filtercharger
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The MGW does have a lot more designing into it, there is an article on 5.0 magazine, and I was checking it out. I'm afraid to find out how much it will cost, it looks VERY expensive!
2011 shifter from mgw close to completion...some specs and info>>
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Cool cannot wait to see it which month was the magazine. Was told it will be around 350.00 will see
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ArizonaGT
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MGW's 3650 shifter is amazing, anyone that wants a shifter and hasn't purchased one yet should do themselves a favor and wait until the MGW is released and has some reviews.
spsteevoe
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Well it's too late for me to get it for Valentine's Day.. but Presidents day is just around the corner 
hey guys....
sorry i have not updated this post in a while but i have been working on this shifter making all the final tweaks. it really is working out to be a great shifter.
some things holding me up are mainly getting the new internal pivot bushings for the shift rod. they should be ready in about 2 weeks.
also i would like the state and ask a favor...
first... BARTON...great product ...great company...class act. met them at camaro 5 fest last year . they really seem to care about their customers and have a natural pride and focus in their business. if you bought from them you did well!!
having said that this is a thread i started about the MGW shifter... i would like to maintain focus on that and not make this a pissing contest about whats better and whats not .
so on to the shifter....
- as stated the shifter is a COMPLETE unit.... does it need to be? we think so... does the rear support bracket that Barton and that other company sell with it help with deflection ...yes... but more needs to be done. the internal shift box has wayy too much deflection as well and the bushings inside are just plain wimpy.
- spring load centering... well my personal opinion is that is just plain sucks!!! my shifter only moves left to right a slight amount but you can still feel that the centering and spring back motion is sooooo lazy and weak. this thing BEGS for added cetnering force and that is one main thing i am working on right now.
- shift throw.... i have already stated and i will state again. i tested this car and tested it and trsed others. i have read about the numerous issues with this tranny built in China and frankly i am a bit concerned about the durability of the tranny. i can make the shift throw whatever i want and i still am choosing to make the throw milder than the barton. but a bit shorter than the steeda and jh unit.
i still have not decided on a final number but i am thinking 22-28 percent will be the number.
i WILL post pics by end of this month ...this unit will blow you guys away.
over engineered perhaps ??? oh you better FU&*IN believe it!!!!
stay tuned!~!!
george
sorry i have not updated this post in a while but i have been working on this shifter making all the final tweaks. it really is working out to be a great shifter.
some things holding me up are mainly getting the new internal pivot bushings for the shift rod. they should be ready in about 2 weeks.
also i would like the state and ask a favor...
first... BARTON...great product ...great company...class act. met them at camaro 5 fest last year . they really seem to care about their customers and have a natural pride and focus in their business. if you bought from them you did well!!
having said that this is a thread i started about the MGW shifter... i would like to maintain focus on that and not make this a pissing contest about whats better and whats not .
so on to the shifter....
- as stated the shifter is a COMPLETE unit.... does it need to be? we think so... does the rear support bracket that Barton and that other company sell with it help with deflection ...yes... but more needs to be done. the internal shift box has wayy too much deflection as well and the bushings inside are just plain wimpy.
- spring load centering... well my personal opinion is that is just plain sucks!!! my shifter only moves left to right a slight amount but you can still feel that the centering and spring back motion is sooooo lazy and weak. this thing BEGS for added cetnering force and that is one main thing i am working on right now.
- shift throw.... i have already stated and i will state again. i tested this car and tested it and trsed others. i have read about the numerous issues with this tranny built in China and frankly i am a bit concerned about the durability of the tranny. i can make the shift throw whatever i want and i still am choosing to make the throw milder than the barton. but a bit shorter than the steeda and jh unit.
i still have not decided on a final number but i am thinking 22-28 percent will be the number.
i WILL post pics by end of this month ...this unit will blow you guys away.
over engineered perhaps ??? oh you better FU&*IN believe it!!!!
stay tuned!~!!
george
swervo
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I can't wait! Definitely going to buy another MGW shifter.
captdistraction
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can't wait, another MGW for my new car. Loved the one on my old T5.
ArizonaGT
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Can't wait. Love the centering action on my 06 shifter.
302
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Awesome! I cannot wait!
MARZ
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Heck yeah, I can't wait! My 2011's definitely in need of an MGW shifter.
Full_Tilt
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I cant wait to see pics!
... and to check my bank balance... haha
... and to check my bank balance... haha
spsteevoe
Junior Member
Quick question, is the MT82 considered as "floating" like the 05-09s?
Yes it is. The shifter is remote and not integrated into the trans.
JUST ANOTHER UPDATE!!!
the shifter design is complete!! all the tweaks are done. only thing left is to run off 50 first run units and get the custom compression springs made.
i have been collecting contact info from people for a few months so if anyone wants in on the first run call peggy or julie next week at 706-793-1770
to recap... the shifter is a FULL replacement box rear mount and top assembly. new bushings internal springs. reverse lockout system .
cost should be around 350.00 which based on what others are selling for the the assembly on top is a pretty good deal.
ill be posting pics in 2 weeks.
george
the shifter design is complete!! all the tweaks are done. only thing left is to run off 50 first run units and get the custom compression springs made.
i have been collecting contact info from people for a few months so if anyone wants in on the first run call peggy or julie next week at 706-793-1770
to recap... the shifter is a FULL replacement box rear mount and top assembly. new bushings internal springs. reverse lockout system .
cost should be around 350.00 which based on what others are selling for the the assembly on top is a pretty good deal.
ill be posting pics in 2 weeks.
george
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