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<blockquote data-quote="SID297" data-source="post: 14463227" data-attributes="member: 8858"><p>So through so impressive back door dealings MGW Shifters managed to obtain a factory 2015 Mustang MT-82 shifter before the cars we released for sale. We've been holding these pics for a few days but can finally share them with you. George@MGW had the following to say about Ford's latest wares for the Getrag 6 spd tranny:</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong>The 2015 base is now two pieces, similar to MGW's design for the 2011-2014 Mustang.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_001.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>However, it still uses the same cheap/thin bushings from the 2011-2014 shifters.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_002.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>The factory bushings are simply inadequate on a performance vehicle.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_003.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>The bolts in this pic will allow for the shift lever to be removed from the upper box. Most aftermarket shifters will likely only replace the factory lever.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_004.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Here you can see the cheap plastic "pull-up" for reverse mechanism.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_005.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>I wonder how well that piece will hold up to years of hear and use?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_006.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>The support arm is now cast into the upper box. The linkage features a cast piece, along even more sections and joints than the previous generation.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><img src="http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_007.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>So now it's time for a peak behind the curtains at MGW's prototype MT-82 shifter for the 2015 Mustang. </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><strong>The shift linkage actuator arm is made from steel with a hardened coating from the firearms industry.</strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><img src="http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_008.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><strong>The billet shift box features machined bronze bushings for the ultimate in precision shifting.</strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><img src="http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_009.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><strong>This shifter will also includes MGW's tunable rear bracket and shift assist springs.</strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><img src="http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_010.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>-SID297:beer:</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SID297, post: 14463227, member: 8858"] So through so impressive back door dealings MGW Shifters managed to obtain a factory 2015 Mustang MT-82 shifter before the cars we released for sale. We've been holding these pics for a few days but can finally share them with you. George@MGW had the following to say about Ford's latest wares for the Getrag 6 spd tranny: [center][b]The 2015 base is now two pieces, similar to MGW's design for the 2011-2014 Mustang.[/b] [img]http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_001.jpg[/img] [b]However, it still uses the same cheap/thin bushings from the 2011-2014 shifters.[/b] [img]http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_002.jpg[/img] [b]The factory bushings are simply inadequate on a performance vehicle.[/b] [img]http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_003.jpg[/img] [b]The bolts in this pic will allow for the shift lever to be removed from the upper box. Most aftermarket shifters will likely only replace the factory lever.[/b] [img]http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_004.jpg[/img] [b]Here you can see the cheap plastic "pull-up" for reverse mechanism.[/b] [img]http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_005.jpg[/img] [b]I wonder how well that piece will hold up to years of hear and use?[/b] [img]http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_006.jpg[/img] [b]The support arm is now cast into the upper box. The linkage features a cast piece, along even more sections and joints than the previous generation. [img]http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_007.jpg[/img] So now it's time for a peak behind the curtains at MGW's prototype MT-82 shifter for the 2015 Mustang. [b]The shift linkage actuator arm is made from steel with a hardened coating from the firearms industry.[/b] [img]http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_008.jpg[/img] [b]The billet shift box features machined bronze bushings for the ultimate in precision shifting.[/b] [img]http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_009.jpg[/img] [b]This shifter will also includes MGW's tunable rear bracket and shift assist springs.[/b] [img]http://images.svtperformance.com/images/ftp/Articles/2014/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter/MGW_2015_Stock_Shifter_010.jpg[/img][/b][/center][b] -SID297:beer:[/b] [/QUOTE]
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