In Car Action - MGW Mustang MT-82 Race-Spec (Trans Mount) Shifter

[SID297]

I thought you guys might like this quick video of MGW's new fully transmission mounted MT-82 Race Spec shifter in action. Notice how the shifter moves with the transmission when the car is started or revs. The shifter behaves just like a top-loader now. It's awesome:

[video=youtube;F6PZ-LOBYJE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6PZ-LOBYJE[/video]​

 

[STL5OHSLOW]

cant wait to install mine this weekend. They called me and said it is shipping today.

 

[Speed Junky]

OOOOO man! Can't wait to get mine installed. Says shipping info has been received. Too bad I won't be back in the states for another 25 days...

 

[Speedwagon]

I thought you guys might like this quick video of MGW's new fully transmission mounted MT-82 Race Spec shifter in action. Notice how the shifter moves with the transmission when the car is started or revs. The shifter behaves just like a top-loader now. It's awesome:

[video=youtube;F6PZ-LOBYJE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6PZ-LOBYJE[/video]​

Awesome!!

 

[Anthony K]

Damn, all these shipping updates

 

[Anthony K]

George said something on the phone about adjusting the stops for 2nd n third gears. Ive done it on shifters before, but am failing to see where to do it on this one?

No manual in the box, I watched a install video before (can't find it now, naturally) and don't remember seeing the throws adjusted.

Sid297..... You installed it already..... Anything?

 

[SID297]

George said something on the phone about adjusting the stops for 2nd n third gears. Ive done it on shifters before, but am failing to see where to do it on this one?

No manual in the box, I watched a install video before (can't find it now, naturally) and don't remember seeing the throws adjusted.

Sid297..... You installed it already..... Anything?

Look up their reverse lock-out adjustment video.

 

[Anthony K]

HOW IN THE **** did you remove the chrome trim around the shifter without breaking it! Mines snapped off.

The side trim of the console top. Wtf?! That's stupid how tight those clips are. The only video I found is bullshit how easily they pop off.

The Barton video is SERIOUSLY EDITED.

 

[SID297]

HOW IN THE **** did you remove the chrome trim around the shifter without breaking it! Mines snapped off.

The side trim of the console top. Wtf?! That's stupid how tight those clips are. The only video I found is bullshit how easily they pop off.

The Barton video is SERIOUSLY EDITED.

You have to use an interior panel removal pry tool for the console. The chrome bezel is very delicate. We broke one of the tabs of mine, but then found that if you push it out from underneath it comes out without breaking. We'll be filming it tomorrow.

 

[anotherneon]

Is that an ecoboost?

 

[SID297]

Is that an ecoboost?

Yes

 

[REDS197]

Installed mine in a GT today. This thing is very nice. My car is apart waiting in VMP Gen II so I didn't get to drive it. It is a very nice piece especially with the 1-2 guide and the 3rd gear spring.

Straight forward install but the shifter base groove is a pain in the ass.

 

[RFM50]

Dang just saw this! This makes me want my 2012 back. I sold it because I got so tired of the mt82 lock out. Maybe some day soon.

 

[SirJAG]

What is a "top loader"?

 

[Todd03Blown]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Toploader_transmission



the Toploader got its name from the fact that the access plate to the inner workings was located on the top of the main case as opposed to the side, a convention used on most gearboxes such as the Ford Dagenham or GM's Saginaw or Muncie. This feature increased the rigidity of the case significantly.

 

[RSKtakR]

What is a "top loader"?

The GOD of manual transmissions that Ford has used lol

 

[SID297]

Dang just saw this! This makes me want my 2012 back. I sold it because I got so tired of the mt82 lock out. Maybe some day soon.

This new design completely changes the transmission. Mine is still breaking in and it just keeps getting better.

What is a "top loader"?

In colloquial terms it is a reference to a direct transmission mounted shifter (like the Terminator T-56) instead of a remote mount.

 

[hand-filer]

For me the first thing I noticed was how much better the 4-5 shift is now. That was always the hardest gear to grab at full tilt.

 

[SID297]

For me the first thing I noticed was how much better the 4-5 shift is now. That was always the hardest gear to grab at full tilt.

2-3 is worth the entry fee for me.

 

[hand-filer]

2-3 is worth the entry fee for me.

Ditto on the 2-3 shift improvement. I should have qualified my comment by mentioning that the comparison was with my 1st generation MGW shifter which was somewhat hindered by the factory articulated shift linkage.
The race spec action feels similar to my bolt action Husqvarna 30-06.