MGW shifter

neal_zack · 12-11-2015, 09:05 AM

I just confirmed that MGW will be making there shifters for the camaro look for them in early spring!

SS 1LE · 12-11-2015, 09:13 AM

Awesome news, they are IMO the best out there.

Funny thing is a have read that the stock shifter is pretty good...but I need to see for myself, and the gap from pretty good to MGW can be huge.

neal_zack · 12-11-2015, 09:15 AM

it looks like a really nice shifter.

LSxWittles · 12-12-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

Awesome news, they are IMO the best out there.

Funny thing is a have read that the stock shifter is pretty good...but I need to see for myself, and the gap from pretty good to MGW can be huge.

Agreed. And coming in early spring, this might be my first mod.

Tr6 · 12-12-2015, 03:34 PM

I don't see myself bothering with any other shifter than stock but glad to see there will be options! Stock shifter is actually pretty damn perfect. And my first mod on ALL manuals is a short throw with bushings and me not touching this one shows how amazing stock actually is.

Merc · 01-14-2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

Awesome news, they are IMO the best out there.

Funny thing is a have read that the stock shifter is pretty good...but I need to see for myself, and the gap from pretty good to MGW can be huge.

Can't go wrong with MGW.

Jeanius · 01-15-2016, 12:28 AM

MGW with the race knob FTW

sschons74 · 01-21-2016, 05:44 AM

I put a Hurst on my 2014 V6 and the shift throw was improved, but I just looked at the MGW install video for the Gen 5, and wow it looks like way better engineering. The Hurst you had to buy an optional bearing kit because he ones that came with the kit were already out of shape plastic crap. I am looking forward to getting an MGW this time, seems like much better quality, and throw looks short and precise. I still don't like the throw on my 2016 1SS, it's still too long and not very precise, not as bad as the Gen 5, but could be better.

6spdhyperblue · 01-21-2016, 06:44 AM

Ran a mgw in my coyote and it was flawless in a crappy trans. Excited to see how the stock shifter is in the SS. I look for a quality throw not so much the shortest throw. So I might not need to change it out

SS 1LE · 01-21-2016, 08:51 AM

I wonder how MGW is coming with this...

neal_zack · 01-21-2016, 09:53 AM

Ill give them a call today.

SS 1LE · 01-21-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by neal_zack

Ill give them a call today.

Cool...ask if they have a price range yet.

Standard · 04-03-2016, 05:21 PM

Look, I haven't (yet) driven a Gen6 but there's a common theme with stock shifters - they're long throw and made of 2 pieces with a noodly rubber insulator between them that kills all positive feel. You move the top of the stick, then the gearbox kind of plays catchup and you sort of wait for it.

And with the MGM heavy lateral springs it's inconceivable to drive without one. It's really the bulk of the joy of driving a Gen5 M6. Positive thunk-thunk on shifts, and 2-3 isn't up-left, it's straight up (the spring takes the lateral). Double-clutch/revmatch shifting from 5-3 (which with the MGW is down-up, not down-left-up, you'll understand when you get one) is high on my list of most pleasurable things in life, period.

Standard · 04-03-2016, 07:07 PM

I just want to double down on the sentiments in my prior email. You picked the M6, maybe you gave up some performance to do so, for the fun of the direct and intimate mechanical connection with your machine.

Performance/speed/handling involves tradeoffs in cost and longevity, and you make them. But on the experience of the most important part of the driver-machine connection, accept no compromise. You'll notice the extra 5hp from some cold air intake. . . probably never. You'll notice a good stick every few seconds while driving.

Figure out what the best is, the very best, and accept nothing else. In my experience, I had a late Gen4 with a good short-throw, and when I got my Gen5 I couldn't stand to drive the stock noodle-shifter (left it parked). Got the MGW installed and the Gen4 was finally retired for the Gen5 (side note - Gen5+ does give up something of feel due to not having shifter bolted direct to the gearbox but I digress. . . and no mods can change that).

If there's something better now than the MGW, get that instead. But don't settle for anything 1% less. . . .

