Replacing MGW

I've owned my MGW for about a year. Unfortunately, I'm starting to develop arthritis in my shoulder, which makes it painful to get into reverse, and I know it is only going to get worse. I really like the MGW, but I need to look for a new shifter that uses a pull-up collar instead of push down. As far as I know, the options are limited to the Steeda or Barton units - both solid units from what I've read. I'd appreciate any comments regarding what to expect when transitioning to one or the other (NVH, smoothness, etc.) Thanks.

I think I'd just deal with it. The only shifter that will make it easier to get into reverse is probably the original OEM unit

I think Anthony is right put back the oem and sell me the mgw

Anthony 05 GT said:

I think I'd just deal with it. The only shifter that will make it easier to get into reverse is probably the original OEM unit

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That's easy to say if you've never experienced nasty shoulder pain. Both the Steeda and Barton use pull-up reverse gate. Actually the Barton comes in both flavors. Before I do anything, I plan to see an ortho doc and maybe get an MRI in case there is a non-surgical solution.

I'm almost 52 years old and have indeed dealt with a torn rotator cuff years ago. I was merely thinking of how often you actually have to shift into reverse. When I had that problem I used to shift into reverse with the other arm for about a year until I worked through the injury.

I also have bad shoulders and went with the Steeda just because of this. It's a nice looking piece, install was medium hard only because the bushing mount didn't line up with the studs so I had to dremel out the holes. It does "buzz" when high up in the RPMs unless my hand is on it. Steeda sent me some new o-rings to try and make the buzzing go away, but it didn't work. Does shift nice though.


Just my experience.

I'd go with the Barton.

I have no experience with rotator cuff injuries; I'm pretty sure mine is arthritis. I don't want to jump the gun by yanking it out, only to discover there's a good treatment for the pain which would have allowed me to keep it. I definitely won't be re-installing the OEM shifter. I have been way spoiled by the MGW. PP2+MGW+S+ mode = a tons-o'-fun ticket machine (only one so far).

I have both rotar cuffs damaged and need to be replaced. It hurts just to shift but I Sux it up..I also just had my left hip replacement 9 months ago and need both knees replaced I still bang those gears.. Beer helps lol

It looks like I jumped the gun. My doc said it was a pulled muscle, and it looks like she was right. The pain has nearly disappeared, and there's no pain getting into reverse now. The MGW stays.