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Originally Posted by dcrew1x It was very easy to remove. Just unscrew the 3 10mm bolts. Taking out the Knee pads from the center console and loosening the center console

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Old 09-12-2009, 03:58 PM   #31 (permalink)
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It was very easy to remove. Just unscrew the 3 10mm bolts.

Taking out the Knee pads from the center console and loosening the center console makes this installation a LOT easier.

In fact, I'm pretty sure I had to loosen up the whole console to make wiggle room to take out the layers of shift boots from the console.
ya, the wiggle room was nill and thats what had me saying not going to mess with it this time, i had spent 4 hours on the lift so i decided to forgo the attempt till a later time
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Old 09-14-2009, 10:12 AM   #32 (permalink)
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dcrew1x...I m glad to hear you got the shifter installed and a very good write up too! Definitly report back from time to time with your findings and opinions. You did ALOT of work removing the entire shifter assembly from the chassis. Just for clarification, you can do it the install by just by just removing the interior console piece and by having access from the underside of the car.

The AMS company that makes this shifter is the one that also makes alot of Z33 and Z32 parts. They are based out of Canada and produce some very nice, affordable products. And for the record, since I get asked this from time to time. This AMS is not related to the AMS up north that deals with the EVO's and Time Attack cars you see in the magazines.
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And for the record, since I get asked this from time to time. This AMS is not related to the AMS up north that deals with the EVO's and Time Attack cars you see in the magazines.
cool...i met someone with a 300zx when i was installing my exhaust and he said he had an AMS shifter in his too...

I may get this shifter and get rid of my other one, i would like to have the adjustability factor.
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Is the reverse lockout still working without the need for modification/spare parts?

Also, how is the gear engagement? Is it a nice, positive, and firm engagement or is it rather stock like? How do you adjust the height?

Lastly, is there any sort of play in the lever when in gear, or is it solid with no wiggling?

Thanks for the help!
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DIY: AMS Shifter Install

I wrote up a DIY/review/impressions. Check it out.

Reverse lockout still works. No modification necessary unlike the B&M kit which adds a separate mounting plate and requires grinding of the OEM plate.

Gear engagement is smooth. Shorter throw makes for a quicker shift. No play.
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How is the ams short shifter holding up?
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How is the ams short shifter holding up?
As good as day 1
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We have not had any issues with the one in our shop car whatsoever. The only real issue I have heard about it people accidentally ripping the rubber dust boot either when taking apart their Z or when re-assembling.
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how do you adjust the height? do you have to take it all apart again?
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Not at all!

You can adjust the height of the shifter with the car fully reassembled. The easiest way I can explain how to adjust the shifter is the following:

(I am Right Handed...so the placement of my hands are probably opposite for a Left Handed Person)

Sitting in the Driver's seat. Use your left hand and grab the shifter. Use your right hand and grab the shift boot. Beneath the boot, you will feel the adjustment collar. Pulling the collar up, you can then adjust the shifter's height by pulling or pushing the shifter up or down with your left hand.

It will take a little playing with to fully grasp the concept, but once you actually try it with it installed. You will be able to do it on the fly.

...and for some reason. If you cannot do it with the shift boot and shifter installed. You can pop shift boot panel off and reach underneath it to release the collar.

Something else I should forewarn you...and so can anyone else who has removed the factory shifter....IT WILL BE A PAIN! It is possible to remove the shifter without damaging. You dont need pipe wrenches or any of that garbage. It will take muscle and patience.

Give me a call if you have any questions as to the installation.
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Does the kit come with instructions?, like If I take it to Nissan can they just follow the instructions to install it perfectly with no gaps, and not F* up the install? Lol. So in other words: is it so easy that a Nissan caveman can do it?

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Unfortunately it does not come with instructions. It is a LONG overdue project on my part to create one for this product.

Install the shifter is fairly straight forward. There is no modification required to the car or the shifter. Basically, pull the old one out. But the AMS Short Throw Shifter back in and adjust to your desired setting.
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I just ordered the AMS short shifter kit and I was wondering if there was an easier way of installing it? Do I really need to take the whole shifter assembly out to do the install?
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Yes. The shifter trim panel and shift knob will need to be removed. From there the two rubber shift boots and retaining plate will need to be removed as well.

At that point you will need to disconnect the bolt securing the shifter to the shift arm. Some people can get their hands around it to do the install. But I cannot. I recommend jacking the car up and having it on a lift.

When you get to this point. The shifter should literally "Pop" out since there is a sping beneath the shifter that aids in the reverse gear selection.

Reassembly is the opposite of disassembly.
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I'm just gonna have Nissan do it, I really wish it came with instructions, but since it is a direct replacement, they should kinda already have OEM instructions.
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