I'd seriously consider buying a shifter. I like the precise feel of a great shifter. I too, agree that the stock shifter is much better than any previous factory effort, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. Also, with close 13k miles on my stock shifter, I feel like it's starting to get looser. If you don't build one, I'll buy a Tri-Ax. I've been waiting to see an MGW.