MGW is IN!!! A few install tips too - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Jeanius · 11-05-2009, 08:30 PM

Well I decided to just head over to my in-laws and borrow some tools to do it myself, instead of spending 100+ to have it installed

I got it done in about 2.5 hours, taking my sweet time and....

I LOVE IT!

EXACTLY what this car needed, the throw REALLY does not need to be any shorter IMHO, I don't think I would like it if it was any shorter

If you will be doing it yourself, heres a couple things for the install that I found work well

1) Getting the passenger clip out from the support arm I used both the allen wrench supplied, and a medium length flat head. I slid the flat head in between the clip and the support arm, pushed in the allen wrench while I lifted on the clip with the flat head and it flipped right up. However I could NOT get the clip all the way out for the life of me, I was yanking down on the tranny pretty firmly and it would not clear the heat shielding, so I just got it out far enough to slide the stock assembly out, and slide the MGW in.

2) When installing the bushings into the MGW support arms, I lined them with grease as suggested by George and then pushed one end of the lip in with my hands and used a small flat head to push the other sides of the lip in and then it slid right in, took me all of 1 min to do both.

3) This apply's to those doing it on ramps or jack stands in the driveway since there is barely any room to work between the driveway and the car

After tightening the back bracket and re-mounting the tranny support you then are to tighten the support arms to the main shifter body, you first push up on the shifter so you clear that rod on the tranny, if you tighten the driver side first there is more of a chance you will bring the body down again since you pull the wrench down to tighten, I found it works well to tighten up the passenger first since tightening it you are pushing the wrench up, then you don't have to worry about bringing it down again once you've got your clearance set

Also if you will be using a modified stock boot be careful when you take it out, there are a lot of little plugs that fit into the steel plate surrounding the shifter and if you pull too hard you will rip the boot, which is what happened to me. If I had to do it again I would find a way to cut all those off from underneath if possible or get one end off from the top and snip them all the way around.

I think thats it, otherwise George's video guide was just as AWESOME as his product!

*SSE 4 2SS* · 11-05-2009, 11:23 PM

I was just trying to decide which shifter to go with. I think you sold me... I was going to go for the GMPP Hurst shifter, but a friend of mine has an MGW in his Vette and it's awesome.

Thanks for the extra notes. Hopefully as soon as I get back from Brazil, I'll be able to install it. I'll order it while I'm down there at work.

DC-SS · 11-06-2009, 08:55 AM

Are they available yet? I thought it was just the initial run they put out and that it wasn't available on their web site yet...

Crowley · 11-06-2009, 09:02 AM

MGW is top notch and the best choice out there IMO.

Crowley

MGW · 11-06-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC-SS

Are they available yet? I thought it was just the initial run they put out and that it wasn't available on their web site yet...

He had one of the initial run and we are taking orders for them now . we will have them in stock next week and ready to go out with the new inner boots .

george

chrisgalles · 11-06-2009, 11:02 AM

I was in the initial run but didn't get a new boot. Is that something that I had to pay extra for or are you planning on shipping the boots out to the guys in the initial run when you get them in?

MGW · 11-06-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisgalles

I was in the initial run but didn't get a new boot. Is that something that I had to pay extra for or are you planning on shipping the boots out to the guys in the initial run when you get them in?

you guys will get them for a minimal cost ...im htinknig maybe 50-75 dollars ???

jk...we will be sending you guys out yours first!!!

george

Merc · 11-06-2009, 12:37 PM

Which boot are we talking about?

Jeanius · 11-06-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGW

you guys will get them for a minimal cost ...im htinknig maybe 50-75 dollars ???

jk...we will be sending you guys out yours first!!!

george

That is awesome!! I was getting ready to order a stock boot since i ripped mine too

You have a lifelong customer here my friend!

Merc · 11-06-2009, 01:11 PM

I thought the boot was to follow for those of us on the initial run.

MGW · 11-06-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercuryman96

I thought the boot was to follow for those of us on the initial run.

it is!!!!! they will be ready next week and EVERY one that got a shifter from me will get the new boot when it comes in.

its the rubber inner boot that we are talking about.

george

chrisgalles · 11-06-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGW

you guys will get them for a minimal cost ...im htinknig maybe 50-75 dollars ???

jk...we will be sending you guys out yours first!!!

george

Thanks George! You guys are top notch!

bpoirier · 11-09-2009, 09:29 PM

I love my MGW shifter. George has made a top notch product!

DocHolliday · 11-09-2009, 09:32 PM

Count me as another satisfied MGW customer. I absolutely LOVE my shifter.

George

11-05-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	MGW is IN!!! A few install tips too Well I decided to just head over to my in-laws and borrow some tools to do it myself, instead of spending 100+ to have it installed I got it done in about 2.5 hours, taking my sweet time and.... I LOVE IT! EXACTLY what this car needed, the throw REALLY does not need to be any shorter IMHO, I don't think I would like it if it was any shorter If you will be doing it yourself, heres a couple things for the install that I found work well 1) Getting the passenger clip out from the support arm I used both the allen wrench supplied, and a medium length flat head. I slid the flat head in between the clip and the support arm, pushed in the allen wrench while I lifted on the clip with the flat head and it flipped right up. However I could NOT get the clip all the way out for the life of me, I was yanking down on the tranny pretty firmly and it would not clear the heat shielding, so I just got it out far enough to slide the stock assembly out, and slide the MGW in. 2) When installing the bushings into the MGW support arms, I lined them with grease as suggested by George and then pushed one end of the lip in with my hands and used a small flat head to push the other sides of the lip in and then it slid right in, took me all of 1 min to do both. 3) This apply's to those doing it on ramps or jack stands in the driveway since there is barely any room to work between the driveway and the car After tightening the back bracket and re-mounting the tranny support you then are to tighten the support arms to the main shifter body, you first push up on the shifter so you clear that rod on the tranny, if you tighten the driver side first there is more of a chance you will bring the body down again since you pull the wrench down to tighten, I found it works well to tighten up the passenger first since tightening it you are pushing the wrench up, then you don't have to worry about bringing it down again once you've got your clearance set Also if you will be using a modified stock boot be careful when you take it out, there are a lot of little plugs that fit into the steel plate surrounding the shifter and if you pull too hard you will rip the boot, which is what happened to me. If I had to do it again I would find a way to cut all those off from underneath if possible or get one end off from the top and snip them all the way around. I think thats it, otherwise George's video guide was just as AWESOME as his product! Last edited by Jeanius; 11-05-2009 at 09:32 PM.

11-05-2009, 11:23 PM	#2
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,799	I was just trying to decide which shifter to go with. I think you sold me... I was going to go for the GMPP Hurst shifter, but a friend of mine has an MGW in his Vette and it's awesome. Thanks for the extra notes. Hopefully as soon as I get back from Brazil, I'll be able to install it. I'll order it while I'm down there at work. __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

11-06-2009, 09:02 AM	#4
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11-09-2009, 09:32 PM	#14
DocHolliday Drives: '14 Blade Silver Z51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 558	Count me as another satisfied MGW customer. I absolutely LOVE my shifter. George __________________ Say When

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