MGW X-Spec stiffness adjustment

[geep81]

I'll add if you live in the cold climate the BG2 fluid is not the greatest, it takes a while to warm up and can be really clunky and stiff until then.

I kind of "stir" the shifter in neutral around when I cold start to mix that fluid so I can actually push it into reverse without waiting for a bit. It can take a minute or two otherwise.

I wonder how the OEM fluid would feel with the MGW, I have only ever had BG2 with it.

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[MontiCristo]

I'm in an A10 now, but my 2015 was a manual with an MGW. I had some car-specific issues I was working through after the install and ended up being able to speak with George, as well. Good guy who spent quite a bit of time working with me. How many times do you get direct access to the owner of a company who is willing to put in the time to work one on one with a customer they don't know? Their service sold me...

I agree the springs that center the shifter are firm, and the 5-6 shift always took a bit more attention. But, I took that for no more lock outs and no missed shifts under heavy acceleration. The 2-3 shift, no matter how fast, was a simple push straight forward from 2nd gear and never had to worry about hitting the gate for 3rd. I'll recommend MGW from now on...

I agree, that 2-3 shift is the money shot for sure! It's a great shifter and every day i'm digging it more and more. The 5-6 is a bit tricky, but just takes some time and pressure to get used to.

 

[Unbridled5.0]

When you start to really shift fast, you'll realize the next thing to lock you out of 3rd is the clutch. Fn pos..

 

[GrabberBargeCaptain]

When you start to really shift fast, you'll realize the next thing to lock you out of 3rd is the clutch. Fn pos..

Yeah I was hoping the shifter would fix it. Turns out it doesn’t

 

[Unbridled5.0]

Yeah I was hoping the shifter would fix it. Turns out it doesn’t

Yeah that was a disappointment. The shifter is still kickass though. I would never consider going back.

If you've been racing for a long time, you can get away with a stock shifter IF you change the clutch. The clutch is the real road block in the equation.

If doing the shifter fixes your lockout, then you just weren't moving the shifter appropriately and may not have the experience or skill yet to really grab a gear fast. More practice and you'll find the clutch is the real gremlin.

The internet is full of people bashing the getrag, but it's actually all of FORDS bullshit components around the transmission that ruin the party. (with the exception of the early 18's shift forks that getrag fixed quickly)

 

[GrabberBargeCaptain]

Yeah, interesting because if it's the clutch, i dont see why its only 2-3 shift that causes the issue. I guess in 2nd gear at high rpm is where the car has the most power.. because they are robbing us of power in 1st gear with the ECU to save the drivetrain and tires.

Also dont Mach1s have the same clutch? They don't have the lockout issue with the Tremec.

 

[Unbridled5.0]

Yeah, interesting because if it's the clutch, i dont see why its only 2-3 shift that causes the issue. I guess in 2nd gear at high rpm is where the car has the most power.. because they are robbing us of power in 1st gear with the ECU to save the drivetrain and tires.

Also dont Mach1s have the same clutch? They don't have the lockout issue with the Tremec.

My guess is there's going to be tq management in most of the gears. Probably more in 1st/2nd. Maybe someone here knows?..

It would make sense that they would soften everything they can to avoid having to fulfill a warranty claim.

Btw, I hate drive by wire, hydraulic clutches, tq management and NOT HAVING A CD PLAYER.

 

[Outlaw]

I'll add if you live in the cold climate the BG2 fluid is not the greatest, it takes a while to warm up and can be really clunky and stiff until then.

I kind of "stir" the shifter in neutral around when I cold start to mix that fluid so I can actually push it into reverse without waiting for a bit. It can take a minute or two otherwise.

I wonder how the OEM fluid would feel with the MGW, I have only ever had BG2 with it.

I run bg with a xspec. Even in single digits (and yes I know some people think cars need warming up), I can start the engine throw it in 1st or reverse and drive away instantly. At most second will clunk and sometimes grind multiple gears (has a strange tendency to stop/pop out to be halfway between in gear and neutral right where it grinds nonstop). But never had a single issue getting It into gear when cold. If anything oem fluid was harder and rougher when cold

 

[MontiCristo]

When you start to really shift fast, you'll realize the next thing to lock you out of 3rd is the clutch. Fn pos..

I never actually experienced any 3rd gear lockouts. I just didn't like the sloppiness of the stock unit.

 

[geep81]

I run bg with a xspec. Even in single digits

Very strange. I have the same setup and mine is impossible to push into reverse first thing when cold. Like it takes so much force you feel like you're gonna bend something if I really tried.

The other gears are chunky at first too but reverse takes the cake for just not going in at all at cold temps.

 

[geep81]

and NOT HAVING A CD PLAYER.

I have a CD player in my S550. Premium only trim I believe. Haven't used it once in 6+ years tho.

 

[MontiCristo]

Very strange. I have the same setup and mine is impossible to push into reverse first thing when cold. Like it takes so much force you feel like you're gonna bend something if I really tried.

The other gears are chunky at first too but reverse takes the cake for just not going in at all at cold temps.

I've heard a lot of guys saying this, mine goes into reverse quite easily and I sooooo much prefer the push down and over to the lockout from before. My brain is weird and a couple of times I actually attempted to go into reverse thinking I was going into first with that lock out coller. The push down is just much smarter in my opinion, but everyone is different.
what my car does do though when cold is it's very hard to get into second gear, even with the MGW when cold, 2nd is a bear.

 

[Unbridled5.0]

I have a CD player in my S550. Premium only trim I believe. Haven't used it once in 6+ years tho.

Mines 301A. It has the 8in screen and extra 3 speakers over the 300A but it didn't have the b&o, sadly.

 

[Unbridled5.0]

On a cold morning, the first shift into 2nd I go really easy with it. Once that first shift has been made, it's all fine after that. (Stock dctf and xl-18 modifier in mine. Changed it same time I did x spec)

 

[BullittBoy]

If you haven't done it yet, change the pedal spring out to the 35lbs one. Makes it so much nicer and the engagement point is more consistent feeling. That with the MGW has made mine much more fun to drive, even in bumper to bumper BS.

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