MGW knobs.. composite vs. gripper

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Apr 4, 2007 | 10:49 AM

#21

qbuswell

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RE: MGW *****.. composite vs. gripper

i madI made my own boot for my MGW shifter too...it is awsome

Apr 4, 2007 | 11:39 AM

#22

jmac72187

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From: New England

RE: MGW *****.. composite vs. gripper

I like the composite. But I am going for the Mach 1 when I get my MGW.

Apr 4, 2007 | 11:52 AM

#23

antiv6

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RE: MGW *****.. composite vs. gripper

composite, the gripper is really ugly its like a prune with a logo on it, as far a mach 1 **** its really nice but gets extreemly hot during the summer, i like the stock leather wrapped more then that. I want the composite **** 1 day

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Apr 4, 2007 | 12:17 PM

#24

Jaybird79

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RE: MGW *****.. composite vs. gripper

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ORIGINAL: antiv6

composite, the gripper is really ugly its like a prune with a logo on it, as far a mach 1 **** its really nice but gets extreemly hot during the summer, i like the stock leather wrapped more then that. I want the composite **** 1 day

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Hahaah that pic cracks me up. Yeah the composite looks wayyy better I'd have to say. Think I will go with it. Also it looks to have more leverage than the gripper, which is basically just a rubber ball, wherewas the composite is contoured to the hand and just looks more durable. For some reason the stock **** slides out of my hands too much now that I have the MGW. Maybe it's because of the positioning of the shifter.

Apr 4, 2007 | 12:31 PM

#25

cliffyk

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RE: MGW *****.. composite vs. gripper

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ORIGINAL: 00TropicGreenStang

Can't you just cut the stock boot in order to make the MGW stick out? Also is the Gripper made out of foam? I guess that might be a stupid question.

[/align][/align]You could, however you'd have to hem it and bunch it with a tie to keep it from looking like crap--it easier and nicer looking to just make a new boot.[/align][/align]The Gripperhas a rather firmrubberised feel, definately not foam...[/align]

Apr 4, 2007 | 01:16 PM

#26

AJ06GT

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From: Raleigh, NC

RE: MGW *****.. composite vs. gripper

Definitely not a fan of the handle hanging out, but hey, whatever works for you. Anyway, I have the FRPP handle and love it. It's leather, and sexy, take a look: http://www.americanmuscle.com/frppshift.html

Apr 4, 2007 | 08:38 PM

#27

CobraStangGT16

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From: Orange County, CA

RE: MGW *****.. composite vs. gripper

Thanks cliffy, Yeah I remembered when you posted the pics of your boot, and I ended up doing it myself. It was really easy to do, and I gotta say, it looks sooooo awesome. I want to get one of those Mach 1 ***** because the round ***** look way better. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

Apr 4, 2007 | 09:54 PM

#28

cliffyk

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From: Saint Augustine, FL

RE: MGW *****.. composite vs. gripper

It's a bit too bold and agressive a statement for some tastes,it's nice to know I'm not the only one drawn to the bare machine,utilitarian look...

Apr 4, 2007 | 10:01 PM

#29

StickShifty

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From: New Jersey

RE: MGW *****.. composite vs. gripper

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I say composite. I like the way it feels, but the gripper are cool looking.

I want the Billit Mach 1 ****, but the stock one looks fine for now. UntilI know exactly what I want, this is what I got so far:

what the heck is that mess!

8 ball FTW. really heavy plastic and i love the retro oldschool look to it.

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