Shift knobs?
6th Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 10,551
From: Texas
RE: Shift *****?
ORIGINAL: cliffyk
Any short shifter that really shortens the throw will require more effort than the OEM unit--that's just plain 'ol principles of mechanical advantage. The shifter only contributes to the extent that it's centering/positioning springs might be more or less stiff than another--that may be what you were experiencing.[/align] [/align]I personally like strong centering springs, particularly with a transmission like the Tremec 3650 which is not a very precise shifting tranny to begin with...[/align]
Any short shifter that really shortens the throw will require more effort than the OEM unit--that's just plain 'ol principles of mechanical advantage. The shifter only contributes to the extent that it's centering/positioning springs might be more or less stiff than another--that may be what you were experiencing.[/align] [/align]I personally like strong centering springs, particularly with a transmission like the Tremec 3650 which is not a very precise shifting tranny to begin with...[/align]
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 688
From: Los Angeles
RE: Shift *****?
ORIGINAL: 94TealGT
Since you already got the MGW why not get their gripper shifter with either the running pony or GT logo in your choice of chrome or machined metal
Since you already got the MGW why not get their gripper shifter with either the running pony or GT logo in your choice of chrome or machined metal
ORIGINAL: H0SS302
The bullitt **** PWNS the lot.
The bullitt **** PWNS the lot.
One other thing, I see a lot of "billet" metal ***** and I worry about them being out in the sun and heating up. Should I go with a plastic type ****?
Thanks guys for all your replys!
John
6th Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 10,551
From: Texas
RE: Shift *****?
ORIGINAL: Novanutcase
Don't like the way the "Gripper" or their composite **** looks! T-handle and pistol grip don't feel right to me either! Some sort of ball or variation of it is what I'm looking for! Maybe a classic 5 speed Hurst ball in black or do you think white would be better if it is in the sun?
Hmmmm....I'll check it out! Any vendor in particular that I should look for it at?
One other thing, I see a lot of "billet" metal ***** and I worry about them being out in the sun and heating up. Should I go with a plastic type ****?
Thanks guys for all your replys!
John
ORIGINAL: 94TealGT
Since you already got the MGW why not get their gripper shifter with either the running pony or GT logo in your choice of chrome or machined metal
Since you already got the MGW why not get their gripper shifter with either the running pony or GT logo in your choice of chrome or machined metal
ORIGINAL: H0SS302
The bullitt **** PWNS the lot.
The bullitt **** PWNS the lot.
One other thing, I see a lot of "billet" metal ***** and I worry about them being out in the sun and heating up. Should I go with a plastic type ****?
Thanks guys for all your replys!
John
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 477
From: Bergen County, New Jersey
RE: Shift *****?
I personally love the MGW gripper shifter- have it on a MGW myself. Tons better than the stock, fills your hand out better, and the allen wrench adjustable on the side that you can lock it to the threads with is great- that sucker wont come off for anything no matter how hard you twist.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 508
From: Phoenix, AZ
RE: Shift *****?
i have an mgw shifter with the steeda ****
i bought the mgw gripper handle and didn't like the feeling. i went back to the stock handle and didn't like how it was really smooth. i bought the steeda **** with the rubber around it and it's exactly what i was looking for. i'd recommend it
i bought the mgw gripper handle and didn't like the feeling. i went back to the stock handle and didn't like how it was really smooth. i bought the steeda **** with the rubber around it and it's exactly what i was looking for. i'd recommend it
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3rd Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 688
From: Los Angeles
RE: Shift *****?
ORIGINAL: CobraStangGT16
50resto.com
Hurst white 8-ball style shifter ****. I think it was like $30 or something.
50resto.com
Hurst white 8-ball style shifter ****. I think it was like $30 or something.
The only thing I don't like is it's kind of "Pro-Street" but I think the shape will be good for shifting although the ball will fill my hand better so I'm kind of torn between the two!
John