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12-15-2007, 03:19 PM
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WTF^^...
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I sat in a 2004 cobra last night with a steeda shifter and some roush looking handle (but not long just chrome looking at the base) the sucker was a pita to reach over. The MGW bends towards you. I couldn't believe how far I had to reach to the right to get the shifter. Putting it in 1st was like putting mine in reverse (all the way to the right and up)
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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12-15-2007, 03:58 PM
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Re: Non MWG shifter vehicles.....
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Thats my main gripe with the MGW is the handle position. Tri-Ax handle = perfect for me. I know a guy who went from the MGW because he didn't like the handle and runs a Pro 5.0 with a Tri-Ax handle and likes it alot. |
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12-15-2007, 10:09 PM
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Re: Non MWG shifter vehicles.....
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postarama
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I just put the MGW on my car...1million times better than factory, no complaints here. I drove one before with the 5.0 shifter and it just didn't feel right.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
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Our's:
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12-17-2007, 10:09 AM
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Re: Non MWG shifter vehicles.....
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Not so green anymore
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I switched from Pro 5.0 (came with car) to a MGW. I agree with Brandon, the MGW puts the shifter in a more natural position compare to the Pro 5.0. I've never actually drove one with a stock shifter.
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2002 Mineral Grey GT, 5-speed: MGW short throw, JLT CAI
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12-17-2007, 10:59 AM
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Re: Non MWG shifter vehicles.....
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WTF^^...
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Yea the one I sat it had horrible position for first gear, it was just so strange... felt like I was trying to put it in reverse.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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12-18-2007, 03:41 PM
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I'm running a triax with the MGW handle made for the stock shifter and it's perfect! |
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12-18-2007, 03:48 PM
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Re: Non MWG shifter vehicles.....
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I'm not worthy...
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Yeah, but we all know you're weird...so your opinion is flawed.  |
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12-18-2007, 07:19 PM
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Re: Non MWG shifter vehicles.....
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WTF^^...
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the mgw shifter handle im talking about is the one that twists, the one that bolts up doesnt count.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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12-18-2007, 08:46 PM
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postarama
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Man...I still missed 2nd tonight with the mgw, I dunno what the hell is my problem.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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12-18-2007, 09:07 PM
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Re: Non MWG shifter vehicles.....
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WTF^^...
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the t-56 is just notchy like that.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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12-19-2007, 09:18 AM
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12-19-2007, 09:35 AM
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postarama
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I just need more practice...I did finally get it to hook up in 2nd though, 1st isn't worth crap with the stock badyears...they're pretty bald too though. Luckily my new tires/wheels are on the ups truck somewhere around here.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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12-19-2007, 10:02 AM
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I've taken many different Mustangs for a drive (from Fox to New Edge styles) and tried many different shifters.
IMO, the Tri-Ax was the King of the Hill until the MGW came out, and now nothing can compare - I now run an MGW in my 83.
I actually liked the Roush Classic Shifter Handle on the Tri-Ax a fair bit... had a nice feel along with a unique look for a shifter these days, but the look doesn't work in all vehicles IMO. Would I pay for it though.... not sure.
The B&M Ripper and the Pro-5.0 weren't bad, but I wouldn't pay full price to get my hands on either of them (granted I don't believe I've tried the Pro-5.0 with a Tri-Ax handle)..... might have considered buying one when I was looking, had I gotten a good deal on it.
Hurst's Billet T5 shifter was..... meh.
The UPR Blue Thunder was shit (I already expect this from pretty any UPR product though since they're knock-offs of other products, so that wasn't a surprise).
Mac Racer's Choice shifter was very forgettable (mind you, a Mac products, like UPR, will never touch my car anyway, so I didn't care much about it to begin with).
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12-19-2007, 10:10 AM
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I'm not worthy...
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That's it...the canadian has spoken (and yes Brad, a real canadian, not your canadian )...
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12-20-2007, 07:25 AM
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MAC Prochamber, and UPR Cobra hood emblem FTW!  |
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12-20-2007, 09:45 AM
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Re: Non MWG shifter vehicles.....
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WTF^^...
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My first gear is also worthless.. i need the traction  I either leave 30ft black marks or hop and have to let out.
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MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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12-20-2007, 02:35 PM
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DR's do wonders for wheelhop and traction problems, I recommend them to you along with some FLSFC's. The Nitto's are a very good DR street tire that doesn't do anything bad on the street. Even in moderate rain there not that bad and they last pretty good too. From my understanding they don't hook as well in the cold, but I bet their still better than a regular street tire. |
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12-20-2007, 02:46 PM
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too broke to race
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they work good on a mild GT, but a cobra or a GT built will be too much for them
you really need some M/T DR but theydon't last long at all on the street
but youy to pay to play
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12-20-2007, 02:53 PM
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ON the street they work good. First and second become useful on a modded Cobra. |
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