015 RS CRM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 518	I can't say bad or good about the other two, but I love my Hurst. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS manual 1100 - 4/7/09 3000 - 5/27/09 6000 - 7/17/09 See my Thread in New York Metro Area. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33878

02-08-2010, 05:23 PM	#18
Q8Y Drives: '12 F150 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 132 View My Garage	I just installed MTI shifter in my camaro and I have to say I'm a bit disappointed there is no big difference between it and the stock shifter when driving around you can feel some positive change at WOT but for the amount I paid for it I expected much more.The good stuff that it's quite no noises at all from it and my stock shifter used to have some vibration at idle with this one it's gone. As for MGW I don't know never tried them. __________________ recieved 7-10-09 2010 camaro black 2ss/RS/6m

02-09-2010, 09:19 PM	#21
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	I think THIS puts in perspective what your getting for your money. MGW> everything else /end thread __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

02-09-2010, 09:52 PM	#23
will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	As for post #17 in that thread, the guy needs to grow a pair and let it break in. We installed the MGW in our car and it's tight at first but the springs BREAK IN. As George at MGW said, the springs were put stiff KNOWING that they would loosen over time and provide excellent shifting all around once broken in. My girlfriend has been daily driving the car with no issues with the MGW for around a month now. MGW = full replacement MTI = shift handle replacement No comparison between the two. __________________ Planetlsx.com online magazine rep

02-09-2010, 10:11 PM	#24
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Barton! Mine is not a race car ....... Yet. __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

02-08-2010, 03:46 PM	#16
bpoirier Drives: 2SS/RS IOM CGM Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 931	I have an MGW and it is perfect. A well built and precise piece of equipment.

02-08-2010, 03:53 PM	#17
Deric884 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 62	I just installed my MGW this weekend and its fantastic. Totally changes the driving experience of the car for the better. The more I drive it now, the more spoiled I get, the more I dislike the feel of the stock shifter. Haven't had a chance to compare personally with the MTI, but the MGW is a solid piece of equipment that you won't regret. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6, Black/Black Current: MGW short throw shifter w/race knob Cold Air Inductions CAI Kooks 1 7/8 headers w/high flow cats SLP Skip Shift eliminator Dyno Tune Richmond 4.10 Gears (waiting to do install) Exterior and Interior Customization

02-09-2010, 01:02 PM	#19
cpssr Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 292	I have the MGW and love it.

02-09-2010, 09:47 PM	#22
11flat Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs m6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: moreno valley, ca Posts: 117	Jeanius- Im not trying to be snide but im assuming you haven't used anything else other then the MGW, so for you to say it's greater then everything else is...... well just Read post #5 and post #17 from people who have used/installed more then just the MGW..here is the link http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58612

02-09-2010, 10:32 PM	#26
11flat Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs m6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: moreno valley, ca Posts: 117	I agree the stock shifter was the worst design of the whole car. I went with the Barton and It made all the difference in the world, I dont agree that you have to use the MGW to get an awesome shift, because I know first hand you dont. On a design and manufacturing stand point is the MGW worth the Money YES, is the MTI or Hurst NO, is the Barton YES.

02-17-2010, 09:23 AM	#28
will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	The knob is the "race" knob he offers with the shifter. You can reuse the stock, get this one, there is one called the "gripper" and he is now offering the "race" version from his Z06 shifters and a new retro 6spd "ball" grip. William __________________ Planetlsx.com online magazine rep

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