Originally Posted by trangalang (Post 3872203)

@NorthStyle - Not sure if you ran into this issue as well. But I looked at your photos and it looks like you re-installed the linkage but chose to not install the dust boot cover?

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3872229)

Any concerns on that? I've had my Z on plenty of dusty dirt/gravel roads in the past. No longer my DD, so probably not as much of a concern in the future, but I certainly wouldn't want debris getting up into the shifter assembly. Is the coolerworx assembly better protected from the stock assembly such that the dust boot isn't necessary?

Originally Posted by NorthStyle (Post 3872268)

I didn't reinstall the dust cover on mine. The way the Coolerworx assembly is setup, I don't see how any dust/dirt/grime would affect it since the clearances betwen the moving parts are so tight. Beyond that, there is a small dust boot on it anyway to protect the assembly and I also reused the OEM rubber cover (inside the cabin) to prevent any additional noise/dust from coming in.

Originally Posted by milmast (Post 3872382)

So at this point, the problems with the shifter have been resolved? To the guys that have installed them, do you have any final interior pics. I'm really leaning towards getting one :D

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3872229)

Any concerns on that? I've had my Z on plenty of dusty dirt/gravel roads in the past. No longer my DD, so probably not as much of a concern in the future, but I certainly wouldn't want debris getting up into the shifter assembly. Is the coolerworx assembly better protected from the stock assembly such that the dust boot isn't necessary?

Originally Posted by milmast (Post 3872382)

So at this point, the problems with the shifter have been resolved? To the guys that have installed them, do you have any final interior pics. I'm really leaning towards getting one :D

Originally Posted by trangalang (Post 3872388)

Thanks for the feedback guys. Removed the linkage dust boot today which was the main source of vibration.



I was referring to the linkage boot that sits underneath the car. Even with this removed, there is an additional rubber piece that sits around the shaft of the shifter. So I don't see the potential of dirt/debris making its way into your cabin. (refer to NorthStyle's photo):

https://i.imgur.com/oAhdRxFl.jpg

Still getting another buzzing sound as revs climb in 2nd and 3rd gear. Next up, I'm guessing it's either the position of the red plate (that holds the rubber boot inside the cabin) or the lateral adjustment screws of for the reverse lockout.



Initial impressions - Definitely more on the expensive side in terms of short shifters. And it's a bit finicky when it comes down to installation/adjustment. But I'm not sure if there's anything for the 370Z platform that can give you the same "clunk" into gear feeling as this.

https://i.imgur.com/2w3l3v5l.jpg

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3872433)

Let me know if you find out where the high rpm buzzing is coming from. Mine does the same and it seemed to me it might be coming from the inner cable vibrating against the outer cable on the reverse lockout.

Originally Posted by scope22 (Post 3872439)

Is there a metal on metal slapping sound when shifting?

Originally Posted by trangalang (Post 3872471)

Mine is for sure coming from the lateral adjustment screws for the reverse lockout. 2nd gear has a bit of side-to-side play causing it to lightly tap against the screw. I'll tighten it up and report back. Still buzzing in 3rd gear though but I'm starting to think that this may be something I'll have to get used to over time.

Not sure if it's due to the cable. Looks and feels just like a bicycle brake/shift cable which should fit pretty snug in the housing. But at the same time, I'm also running a JWT lightweight flywheel so my transmission already makes all sorts of crazy noises.



Not that I'm aware of. I'll see if I can take a video later today to show what I'm experiencing.

Originally Posted by scope22 (Post 3872475)

I ordered and had mine installed a couple of months back, it was also making rattling noises but in addition during a hard shift it would make slapping/clapping noise i assumed this was due to the design of the shifter but it was annoying so i looked at some youtube vidoes and others CW shifters were not doing that SO i had another mechanic take it out look and he added a rubber bushing, i dont have a pic of what he did but the pic below shows where he added the bushing and its been quiet since...i really think that new design is broken...

https://imgur.com/a/0Cbfnu0

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3872482)

When mine would make the buzzing noise I would move the cable around and it would quit but then come back as soon as I released the cable. Inexpensive bike cables don't have a coating on the inner cable so they don't fit real tight in the housing. It's metal on metal.

