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tjbusa · 11-02-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 11flat

What do you mean not just a shorter shifter handle? A shifter is made shorter by moving the point of rotation up, not by simply making the handle sit lower.

Barton and Hurst have the shortest throws and their knobs are probably a little higher then the rest. MGW replaces the casting that houses the shifter handle but its still the same principle.
The guys who have the MGW will say MGW. The guys who have the Barton will say Barton. The guys who have Hurst will say Hurst etc...
I have installed them all and IMO Barton cannot be beat.
MGW is very close and it would be a matter of preference, but for $200 less Barton gets my vote.

I love my Barton, I bought mine not due to price but function, two handles if you want to use the fat factory knob and the handle is adjustable up and down. Down gives you the shortest throw whch is where I keep mine.

2quick · 11-03-2010, 06:53 AM

the LSR shifter is also adjustable up and down. You can also use the stock knob or an aftermarket knob.

GenetX · 11-03-2010, 04:41 PM

Yo can anyone help, I posted that I'm switching to the MGW shifter from the MTI and I had a major issue today with the MTI shifter. I was pulling up to my house so I threw it in neutral and the shifter started vibrating violently very very bad so I put it back to second and it felt really really really loose, when I popped it back in neutral it vibrated again and sounded like something was winding down. Any info? My MGW won't be in till friday and I'm to afraid to drive the car right now as to not break something.

ssmike · 11-03-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GenetX

Yo can anyone help, I posted that I'm switching to the MGW shifter from the MTI and I had a major issue today with the MTI shifter. I was pulling up to my house so I threw it in neutral and the shifter started vibrating violently very very bad so I put it back to second and it felt really really really loose, when I popped it back in neutral it vibrated again and sounded like something was winding down. Any info? My MGW won't be in till friday and I'm to afraid to drive the car right now as to not break something.

Maybe something loosened up. If you had a shop install it, take it in and have them check it out, that is if it is drivable!

GenetX · 11-03-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

Maybe something loosened up. If you had a shop install it, take it in and have them check it out, that is if it is drivable!

Not drivable.... Dammitttt

GenetX · 11-03-2010, 08:02 PM

tjbusa

I like that saying but will add this:

Fact of Life:

After Monday and Tuesday...
even the calendar reads
WTF "SS"

2quick · 11-04-2010, 06:14 AM

maybe the pin that connects the shifter to the linkage came out? Can you pull off the boot and see anything? Did you install it?

ssmike · 11-04-2010, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenetX

Not drivable.... Dammitttt

That sucks! Well I'm sure you'll find the problem when you remove it to install the MGW! Good luck with it!

raulss · 11-04-2010, 01:38 PM

MTI is better than MGW. That's why Lingenfelter uses MTI.

GenetX · 11-04-2010, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2quick

maybe the pin that connects the shifter to the linkage came out? Can you pull off the boot and see anything? Did you install it?

I didn't install it, Had a local shop install it, it feels really loose but I can't lift the car or get under it because I can't move it, my drive way has a little tilt so the jack is a no, plus it's lowered. Can I remove the rubber from the inside of the car?

GenetX · 11-04-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by raulss

MTI is better than MGW. That's why Lingenfelter uses MTI.

In no way am I talking crap about any company, everyone is different in their own designs, it really comes down to personal preference...

2quick · 11-05-2010, 09:10 AM

I would pull the boot off from the top and take a look. If you need instructions email me and i can email you our instructions to help you out.

NickJRE · 11-05-2010, 11:40 AM

The reason they probably sell MTI is that MGW has no dealer program so shops can't make money on it. This is holding MGW back from being even more popular in my opinion.

larryt1026 · 11-05-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

MGW... will most likely be my next mod.

Those guys are top shelf.

Let me know when you install the shifter! I would like to watch so I will be able to do it myself when I get one as well

.

11-03-2010, 04:41 PM	#59
GenetX NUTRITION, INC Drives: 2SSRS REVOLUTIONSS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DULUTH, GA Posts: 152	Yo can anyone help, I posted that I'm switching to the MGW shifter from the MTI and I had a major issue today with the MTI shifter. I was pulling up to my house so I threw it in neutral and the shifter started vibrating violently very very bad so I put it back to second and it felt really really really loose, when I popped it back in neutral it vibrated again and sounded like something was winding down. Any info? My MGW won't be in till friday and I'm to afraid to drive the car right now as to not break something. __________________

11-03-2010, 08:02 PM	#62
GenetX NUTRITION, INC Drives: 2SSRS REVOLUTIONSS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DULUTH, GA Posts: 152	tjbusa I like that saying but will add this: Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday... even the calendar reads WTF "SS" __________________

11-04-2010, 01:38 PM	#65
raulss Drives: 99CamaroSS 2010 Camaro SS/RS LPE600 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 94	MTI is better than MGW. That's why Lingenfelter uses MTI. __________________ LPE 600 Package Kooks 1 7/8 Long Tube Headers, 3.6 pulley MBRP 3" catback exhaust Brembo LPE 6-piston calipers, 2-piece racing brake rotors Pfadt coilovers, sway bars, rear trailing arms, subframe mounts, Hotchkis Chassis Max Brace, & Proven wicked endlinks MGW Shifter, ADM boost gauge LPE aluminum coil covers, LPE Billet Pedals, LPE front floor mats and trunk mat. Beware of the LPE Brotherhood

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11-03-2010, 06:53 AM	#58
2quick Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: in the front Posts: 1,145	the LSR shifter is also adjustable up and down. You can also use the stock knob or an aftermarket knob.

11-04-2010, 06:14 AM	#63
2quick Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: in the front Posts: 1,145	maybe the pin that connects the shifter to the linkage came out? Can you pull off the boot and see anything? Did you install it?

11-05-2010, 09:10 AM	#68
2quick Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: in the front Posts: 1,145	I would pull the boot off from the top and take a look. If you need instructions email me and i can email you our instructions to help you out.

11-05-2010, 11:40 AM	#69
NickJRE Drives: Nothing Fun. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CT Posts: 1,052	The reason they probably sell MTI is that MGW has no dealer program so shops can't make money on it. This is holding MGW back from being even more popular in my opinion.