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dcoates18481 · 11-05-2012, 07:38 AM

Hello All,
Looking to upgrade to a reliable, easy to install Short throw shifter with a momentary button for roll control.

what are you using and whare are the deals.
I'm good with a wrench
Thanks
Dave

yotaman96 · 11-05-2012, 08:25 AM

I've had the Barton and the MGW. I really liked the Barton, but I love the MGW. The install on the MGW is more involved since it replaces the entire assembly. The Barton has shorter throws and is notchy when going into gears. The MGW has a bit longer throw, but is smoother going into the gears. I ordered a custom shift knob from speeddawg.com. There's an option to have them add a button on any of the knobs.

dcoates18481 · 11-05-2012, 11:06 AM

Anyone else care to comment?

dcoates18481 · 11-05-2012, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yotaman96

I've had the Barton and the MGW. I really liked the Barton, but I love the MGW. The install on the MGW is more involved since it replaces the entire assembly. The Barton has shorter throws and is notchy when going into gears. The MGW has a bit longer throw, but is smoother going into the gears. I ordered a custom shift knob from speeddawg.com. There's an option to have them add a button on any of the knobs.

I like the shift knob!

with a R/C button and in Yellow....Winning!!!

Rabamaro · 11-05-2012, 05:39 PM

What's an R/C button?

mercedestech · 11-05-2012, 10:51 PM

I've had hurst and MGW. The hurst was garbage. Very noisy, notchy, but the throws were short and the install was super easy.

The MGW I replaced it with is better in every way. I've spent a ton of money on my car, and it is still my favorite mod as far as how it drives in any condition. It is something you appreciate even when just driving it around town at slow speeds!

I've driven a 10 with a Barton, and it felt really good also, but the MGW still has it beat in quality/feel.

Try to find people from your local car club to let you try each one (even if it's sitting still and just rowing through the gears). A shifter is one of those mods that not everyone will like the same thing, so it's best to try them for yourself. IMHO the MGW wins hands down

tadams72 · 11-05-2012, 10:55 PM

Also went from Hurst to MGW. Very happy with MGW and you can Line Lock virtually any shifter as long as it has a removable ball. Another option is finger button on the shift lever which also works well.

dcoates18481 · 11-06-2012, 06:29 AM

R/C = Roll Control,

Texas2SS · 11-06-2012, 06:40 AM

Love my MGW

IndeedSS1 · 11-06-2012, 10:48 AM

Over 30k miles on my MGW and still loving it.

Dexman1349 · 11-06-2012, 01:17 PM

Anyone using the LG Motorsports short throw?

Skylane765 · 11-06-2012, 02:24 PM

I would like to buy a stock shifter if Anybody changed out and wants to sell. It would need to be a ZL1 6M v

06_warrior · 11-06-2012, 04:50 PM

I had a very notchy transmission. Went from stock shifter to a Hurst but notchiness was still there and the white shift knob would vibrate at high revs. Switched out the M6 trans fluid to synthetic Redline and still had some notchiness but was better. My next step was switching out the Hurst to a MGW and almost all of the notchiness is gone.

Just got the modified clutch master cylinder from Ideal garage and a braided stainless steel clutch hose from Tick to go along with some synthetic clutch fluid to put on one day soon and that should take care of the rest of any residual noticiness.

So from my experience MGW is an awesome shifter.

ex-SS-ve · 11-10-2012, 02:46 AM

mgw is really the only choice for me. ive got one in my 2010 ss and none of the others compare to it. im about to install one in the 13 zl1 .

11-05-2012, 07:38 AM	#1
dcoates18481 Drives: 2010 CAMARO RALLY YELLOW SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Aransas Pass Texas Posts: 565 View My Garage	Short throw shifters Hello All, Looking to upgrade to a reliable, easy to install Short throw shifter with a momentary button for roll control. what are you using and whare are the deals. I'm good with a wrench Thanks Dave __________________ I LIKE TO GO FAST! Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam Kit, Melling oil pump, C5R Timing Chain, Dyno Tuned by Shawn@Lethal Racing, Vararam Tuned intake, Vararam Power Wedge, LSR Tri Ax Short throw Shifter, VMAX Ported T/B, TSP 2" L/T Headers, TSP Cat delete, Borla axle back exhaust, Innovate A/F monitor, 471.7 HP/438.8 TQ

11-05-2012, 08:25 AM	#2
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	I've had the Barton and the MGW. I really liked the Barton, but I love the MGW. The install on the MGW is more involved since it replaces the entire assembly. The Barton has shorter throws and is notchy when going into gears. The MGW has a bit longer throw, but is smoother going into the gears. I ordered a custom shift knob from speeddawg.com. There's an option to have them add a button on any of the knobs. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

