DIY: TWM Short Shifter and Leather Shifter Boot

Anarky · 11-25-2011, 08:18 PM

Very nice +1

GaleForce · 11-25-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by batman_4

Great write up! One question though...i've had some not so great experiences before with SS its that make daily driving a hassle at times. Is this "tolerable"....i don't know if i am making myself clear but my past SS kit was a pain to make some "smooth" shifts.

Personally I find the shifts more solid, less notchy, if that makes sense. I find the shift feel to be an improvement over stock.

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Very nice write up. I normally would not tackle a feat like this, but your write up and detailed step by step instructions make it look easy.

It's one of the easier part installs, the two had parts are getting the stock shift knob off, and getting that rubber dust boot seated again. Everything else is easy peasy.

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Originally Posted by Anarky

Very nice +1

Thank you sir.

frankster · 12-22-2011, 08:52 AM

Excellent write-up, thank you!

The TWM costs about 350,- Euro here in Germany, which equates ca. 455,- US dollar, so it's a no-no because of that.
Hmm, you don't want to send me one as a christmas gift?

GaleForce · 12-22-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by frankster

Excellent write-up, thank you!

The TWM costs about 350,- Euro here in Germany, which equates ca. 455,- US dollar, so it's a no-no because of that.
Hmm, you don't want to send me one as a christmas gift?

Your right, it is pricey. I waited and bought it on sale otherwise it would have been a no-go for me too. Having said that, it is one of the nicer short shifters you can buy for the 370z. Quality is excellent, fit is perfect.

Maybe if I win the lottery I'll buy a short shifter for you.

axio · 12-22-2011, 01:49 PM

Great write-up, I love the pics too! How does it make the 1-2 shift feel less notchy? Also, how much of a reduction would you say the distances are shorter by now? Does putting a short shifter make it more likely for any tranny problems down the road?

GaleForce · 12-22-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by axio

Great write-up, I love the pics too! How does it make the 1-2 shift feel less notchy? Also, how much of a reduction would you say the distances are shorter by now? Does putting a short shifter make it more likely for any tranny problems down the road?

1. I'm not sure why the shifts feel less notchy. Maybe because of the new lubrication? I didn't think it would change the notchy feel between shifts but it did on my car.

2. TWM says its a 33% reduction in shift throw. I just know it's noticeable. I didn't measure the stock throw but I can measure the throw now and you can compare to your own stock measurements. It won't be ideal, but will be close.

3. There shouldn't be any change/problems with the tranny. The new short shifter bolts up the the factory linkage under the car just like the factory shifter.

Glad you liked the write-up.

axio · 12-22-2011, 03:37 PM

Thanks! Now to save money for this... lol

axio · 01-07-2012, 09:06 PM

Installed it today, your write-up made it go much smoother. Thanks again!

GaleForce · 01-09-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by axio

Installed it today, your write-up made it go much smoother. Thanks again!

Awesome! I'm glad you found my write-up helpful! Now enjoy!

diddy535 · 02-23-2012, 02:31 PM

Anyone know if you can get a spare of that plastic component for the shifter? Just so I don't have to worry about having a vice on hand when I do this.

GaleForce · 02-23-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by diddy535

Anyone know if you can get a spare of that plastic component for the shifter? Just so I don't have to worry about having a vice on hand when I do this.

You don't necessarily need to use a vise. You could use a couple of pieces of wood...

Rusty · 02-23-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by diddy535

Anyone know if you can get a spare of that plastic component for the shifter? Just so I don't have to worry about having a vice on hand when I do this.

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

You don't necessarily need to use a vise. You could use a couple of pieces of wood...

When you remove the shifter from the white plastic cup. Please be careful. The fingers on top can break. Don't asked me how I know.

To replace it. You have to get the whole shifter ***. Costs about $160.

GaleForce · 02-23-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

When you remove the shifter from the white plastic cup. Please be careful. The fingers on top can break. Don't asked me how I know.

To replace it. You have to get the whole shifter ***. Costs about $160.

Ouch! That sucks!

I just gave mine a swift blow with the dead blow hammer and voila, it popped right out.

Rusty · 02-23-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Ouch! That sucks!
I just gave mine a swift blow with the dead blow hammer and voila, it popped right out.

Tell me about. I was NOT a happy camper for a few hours.

Did the same thing you did. Carefully set it on my vise. Aligned it up. Took aim, and hit it with my dead blow. Shifter popped out, no problem. Cleaned everything up. That's when I noticed one of the fingers broken in the white plastic cup.

diddy535 · 03-18-2012, 12:32 PM

Installed the TWM Short Shifter today, this DIY made it so simple. +1 Awesome write-up!!! Thanks!!

12-22-2011, 01:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
axio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 271 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Great write-up, I love the pics too! How does it make the 1-2 shift feel less notchy? Also, how much of a reduction would you say the distances are shorter by now? Does putting a short shifter make it more likely for any tranny problems down the road? __________________ GTM Stg II SC w/ Aquamist methanol injection, GTM oil cooler, Berk HFC, Stillen CBE, BC ER coilovers, Hotchkis sways, TWM short shifter, Clutch spring mod, CarboTech XP8s

12-22-2011, 03:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
axio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 271 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Thanks! Now to save money for this... lol __________________ GTM Stg II SC w/ Aquamist methanol injection, GTM oil cooler, Berk HFC, Stillen CBE, BC ER coilovers, Hotchkis sways, TWM short shifter, Clutch spring mod, CarboTech XP8s

01-07-2012, 09:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
axio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 271 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Installed it today, your write-up made it go much smoother. Thanks again! __________________ GTM Stg II SC w/ Aquamist methanol injection, GTM oil cooler, Berk HFC, Stillen CBE, BC ER coilovers, Hotchkis sways, TWM short shifter, Clutch spring mod, CarboTech XP8s

03-18-2012, 12:32 PM	#30 (permalink)
diddy535 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 789 Drives: '09 370Z RAE 6MT Rep Power: 14	Installed the TWM Short Shifter today, this DIY made it so simple. +1 Awesome write-up!!! Thanks!! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ys-thread.html

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11-25-2011, 08:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
Anarky Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 118 Drives: 2011 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Very nice +1

12-22-2011, 08:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
frankster Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 46 Drives: 370Z '09 M/SP/T Rep Power: 15	Excellent write-up, thank you! The TWM costs about 350,- Euro here in Germany, which equates ca. 455,- US dollar, so it's a no-no because of that. Hmm, you don't want to send me one as a christmas gift?

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diddy535 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 789 Drives: '09 370Z RAE 6MT Rep Power: 14	Anyone know if you can get a spare of that plastic component for the shifter? Just so I don't have to worry about having a vice on hand when I do this.