Long Throw Shifter

Corsairprime · 03-13-2015, 09:19 AM

I decided to try something different. Installed a long-throw shifter. Bought a white delryn shift knob (amazon) and a 4 inch rod extender (TWM performance). Removed the stock shift knob (without damaging) and installed the knob and extender. My reasoning is this: when I track the car I have to move/drop my right hand less and the shifts are more decisive. I have trouble sometimes with a missed shift using a short throw in my Z. The feel was rather vague when trying to shift up/down in a competition scenario. I like the change for now. The long throws are smooth and give the 6MT a different kind of feel. The white knob is easily noticeable in your peripheral vision when you reach for it.

Image Link:

I'm sure this is not for everyone.

In researching these types of shifters, I looked at the WRC drivers and their sequential or otherwise shift knobs. They are pretty close to the same level as the steering wheel. A quick to grab and shift, quite logical for a race car. Economies of motion, etc. I'm happy with my choice.

I did not see any posts out there with a write-up like this so I thought I would contribute one.

Corsairprime · 03-13-2015, 09:25 AM

Can't get the image link to work. I'll keep trying though.

Got it to work finally. And yes the Shift boot looks unfinished. I'm thinking of adding a circle of leather just above it to clean up the look more.

DEpointfive0 · 03-13-2015, 11:33 AM

Glad someone added a long throw...

I never really understood why everyone goes short when longer exaggerates what gear you're in and can almost eliminate misshifts

Ryguy · 03-13-2015, 02:05 PM

I've always liked the look of a ball shift knob and a rod over the shift boot going all the way to the knob. Does anyone make gated shifters for our cars? Or even a shorter boot that doesn't go up the shifter very high?

BC416 · 03-13-2015, 02:30 PM

I like it!

Reminds me of the stock shifter in my old SRT-4.

RoyaltyB · 04-17-2015, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Glad someone added a long throw...

I never really understood why everyone goes short when longer exaggerates what gear you're in and can almost eliminate misshifts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsairprime

Can't get the image link to work. I'll keep trying though.

Got it to work finally. And yes the Shift boot looks unfinished. I'm thinking of adding a circle of leather just above it to clean up the look more.

Glad someone took the time to post, but I have a question, you are calling it a long throw shifter, but is it a long throw or just that you have the TWM extension? Are you using the stock shifter with the extension and new knob?

Andrew - Thinking about the TWM short throw with the extension for the same reason to have an extension, closer to the steering wheel. Also sick of missed shifts

Thoughts?

dP3NGU1N · 04-17-2015, 11:14 PM

I went with this:
IMG_0946.jpg

TWM competition knob with BM Short throw shifter. Really happy with it though I do find that the block off plate by BM isn't very good.

Hotrodz · 04-18-2015, 04:25 AM

RoyaltyB, I have been meaning to follow up with you and give dP3NG1N some props for this find. I bought the same shift knob and I love it. I have it mated to the TWM short shifter. The shifts are much smoother and concise.

kenchan · 04-18-2015, 07:52 AM

Put a short throw and rally time

RoyaltyB · 04-18-2015, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

I went with this:
Attachment 102479

TWM competition knob with BM Short throw shifter. Really happy with it though I do find that the block off plate by BM isn't very good.

Thanks for the share!!! What size knob did you go with there? Did you have to get a different boot?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

RoyaltyB, I have been meaning to follow up with you and give dP3NG1N some props for this find. I bought the same shift knob and I love it. I have it mated to the TWM short shifter. The shifts are much smoother and concise.

Since we already talked about our 4th gear shifts, are you having a lot more success with 3rd and 4th now? Any pics and how long have you had it now?

RoyaltyB · 04-18-2015, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

I went with this:
Attachment 102479

TWM competition knob with BM Short throw shifter. Really happy with it though I do find that the block off plate by BM isn't very good.

Btw, are you going to Z-Bash next weekend? Would love to check out the setup.