11-05-2012, 11:06 AM	#3
dcoates18481 Drives: 2010 CAMARO RALLY YELLOW SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Aransas Pass Texas Posts: 565 View My Garage	anyone else? Anyone else care to comment? __________________ I LIKE TO GO FAST! Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam Kit, Melling oil pump, C5R Timing Chain, Dyno Tuned by Shawn@Lethal Racing, Vararam Tuned intake, Vararam Power Wedge, LSR Tri Ax Short throw Shifter, VMAX Ported T/B, TSP 2" L/T Headers, TSP Cat delete, Borla axle back exhaust, Innovate A/F monitor, 471.7 HP/438.8 TQ

11-05-2012, 05:39 PM	#5
Rabamaro Drives: 2010 ABM SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Prairieville, LA Posts: 491 View My Garage	What's an R/C button? __________________ Vararam Tune CAI, Vararam Power Wedge, 160 degree stat, VMax ported throttle body, Ceramic coated ARH 1 7/8" LTs with X-pipe, Borla S-Type Axle back, MGW short throw, 3.91s, Ported stock IM, BTR Stage IV cam, Heritage Grille, Backup camera, UMI Performance trailing arms and toe rods, dyno tune

11-05-2012, 10:51 PM	#6
mercedestech Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM,2013 Mercedes ML350 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Akron Posts: 507	I've had hurst and MGW. The hurst was garbage. Very noisy, notchy, but the throws were short and the install was super easy. The MGW I replaced it with is better in every way. I've spent a ton of money on my car, and it is still my favorite mod as far as how it drives in any condition. It is something you appreciate even when just driving it around town at slow speeds! I've driven a 10 with a Barton, and it felt really good also, but the MGW still has it beat in quality/feel. Try to find people from your local car club to let you try each one (even if it's sitting still and just rowing through the gears). A shifter is one of those mods that not everyone will like the same thing, so it's best to try them for yourself. IMHO the MGW wins hands down __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Whipple 2.9L, Rotofab CAI and coil covers, XS Power LT's and full 3" exhaust, Vengeance kaotic cam package (trunion kit,dual springs,titanium retainers,hardened pushrods,c5r chain,ls2 tensioner, melling oil pump) Mgw shifter, 160 deg Tstat, prosport gauges, LPE dual pump, FIC 60lb injectors, level 5 DSS Axles 1994 Z28 MSD optispark, K&N CAI, Magnaflow y pipe..Cat..and cat back. 1998 wheels, custom tune(sold ) 1993 Base V6 sold to buy Z28 1994 Purple Pearl V6...sold 1979 Base Car with inline 250ci 6 cyl! My first car in 1989!

11-05-2012, 10:55 PM	#7
tadams72 When is enough ever... Drives: 2006 Silverado 2500HD CC/SB LBZ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Residence: Chula Vista, CA Home: Billings, MT Posts: 996 View My Garage	Also went from Hurst to MGW. Very happy with MGW and you can Line Lock virtually any shifter as long as it has a removable ball. Another option is finger button on the shift lever which also works well. __________________ The Project: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (ERL 427 Superdeck NA Monster) "Just like farmer engineering. Find the weak link and fix it, then find the next one." Salt Cat Racing

11-06-2012, 06:29 AM	#8
dcoates18481 Drives: 2010 CAMARO RALLY YELLOW SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Aransas Pass Texas Posts: 565 View My Garage	R/C = Roll Control, __________________ I LIKE TO GO FAST! Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam Kit, Melling oil pump, C5R Timing Chain, Dyno Tuned by Shawn@Lethal Racing, Vararam Tuned intake, Vararam Power Wedge, LSR Tri Ax Short throw Shifter, VMAX Ported T/B, TSP 2" L/T Headers, TSP Cat delete, Borla axle back exhaust, Innovate A/F monitor, 471.7 HP/438.8 TQ

11-06-2012, 06:40 AM	#9
Texas2SS Vroom Drives: Rarely Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 620 Posts: 4,901 View My Garage	Love my MGW __________________ *LSX, Boost, 9", TH400* xxxxhp - xxxtrq

11-06-2012, 10:48 AM	#10
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	Over 30k miles on my MGW and still loving it. __________________ She is only memory now.

11-06-2012, 01:17 PM	#11
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	Anyone using the LG Motorsports short throw?

11-06-2012, 02:24 PM	#12
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	I would like to buy a stock shifter if Anybody changed out and wants to sell. It would need to be a ZL1 6M v

11-06-2012, 04:50 PM	#13
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	I had a very notchy transmission. Went from stock shifter to a Hurst but notchiness was still there and the white shift knob would vibrate at high revs. Switched out the M6 trans fluid to synthetic Redline and still had some notchiness but was better. My next step was switching out the Hurst to a MGW and almost all of the notchiness is gone. Just got the modified clutch master cylinder from Ideal garage and a braided stainless steel clutch hose from Tick to go along with some synthetic clutch fluid to put on one day soon and that should take care of the rest of any residual noticiness. So from my experience MGW is an awesome shifter.

11-10-2012, 02:46 AM	#14
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	mgw is really the only choice for me. ive got one in my 2010 ss and none of the others compare to it. im about to install one in the 13 zl1 .