What is the best short throw shifter?

Wronka · 04-07-2012, 02:48 PM

I wanted to purchase a short throw shifter for my car. I have the base model so I did not get the syncro rev match. Therefore, I should not have the problems others have reported with a short shifter. I am having trouble deciding on a brand though. I found two brands, twm and B&m. However, the twm brand has so many options without pictures that I am not sure what to chose from. Please help me decide

onzedge · 04-07-2012, 02:59 PM

There are many threads on this already -- here are a few:

What is the best short-throw shifter and shifter knob combo?

Just installed TWM short shifter today

Help choosing a short shifter

kenchan · 04-07-2012, 05:26 PM

wronka- keep it stock. get a weighted knob. done.

Wronka · 04-07-2012, 05:44 PM

which weighted knobs are preferred? I'm going to read the threads right now

kenchan · 04-07-2012, 05:51 PM

im using the PWJDM knob, but any stubby (short) knob that weighs more than 400g is preferred.
check out TWM's. for those you will need to buy your collar that fits under the knob or get new boots.

urdeliveryguy · 12-16-2012, 11:00 PM

in the market for a short shifter.. any advice on what brand?

GaleForce · 12-16-2012, 11:34 PM

TWM performance or B&M

Check my build thread for a DIY/review of the TWM Short shifter

Kingbaby · 12-17-2012, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wronka

which weighted knobs are preferred? I'm going to read the threads right now

+1

Throw is short enough

BlkNismo · 12-17-2012, 04:57 AM

TWM Short Shifter Review

edub370 · 12-17-2012, 03:35 PM

dont do it. running the risk of increased synchro wear with already fragile synchros in our cars is no good

btw, most short shifters dont help anything because the increased shift effort/time it takes to locate gear negates out the shorter throw

theDreamer · 12-17-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edub370

btw, most short shifters dont help anything because the increased shift effort/time it takes to locate gear negates out the shorter throw

That is completely false.
I have a short throw and have zero issues getting in/out of gear quickly. All a short throw on this car really does is remove any rubber/soft spot on the shifter and replaces it with firmer material. This gives a more precious feeling of shifting in/out of gear and I know exactly if I am in gear or not.

djrelic · 12-25-2012, 08:37 PM

I just changed out my shift knob with a TWM shift knob, not a short-shift kit.

Pulled off the existing knob, put the provided washer and thread to the existing stick shift post. And then just screwed on the TWM shift knob WITHOUT any spacers in it.

It sits much lower than the OEM. Quite pleased with it.

Wronka · 06-08-2013, 07:55 PM

I was considering buying a short shifter for my z. I remember reading in the past that people thought it messed up the syncro. However, I do not have syncro since I have the base model. I have a JDM weighted shift knob (round) which I love but have always wondered what it would be like to put a short shifter on there. DO most of you still find it unnecessary to put a short shifter on a 370z?

luigi90210 · 06-08-2013, 09:18 PM

The 370z has a pretty short throw IMO stock. How much shorter can it really be?

Infidel · 06-08-2013, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wronka

I was considering buying a short shifter for my z. I remember reading in the past that people thought it messed up the syncro. However, I do not have syncro since I have the base model. I have a JDM weighted shift knob (round) which I love but have always wondered what it would be like to put a short shifter on there. DO most of you still find it unnecessary to put a short shifter on a 370z?

Your transmission has syncros my friend.

04-07-2012, 02:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wronka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 47 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	What is the best short throw shifter? I wanted to purchase a short throw shifter for my car. I have the base model so I did not get the syncro rev match. Therefore, I should not have the problems others have reported with a short shifter. I am having trouble deciding on a brand though. I found two brands, twm and B&m. However, the twm brand has so many options without pictures that I am not sure what to chose from. Please help me decide

04-07-2012, 02:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	There are many threads on this already -- here are a few: What is the best short-throw shifter and shifter knob combo? Just installed TWM short shifter today Help choosing a short shifter samsno91 likes this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

12-16-2012, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
urdeliveryguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: philadelphia / delco Posts: 278 Drives: 09' touring 6sp Rep Power: 13	short shifters? in the market for a short shifter.. any advice on what brand? samsno91 likes this.

12-16-2012, 11:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	TWM performance or B&M Check my build thread for a DIY/review of the TWM Short shifter __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

12-17-2012, 03:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	dont do it. running the risk of increased synchro wear with already fragile synchros in our cars is no good btw, most short shifters dont help anything because the increased shift effort/time it takes to locate gear negates out the shorter throw __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

04-07-2012, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	wronka- keep it stock. get a weighted knob. done.

04-07-2012, 05:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wronka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 47 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	which weighted knobs are preferred? I'm going to read the threads right now

04-07-2012, 05:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	im using the PWJDM knob, but any stubby (short) knob that weighs more than 400g is preferred. check out TWM's. for those you will need to buy your collar that fits under the knob or get new boots.

12-17-2012, 04:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
BlkNismo Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 614 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 14	TWM Short Shifter Review

12-25-2012, 08:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
djrelic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philly Posts: 116 Drives: 09' Touring 6spd Rep Power: 12	I just changed out my shift knob with a TWM shift knob, not a short-shift kit. Pulled off the existing knob, put the provided washer and thread to the existing stick shift post. And then just screwed on the TWM shift knob WITHOUT any spacers in it. It sits much lower than the OEM. Quite pleased with it. onzedge likes this.

06-08-2013, 07:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wronka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 47 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Short shifter still considered unnecessary? I was considering buying a short shifter for my z. I remember reading in the past that people thought it messed up the syncro. However, I do not have syncro since I have the base model. I have a JDM weighted shift knob (round) which I love but have always wondered what it would be like to put a short shifter on there. DO most of you still find it unnecessary to put a short shifter on a 370z?

06-08-2013, 09:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 15	The 370z has a pretty short throw IMO stock. How much shorter can it really be?

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