DIY: TWM Short Shifter and Leather Shifter Boot

OmegaXFIJI · 04-12-2013, 04:54 PM

Thanks for the excellent write up. I'm new to the Z world, coming from a SVT Focus. I had installed a Steeda SS that made a world of difference with that car. After a week of driving the new Z I feel like 1st to 2nd can be really notchy at times...maybe I need to learn the "optimal shift rpm" on this car better or a short shifter such as this could smooth it out. I also will be applying the clutch spring mod soon, which may help as well. Rep'd +1!

GaleForce · 04-12-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OmegaXFIJI

Thanks for the excellent write up. I'm new to the Z world, coming from a SVT Focus. I had installed a Steeda SS that made a world of difference with that car. After a week of driving the new Z I feel like 1st to 2nd can be really notchy at times...maybe I need to learn the "optimal shift rpm" on this car better or a short shifter such as this could smooth it out. I also will be applying the clutch spring mod soon, which may help as well. Rep'd +1!

The Z transmission is naturally notchy and the SS doesn't change that, it doesn't make it worse either.

Mitco39 · 04-12-2013, 04:59 PM

Since this got bumped up ill ask a question.

How did you secure the boot to the shifter? I retained the stock shifter and just screwed it down but the top of the boot (the plastic piece) rattles against the shift shaft, I was thinking about just wrapping teflon or electrical tape around it. Just curious what (if anything) you did to keep this from happening.

Thanks

Mitch

GaleForce · 04-12-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

Since this got bumped up ill ask a question.

How did you secure the boot to the shifter? I retained the stock shifter and just screwed it down but the top of the boot (the plastic piece) rattles against the shift shaft, I was thinking about just wrapping teflon or electrical tape around it. Just curious what (if anything) you did to keep this from happening.

Thanks

Mitch

I have the TWM shifter boot. It has less material than the stock one and also doesn't have the plastic ring. Having said that, I use a rubber O-ring to help hold the boot up. I have seen other guys cut the end off a pop bottle. I have seen pictures but can't remember what thread. Mr.Kenchan might know, I think he did that.

Mitco39 · 04-12-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I have the TWM shifter boot. It has less material than the stock one and also doesn't have the plastic ring. Having said that, I use a rubber O-ring to help hold the boot up. I have seen other guys cut the end off a pop bottle. I have seen pictures but can't remember what thread. Mr.Kenchan might know, I think he did that.

I have the boot as well. It just rattles like crazy underneath the stock shift knob. Just curious what if anything you did to yours. Ill pull it off here when I get some time.

GaleForce · 04-12-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

I have the boot as well. It just rattles like crazy underneath the stock shift knob. Just curious what if anything you did to yours. Ill pull it off here when I get some time.

The TWM has a plastic ring? Hmm... I have to have a look at mine again. I do know that mine doesn't rattle but I didn't drive with the stock shifter knob. Try the O-ring idea?

Mitco39 · 04-13-2013, 10:35 AM

Yup I will do that, I am pretty sure it has a ring? Could be wrong though. Its on the list of things to do. Thanks!

GaleForce · 04-13-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

Yup I will do that, I am pretty sure it has a ring? Could be wrong though. Its on the list of things to do. Thanks!

You're right. I just went back through my pictures and see the TWM has a white plastic ring. Weird that I don't have the rattle. Possibly because of the rubber o-ring I added. I'm sure it'll rattle now that I said it doesn't.

simota1 · 04-17-2013, 06:46 AM

repped

for having an awesome write up

Dzel · 04-26-2013, 03:04 PM

Great job!

N0SL3N · 05-02-2013, 12:29 PM

Just finished installing this. Write Up made it really easy. I took my time so it took a couple hours. Hardest parts for me were removing the bolt from the bottom of the linkage and removing the white cup from the stock shifter.

I found that pulling down on the shifter from under the car (ie compress the spring like when reversing) it made it more accessible to get the socket on the bolt head.

To remove the white cup I found that adding new grease made it come off easier.

Funny enough getting the dust boot back on was the easiest part of this install and took me 30 seconds. The key is starting from the front and using two hands to pull around on both sides.

Haven't driven it yet so I cannot comment on that.

GaleForce · 05-02-2013, 04:23 PM

Good job

Live4Driving · 06-05-2013, 06:35 AM

I used this to install mine last night. It was very helpful. Thanks +1

GaleForce · 06-05-2013, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Live4Driving

I used this to install mine last night. It was very helpful. Thanks +1

I'm glad it helped.

I think TWM should send me a t-shirt or something

Dzel · 06-05-2013, 07:21 AM

I hung around with Z34_nismo and he did his ST shifter. Can't wait till I'm able to get mine.

04-12-2013, 04:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 133	Since this got bumped up ill ask a question. How did you secure the boot to the shifter? I retained the stock shifter and just screwed it down but the top of the boot (the plastic piece) rattles against the shift shaft, I was thinking about just wrapping teflon or electrical tape around it. Just curious what (if anything) you did to keep this from happening. Thanks Mitch __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

04-13-2013, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 133	Yup I will do that, I am pretty sure it has a ring? Could be wrong though. Its on the list of things to do. Thanks! __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

04-17-2013, 06:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
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04-26-2013, 03:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 25	Great job! __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

05-02-2013, 12:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 36	Just finished installing this. Write Up made it really easy. I took my time so it took a couple hours. Hardest parts for me were removing the bolt from the bottom of the linkage and removing the white cup from the stock shifter. I found that pulling down on the shifter from under the car (ie compress the spring like when reversing) it made it more accessible to get the socket on the bolt head. To remove the white cup I found that adding new grease made it come off easier. Funny enough getting the dust boot back on was the easiest part of this install and took me 30 seconds. The key is starting from the front and using two hands to pull around on both sides. Haven't driven it yet so I cannot comment on that. navyflyer72 likes this. __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

04-12-2013, 04:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
OmegaXFIJI Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Westside - LA Posts: 22 Drives: 09 PW 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the excellent write up. I'm new to the Z world, coming from a SVT Focus. I had installed a Steeda SS that made a world of difference with that car. After a week of driving the new Z I feel like 1st to 2nd can be really notchy at times...maybe I need to learn the "optimal shift rpm" on this car better or a short shifter such as this could smooth it out. I also will be applying the clutch spring mod soon, which may help as well. Rep'd +1!

05-02-2013, 04:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51866	Good job __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

06-05-2013, 06:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Live4Driving Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 14	I used this to install mine last night. It was very helpful. Thanks +1 GaleForce likes this. __________________ 12' Nissan 370Z - Build Thread: Link 15' Nissan GTR Previous Toys: 15' Nissan 370Z, 12' Nissan 370Z, 00' Chevrolet Corvette, 00' Toyota MRS 2ZZ & 6MT Swap

06-05-2013, 07:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 25	I hung around with Z34_nismo and he did his ST shifter. Can't wait till I'm able to get mine. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

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