AMS Adjustable Short Throw Shifter available @ Z1 Motorsports

dcrew1x · 08-31-2009, 08:32 PM

Anyone here on the forums gone one of these installed? Does it come with its own mounting plate, bushings, etc?

Is the installation a PITA like the B&M shifter?

Example: grinding down a portion of the stock mounting plate to allow reverse gear to synchronize; any grinding required?

Also, buying serrated lock nuts were recommended to avoid OEM mounting plate mounted above the supplied blue B&M plate from shifting around after use: which overtime can prevent the Reverse Lockout feature to be used

Dustin@Z1 · 08-31-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dcrew1x

Anyone here on the forums gone one of these installed? Does it come with its own mounting plate, bushings, etc?

Is the installation a PITA like the B&M shifter?

Example: grinding down a portion of the stock mounting plate to allow reverse gear to synchronize; any grinding required?

Also, buying serrated lock nuts were recommended to avoid OEM mounting plate mounted above the supplied blue B&M plate from shifting around after use: which overtime can prevent the Reverse Lockout feature to be used

Just to let you know... this piece is a direct replacement unit. You do not have to make ANY modifications to the car whatsoever. You will reuse all OEM hardware. I recommend some sort of loctite no matter what. A little loctite never hurt anything, as long as you use it cautiously.

As for the hardware, it does come with its own shifter bushings and collar. You really just remove the 7 10mm bolts, 1 12mm on the shifter and that it. The only challange I have come across when installing this shifter is putting the rubber liner under the shifter plate back neatly under the carpet and removing the factory shift knob.

dcrew1x · 08-31-2009, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the reply. That's good to know that it's pretty much OEM fitment and no grinding required.

dcrew1x · 09-01-2009, 06:32 PM

I'm about ready to pull the trigger and purchase this kit, however, I do have one last question:

I looked up the AMS website and they don't show the 370z short shifter on their website. Is this short shifter specifically tailored for the 370z or does it just happen to fit our car?

I bring this up because I'm frankly disappointed with B&M. The short shift kit they have seems like no actual R&D was involved and was a port from the 350Z kit. I don't like paying about $200 just to do more custom work (grinding the mounting plate and buying serrated lock nuts) with a ported package from a previous generation.

So far this looks like a solid, practically OEM replacement with adjustable options and it comes with bushings. Thanks in advance.

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08-31-2009, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	Anyone here on the forums gone one of these installed? Does it come with its own mounting plate, bushings, etc? Is the installation a PITA like the B&M shifter? Example: grinding down a portion of the stock mounting plate to allow reverse gear to synchronize; any grinding required? Also, buying serrated lock nuts were recommended to avoid OEM mounting plate mounted above the supplied blue B&M plate from shifting around after use: which overtime can prevent the Reverse Lockout feature to be used

08-31-2009, 08:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	Thanks for the reply. That's good to know that it's pretty much OEM fitment and no grinding required.

09-01-2009, 06:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	I'm about ready to pull the trigger and purchase this kit, however, I do have one last question: I looked up the AMS website and they don't show the 370z short shifter on their website. Is this short shifter specifically tailored for the 370z or does it just happen to fit our car? I bring this up because I'm frankly disappointed with B&M. The short shift kit they have seems like no actual R&D was involved and was a port from the 350Z kit. I don't like paying about $200 just to do more custom work (grinding the mounting plate and buying serrated lock nuts) with a ported package from a previous generation. So far this looks like a solid, practically OEM replacement with adjustable options and it comes with bushings. Thanks in advance.