Maybe we can get SOHO to chime in on this issue.

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3872494)

You can get Gore tex lined bike cables. I have them on my mountain bike. :tup:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3872483)

Mine doesn't have the slapping noise either. I thought the new design was just the 370z mounting plate. Did they do something else?

Originally Posted by TheTripleC (Post 3882818)

Just found out about this shifter and it looks sick!

I read through the thread and I was just wondering if anyone has tossed one in recently and how the newer version is with rattling issues etc. Also, is Soho or someone else still selling them here?

Originally Posted by TheTripleC (Post 3882858)

Thanks, yeah, I seen that link but I'm more interested in user feedback for anyone who's had one installed for a while. If there's any trouble shooting needed or if the updated mounting plate solved the initial install/vibration issues..

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3882864)

I've been using one for a while. I love it. Mine doesn't have a rattle but at high rpm it has a buzzing noise. It sounds like it's coming from the inner cable on the reverse lock out. I just installed it in another car, when I get it back on the road I'll see if it's still there.

Originally Posted by TheTripleC (Post 3882866)

Cool, thanks man! I don't mind a little noise since I already have long tube headers etc.. Just more concerned about any long term issues from usage/vibrations and any mounting problems which I'm assuming have been resolved with the updated version..

Originally Posted by TheTripleC (Post 3882882)

Nice, nice, thanks man! Aside from fitment, my main concern was whether or not it was well suited to daily driving and not just track days etc..

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3882889)

I like it for daily. I know there are some other guy's on the forum that daily with it also.

Originally Posted by justin_boy (Post 3909737)

sorry to revive from the dead....just read about updating the tranny mount. Im running completely stock motor, so the trans wont be under any extra pressure. do you guys think ill be good without running a new one. I plan on changing it later if and when the csc fails

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3909739)

You need to lower the rear of the tranny to remove the old shifter cradle, might as well put in a new poly mount at the same time. Too easy.

Originally Posted by NorthStyle (Post 3909891)

If they follow the instructions I posted they won't have any issues with installation, and I didn't even lower the transmission to install mine (although would've saved 20 minutes of cursing and banged up fingers)

Originally Posted by trangalang (Post 3872203)

Hate to revive an old thread, but I just installed my Coolerworx shifter last week with the revised V2 plate that's designed for the 370z. No need to drill any holes! Although I do recommend purchasing new M6 bolts as the OEM bolts will only hold the mounting plate in place by 3 or so threads.

One issue that I did run into - the rubber dust boot that covers the linkage underneath the car will not remain in place, as it is originally held up by the shifter bracket/brace that is removed when the Coolerworx unit is installed.

I started feeling vibration in 2nd gear but it eventually smoothed out as I crawled to a stop. This was from the dust boot dangling freely and dragging itself against the driveshaft.

@NorthStyle - Not sure if you ran into this issue as well. But I looked at your photos and it looks like you re-installed the linkage but chose to not install the dust boot cover?

Originally Posted by Overlimit (Post 3918097)

Just wondering, is anyone still experiencing rattling with this shifter? Has anyone been able to remedy the rattling?

Originally Posted by Overlimit (Post 3918097)

Just wondering, is anyone still experiencing rattling with this shifter? Has anyone been able to remedy the rattling?

Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3959286)

Yes. The rattling is horrible. 3rd and 4th gear after 3k rpm, the reverse lockout internal cable is rattling/vibrating the hell out of its external. I contacted coolerworx twice and received no response. The rattle legitimately makes the Z undriveable in 3rd and 4th gear; the sound is beyond distracting and into the realm of "drives you batsh*t."

I'm pulling this trash shifter out and installing something that doesn't make me want to tear my ears off. It's a damn shame bc aside from the rattle the shifter is great.