I'm the OP and partially because of your helpful participation and comments I ordered a Billetworkz heavy shifter knob and just got it installed and returned from a ride. Ever since the MGW install, the side pressure going into anything other than 3-4 was something more than stock.
It still is...
Appreciate all the responses.
My question is does the weighted ball actually weigh more than my stock Bullitt cue ball, or is mine a heavy ball to begin with?
I am always looking to gain an edge and was thinking about a heavier than stock shifter
ball on my MGW shifter that has the original ball.
Is the original stock ball already heavy or can I get an aftermarket that is more so?
Finally, for those who have gone the heavy ball route, is it a...
The only thing I miss about old school sound is the quick return to idle after revving the motor.
Computer controls for emissions call for a slow return to idle which kills the killer sound effect of old, like a light flywheel provides.
I agree with others that fifth and sixth demand attention with the MGW. I have to pay attention when shifting into first as well. Has anyone had a weighted ball mitigate the effort required?