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The_bald_eagle_machine · 09-07-2022, 05:38 AM

+1 MGW

I have the MGW flat stick shifter. Very positive engagement, kind of notchy which I personally love, haven't missed a gear since. Factory Hurst is SLOPPY in comparison. Just remove the transmission crossmember and tilt the transmission down. Its not a fun job in my honest opinion. Those damn clips that mount the support arms to the transmission are a B**** to get off. Definitely jack the car up nice and high. You will be down there for a little while. I finished mine off with an MGW white ball shifter knob, fits in the hand nicely and looks fresh.

Joe.G · 07-25-2023, 07:15 AM

I still have not purchased a Shifter, I am leaning towards the MGW but one think I don't like is a lot of the stock shifter boots look terrible on the Flat stick, Some people have managed to get them to fit decent.

Risingson05 · 07-28-2023, 10:11 PM

+1 mgw shifter here aswell : I don’t have the flat stick ,just went with one that will accept stock shift knob so still looks stock.. I like the feel of this shifter

Joe.G · 07-28-2023, 10:37 PM

Risingson can you please post a picture, or does it look completely stock but with a much better feel?

Risingson05 · 07-28-2023, 11:41 PM

Here you go sir , I went for the stock look , I do like how it feels but to compare it from my stock zl1 shifter is where the problem lies : as when I put my car under the knife was beginning of the winter . I didn’t finish my build until that summer ,so by then I completely forgot how my stock shifter felt lol. Heck I couldn’t tell you if it was an actual upgrade compared to the zl1 shifter lol . All I can say is I like the look and feel of the shifter , it’s notchy and when I’m banging gears I feel pretty confident in it . Only complaint I have is my shift knob can move alittle side to side . Like you can grab the knob and twist alittle .

Oh and also it’s alittle bit of a pia to install .

Risingson05 · 07-29-2023, 01:51 AM

wish with all the upodates happending ti the forum that they would fix the sideways pictures from iphones.. dont remember having to save pic to a folder after rotating it on my labtop then re uploading it

Joe.G · 07-29-2023, 06:38 AM

Thanks for the pics, like the notchy feeling, and I like the stock shifter look in these cars. The flat stick looks nice as you know it's not stock but the way the boot fit looks sloppy to me.

Pops · 07-29-2023, 08:19 AM

I just had the MGW installed since I needed a stronger clutch. The shop/tuner raved about the MGW and I have been very pleased with it.

Risingson05 · 07-29-2023, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Thanks for the pics, like the notchy feeling, and I like the stock shifter look in these cars. The flat stick looks nice as you know it's not stock but the way the boot fit looks sloppy to me.

I agree . Honestly I need to drive a stock zl1 to even see if the mgw shifter has a shorter throw . If I remember correctly the zl1 came with a short throw shifter

Joe.G · 07-29-2023, 04:05 PM

My shift I believe is the shortest GM offered in the 5TH gen it's good, but the 2nd to 3rd I would like it to be better, it sometimes feels as if I am not on the correct position.

09-07-2022, 05:38 AM	#29
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 979	+1 MGW I have the MGW flat stick shifter. Very positive engagement, kind of notchy which I personally love, haven't missed a gear since. Factory Hurst is SLOPPY in comparison. Just remove the transmission crossmember and tilt the transmission down. Its not a fun job in my honest opinion. Those damn clips that mount the support arms to the transmission are a B**** to get off. Definitely jack the car up nice and high. You will be down there for a little while. I finished mine off with an MGW white ball shifter knob, fits in the hand nicely and looks fresh. __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

07-25-2023, 07:15 AM	#30
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,327	I still have not purchased a Shifter, I am leaning towards the MGW but one think I don't like is a lot of the stock shifter boots look terrible on the Flat stick, Some people have managed to get them to fit decent. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

07-28-2023, 10:11 PM	#31
Risingson05 Drives: 2015 zl1 m6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Alaska Posts: 711	+1 mgw shifter here aswell : I don’t have the flat stick ,just went with one that will accept stock shift knob so still looks stock.. I like the feel of this shifter __________________ 791whp 699 ft lbs torque on E30 - ported sc /heads by boost mode racing - PAT G cam /Tune PB:10.7 @133.9

07-28-2023, 10:37 PM	#32
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,327	Risingson can you please post a picture, or does it look completely stock but with a much better feel? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

07-28-2023, 11:41 PM	#33
Risingson05 Drives: 2015 zl1 m6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Alaska Posts: 711	Here you go sir , I went for the stock look , I do like how it feels but to compare it from my stock zl1 shifter is where the problem lies : as when I put my car under the knife was beginning of the winter . I didn’t finish my build until that summer ,so by then I completely forgot how my stock shifter felt lol. Heck I couldn’t tell you if it was an actual upgrade compared to the zl1 shifter lol . All I can say is I like the look and feel of the shifter , it’s notchy and when I’m banging gears I feel pretty confident in it . Only complaint I have is my shift knob can move alittle side to side . Like you can grab the knob and twist alittle . Oh and also it’s alittle bit of a pia to install . Attached Images __________________ 791whp 699 ft lbs torque on E30 - ported sc /heads by boost mode racing - PAT G cam /Tune PB:10.7 @133.9 Last edited by Risingson05; 07-29-2023 at 01:49 AM.

07-29-2023, 01:51 AM	#34
Risingson05 Drives: 2015 zl1 m6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Alaska Posts: 711	wish with all the upodates happending ti the forum that they would fix the sideways pictures from iphones.. dont remember having to save pic to a folder after rotating it on my labtop then re uploading it __________________ 791whp 699 ft lbs torque on E30 - ported sc /heads by boost mode racing - PAT G cam /Tune PB:10.7 @133.9

07-29-2023, 06:38 AM	#35
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,327	Thanks for the pics, like the notchy feeling, and I like the stock shifter look in these cars. The flat stick looks nice as you know it's not stock but the way the boot fit looks sloppy to me. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

07-29-2023, 08:19 AM	#36
Pops Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 2012 C6 vette M6 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 83	I just had the MGW installed since I needed a stronger clutch. The shop/tuner raved about the MGW and I have been very pleased with it.

07-29-2023, 04:05 PM	#38
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,327	My shift I believe is the shortest GM offered in the 5TH gen it's good, but the 2nd to 3rd I would like it to be better, it sometimes feels as if I am not on the correct position. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.