Hotrodz · 04-18-2015, 08:25 PM

I have the same one as dP3NG1N, the 7" one with the knarled nob. I have had it about three weeks and yes my shifts are much more true. It's wierd because the knob is really light compared to my TK knob, but it works because of the length leverage works in your favor and therefore it takes much less effort. I don't have any pictures but it's the same as posted. I did not get a new boot, the old one works fine. Also, if I don't have the car at the show it will at Fast Intentions some time shortly after.

kenchan · 04-18-2015, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I have the same one as dP3NG1N, the 7" one with the knarled nob. I have had it about three weeks and yes my shifts are much more true. It's wierd because the knob is really light compared to my TK knob, but it works because of the length leverage works in your favor and therefore it takes much less effort. I don't have any pictures but it's the same as posted. I did not get a new boot, the old one works fine. Also, if I don't have the car at the show it will at Fast Intentions some time shortly after.

lol, i pictured a tall xmas tree of a shift boot just now...

Hotrodz · 04-18-2015, 08:29 PM

Lol you can bedazzle it

kenchan · 04-18-2015, 08:35 PM

03-13-2015, 09:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3544	Long Throw Shifter I decided to try something different. Installed a long-throw shifter. Bought a white delryn shift knob (amazon) and a 4 inch rod extender (TWM performance). Removed the stock shift knob (without damaging) and installed the knob and extender. My reasoning is this: when I track the car I have to move/drop my right hand less and the shifts are more decisive. I have trouble sometimes with a missed shift using a short throw in my Z. The feel was rather vague when trying to shift up/down in a competition scenario. I like the change for now. The long throws are smooth and give the 6MT a different kind of feel. The white knob is easily noticeable in your peripheral vision when you reach for it. Image Link: I'm sure this is not for everyone. In researching these types of shifters, I looked at the WRC drivers and their sequential or otherwise shift knobs. They are pretty close to the same level as the steering wheel. A quick to grab and shift, quite logical for a race car. Economies of motion, etc. I'm happy with my choice. I did not see any posts out there with a write-up like this so I thought I would contribute one. lj909 likes this. __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech Last edited by Corsairprime; 03-13-2015 at 09:38 AM. Reason: adjusted the link to the image

03-13-2015, 09:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3544	Image link Can't get the image link to work. I'll keep trying though. Got it to work finally. And yes the Shift boot looks unfinished. I'm thinking of adding a circle of leather just above it to clean up the look more. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech Last edited by Corsairprime; 03-13-2015 at 09:40 AM.

03-13-2015, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Glad someone added a long throw... I never really understood why everyone goes short when longer exaggerates what gear you're in and can almost eliminate misshifts __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

03-13-2015, 02:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ryguy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 186 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z white Rep Power: 12	I've always liked the look of a ball shift knob and a rod over the shift boot going all the way to the knob. Does anyone make gated shifters for our cars? Or even a shorter boot that doesn't go up the shifter very high? __________________ 11 PW base 370z w/ Z1 25 row oil cooler, K&N typhoon short ram intake, Megan racing drift spec catback, Z1 CSC Elimination kit, Work Emotion CR Ultimate, akebono sport calipers, DBA rotors

03-13-2015, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 591	I like it! Reminds me of the stock shifter in my old SRT-4. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

04-17-2015, 11:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	I went with this: IMG_0946.jpg TWM competition knob with BM Short throw shifter. Really happy with it though I do find that the block off plate by BM isn't very good. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser Last edited by dP3NGU1N; 04-17-2015 at 11:16 PM.

04-18-2015, 04:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	RoyaltyB, I have been meaning to follow up with you and give dP3NG1N some props for this find. I bought the same shift knob and I love it. I have it mated to the TWM short shifter. The shifts are much smoother and concise. __________________ *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\|

04-18-2015, 07:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Put a short throw and rally time Hotrodz likes this.

04-18-2015, 08:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	I have the same one as dP3NG1N, the 7" one with the knarled nob. I have had it about three weeks and yes my shifts are much more true. It's wierd because the knob is really light compared to my TK knob, but it works because of the length leverage works in your favor and therefore it takes much less effort. I don't have any pictures but it's the same as posted. I did not get a new boot, the old one works fine. Also, if I don't have the car at the show it will at Fast Intentions some time shortly after. __________________ *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\|

04-18-2015, 08:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Lol you can bedazzle it kenchan likes this. __________________ *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\|

04-18-2015, 08:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520

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