Shifter help...opinions wanted.
03-02-2009, 01:30 PM
#11
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Alberta Canada
Posts: 1,432
ok i wanna be the black sheep that says pro 5.0 is best.
Its notchy to an extent but alot more percise. you really have to be an idiot to miss third as it has the tightest self centering of anyshifter, all you have to do is push foreward from 2nd and in it goes, simple as that.
the only complaint is that 5th can be a bit tough to get into and reverse is almost imposible untill you get used to the shifter.
As for build quality, yes the mgw is built well but the pro 5.0 is cnc machined from buillet aluminum... ALL OF it
the shifter is a tank! i bet that this part will be the last thing standing on the car after a nucular war its insane when you look at it.
as for adjustability, there are 4 sepereate adjusable positons high front, low front, high back and low back. The lower the arm the shorter the shift.
I had the hurst, and sold it, too light and flimsy feeling for me, Driven the MGW, too smooth and light feeling, The pro 5.0 is heavy and sturdy feeling with positive feedback and never ever gonna miss a shift. Also i know shifting is faster with the 5.0 then the hurst but about the same with the MGW
Its notchy to an extent but alot more percise. you really have to be an idiot to miss third as it has the tightest self centering of anyshifter, all you have to do is push foreward from 2nd and in it goes, simple as that.
the only complaint is that 5th can be a bit tough to get into and reverse is almost imposible untill you get used to the shifter.
As for build quality, yes the mgw is built well but the pro 5.0 is cnc machined from buillet aluminum... ALL OF it
the shifter is a tank! i bet that this part will be the last thing standing on the car after a nucular war its insane when you look at it.
as for adjustability, there are 4 sepereate adjusable positons high front, low front, high back and low back. The lower the arm the shorter the shift.
I had the hurst, and sold it, too light and flimsy feeling for me, Driven the MGW, too smooth and light feeling, The pro 5.0 is heavy and sturdy feeling with positive feedback and never ever gonna miss a shift. Also i know shifting is faster with the 5.0 then the hurst but about the same with the MGW
03-02-2009, 01:42 PM
#12
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Spring, TX
Posts: 816
ok i wanna be the black sheep that says pro 5.0 is best.
Its notchy to an extent but alot more percise. you really have to be an idiot to miss third as it has the tightest self centering of anyshifter, all you have to do is push foreward from 2nd and in it goes, simple as that.
the only complaint is that 5th can be a bit tough to get into and reverse is almost imposible untill you get used to the shifter.
As for build quality, yes the mgw is built well but the pro 5.0 is cnc machined from buillet aluminum... ALL OF it
the shifter is a tank! i bet that this part will be the last thing standing on the car after a nucular war its insane when you look at it.
as for adjustability, there are 4 sepereate adjusable positons high front, low front, high back and low back. The lower the arm the shorter the shift.
I had the hurst, and sold it, too light and flimsy feeling for me, Driven the MGW, too smooth and light feeling, The pro 5.0 is heavy and sturdy feeling with positive feedback and never ever gonna miss a shift. Also i know shifting is faster with the 5.0 then the hurst but about the same with the MGW
Its notchy to an extent but alot more percise. you really have to be an idiot to miss third as it has the tightest self centering of anyshifter, all you have to do is push foreward from 2nd and in it goes, simple as that.
the only complaint is that 5th can be a bit tough to get into and reverse is almost imposible untill you get used to the shifter.
As for build quality, yes the mgw is built well but the pro 5.0 is cnc machined from buillet aluminum... ALL OF it
the shifter is a tank! i bet that this part will be the last thing standing on the car after a nucular war its insane when you look at it.
as for adjustability, there are 4 sepereate adjusable positons high front, low front, high back and low back. The lower the arm the shorter the shift.
I had the hurst, and sold it, too light and flimsy feeling for me, Driven the MGW, too smooth and light feeling, The pro 5.0 is heavy and sturdy feeling with positive feedback and never ever gonna miss a shift. Also i know shifting is faster with the 5.0 then the hurst but about the same with the MGW
03-02-2009, 01:49 PM
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: WV
Posts: 4,532
From www.mgwltd.com
Some of the features that set the MGW Shifter apart from the pack are:
Throw is adjustable between a range of about 15 percent shorter than stock to 50 percent.
Shift **** can be adjusted both in height and rotational position to fit drivers' personal comfort settings.
Shifter kit comes complete with sound and thermal deflection technology to maintain original OEM sound levels and even better heat insulation.
Shifter has strong lateral spring load to eliminate the 3rd gear lockout issue with the remote shifter design of the S197 Mustang. Finally, you can powershift from 2nd to 3rd without hesitation.
Shifter assembly is complete with no component pieces from original OEM shifter resused. * Makes our shifter a littler pricier than the competition but for good reason. Some of the key included components not found on most other aftermarket shifters include:
Replacement transmission linkage bushings
Stainless steel bushings on both sides of front support
Lock washers included for all connecting brackets.
No noisy polyurethane bushings in our shifter
Shifter is available with your choice of shift **** shaft, one with the OEM 12 MM threads and one with 3/8-16 standard threads for most retro aftermarket plastic shift *****.
Shifter assembly is completely machined from aircraft grade aluminum and all billet components are hard coat anodized for a lifetime of service. All steel components are aircraft grade stainless steel.
BTW as far as how fast you can shift, thats all on the driver.
Some of the features that set the MGW Shifter apart from the pack are:
Throw is adjustable between a range of about 15 percent shorter than stock to 50 percent.
Shift **** can be adjusted both in height and rotational position to fit drivers' personal comfort settings.
Shifter kit comes complete with sound and thermal deflection technology to maintain original OEM sound levels and even better heat insulation.
Shifter has strong lateral spring load to eliminate the 3rd gear lockout issue with the remote shifter design of the S197 Mustang. Finally, you can powershift from 2nd to 3rd without hesitation.
Shifter assembly is complete with no component pieces from original OEM shifter resused. * Makes our shifter a littler pricier than the competition but for good reason. Some of the key included components not found on most other aftermarket shifters include:
Replacement transmission linkage bushings
Stainless steel bushings on both sides of front support
Lock washers included for all connecting brackets.
No noisy polyurethane bushings in our shifter
Shifter is available with your choice of shift **** shaft, one with the OEM 12 MM threads and one with 3/8-16 standard threads for most retro aftermarket plastic shift *****.
Shifter assembly is completely machined from aircraft grade aluminum and all billet components are hard coat anodized for a lifetime of service. All steel components are aircraft grade stainless steel.
BTW as far as how fast you can shift, thats all on the driver.
03-02-2009, 05:41 PM
#17
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Posts: 920
03-02-2009, 05:54 PM
#18
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Memphis
Posts: 2,377
I've had my Pro 5.0 for 2 years and 14k miles with absolutely no vibration. I love it and wouldn't buy another.
