Coolerworx Shifter Assembly (Dealers)

NorthStyle · 08-13-2018, 03:57 PM

...speaking of which, I spoke with Donatas today and he's completed the rendering of the new 370z mounting plate using the information I provided him with. He's sending me a version to test fit and once I confirm, he'll begin the producing the aluminum production version.

redondoaveb · 08-13-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

...speaking of which, I spoke with Donatas today and he's completed the rendering of the new 370z mounting plate using the information I provided him with. He's sending me a version to test fit and once I confirm, he'll begin the producing the aluminum production version.

Good to see that he jumped right on this. Maybe I'll hold off on installing mine until I see if I can get the upgraded plate. Thanks for all you're doing to make this happen.

redondoaveb · 08-13-2018, 06:57 PM

Got my shifter today.

Ventruck · 05-19-2019, 02:07 PM

I am a little hung up by the removal of the brace in terms of long term reliability. From pics I see the bracket mounts solely to the transmission, and not any other structural point. Would it theoretically just be adding more stress (not necessarily a crazy amount) to the body surface this shifter mounts on?

NorthStyle · 05-19-2019, 03:14 PM

Theoretically, yes. But unless someone's transmission (and possibly engine and differential) mounts have that much play in them, I don't foresee it adding too much stress.

trangalang · 08-11-2019, 11:15 PM

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?

justin_boy · 02-20-2020, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by trangalang

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?

Okay so just ran to home depot and bought both m6 10x25mm bolts and m6 10x20 mm bolts

Which is better to run instead of the oem for the shifter plate?

madwi · 08-12-2019, 01:38 AM

I don’t have the dust cover installed either.

JARblue · 08-12-2019, 07:29 AM

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?

NorthStyle · 08-12-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by trangalang

@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?

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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?

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.

redondoaveb · 08-12-2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

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.

^^^^^This

milmast · 08-12-2019, 10:45 PM

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

madwi · 08-12-2019, 11:02 PM

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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

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trangalang · 08-12-2019, 11:49 PM

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

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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?

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):

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.

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Originally Posted by milmast

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

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.

redondoaveb · 08-13-2019, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by trangalang

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):

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.

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.

08-13-2018, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,304 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	...speaking of which, I spoke with Donatas today and he's completed the rendering of the new 370z mounting plate using the information I provided him with. He's sending me a version to test fit and once I confirm, he'll begin the producing the aluminum production version. Hotrodz, Ghostvette, JTM88 and 3 others like this.

05-19-2019, 03:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,304 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	Theoretically, yes. But unless someone's transmission (and possibly engine and differential) mounts have that much play in them, I don't foresee it adding too much stress. Hotrodz and Ventruck like this.

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milmast Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 84 Drives: '14 370Z TS Rep Power: 8	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 redondoaveb likes this. __________________ Z34 TS \| R56 JCW \| CS1 EX-L \| FB6 Si YouTube: milmast => http://goo.gl/1BsLa9 Instagram: milmast => http://goo.gl/8MWPBK

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05-19-2019, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22899	I am a little hung up by the removal of the brace in terms of long term reliability. From pics I see the bracket mounts solely to the transmission, and not any other structural point. Would it theoretically just be adding more stress (not necessarily a crazy amount) to the body surface this shifter mounts on?

08-11-2019, 11:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
trangalang Base Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bay Area Posts: 27 Drives: 2013 Midnight Blue Rep Power: 43	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?

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madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	I don’t have the dust cover installed either.

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