The gen2 is not spring loaded in at way so I noticed the side to side is much easier and has a tighter sideto side pattern . Feels smoother fron to back also but I have no real drive time on it .
MGW GT500 shifter (second generation)
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The gen2 is not spring loaded in at way so I noticed the side to side is much easier and has a tighter sideto side pattern . Feels smoother fron to back also but I have no real drive time on it .
don t see any bad feedbacks,so I am assuming the gen 2 is the best option?
I was about to sell my car the factory unit was soooooooo bad. It's a completely different car with this shifter.
I am very happy with my gen 2. I've heard the gen 1 is just about as good at less cost. (about 1/2 if bought used in the market section)
Gen 1 is not even close to as nice! You got bad info on that call. The Gen 1 was an improvement, but still tricky to get between 1 to 2 quickly. Gen 2 slows down the shift (intentionally) which has you achieving your target each time, albeit, less quickly.....
is this still on 5% off?
I just read this whole thread and can't wait for my Gen 2 to get in. I ordered it last week and hadn't even read the thread till today. I am guessing because of this thread everyone is getting one because they r on back order. They told me about 2 week till it ships.
Not spring loaded at all from side to side?
Correct. Only the springs in the trans for side to side. Way easier side to side than the gen1.
If that is the case, and there is no more fighting the centering springs to get it into first and second, I will be upgrading to the Gen 2.
Ding ding the fight is over!
I was really shocked at how crappy the stock shifter is! My gen2 is a few days out. Cant wait!
I think there are a few people in this thread that promised some drive time reviews. Still waiting to see that verdict. Most of what has been posted was of just a leisurely shakedown cruise resulting in high praise. If a leisurely cruise is all you're going to do, the Gen 1 is just fine for that. I want to know what it's like when it's time to actually slam some gears; specifically the 1-2 shift.
Just got off the phone with MGW, ordered my gen 2 shifter...new supply of them ready to ship out on Wednesday or Thursday. BTW, 5% off for SVT Performance members is still valid...
I believe I posted. Impossible under WOT 1-2 shift to get in without grind lockout with stock shifter. Went to the track and made 4 passes no issues, including a new best of 11.95 @ 119...only mods, flowmaste axle backs, MPSS A/S 3 tires, MGW2, Sinister LCA's. It's worth the money.
Sorry for the crappy vids, I've got to get a new camera. You'll hear me spin hard into 2nd everytime as I'm able to powershift the car. Never happened with the stock shifter.
[video=youtube;8L3MugUFChs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L3MugUFChs[/video]
[video=youtube;WA3hnpC7UQc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA3hnpC7UQc[/video]
[video=youtube;GPafxNtCNHs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPafxNtCNHs[/video]
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Thanks for the vids. Please take no offense because NONE is intended, but those 1-2 shifts aren't what I call slamming gears. Those are what I do on a "relaxed" drive with my Gen 1 shifter. Is it that the Gen 2 just forces the 1-2 shift to be that slow no matter how hard you try?
the gen 2 does slow the movement, it's not as fast as the stock shifter(which is one of it's many problems). I'm able to shift under throttle at high rpms, impossible with the stock shifter. That was also before replacing the fluid which has seemed to make it even better, but I haven't been back to the track since.
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