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Z1Performance 04-05-2010 03:59 PM

that's the same unit (based on pics) that the manufacturer tried to offer us to distribute

needless to say we don't sell it, and don't use it, as it paled in comparison to the other units out there IMHO. It was noisier, and difficult to line up the mounting holes, which on this car if you get that wrong, you're locked out of at least 1 gear (usually 5th)

fstrnldr 04-08-2010 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z (Post 461884)
I have never heard of breaking in a short shifter!?!

maybe i am just too rough on cars, but back in the Honda days i broke plenty of cheapy aluminum as well as the "better" DC Sports ones. Also snapped off one of the aluminum B&M shifters on a MKIV Supra. I usually don't like a short throw in most cars anyway, but if i do i stick w/ the steel construction.

snapping 04-14-2010 11:53 PM

so is the overall consensus to get the B&M one or is nismo better?

Red370 04-15-2010 12:19 AM

didnt have the patience to read through all this, but has anyone heard about Rogue? i've heard that their SS's were badass on the 350s, they make one for the 370 I hear.

1slow370 04-15-2010 06:11 AM

i dunno i like the quaife sequential shifter, do I need anything special to make that work in my car? ;)

MannyWiner 04-29-2015 11:08 AM

Old thread I'm pulling up I know.

I hada Hertz ST shifter in my first 2007 Nustang GT. I loved the knochty feel. I knew when I was in without a doubt.

My question is; Are the B&M shifters similar in feel to Hertz shifters? Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks for any help.

370zBLAST 03-02-2018 07:10 PM

Old thread.

At first I didn't like my B&M shifter, Didn't feel smooth to shift. BUT i felt once the lube shifted around it was awesome. I like the notchie shift......makes it feel like a sports car lol. Ive had mine for about 3 years I recently added and weighted shift knob and install a extender cause the shifter was to low for my test.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9e07af0f7b.jpg

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Quicksilvers 03-02-2018 10:49 PM

I had a the Stillen short throw shifter before on my last 370Z. The shifts were perise,positive,and crisp to me. I think it’s worth the price to not miss shifts a specially at the track. Also having a good clutch set up always helps. I believe just about any aftermarket short throw shifter would be better than the stock OEM Nissan shifter.

s2krazyyy 03-03-2018 01:51 AM

I have a TWM Short shifter paired with a counter sunk weighted shift knob and the SS kit and its honestly one of my favorite mods on my Z. It tightens up the gates and gives it a more mechanical feel compared to the OEM rubbery/loose feel. Not to mention rowing the gears is so much more fun. I drove an S2k for 6 years and that car honestly still has the best shifter I have ever felt in a sports car and a Z with an SS kit comes very close to it in terms of feel.

Hotrodz 03-03-2018 07:19 AM

+1 For the TWM short shifter. I have it and their 7" long handle shift knob. Shifts are mechanical, fast and smooth. I love it on the track and my instructors often comment how nice the long handle knob short throw shifter work together.

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badthing 04-15-2018 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3735328)
+1 For the TWM short shifter. I have it and their 7" long handle shift knob. Shifts are mechanical, fast and smooth. I love it on the track and my instructors often comment how nice the long handle knob short throw shifter work together.

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I have the same combo.

Shifts are noticeably shorter. However, I "feel" that the synchros are wearing prematurely. I have had to adjust my shifting technique from 2nd to 3rd and 4th to 5th to avoid the occasional crunch. Shifting from 1st to 2nd and 3rd to 4th is quick though.

Maybe I'm too sensitive to the mechanical feel?

I also have the Z1 CSC Elimination Kit + OSGiken Twin Plate GT installed.

Hotrodz 04-16-2018 07:58 AM

I do have some trouble with 5th and 6th as described, but I am hardly ever in those gears on the track. From what I can tell there is no perfect setup to make it shift like a Honda. That because, real sports car.

JARblue 04-16-2018 10:29 AM

I noticed synchro wear before I ever modified any part of the clutch system. Installation of a TWM short throw shifter assembly did not increase the wear. Way more miles on the TWM now than I ever put on it while stock.

barncobob 04-16-2018 10:45 AM

AT,just tap it

Hotrodz 04-16-2018 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by barncobob (Post 3747719)
AT,just tap it

AT :gtfo2: :stirthepot:


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