Anthony@HTM
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Hey everyone I wanted to write a small review after installing my MGW shifter and Driveshaft Shop Carbon Fiber Driveshaft.
Everyone has read the reviews on the MGW and it does not disappoint. It's packaged well and has literally everything you need. I am glad that the driveshaft was out of the way as it made things extremely easy.
The boot was the most challenging part but is critical in keeping dirt and water out of the shifter box.
The driveshaft was fairly easy to install as well and I wanted to touch on a few key points.
I am not using a super precise scale but I measured the stock EB Manual driveshaft at 29.9lbs which includes every OEM bolt and the rubber damper from the trans.
The CF driveshaft weighed in at 21lbs with all of its hardware including the aluminum adapter for the trans, adapter for the differential and all of the hardware.
It does not include a tap so I highly highly recommend getting a m10x1.25 tap to clean out the holes on the rear differential.
After attaching the aluminum adapter to the trans you will need an 8MM Ball ended Allen socket to properly torque down the bolts into the aluminum adapter. An Allen key would work but you won't be able to get accurate torque.
Otherwise it's straight forward to install it and clears everything with room to spare.
Overall I'm very impressed. The driveshaft has made getting out of first gear much more smooth and direct. Rev matching is a breeze too with no added NVH. The shifter is also great. Very direct and has a very solid feeling!
Thank you WMS for the great price on the driveshaft and MGW for the great shifter!
Here's the adapter plate bolted up the the rear differential.
Here's the adapter plate bolted to the transmission.
More install pictures.
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This is where you'll need the special Allen socket
Final product
Everyone has read the reviews on the MGW and it does not disappoint. It's packaged well and has literally everything you need. I am glad that the driveshaft was out of the way as it made things extremely easy.
The boot was the most challenging part but is critical in keeping dirt and water out of the shifter box.
The driveshaft was fairly easy to install as well and I wanted to touch on a few key points.
I am not using a super precise scale but I measured the stock EB Manual driveshaft at 29.9lbs which includes every OEM bolt and the rubber damper from the trans.
The CF driveshaft weighed in at 21lbs with all of its hardware including the aluminum adapter for the trans, adapter for the differential and all of the hardware.
It does not include a tap so I highly highly recommend getting a m10x1.25 tap to clean out the holes on the rear differential.
After attaching the aluminum adapter to the trans you will need an 8MM Ball ended Allen socket to properly torque down the bolts into the aluminum adapter. An Allen key would work but you won't be able to get accurate torque.
Otherwise it's straight forward to install it and clears everything with room to spare.
Overall I'm very impressed. The driveshaft has made getting out of first gear much more smooth and direct. Rev matching is a breeze too with no added NVH. The shifter is also great. Very direct and has a very solid feeling!
Thank you WMS for the great price on the driveshaft and MGW for the great shifter!
Here's the adapter plate bolted up the the rear differential.
Here's the adapter plate bolted to the transmission.
More install pictures.
--
--
This is where you'll need the special Allen socket
Final product
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