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I don't think that counts. But keep me in mind when you buy a real one.PeteInCT said:It's a mini roll bar, but I have one !
5 DOT 0 said:Can you use the stock shift knob with the MGW?
Hey I'm right here guys!PeteInCT said:Good points, but I believe the 'play' in the mechanism is what's working against the fact that the shifter is connected to the MT-82 and the body. There are forces in play when the body and the MT-82 don't move together in perfect sync, obviously they can't because they are two separate masses that are meant to move independently to each other (unless you have a Boss that has the MT-82 securely bolted to the frame at multiple points ;D ) This being true, the linkages connected to the shifter are seeing different angles based on the difference in movement between these two masses at the points where they are connected. If, at these points, there is little or no 'play' in the that mechanical connection and it has less overall friction at those joints, the fact that the shifter is mounted to the body of the Boss should negated or at least reduced by the design of the MGW.
That's my theory and I'm stickin' to it! (partially because Cloud just ordered his and we don't want to scare him off before he takes delivery ;D )
Disclaimer: I am neither a mechanic, salesman or lawyer. And I don't work for MGW. And no animals were harmed in the writing of this post.
No doubt and that's what the aftermarket shifter brackets do, tighten up that slop. Mine feels tighter when putting lateral pressure on the shifter when shifting into 5th and 6th gears. It won't help much if any pulling straight back and fourth though. Regardless of how tight that connection is, and it's the tightest on the MGW since it's metal to metal, it's not going to eliminate the lateral movement between the trans and body, hence my question about the torque limiter.cloud9 said:Actually after driving it yesterday I did notice how much "play" there is in the stock shifter. Tightening it up would have to help some I am thinking even if it doesn't completely eliminate some missed shifts.
We have these things out West called Freeways.PeteInCT said:6'th gear, what's that? REV THAT PUPPY !!!! ;D LOL
cloud9 said:Did they give a price tag for the whole package ???