hey guys,
well i have been getting a lot of emails from guys telling me about some people talking about the MGW shifters and had questions about it apparently due to some new shifter options out there being compared to it...So i thought i would chime in and give our little sales pitch of why the MGW unit is the best choice...
1. The shifter is a complete unit. it comes with EVERYTHING needed to get the best install. heat shields, noise reduction , billet top plate etc...
- billet top plate- the factory stamped piece in my opinion binds the shaft with the small rubber boot glued to it and we ditched it for a billet top plate complete with dynamax back liner and new mounting bolts and washers. no other shifter offers this. this alone adds about 75 dollars to the shifter cost.
- sound and heat pads. i know some people have stated that they felt these were fixing a problem that did not exist but we feel there is DEFINITELY an advantage to the sound and heat reduction in these cars, especially for those that race the car or live in extreme climates like Texas and Arizona etc,.
if you dont want them you can call and order the shifter without and save the cost of them as we do not mark them up just pass straight cost to the unit.
2. full adjustability of shift throw from 10-50 percent.
first i want to offer counterpoints to the argument that its a hassle to climb under the car and adjust the throw setting .
yes it does require getting under the car but for very good reasons....mainly...
whenever you adjust the throw and lower the linkage you MUST examine closely the clearance of the linkage and the drive shaft especially if you have an aftermarket shaft. its a tight fit and it you do not check it you could have issues.
BUT this misses the point altogether... the main reason for the adjustability is because frankly not everyone likes vanilla ice cream and most customers have unique preferences when it comes to notchy and short shifting.
in a nut shell... the SHORTER throw you have the notchier the tranny will feel. the LONGER throw the smoother. some people want the absolute shortest throw and dont give a damn about notchy but others HATE that notchy feeling and just want a nice solid shifter and could really care less about short throw. so the adjustability factor comes into play when you are INSTALLING THE SHIFTER . while you have the car up on a lift you can play with the feel and adjust it. go for a test drive , make additional adjustments to get it exactly how YOU like it. then set it and be done. you may never want to get back under there again but the option is there.
NOTE: MGW WAS RECENTLY AWARDED UTILITY PATENT US 8,132,482,B2
from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for this unique feature.
also some points to ponder...
Shelby American installs MGW shifters in ALL their turn keys supersnakes and has been doing so for over a year. Will they continue to do so.
Frankly maybe , maybe not...because we actually do NOT discount the shifter to them hardly at all because we deal direct. So other companies may sway them due to larger margins but i promise you it wont be because of superior product. We have been told directly by their techs that it IS the shifter they want !!
So in the end we offer the MOST features in the shifter for a little more than some and about the same or a little less than others.
i hope this gives you guys a little more detailed information to make an informed purchase.
regards
George Ciamillo
MGW LTD., INC. - Accessories for the Corvette, Mustang, Camaro and Viper | CNC Machined and Turned Parts.
well i have been getting a lot of emails from guys telling me about some people talking about the MGW shifters and had questions about it apparently due to some new shifter options out there being compared to it...So i thought i would chime in and give our little sales pitch of why the MGW unit is the best choice...
1. The shifter is a complete unit. it comes with EVERYTHING needed to get the best install. heat shields, noise reduction , billet top plate etc...
- billet top plate- the factory stamped piece in my opinion binds the shaft with the small rubber boot glued to it and we ditched it for a billet top plate complete with dynamax back liner and new mounting bolts and washers. no other shifter offers this. this alone adds about 75 dollars to the shifter cost.
- sound and heat pads. i know some people have stated that they felt these were fixing a problem that did not exist but we feel there is DEFINITELY an advantage to the sound and heat reduction in these cars, especially for those that race the car or live in extreme climates like Texas and Arizona etc,.
if you dont want them you can call and order the shifter without and save the cost of them as we do not mark them up just pass straight cost to the unit.
2. full adjustability of shift throw from 10-50 percent.
first i want to offer counterpoints to the argument that its a hassle to climb under the car and adjust the throw setting .
yes it does require getting under the car but for very good reasons....mainly...
whenever you adjust the throw and lower the linkage you MUST examine closely the clearance of the linkage and the drive shaft especially if you have an aftermarket shaft. its a tight fit and it you do not check it you could have issues.
BUT this misses the point altogether... the main reason for the adjustability is because frankly not everyone likes vanilla ice cream and most customers have unique preferences when it comes to notchy and short shifting.
in a nut shell... the SHORTER throw you have the notchier the tranny will feel. the LONGER throw the smoother. some people want the absolute shortest throw and dont give a damn about notchy but others HATE that notchy feeling and just want a nice solid shifter and could really care less about short throw. so the adjustability factor comes into play when you are INSTALLING THE SHIFTER . while you have the car up on a lift you can play with the feel and adjust it. go for a test drive , make additional adjustments to get it exactly how YOU like it. then set it and be done. you may never want to get back under there again but the option is there.
NOTE: MGW WAS RECENTLY AWARDED UTILITY PATENT US 8,132,482,B2
from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for this unique feature.
also some points to ponder...
Shelby American installs MGW shifters in ALL their turn keys supersnakes and has been doing so for over a year. Will they continue to do so.
Frankly maybe , maybe not...because we actually do NOT discount the shifter to them hardly at all because we deal direct. So other companies may sway them due to larger margins but i promise you it wont be because of superior product. We have been told directly by their techs that it IS the shifter they want !!
So in the end we offer the MOST features in the shifter for a little more than some and about the same or a little less than others.
i hope this gives you guys a little more detailed information to make an informed purchase.
regards
George Ciamillo
MGW LTD., INC. - Accessories for the Corvette, Mustang, Camaro and Viper | CNC Machined and Turned Parts.
