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DMan918 · 10-26-2020, 10:08 AM

Hi All,

OK, gonna go ahead and give a MGW a try. Currently have the OEM hurst shifter, but hear such good things that I will sell that and get this instead. So.... I'm leaning toward the flat stick (but debating color) with black six speed knob, but want to see who here prefers flat stick vs retro.

Also, are there other knob options worth taking a look at? Definitely leaning toward black I think.

I have an inferno orange SS convertible, if that matters for decisions on color.

Thanks!

Mike

larry_g · 10-26-2020, 10:28 AM

I have the flat stick, it took a little while to get used to the knob being in a different position due to the canted back design.

fireman1153 · 10-26-2020, 10:34 AM

I have the flat stick and love it. The car has never shifter better or quicker. Plus the flat profile to me had an awesome look. Like said before, it does slant back some and felt different but after a while I like it better. I can sit further and more comfortable from the steering wheel but very easily reach and find every gear. Go flat stick.

Camaro2ss2010 · 10-26-2020, 10:46 AM

I have the flat stick in black and had their shift knob originally until I went with a weighted shift knob.

DMan918 · 10-26-2020, 11:41 AM

Thanks all for your responses so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

I have the flat stick in black and had their shift knob originally until I went with a weighted shift knob.

Thanks as well. What knob did you go to?

Camaro2ss2010 · 10-26-2020, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMan918

Thanks all for your responses so far.

Thanks as well. What knob did you go to?

I went with the brushed finish from the link below.

http://www.sweetknobs.com/?cat=5

Quicksilver2SS · 10-26-2020, 09:36 PM

I just ordered a heavyweight stainless with etched pattern here, I went with 3/8-16 threads to fit the billet hurst. Then it's off to the powdercoater for a vintage Ivory coating.

DMan918 · 10-27-2020, 06:55 AM

Ok I went ahead and ordered the flat stick in black, but just went with mgw’s black ball with six speed pattern. There’s a little bit of a lead time on them so time to change the knob if I wanted.

What was the reasoning for switching to one of the other options? Looks, weight? Did the weight really make that big of a difference in feel? Don’t want a low grade knob.

Camaro2ss2010 · 10-27-2020, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMan918

Ok I went ahead and ordered the flat stick in black, but just went with mgw’s black ball with six speed pattern. There’s a little bit of a lead time on them so time to change the knob if I wanted.

What was the reasoning for switching to one of the other options? Looks, weight? Did the weight really make that big of a difference in feel?

The weight makes a huge difference. It helps reduce the notchiness between shifts.

DMan918 · 10-27-2020, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

The weight makes a huge difference. It helps reduce the notchiness between shifts.

Thanks. I take it the mgw knob offered is not heavy at all?

CamaroDreams76 · 10-27-2020, 08:31 AM

I have a retro knob on mine. I like the look of the flat stick way better but I couldn't beat the deal I got. The ball knob is actually the most comfortable knob imo. The shifter I got, they guy included a white and black ball and their race knob.

Their knob isn't very heavy

DMan918 · 10-27-2020, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

I have a retro knob on mine. I like the look of the flat stick way better but I couldn't beat the deal I got. The ball knob is actually the most comfortable knob imo. The shifter I got, they guy included a white and black ball and their race knob.

Their knob isn't very heavy

I am going to cancel the knob and get something more weighted. Now it’s which!

DMan918 · 10-27-2020, 09:47 AM

Any thoughts on this one:

https://epcomfg.com/product/heavy-weight-shift-knobs/

or

https://www.twistedshifterz.com/coll...eed-shift-knob

Camaro2ss2010 · 10-27-2020, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMan918

Any thoughts on this one:

https://epcomfg.com/product/heavy-weight-shift-knobs/

or

https://www.twistedshifterz.com/coll...eed-shift-knob

I looked at those when I got mine. I decided to go a little heavier but that was just my preference. The one from MGW is very light.

View Poll Results: Which?
Flat Stick, Black in Color	12	80.00%
Flat Stick, Silver in Color	3	20.00%
Retro Stick	0	0%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

10-26-2020, 10:08 AM	#1
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	Posts Swayed Me - Now I'm Going MGW, but which one? Hi All, OK, gonna go ahead and give a MGW a try. Currently have the OEM hurst shifter, but hear such good things that I will sell that and get this instead. So.... I'm leaning toward the flat stick (but debating color) with black six speed knob, but want to see who here prefers flat stick vs retro. Also, are there other knob options worth taking a look at? Definitely leaning toward black I think. I have an inferno orange SS convertible, if that matters for decisions on color. Thanks! Mike

10-26-2020, 10:28 AM	#2
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	I have the flat stick, it took a little while to get used to the knob being in a different position due to the canted back design. __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

10-26-2020, 10:34 AM	#3
fireman1153 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 82	I have the flat stick and love it. The car has never shifter better or quicker. Plus the flat profile to me had an awesome look. Like said before, it does slant back some and felt different but after a while I like it better. I can sit further and more comfortable from the steering wheel but very easily reach and find every gear. Go flat stick. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS - 416 stroker, F1A-94 procharger, BTR blower cam, Big Red race valve, AGP intercooler, Alky dual nozzle kit, ZL1 fuel pump with DSX Aux pump, DSX flex fuel sensor, Bosch 210 injectors, Mcleod RXT1200 clutch, MGW flat stick, Tick Performance Level 3 trans, DSS 3.5 aluminum driveshaft, Strange S60 rear, DSS 1400hp axles, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, X-pipe and MBRP muffler delete, BMR lowering springs, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Poly motor mounts, RevShift trans mount instert, rear sub frame braces, Tuned by Joey at Pure Fabrication in Panama City, FL

10-26-2020, 10:46 AM	#4
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	I have the flat stick in black and had their shift knob originally until I went with a weighted shift knob. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

10-26-2020, 09:36 PM	#7
Quicksilver2SS Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 NPP Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sacramento Posts: 227	I just ordered a heavyweight stainless with etched pattern here, I went with 3/8-16 threads to fit the billet hurst. Then it's off to the powdercoater for a vintage Ivory coating. Attached Images __________________ Taylor 409's, BF Comp 2's, Z26 pads, Hurst billet shifter Last edited by Quicksilver2SS; 10-27-2020 at 08:46 AM. Reason: More words.

10-27-2020, 06:55 AM	#8
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	Ok I went ahead and ordered the flat stick in black, but just went with mgw’s black ball with six speed pattern. There’s a little bit of a lead time on them so time to change the knob if I wanted. What was the reasoning for switching to one of the other options? Looks, weight? Did the weight really make that big of a difference in feel? Don’t want a low grade knob. Last edited by DMan918; 10-27-2020 at 07:17 AM.

10-27-2020, 08:31 AM	#11
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,079 View My Garage	I have a retro knob on mine. I like the look of the flat stick way better but I couldn't beat the deal I got. The ball knob is actually the most comfortable knob imo. The shifter I got, they guy included a white and black ball and their race knob. Their knob isn't very heavy __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

10-27-2020, 09:47 AM	#13
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	Any thoughts on this one: https://epcomfg.com/product/heavy-weight-shift-knobs/ or https://www.twistedshifterz.com/coll...eed-shift-knob