Cheapest MGW
08-19-2011, 08:51 PM
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Cheapest MGW
Doing some hunting and I believe the cheapest place I've found it was for 215 or something like that.
Anybody know where I can find it for cheaper?
Car's a '99, so T45 transmission.
Anybody know where I can find it for cheaper?
Car's a '99, so T45 transmission.
08-19-2011, 09:36 PM
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They are only sold (new) by MGW, $185 for the T-5/45 unit.
MGW doesn't need distributors as it's the best thing out there and knowledgeable people seek it out...
MGW doesn't need distributors as it's the best thing out there and knowledgeable people seek it out...
Last edited by cliffyk; 08-19-2011 at 09:41 PM.
08-19-2011, 10:26 PM
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I got mine from MGW directly...I think it was 180 or 200ish or so. Came with instructions and a sticker....didn't need the extra horsepower from the sticker so I never used it.
Would you consider getting a used short throw shifter? I think the MGW is the best one but most others are very good too.
Would you consider getting a used short throw shifter? I think the MGW is the best one but most others are very good too.
08-19-2011, 10:57 PM
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If they're going used for 120ish, I'll just drop the extra 60 for a brand new one. 60 dollars is a tank of gas, no more, no less. But it's worth piece of mind I suppose I'll tell myself.
I'm getting one because the leather on my stock shifter is unthreading itself where I pull on it with my fingers while shifting, so I'm using it as an excuse to upgrade. (Yes, I know it's a 2 dollar fix)
Also, I must be super extra special needs. I test drove an '02 with an MGW.....missed 2nd, and 3rd.
I'm getting one because the leather on my stock shifter is unthreading itself where I pull on it with my fingers while shifting, so I'm using it as an excuse to upgrade. (Yes, I know it's a 2 dollar fix)
Also, I must be super extra special needs. I test drove an '02 with an MGW.....missed 2nd, and 3rd.
08-20-2011, 08:31 AM
#10
Do it! I have to see this! I gotta say though, a trans is a whole lot more susceptible to missing a gear if its spinning. If you try hitting a gear hard while spinning...a lot harder than when she's hooking.