Is it normal to hear more 'car noise' after installing a new shifter?

vomitron · January 19th, 2009, 01:47 AM

After having my mgw installed (with dynamat etc) it seems like i can kinda hear more drivetrain sounds. Kinda like rotational noises. I mean, it doesn't sound bad or like it's a problem, but is it common to hear a little more noise while driving (not during the actual shift, as that is about the same noise)?

Jucostud · January 19th, 2009, 02:11 AM

yes this is common. In my old car and my uncles car it was the same way.

gragra73 · January 19th, 2009, 03:30 AM

Who did the install?

vomitron · January 19th, 2009, 03:37 AM

Pierre at woodside

gragra73 · January 19th, 2009, 03:49 AM

After installing my hurst, I was hearing alot of noise. I put down two layers of dynamat. It helped a great deal. How many layers did he put down? Oh, on a side note there is a barbecue at his shop on Jan 31.

vomitron · January 19th, 2009, 03:51 AM

Yeah, he told me about the barbecue which i'll probably go to since i only live like 15 minutes away. As for the dynamat, he just used all of what was supplied by mgw in the package

Emay · January 19th, 2009, 08:18 AM

I'm running the original Hurst and I don't have any additional noise. I've installed nearly every single model manufactured as aftermarket to the S197, and can't recall noise in any of those cars. (they weren't mine so noise wasn't likely to be picked up by my ears anyhow)

However, I haven't had anyone come back and state there was additional noise picked up in the addition.

As a quick check, pull the shifter bezel up and make sure the boot is seated correctly. If it's open anywhere you will get cabin noise.

beefmobile · January 19th, 2009, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Emay

I'm running the original Hurst and I don't have any additional noise. I've installed nearly every single model manufactured as aftermarket to the S197, and can't recall noise in any of those cars. (they weren't mine so noise wasn't likely to be picked up by my ears anyhow)

However, I haven't had anyone come back and state there was additional noise picked up in the addition.

As a quick check, pull the shifter bezel up and make sure the boot is seated correctly. If it's open anywhere you will get cabin noise.

truth he speaks.

i helped my buddy put his in and he forgot to put the boot back on before he put everything back together.

he called my extremely excited that the shifter alone made his car super loud!!!.....

hahahahahahahahahahahaha

chad05gt · January 19th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by beefmobile

truth he speaks.

i helped my buddy put his in and he forgot to put the boot back on before he put everything back together.

he called my extremely excited that the shifter alone made his car super loud!!!.....

hahahahahahahahahahahaha

+1... everyone beat me to it.. gets HOTT too!

NastyFX4 · January 19th, 2009, 11:58 AM

There is a little bit more noise, not to mention now you'll be listening for odd and extra noises. It's human nature. How do you like the MGW? It'll loosen up in a few weeks.

vomitron · January 19th, 2009, 02:07 PM

i like it a lot (the shifts are much more precise), and i also bought their composite race knob which is awesome. Now I have something i can actually grip well...

Derek@DRI · January 19th, 2009, 05:21 PM

Yeah definitely more noise...it's normal.

JakeM · January 19th, 2009, 05:39 PM

I have a MGW, but was a bit "liberal" with the dynomat so I have a little extra noise. Nothing that turning the volume up doesn't take care of. I also have the classic shifter assembly and the aluminum part gets a little "warm" on really hot days (85+ Degrees).

January 19th, 2009, 01:47 AM	#1
vomitron Regular 2007 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is it normal to hear more 'car noise' after installing a new shifter? After having my mgw installed (with dynamat etc) it seems like i can kinda hear more drivetrain sounds. Kinda like rotational noises. I mean, it doesn't sound bad or like it's a problem, but is it common to hear a little more noise while driving (not during the actual shift, as that is about the same noise)?

January 19th, 2009, 02:11 AM	#2
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes this is common. In my old car and my uncles car it was the same way. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

January 19th, 2009, 03:30 AM	#3
gragra73 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	Who did the install? __________________ RIP 06 Mustang GT New Ride 04 GTO K&N intake, Dynatech Long Tube Headers, Magnaflow catted X, Flow 40s, MS3 Cam and dynotuned by Texas Speed.

January 19th, 2009, 03:49 AM	#5
gragra73 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	After installing my hurst, I was hearing alot of noise. I put down two layers of dynamat. It helped a great deal. How many layers did he put down? Oh, on a side note there is a barbecue at his shop on Jan 31. __________________ RIP 06 Mustang GT New Ride 04 GTO K&N intake, Dynatech Long Tube Headers, Magnaflow catted X, Flow 40s, MS3 Cam and dynotuned by Texas Speed.

January 19th, 2009, 08:18 AM	#7
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,683 iTrader: 3 reviews	I'm running the original Hurst and I don't have any additional noise. I've installed nearly every single model manufactured as aftermarket to the S197, and can't recall noise in any of those cars. (they weren't mine so noise wasn't likely to be picked up by my ears anyhow) However, I haven't had anyone come back and state there was additional noise picked up in the addition. As a quick check, pull the shifter bezel up and make sure the boot is seated correctly. If it's open anywhere you will get cabin noise. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

January 19th, 2009, 03:37 AM	#4
vomitron Regular 2007 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pierre at woodside

January 19th, 2009, 03:51 AM	#6
vomitron Regular 2007 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, he told me about the barbecue which i'll probably go to since i only live like 15 minutes away. As for the dynamat, he just used all of what was supplied by mgw in the package

January 19th, 2009, 11:58 AM	#10
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	There is a little bit more noise, not to mention now you'll be listening for odd and extra noises. It's human nature. How do you like the MGW? It'll loosen up in a few weeks. __________________

January 19th, 2009, 02:07 PM	#11
vomitron Regular 2007 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like it a lot (the shifts are much more precise), and i also bought their composite race knob which is awesome. Now I have something i can actually grip well...

January 19th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#12
Derek@DRI Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 414 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah definitely more noise...it's normal.

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