Whats the best Short Throw Shifter for the 370z?

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.

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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

+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

AT,just tap it

AT

03-02-2018, 07:10 PM	#47 (permalink)
370zBLAST Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ct Posts: 241 Drives: 09 370z 6spd Rep Power: 11	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. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Last edited by 370zBLAST; 03-03-2018 at 08:22 PM.

03-03-2018, 01:51 AM	#49 (permalink)
s2krazyyy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: California Posts: 162 Drives: 2010 40th 370z Rep Power: 44	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 likes this.

03-03-2018, 07:19 AM	#50 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	+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. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

04-16-2018, 07:58 AM	#52 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	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. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

04-16-2018, 10:29 AM	#53 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-29-2015, 11:08 AM	#46 (permalink)
MannyWiner Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wilsonville, Oregon Posts: 28 Drives: 13 370Z Grey manual Rep Power: 10	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.

03-02-2018, 10:49 PM	#48 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25462	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.

04-16-2018, 10:45 AM	#54 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 589	AT,just tap it

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