ggc
Viper Owner
Which MGW shifter do you prefer the Gripper or First Strike? I am trying to decide which to order
Which Shifter do you Prefer?
- Thread starter ggc
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Newport Viper
Enthusiast
Gripper. Cool looks, short throw!
99 R/T 10
Enthusiast
I'm with Newport Viper on this, George is "da man".
RoyV101621
Enthusiast
Any shifter in a Viper will do.
Imagine all the unfulfilled drivers using the shifters in
Yugo's to Lambo's!
Imagine all the unfulfilled drivers using the shifters in
Yugo's to Lambo's!
dadsvpr
Enthusiast
anyone have experience with the sparco or momo shifters? seems like there is a pretty good selection.
see:
http://www.viperracing.net/
click on:
enter full line catalog:
click on:
tuning and high performance
click on:
shift knobs
Jason
see:
http://www.viperracing.net/
click on:
enter full line catalog:
click on:
tuning and high performance
click on:
shift knobs
Jason
jimandela
Enthusiast
gripper!!super low short shifter!!
love mine!!!
snakehead logo
ashtray with 6 speed pattern..
ac knobs.. glovebox..
help can't stop!!
love mgw stuff!!!
jim
love mine!!!
snakehead logo
ashtray with 6 speed pattern..
ac knobs.. glovebox..
help can't stop!!
love mgw stuff!!!
jim
Y2K5SRT
Enthusiast
I have had both: MGW Gripper and MGW First Strike. I MUCH prefer the First Strike knob, as it really does feel great in your palm. The "pistol grip" nature is very comfortable and I haven't missed a shift with it yet (stock knob was simply too long of a throw). Either way it is an improvement over stock, but I am glad I upgraded to the First Strike knob personally...
GO MGW!
Chris
GO MGW!
Chris
King GTS
Enthusiast
I've seen a lot of people ask this question but I've always liked the factory shifter best!
Vip-RT10
Enthusiast
First Strike is more ergonomic and easy to hold for shifting....
ggc
Viper Owner
I think I will try the new MGW. First Strike it is.
speedshftr
Enthusiast
anyone ever heard of a pro 5.0 power tower shifter.i had one on my stang.the best shifter i ever had
ruckdr
Enthusiast
ggc
Are you talking about the shifter shaft and the shift knob,
or just the knob ??
I purchased Autotecnica 3" shift knob, in leather (like stock).
It is Autotecnica part no. 100913, and is a universal fit. Cost about $35.00, and works great.
Later,
Are you talking about the shifter shaft and the shift knob,
or just the knob ??
I purchased Autotecnica 3" shift knob, in leather (like stock).
It is Autotecnica part no. 100913, and is a universal fit. Cost about $35.00, and works great.
Later,
jimandela
Enthusiast
I will call george and try the "race" knob.
i have loved the gripper and because of the rave reviews of the other i will give it shot.
thanks
JIM
i have loved the gripper and because of the rave reviews of the other i will give it shot.
thanks
JIM
Wolf
Enthusiast
Hi everyone,
This is my first post, but here is the shifter that I have been using, its available from Ted May at Valaya Automotive so if anyone is interested please visit his shop (Bay area) or his web page
http://www.valayaracing.com/
The shifter is made of Delrin and it stays cool even when the car is parked out in the sun. I have had the shifter for a couple of months (I was the first one to work with the vendor on Viper shifters) and have been very happy with it, it shortens up the shift quite a bit when compared to the stock shifter and with this shifter I haven't missed a shift (3-2 instead of 3-4 gear). Currently my car is in the shop getting the B&M shift kit installed and can't wait to try that combination. There is also another customer who bought this shifter along with the B&M shifter from Ted, so if he is on the net, please give us your feedback.
This is my first post, but here is the shifter that I have been using, its available from Ted May at Valaya Automotive so if anyone is interested please visit his shop (Bay area) or his web page
http://www.valayaracing.com/
The shifter is made of Delrin and it stays cool even when the car is parked out in the sun. I have had the shifter for a couple of months (I was the first one to work with the vendor on Viper shifters) and have been very happy with it, it shortens up the shift quite a bit when compared to the stock shifter and with this shifter I haven't missed a shift (3-2 instead of 3-4 gear). Currently my car is in the shop getting the B&M shift kit installed and can't wait to try that combination. There is also another customer who bought this shifter along with the B&M shifter from Ted, so if he is on the net, please give us your feedback.
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I like the stock round knob that came with my viper but I have to admit that the shaft was way too tall. I unscrewed the knob and took it to my snowmobile shop and cut the shaft 2.5" and then retapped it and screwed it back on. My shifter rests against the black shifter cover now. Before I started there was about 2" of shaft exposed but now there is none. I really like it.
