Barton or MGW

[csracing]

I know most will say MGW shifter, but the Barton unit looks mighty nice as well.

Barton info:
http://www.bartonindustries.com/2005-2010-Mustang-GT.html

MGW info:
http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang2005_shifter.shtml

The MGW has adjustable throw, which is nice. I like the flat shift lever of the Barton.

Overall I think the Barton looks more solid.

So is anyone using the Barton? Looking for feedback on it if you are.

CSR

 

[firestang70]

I never used the barton but looks like a quality piece. I have had a couple MGWs including my 06 with the 3650. It was a very nice high quality. You will not find better customer service than George (the owner). If my 11 was a manual it would have a MGW right now. I had no complaints ever with their products. Good luck a new shifter is a great mod.

 

[Premium08]

I have the barton on my gt500. Very nice unit, does the job.

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[csracing]

I never used the barton but looks like a quality piece. I have had a couple MGWs including my 06 with the 3650. It was a very nice high quality. You will not find better customer service than George (the owner). If my 11 was a manual it would have a MGW right now. I had no complaints ever with their products. Good luck a new shifter is a great mod.

My friend has a MGW in his '12 V6 and it is a very nice piece for sure. I was on board with MGW until I stumbled across the Barton. LOL

 

[csracing]

I have the barton on my gt500. Very nice unit, does the job.

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Good to know, thank you for the feedback.

CSR

 

[Captainstr8edge]

I don't think there is a wrong choice here. People are very happy with both products.

 

[Seer]

Barton is an adjusted angle with a 40% throw. MGW is adjustable... how often are you going to adjust your throw?

 

[Premium08]

I don't think there is a wrong choice here. People are very happy with both products.

Agree, i mean unless you go to the track every weekend i dont think one is gonna be better than the next.

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[psycho bob]

put an mgw on when i did the 6060 swap

 

[iceguyb14]

i have a barton unit for my 2013. love the shifter. it's slightly more noisy than stock, but the throws are much shorter and MUCH better feeling and never miss any gears.

 

[Rob72]

I remember that there was a controversy that anything over 25/30% reduction on the MT82 would damage the syncros. Don't know if that was disproven.

 

[Scott_0]

cant speak for mgw, but the Barton I own is a high quality piece

 

[fake]

It's easy. Do you want to spend 375.00 for a shifter that replaces just the top part, and a bolt on bracket; or do you want to spend 375.00 for a complete shift kit that replaces both the top & bottom portion with the bracket intergrated in?

MGW FTW.

 

[Scott_0]

It's easy. Do you want to spend 375.00 for a shifter that replaces just the top part, and a bolt on bracket; or do you want to spend 375.00 for a complete shift kit that replaces both the top & bottom portion with the bracket intergrated in?

MGW FTW.

seems to me this isnt for an mt82 application so.........

 

[topbliss]

could not go wrong with either but MGW has more experience with Mustang units. I have an MGW and love it

 

[fake]

seems to me this isnt for an mt82 application so.........

Ah, you're right. I should have read better.

 

[iceguyb14]

I remember that there was a controversy that anything over 25/30% reduction on the MT82 would damage the syncros. Don't know if that was disproven.

From what I heard, MGW said that, but there are a lot of people with the Barton shifter without problems.

 

[Rob72]

From what I heard, MGW said that, but there are a lot of people with the Barton shifter without problems.

Yes he did. That was while he was doing his own R and D with different throws and he came to that conclusion. Only time will tell.

 

[Scott_0]

From what I heard, MGW said that, but there are a lot of people with the Barton shifter without problems.

yet he is said to be working on a shifter with more throw reduction, guess he deemed it ok lol, seems its only bad when other companies are doing it and selling lots of shifters

 

[csracing]

Just a follow up to this thread. I ended up buying a Barton shifter. Install and quality were great. Throw is as short as I'd ever want it to be and everything feels solid. The only thing that is taking some getting used to is the overall height of the shift ball. It's taller than stock. I don't hate it, it's just taking some getting used to. My friend put an MGW in his 2012 V6 (apples and oranges, I realize) and the centering spring pressure on his shifter is significantly higher than my Barton.

CSR