Barton vs. MGW?

[jeepinocala]

How long did it take ?

About 2.5 hours. First 20-30 minutes was removing the shift knob without destroying it. Hair dryer and elbow grease finally worked.

I may start this part ahead of time with a heat gun.

 

[302BOB]

If removing the shift knob was the hardest part of this install, I would get a MGW in a heartbeat. Good luck to you guys that will be getting yours soon. I know I want one, but I'm still on the fence about getting it installed.

 

[Dvendet]

If removing the shift knob was the hardest part of this install, I would get a MGW in a heartbeat. Good luck to you guys that will be getting yours soon. I know I want one, but I'm still on the fence about getting it installed.

Bob - Just posted up a link in the "How-to" forum that takes you to the MGW installation videos. Take a look. Go for it! You"ll learn something along the way and you will get a lot of satisfaction you did the install.

MMD

 

[808Boss]

I will give a review if it ever arrives ;D

if it ever arrives I am going to write up a how too with pics. I will be doing the install in my driveway. at the same time I will be swapping out the fluid for Redline MTL and installing alcantra shift boot and parking boot. I would like to do the driveshaft at the same time but it to is on a 3-4 week delay

Please post pics of install. That would be really nice. ;D I just ordered the shifter last week as well. I was told they wouldn't charge the credit card until it actually ships... Has MGW charged you yet? Where you getting the alcantra boots? Sounds like a nice upgrade...
Thanks...

I got the boots from CJ Pony parts. They are OEM stock for the GT500's. I have a thread https://trackmustangsonline.com/boss-302-general-forum/order-alcantara-shift-boot-and-parking-brake-boot/
they havent charged my card yet so I take that as it hasnt shipped yet

Thanks, I'll take a look!

 

[Justin]

If removing the shift knob was the hardest part of this install, I would get a MGW in a heartbeat. Good luck to you guys that will be getting yours soon. I know I want one, but I'm still on the fence about getting it installed.

the hardest part is the wait for them to ship it. lol

 

[ace72ace]

Ok, everyone can just relax, my order is in! The floodgates will open and all your orders will ship within the next 7 days.*












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[Justin]

Ok, everyone can just relax, my order is in! The floodgates will open and all your orders will ship within the next 7 days.*












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lol well tomorrow is the day they promised me two weeks ago. I will email them tomorrow and see if they say it shipped or if they tell me two more weeks.

 

[ace72ace]

SEE?! I WAS RIGHT!!

 

[jeepinocala]

lol well tomorrow is the day they promised me two weeks ago. I will email them tomorrow and see if they say it shipped or if they tell me two more weeks.
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Join the club I have the same intention of emailing them tomorrow ??? With not much hope ;D

 

[ace72ace]

Within seven days, don't worry. I have powerful ju-ju. 8)

 

[302BOB]

ace72ace was right!!! I got mine today & I didn't even order one yet!...........just kidding.....will be ordering one soon

 

[jeepinocala]

ace72ace was right!!! I got mine today & I didn't even order one yet!...........just kidding.....will be ordering one soon

Good luck getting it ;D

 

[PeteInCT]

The shift knob comes off easily and safely (no scratches) with a strap wrench.

 

[Justin]

I think my shifter may actually ship today got this back from Julie
WE ARE PUTTING THEM TOGETHER NOW AND SHIPPING AS MANY AS WE CAN TODAY YOUR
UP FRONT SO IT SHOULD GO.

JULIE

 

[ace72ace]

Good customer service. I had put in my 'Comments' section of my order, 'please provide me with an ETA, I understand they are made in batches, but please provide an ETA'. I placed my order last night, and got a call this morning at 8:05am to let me know that my shifter would be ready in about 4-5 weeks, and that I would not be charged until the ship date. So even if my MGW order slips a week or 2 beyond that, I will still have it on my shelf a full month or so ahead of my Boss.

After reviewing the installation videos, I'm glad I will also have the driveshaft ready to install the same day so that I will have easy access to the underside of the shifter with the stock DS removed. What a quality piece. Looking forward to getting this in. The videos also demonstrate that if you are handy with a wrench, you should be able to get this job done yourself. Having an extra set of hands would speed the process up for sure, but could be done solo.

I ordered the optional heat shield as well to try and avoid the NVH issues reported by some owners. Watching the video, I think I would definitely want to have more Dynamat to completely surround the opening in the body, and have it overlap completely the circumference top and bottom for maximum effectiveness.

Was wondering also how many folks who ordered MGW decided to get the extra shaft to accomodate aftermarket shift balls, so you have both, or just picked the OEM or the MGW shaft? I wanted to keep the stock Boss ball, so I just picked the OEM shaft. Can't wait to see pics of the new installs.

 

[PeteInCT]

I just went with the MGW, I figured if I want to go back to the stock ball I could order the shaft later on. In reality I just have the old shifter and knob all packed up if I ever decide to sell the Boss. Highly doubtful... ;D

 

[Justin]

I went with the OEM shaft. Mostly because I am poor and I like the Boss knob and seeing how the MGW knob is the same and not quite as finished looking I figured I would use that money else where.

 

[PeteInCT]

I went with the OEM shaft. Mostly because I am poor and I like the Boss knob and seeing how the MGW knob is the same and not quite as finished looking I figured I would use that money else where.

You're smarter than me ! ;D

 

[KYBOSSLS]

Just ordered a MGW, nice lady, Debbie said 4-5 weeks or was that days, wishful thinking

 

[ace72ace]

Heh, weeks my friend. I'm in no rush as I have a Q3 build, seems like we have a bunch of new orders that will be in the next batch. Now need to price out some Dynamat.