Short Throw....

THE HOFF · February 14th, 2007, 03:45 PM

If im not that comfortable installing a short throw myself, should i trust one of my friends to do it, or should i just get it installed professionally? Im getting my car lowered, so i was thinking about just having them install it then...thanks.

Ryno · February 14th, 2007, 04:00 PM

Its super easy to do! just take the old one out and plop to new one in

03 R Code · February 14th, 2007, 04:16 PM

I don't think it's possible to be uncomfortable in changing out a shifter. It really is a really easy mod. Basic hand tools, and the ability to read simple instructions is all you need for that. But if your dead set on someone else doing it, I'd get it done when the springs were changed out. I don't really trust too many people when it comes to my car, and this includes my friends. If I can't do something, I'll find someone with a reputation that knows how...

mightyb28 · February 14th, 2007, 04:36 PM

Come on man, that is really the easiest install you will ever do. It was my FIRST install and took 20 minutes. Don't psych yourself out, just get on it and follow the directions.

sonicblue · February 14th, 2007, 05:51 PM

even if you dont have any mechanical skills i think you can handle this one. its probably the easiest mod out there. give it a shot and if you have questions post them up

MnrlGry01gt · February 14th, 2007, 06:24 PM

Its about as easy as putting gas in your car. Just get a 12 pack and have at it. I did it in my garage while drinking and listening to music. Piece of cake.

KhaosGT · February 14th, 2007, 06:30 PM

yea dude install is easy..just make sure you use gasket sealer without a oder....my car smelt like ass for a couple of days lol

00vabchgt · February 14th, 2007, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by THE HOFF

If im not that comfortable installing a short throw myself, should i trust one of my friends to do it, or should i just get it installed professionally? Im getting my car lowered, so i was thinking about just having them install it then...thanks.

if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself and you have a friend that's done it before, sure, ask him to help you out and show you how to do it. it's ok to feel unsure about how to do it if you've never done it before. but you're only gonna learn by doing it, so have your buddy run you through the install, and trust me, you'll be surprised by how easy it actually is. i certainly wouldn't throw money at a dealer or a shop to install it for me though. that'd just be throwing money away.

neckbonekat · February 15th, 2007, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by THE HOFF

If im not that comfortable installing a short throw myself, should i trust one of my friends to do it, or should i just get it installed professionally? Im getting my car lowered, so i was thinking about just having them install it then...thanks.

I was thinking about having mine installed until I read the directions. I'm pretty confident that when spring rolls around I will be able to do it myself.

ATLmustang · February 15th, 2007, 07:31 AM

yea i did mine too the hardest thing about it was getting the old one out but even in the directions it gives you tips on removing the old shifter overall it was an easy fun mod.

neckbonekat · February 15th, 2007, 08:30 AM

OK I have these directions to install my MGW shifter did everyone else follow all these steps? Are some of the extra?
http://www.stangpro.com/html/articles/mgwshifter.htm

CBSTANG · February 15th, 2007, 09:59 AM

I installed the MGW, i followed all the steps except for changing out the fluid. Its a great shifter in my opinion. Only took 45 minutes (wife was holding flashlight) could gone faster on my own. lol...

GTsetGO · February 15th, 2007, 10:15 AM

I did it in about 30 minutes. It was fairly easy if you just follow the directions to the T.

neckbonekat · February 15th, 2007, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by CBSTANG

I installed the MGW, i followed all the steps except for changing out the fluid. Its a great shifter in my opinion. Only took 45 minutes (wife was holding flashlight) could gone faster on my own. lol...

LOL Don't you just love it when they start questioning everything you do? The fliud part was the part I was wondering about. I had mine flushed and changed when I bought the car less than a year ago.

February 14th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#1
THE HOFF Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Short Throw.... If im not that comfortable installing a short throw myself, should i trust one of my friends to do it, or should i just get it installed professionally? Im getting my car lowered, so i was thinking about just having them install it then...thanks.

February 14th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#2
Ryno Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 121 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its super easy to do! just take the old one out and plop to new one in __________________ Ryno www.myspace.com/ryno5700

February 14th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#4
mightyb28 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: denver, co Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	Come on man, that is really the easiest install you will ever do. It was my FIRST install and took 20 minutes. Don't psych yourself out, just get on it and follow the directions. __________________ ======================= "Adding parts to your car DOES NOT make it a tuner - Increasing performance DOES!" - John Ginieczki

February 14th, 2007, 05:51 PM	#5
sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,436 iTrader: 0 reviews	even if you dont have any mechanical skills i think you can handle this one. its probably the easiest mod out there. give it a shot and if you have questions post them up __________________ 1990 5.0 getting all fixed up for next season 2004 mustang gt 520rwhp, 491 trq sold

February 14th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#7
KhaosGT Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 970 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea dude install is easy..just make sure you use gasket sealer without a oder....my car smelt like ass for a couple of days lol __________________ 2004 Black Mustang Gt When I see a 5.0...I respect my elders.

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February 14th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#3
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,104 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't think it's possible to be uncomfortable in changing out a shifter. It really is a really easy mod. Basic hand tools, and the ability to read simple instructions is all you need for that. But if your dead set on someone else doing it, I'd get it done when the springs were changed out. I don't really trust too many people when it comes to my car, and this includes my friends. If I can't do something, I'll find someone with a reputation that knows how...

February 14th, 2007, 06:24 PM	#6
MnrlGry01gt Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 328 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its about as easy as putting gas in your car. Just get a 12 pack and have at it. I did it in my garage while drinking and listening to music. Piece of cake.

February 15th, 2007, 07:31 AM	#10
ATLmustang Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Buford,GA Posts: 336 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i did mine too the hardest thing about it was getting the old one out but even in the directions it gives you tips on removing the old shifter overall it was an easy fun mod.

February 15th, 2007, 08:30 AM	#11
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	OK I have these directions to install my MGW shifter did everyone else follow all these steps? Are some of the extra? http://www.stangpro.com/html/articles/mgwshifter.htm __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

February 15th, 2007, 09:59 AM	#12
CBSTANG Regular 2002 GT ???? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thurmont, MD. Posts: 208 iTrader: 0 reviews	I installed the MGW, i followed all the steps except for changing out the fluid. Its a great shifter in my opinion. Only took 45 minutes (wife was holding flashlight) could gone faster on my own. lol... __________________ MUSTANG!!! An American legend. The original pony car and muscle car, born on April 17th 1964. The car all other manufacturers tried tried and are still trying to emulate!

February 15th, 2007, 10:15 AM	#13
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,081 iTrader: 10 reviews	I did it in about 30 minutes. It was fairly easy if you just follow the directions to the T. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE

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