370z short shifter
 

From those who have the car so far, do you think the Z would benefit, hurt, or is fine as it? What are your thoughts on the topic, worth the upgrade?

Thanks.

i think that it would be great =D

I think it's worth it. The throws on the stock shifter are too long and it feels rubbery. Just looks like install will be a PITA.

Changing out the shift knob did alot for "shift feel", it made it acceptable to me. I didn't like the stock feel it was too clumsy.

I bought the kit and a knob, but I can't bring myself to put it in yet because of the potential transmission problems.

I'm not usually a wuss about warranty stuff, but when I hear about people needing 3-5 transmission replacements on a car, that gets me nervous enough to care about the warranty. I'm getting used to the stock shifting; although I'd love shorter, less rubbery throws, I'm not sure if it's worth the possibility of a $2K transmission cost.

If I have any issues I would just slap the original back in, if you do not destroy it trying to remove it I guess.

what shift nob did u get that made them better ? pm me the link?

Absolutely worth every penny over that stock rubbery one.

Well I went ahead and ordered it today from Stillen. With luck I'll be installing it next weekend.

I have ordered mine also and I got tracking info saying it will arrive this Wednesday, may not install it until the weekend or the weekend after since I also am waiting on a new shift knob.

I just hope I can get the factory shift knob off without issue. Looks like it's a PITA.

I am just going to leave the factory knob on the shifter if I can and put my new shift knob on the new short shifter. Would hope I could avoid the fun part of removing the stock shift knob.

I think you need to remove the knob to be able to remove the rubber boot and leather cover piece.

Fun, well if that is the case I might remove the entire thing so I can get a better grip with everything. Or I could just buy another leather cover. :P

A different knob that mounts lower on the shaft will effectively shorten the throw as well. A Redline Goods leather Boot (for a 350) worked just great and is a nice upgrade over the cheezy plastic for only $60.. Knob here is a Miata pearl finished "Team Voodoo"...Same thread (10 x 1.25) as the Z..

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Weighted Shift knob
 

I bought a TWM weighted shift knob from Canada, it's made a huge difference in shifting quality. This thing weighs 1.32 pounds! :icon17: and is a bit shorter then the stock set up. I was running the Nismo one previously, which IMO is way too light, I use to mis-shift 1st to 2nd b/c of the effort it took to move it. Now I have no problems. I will upgrade to a short throw shifter later on, but I'm pretty satisfied for now. This would be a great edition to a short throw shifter.The model I got was the Desert Eagle & the color Is gun blue finish, which is actually more of a satin black.

I'm interested in one of these weighted shift knobs.

Google is your friend...

Shift Knobs by TWM Performance Shift Knobs

No, you are my friend...

:tup:

Damn, wish they had some that were leather wrapped.

I see you also had issues removing the stock knob. That thing is on way too tight.

Yes, after many attempts with a 1/2 cut radiator hose and vise grips, I said screw it and put it right on the knob. :tup:

I'm going to be the first member here to get it off with my bare hands.

Sounds inappropriate, but I'm serious.

Please post a video when you do/attempt to do this.

No video. I will likely embarrass myself.

so do i get the 350z one and it fits the 370?

Thats correct and the G37!


B&M Short Shifter 350Z/370Z/ G35/G37

Holy craap! The TWM unit is $100? for a 9 oz piece of steel?

The weighted Greddy unit in black chrome with 3 different colored shift gates inserts is like $42.

I like the TWM piston design, but the price is wrong.