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MGW · 10-12-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost-Rider

Hurst.

GM chose it in the 60's for OEM all the way up until now- 2010 OEM. 50+ years! In 50+ years will Hurst still be around? You can bet on it. Will XYZ shifter company be around to replace or rebuild your worn out shifter bushings? maybe - maybe not.

For those of you with notchy transmissions - don't blame the shifter. Plus there is a solution: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100114

If my transmission was notchy - I might opt for the taller (it fits and works well on the Camaros as well as the Challengers) pistol grip: http://www.hurst-shifters.com/NEW-PR...ANIUM_ANODIZED

i have NOTHING but total respect for the HURST name, company and history!!

we have not been around that long but...

"this" XYZ company has been around since 1970 when my father opened the doors in maryland thats 40 years!! ...and i have no plans of closing them anytime. my 11 , 6 and 1 year old boys need a job someday

all of our shifters have a lifetime warranty by the way

regards
george

epstein · 10-12-2010, 02:24 PM

Love my MGW just make sure ya adjust it properly......especially after they break in a lil.....Talk about positive feel and shifts!

Merc · 10-12-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cubjag

MGW is hands down the best mod I've done so far.

It was like a brand new car, once the MGW was installed.

96/10SS · 10-12-2010, 03:39 PM

ive heard great things about the lg motorsports shifter thats the one im thinking about. anyone else hear different?

Merc · 10-12-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 96/10SS

ive heard great things about the lg motorsports shifter thats the one im thinking about. anyone else hear different?

After reading all these posts. Would you really consider anything else but an MGW.

stangspanker · 10-12-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

After reading all these posts. Would you really consider anything else but an MGW.

You love your MGW but my question to you would be, have you tried the Barton? and why would you buy anything else after all the posts about them.

Ive driven the MGW but ultimately went with the Barton. They are both awesome shifters by Great companies but I could not justify an extra $200 on a shifter when I couldnt FEEL it being $200 better. Do you get more with the MGW, yes, but for me it boils down to feel, if I cant feel a huge difference between shifters then why spend the extra $$
I went with the Barton and absolutely LOVE it

Just my 2 cents.

themossman · 10-12-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by stangspanker

You love your MGW but my question to you would be, have you tried the Barton? and why would you buy anything else after all the posts about them.

Ive driven the MGW but ultimately went with the Barton. They are both awesome shifters by Great companies but I could not justify an extra $200 on a shifter when I couldnt FEEL it being $200 better. Do you get more with the MGW, yes, but for me it boils down to feel, if I cant feel a huge difference between shifters then why spend the extra $$
I went with the Barton and absolutely LOVE it

Just my 2 cents.

Congrats!

I have 'tried' both...and prefer the MGM. $200 is relative...and it was certainly worth it to me to get an engineered solution.

subzero05 · 10-12-2010, 10:19 PM

as has been mentioned many times on these types of threads.. its all "subjective" . Go with what you like!. what some think are the best, others will not and so forth.

Robbie1227 · 10-12-2010, 10:27 PM

I love all the feedback and I love this forum!
Thanks everyone!
I don't have access to try both Barton and MGW, but understand the arguments about replacing the entire shifter like MGW, and the saving the money with Barton which feels just as good.
This is a harder decision than I thought it would be.
I don't want to put any inferior parts in my SS, but I am also not flush with cash.
Hmmm, decisions, decisions...
Anyone else have good arguments for either brand??
They both seem good, it's probably a win-win situation.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 10-12-2010, 10:51 PM

Less than $200, LG all the way. We have awesome deals on them.

More than $200, then go for the gusto and pick up the MGW and call it a day.

This is what I see most people doing.

Best of luck in your endeavors.
Ivan @ Southwest Speed

tbss1 · 10-13-2010, 01:40 AM

MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW!

96/10SS · 10-13-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Less than $200, LG all the way. We have awesome deals on them.

More than $200, then go for the gusto and pick up the MGW and call it a day.

This is what I see most people doing.

Best of luck in your endeavors.
Ivan @ Southwest Speed

ordered my lg shifter today cant wait to get it

95_9C1 · 10-15-2010, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tbss1

MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW!

mrvenicess · 10-15-2010, 06:50 AM

Call me strange but I love my new Hurst! Love the white cue ball shifter, it reminds me of a 69 427 vette I used to drive. Thanks Jannetty Racing for getting it to me so quickly! Ordered it Mon., installed it yesterday.

10-12-2010, 10:27 PM	#37
Robbie1227 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28/2016 Jeep Sahara Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 544	I love all the feedback and I love this forum! Thanks everyone! I don't have access to try both Barton and MGW, but understand the arguments about replacing the entire shifter like MGW, and the saving the money with Barton which feels just as good. This is a harder decision than I thought it would be. I don't want to put any inferior parts in my SS, but I am also not flush with cash. Hmmm, decisions, decisions... Anyone else have good arguments for either brand?? They both seem good, it's probably a win-win situation. __________________ 2015 summit white Z28 #120 TRK DAY -Sun-Tek PPF-C protection film on 2/3 of the car, Moreno Camber plates, American Racing 2" ceramic coated LT headers and X-pipes with No Cats, Taylor red performance wires, NGK plugs, BTR Stage III Cam, MSD Atomic intake, Nick Williams 102mm throttle body, Stage 2 CNC Ported Heads by WCCH, MGW short throw shifter, oil catch can, and a dyno tune to get me to 587 RWHP and 516 RWTQ GONE: 2013 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks headers and CAT delete, ATI damper and 10% pulley and balancer! Results: 576 RWHP - 540 RWTQ

10-13-2010, 01:40 AM	#39
tbss1 More then meets the eye! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 426 hp Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maui Posts: 584 View My Garage	MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW, MGW! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, M6, OBX 7/8" l/t headers, with high flow cats, MBRP full 3" exhaust, Whipple supercharger, 3.875 pulley, ID-1050X 1260CC injectors, JRE rough idle street blower cam kit, ZL1 fp, ZL1 fpcm, ZR1 3 bar map sensor, cold air intake, Richman 4.10 gears, BMR toe rods, trailing arms, f/r sway bars, f/r sway bar end links, BMR end link brackets, full BMR poly bushing including solid rear cradle bushings, BMR frame connectors and tunnel brace, f/r Hurst swaybar bushing brackets, Fluidamper, MGR shifter, and tune by Jannetty Racing.

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10-12-2010, 02:24 PM	#30
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	Love my MGW just make sure ya adjust it properly......especially after they break in a lil.....Talk about positive feel and shifts!

10-12-2010, 03:39 PM	#32
96/10SS Drives: 2010 2SS Orange w/ Grey stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SFL Posts: 372	ive heard great things about the lg motorsports shifter thats the one im thinking about. anyone else hear different?

10-12-2010, 10:19 PM	#36
subzero05 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 tbd Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california Posts: 647	as has been mentioned many times on these types of threads.. its all "subjective" . Go with what you like!. what some think are the best, others will not and so forth.

10-12-2010, 10:51 PM	#38
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Less than $200, LG all the way. We have awesome deals on them. More than $200, then go for the gusto and pick up the MGW and call it a day. This is what I see most people doing. Best of luck in your endeavors. Ivan @ Southwest Speed

10-15-2010, 06:50 AM	#42
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	Call me strange but I love my new Hurst! Love the white cue ball shifter, it reminds me of a 69 427 vette I used to drive. Thanks Jannetty Racing for getting it to me so quickly! Ordered it Mon., installed it yesterday.