12-11-2015, 09:05 AM	#1
neal_zack Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: spokane Posts: 329	MGW shifter I just confirmed that MGW will be making there shifters for the camaro look for them in early spring! __________________ Summit white, 2SS, Ceramic white interior, 6 piston brakes, Black Bowties, 6 Speed,3.9 sec 0to60 NPP,MRC,NAV,RX Catch can

12-11-2015, 09:15 AM	#3
neal_zack Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: spokane Posts: 329	it looks like a really nice shifter. __________________ Summit white, 2SS, Ceramic white interior, 6 piston brakes, Black Bowties, 6 Speed,3.9 sec 0to60 NPP,MRC,NAV,RX Catch can

12-12-2015, 03:34 PM	#5
Tr6 The Dogfather Drives: #1 off the line for a customer. '16 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Andover, KS Posts: 2,621	I don't see myself bothering with any other shifter than stock but glad to see there will be options! Stock shifter is actually pretty damn perfect. And my first mod on ALL manuals is a short throw with bushings and me not touching this one shows how amazing stock actually is. __________________ 2SS, Garnet Red with Adrenalin red, NPP, MRC M6 coupe #33 off the line #1 order for Customer. Build thread HERE! Story of my delivery HERE!

01-15-2016, 12:28 AM	#7
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	MGW with the race knob FTW __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

01-21-2016, 05:44 AM	#8
sschons74 Drives: 16 Camaro 1SS & 82 Silverado C10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 292	I put a Hurst on my 2014 V6 and the shift throw was improved, but I just looked at the MGW install video for the Gen 5, and wow it looks like way better engineering. The Hurst you had to buy an optional bearing kit because he ones that came with the kit were already out of shape plastic crap. I am looking forward to getting an MGW this time, seems like much better quality, and throw looks short and precise. I still don't like the throw on my 2016 1SS, it's still too long and not very precise, not as bad as the Gen 5, but could be better. __________________ Ordered 1SS Black on Black, M6 in late summer 2015. Hurst shifter, Soler Performance ported TB.

12-11-2015, 09:13 AM	#2
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Awesome news, they are IMO the best out there. Funny thing is a have read that the stock shifter is pretty good...but I need to see for myself, and the gap from pretty good to MGW can be huge.

01-21-2016, 06:44 AM	#9
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,675	Ran a mgw in my coyote and it was flawless in a crappy trans. Excited to see how the stock shifter is in the SS. I look for a quality throw not so much the shortest throw. So I might not need to change it out Last edited by 6spdhyperblue; 01-21-2016 at 08:53 AM.

01-21-2016, 08:51 AM	#10
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	I wonder how MGW is coming with this...

01-21-2016, 09:53 AM	#11
neal_zack Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: spokane Posts: 329	Ill give them a call today. __________________ Summit white, 2SS, Ceramic white interior, 6 piston brakes, Black Bowties, 6 Speed,3.9 sec 0to60 NPP,MRC,NAV,RX Catch can

04-03-2016, 05:21 PM	#13
Standard Drives: 2023 Sharkskin ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 122	Look, I haven't (yet) driven a Gen6 but there's a common theme with stock shifters - they're long throw and made of 2 pieces with a noodly rubber insulator between them that kills all positive feel. You move the top of the stick, then the gearbox kind of plays catchup and you sort of wait for it. And with the MGM heavy lateral springs it's inconceivable to drive without one. It's really the bulk of the joy of driving a Gen5 M6. Positive thunk-thunk on shifts, and 2-3 isn't up-left, it's straight up (the spring takes the lateral). Double-clutch/revmatch shifting from 5-3 (which with the MGW is down-up, not down-left-up, you'll understand when you get one) is high on my list of most pleasurable things in life, period.

04-03-2016, 07:07 PM	#14
Standard Drives: 2023 Sharkskin ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 122	I just want to double down on the sentiments in my prior email. You picked the M6, maybe you gave up some performance to do so, for the fun of the direct and intimate mechanical connection with your machine. Performance/speed/handling involves tradeoffs in cost and longevity, and you make them. But on the experience of the most important part of the driver-machine connection, accept no compromise. You'll notice the extra 5hp from some cold air intake. . . probably never. You'll notice a good stick every few seconds while driving. Figure out what the best is, the very best, and accept nothing else. In my experience, I had a late Gen4 with a good short-throw, and when I got my Gen5 I couldn't stand to drive the stock noodle-shifter (left it parked). Got the MGW installed and the Gen4 was finally retired for the Gen5 (side note - Gen5+ does give up something of feel due to not having shifter bolted direct to the gearbox but I digress. . . and no mods can change that). If there's something better now than the MGW, get that instead. But don't settle for anything 1% less. . . .

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