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05-02-2013, 12:12 AM
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New shifter
Just finished installing a MGW shifter in my 13 GS and I can say that this is absolutely the best "bang for your buck" mod that I have made to date in ANY of my cars. I had read all the hype and thought "can it really be that good ?" Answer YES ! I had not driven a stick on a regular basis for several years before getting the GS, and I thought I was a little rusty. Nope, now I can blame it all on the shifter. I also went to the round MGW handle which also made a huge difference. I am a palm shifter, and the stock handle never felt right. Now the changes are buttery smooth and accurate, even those made in anger. I also Dynamatted the tunnel area while I had everything apart, this also made a huge improvement in noise and heat reduction. Jegs sells a 4sq ft roll that covers the entire tunnel from front to back with minimal trimming. If anyone is on the fence about changing shifters don't be, just do it !
05-02-2013, 07:19 AM
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Melting Slicks
Welcome to the MGW club, it is a great mod and one every manual owner should do
I too have the round shaft, but have not installed it yet. I want to be able to have more shift ball options. Like you not a fan of the OEM shift ball and have an aftermarket round ball installed. The aftermarket old school round ball along with the MGW makes a world of difference.
Also would add MGW sets the standard on DIY instructions for all to follow.
05-02-2013, 09:58 AM
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Le Mans Master
I end up fighting the shifter it is to precise in the shift pattern if I shift in a hurry i end up in between or in wrong gear. Now this was with a hurst unit.
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05-02-2013, 10:13 AM
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Just finished installing a MGW shifter in my 13 GS and I can say that this is absolutely the best "bang for your buck" mod that I have made to date in ANY of my cars. I had read all the hype and thought "can it really be that good ?" Answer YES ! I had not driven a stick on a regular basis for several years before getting the GS, and I thought I was a little rusty. Nope, now I can blame it all on the shifter. I also went to the round MGW handle which also made a huge difference. I am a palm shifter, and the stock handle never felt right. Now the changes are buttery smooth and accurate, even those made in anger. I also Dynamatted the tunnel area while I had everything apart, this also made a huge improvement in noise and heat reduction. Jegs sells a 4sq ft roll that covers the entire tunnel from front to back with minimal trimming. If anyone is on the fence about changing shifters don't be, just do it !
And the comment about the instructions is dead on. It is really nice to have such concise instructions for pulling apart and reinstalling those plastic trim pieces without breaking, scratching, or cracking them.
05-02-2013, 10:55 AM
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After 48k miles, the oem shifter's 3rd gear hang up was only getting worse. Now with 55k miles since the install of the MGW shifter, I have not had any hang up issues with 3rd gear. Shifts are precise, short and confident, just the way it should be. MGW is a quality product and made in USA, I wouldn't expect less. 
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05-02-2013, 11:03 AM
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Pro
Thanks for your review.
Now that they have their shifter box in production I am thinking about it......and I agree a round **** is WAY better than the angled, awkward OE ****. Just changing ***** made a big difference for me.
Now that they have their shifter box in production I am thinking about it......and I agree a round **** is WAY better than the angled, awkward OE ****. Just changing ***** made a big difference for me.
05-03-2013, 06:46 AM
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I ordered it online from MGW, it was shipped in about a week for less than $250.
I agree with the straightforeward installation, but mine did not come with any instructions. I used the wealth of knowledge here on CF to remove the console and trim, then used the excellent install video on MGWs website to install the shifter. I agree that made in the U.S.A. does make a huge difference !
I agree with the straightforeward installation, but mine did not come with any instructions. I used the wealth of knowledge here on CF to remove the console and trim, then used the excellent install video on MGWs website to install the shifter. I agree that made in the U.S.A. does make a huge difference !
05-03-2013, 09:33 AM
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Will this fix the 3rd gear shifts. When I first got he car I hit 3rd every time without a single problem. Then all of a sudden one day I started missing 3rd but only at higher rpm ranges. It feels like I'm not really missing 3rd it just wont go in smoothly.
05-03-2013, 09:53 PM
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Welcome to the MGW club, it is a great mod and one every manual owner should do
I too have the round shaft, but have not installed it yet. I want to be able to have more shift ball options. Like you not a fan of the OEM shift ball and have an aftermarket round ball installed. The aftermarket old school round ball along with the MGW makes a world of difference.
Also would add MGW sets the standard on DIY instructions for all to follow.
05-03-2013, 10:12 PM
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And yes driveway DIY and can still use OEM shifter, just make sure you buy the right shaft when purchasing the shifter.
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05-05-2013, 04:59 PM
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How much of a difference is their lower box supposed to make? Anybody have one of those in? I understand it's pretty new.
Also, Is there any video or instruction out there on the center console removal (and much more importantly, reinstallation
)?
Also, Is there any video or instruction out there on the center console removal (and much more importantly, reinstallation
)?
