shifter feels sloppy...

black09Z · 08-25-2009, 07:48 AM

yeah i know, but i dont know of any bushing setups out yet. i do know however that the short shifter kit fixes this problem very nicely. maybe you dont want it to be shorter though

Damon · 08-25-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by black09Z

yeah i know, but i dont know of any bushing setups out yet. i do know however that the short shifter kit fixes this problem very nicely. maybe you dont want it to be shorter though

after i looked more into the b&m it looks like its more than just the shifter itself but also a housing around it. im guessing that will tighten up the shifts.

37Z · 08-25-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Damon

after i looked more into the b&m it looks like its more than just the shifter itself but also a housing around it. im guessing that will tighten up the shifts.

Yep, its a complete shifter with shifter housing/fixed gates. I had one on my 350Z...worked great for me, but is noisy when decelerating at times. Not sure if B&M fixed the noise (NVH) issue.

Phimosis · 08-25-2009, 11:19 PM

The B&M is like 5/8" shorter than stock, but it changes the height of the pivot point, makng the shift throw shorter and firmer because of the lower mechanical leverage.

Too me, The B&M feels notchy. I was thinking about this the other day..... in the middle ground, what one person will call sloppy is notchy to another. It depends on which end of the spectrum your tastes lie.

I do like the B&M, but it is firm enough that I sometimes have to hunt for the gear unless I ram it in there. The stock shifter uses a light touch and finess. The B&M reminds me of my Corvette...Stiff, notchy and needing to be manhandled.

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08-25-2009, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
black09Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: killeen tx Posts: 202 Drives: black 09 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 17	yeah i know, but i dont know of any bushing setups out yet. i do know however that the short shifter kit fixes this problem very nicely. maybe you dont want it to be shorter though

08-25-2009, 11:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phimosis Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oildale, CA Posts: 412 Drives: 2013 911 4S Rep Power: 417	The B&M is like 5/8" shorter than stock, but it changes the height of the pivot point, makng the shift throw shorter and firmer because of the lower mechanical leverage. Too me, The B&M feels notchy. I was thinking about this the other day..... in the middle ground, what one person will call sloppy is notchy to another. It depends on which end of the spectrum your tastes lie. I do like the B&M, but it is firm enough that I sometimes have to hunt for the gear unless I ram it in there. The stock shifter uses a light touch and finess. The B&M reminds me of my Corvette...Stiff, notchy and needing to be manhandled.