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[Z06] MGW short shifter vs C6Z OEM Stock Shifter

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Old 04-04-2015, 12:12 PM
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Yeah I guess its hit or miss than... Like I said I've had 2 different competent shops take it apart and re-install it and it still has never felt perfect. Wish I did't sell all my old parts because I would try and go back to stock and feel the difference.
I have personally worked on cars after they came out of "competent" shops and their work has always been sub par. I installed mine and adjusted it like the instructions said to and it worked perfect the 1st time. I now have over 8k miles on my car since the install and it still feels smooth and solid since the day i installed it
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Old 04-04-2015, 12:24 PM
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What year Z are you guys comparing to? My 09 stock shifter is pretty good.
08 stock shifter
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Old 04-04-2015, 12:35 PM
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My MGW should be here Tuesday. I loved my stock shifter (08) and never have had an issue with it. BUT I think something is loose cause my movement while in gear is getting worse and worse. I've taken it off before and didn't see anything to adjust. It wasn't til a few weeks later than I saw a vid and saw the torque tube screw that I didn't notice when I had it apart. I'm gonna be pissed when I go to install the MGW and the reason for all this extra movement is because the screw is loose lol
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Old 04-04-2015, 12:38 PM
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My MGW should be here Tuesday. I loved my stock shifter (08) and never have had an issue with it. BUT I think something is loose cause my movement while in gear is getting worse and worse. I've taken it off before and didn't see anything to adjust. It wasn't til a few weeks later than I saw a vid and saw the torque tube screw that I didn't notice when I had it apart. I'm gonna be pissed when I go to install the MGW and the reason for all this extra movement is because the screw is loose lol
Well if you find out it's just the screw i'll take that MGW off your hands
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Originally Posted by WHY TRY?
Well if you find out it's just the screw i'll take that MGW off your hands

I have the MGW in my 2006 ZO6 and it's the best. There is NO comparison to the stocker which is a real POS.
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Old 04-04-2015, 07:13 PM
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I have the MGW in my 2006 ZO6 and it's the best. There is NO comparison to the stocker which is a real POS.
did you keep the stock **** or upgrade to the MGW race ****?
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did you keep the stock **** or upgrade to the MGW race ****?
I kept the stock **** for now. May change it out later....
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I've been running the original MGW shifter in my 2006 for over 5 years now, and it's great. Never had an issue finding any gear. I would never go back to the stock, sloppy shifter.
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Old 04-05-2015, 11:22 AM
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Anyone in Houston have this shifter so I can come and see how it feels?
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Old 04-05-2015, 11:59 AM
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agree with all the above, but it definitely promotes a bit more noise through the cabin. I added about triple the amount of dynamat
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I had this on my 08 Z and loved it. Just picked up an 11 Z and I hate how it shifts after coming from a MGW. Stock shifter may get the job done,but there's no comparison. The MGW is how the Z should of came from factory.
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Old 04-05-2015, 05:48 PM
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Just pulled the trigger and ordered an MGW for my Z!!!
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Originally Posted by vertC6
Anyone in Houston have this shifter so I can come and see how it feels?
a bunch of people do, I am one of them. I stay on the south side
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Old 04-05-2015, 11:34 PM
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Let us know your impressions when you get it OP. Seeing all the positive comments I might just do the same.
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Originally Posted by WHY TRY?
Just pulled the trigger and ordered an MGW for my Z!!!

Don't be surprised if they call you tomorrow letting you know the shifter is on a two week back order. Ordered mine on March 17th and it'll finally be here Tuesday. Maybe you'll get lucky and not have to wait
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Old 04-06-2015, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Filiatrault9
Let us know your impressions when you get it OP. Seeing all the positive comments I might just do the same.
will do, and all the positive feedback is what made me buy it
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Originally Posted by Chris Bert
Don't be surprised if they call you tomorrow letting you know the shifter is on a two week back order. Ordered mine on March 17th and it'll finally be here Tuesday. Maybe you'll get lucky and not have to wait
Oh wow, no call yet and hopefully i get lucky and don't have to wait we'll see
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Old 04-26-2015, 11:16 AM
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i just had rpm do my trans and install an mgw shifter and love it ,shifts so much better than the stock and dont have any issues with any gears does take some getting use to but worth the money imho 2007 zo6.
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Old 04-26-2015, 09:36 PM
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You just simply can not beat the MGW with the lower shift box. Wonderful piece of engineering.
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Old 04-26-2015, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MyLastCorvette
Guess I'm just looking for something else to do, as I have checked out their web site. My stock 08 Z shifts fine, never had any issues. No difficulty finding gears. No unusual noises, no notches or hanging between gears.

I was worried with such a short throw, having difficulty second to third. I would hate to miss at 7k.

So I gather most like the upgrade once they get used to it. Thanks for the insight, I'm still pondering. ..
i dont see what every one is talking about the 2-3 shift is one of the easiest with this shifter, well really they are all easy. i didnt second guess buying this shifter and have zero regrets that i did
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