Shifter/ Shift knob vibration

BlackCherryZ · 01-13-2010, 12:14 AM

just got my 2010 Z sports coupe a few days ago and it has about 100 miles on it.......

hmmmmmmmmm i just realized the vibration on the shifter.....

i have a habit of holding on to the shift knob when i drive.... perhaps many of us have similar habits

BUT the vibration is something i am not used to, especially when i am accustomed to BMW 3 series...

is there any way/ method/ aftermarket parts to minimize the vibration?

i did read from this forum that the vibration is normal for Z, but just curious as to what i can do.....................

elmz · 01-13-2010, 02:32 PM

I know how you feel. It makes you feel uneasy like its broken or something. But you'll get use to it after awhile. I actually prefer the vibration now. When I drive my friends cars and feel nothing, it almost feels like their car is dead to me, like its not giving me any feedback. But that's just me...I would be curious to know if there is a solution for this.

FuPaXxTyTy · 01-15-2010, 06:47 AM

bro ur feelin a powerful beast now thats y it shakes hahahahaahahaha

i love it and driving the 2010 370z stick its funny and alot easier for beginners as well for those who never drove stick before S mode helps alot

m4a1mustang · 01-15-2010, 07:24 AM

Again... it's pretty simple. The shifter is directly mounted to the transmission, which is directly mounted to the engine, both of which vibrate.

This is totally normal, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. You will eventually get used to it.

There is nothing that will minimize it. All aftermarket shifters are solid and are designed to reduce the factory "slop." As a result they will vibrate more. The factory shifter has some hard rubber components designed to dampen vibrations from the drive train.

TipsZ · 01-15-2010, 09:51 AM

When I had the B&M Short Shifter installed, a lot of that vibration went away. I also installed the Forged 1lb shift knob so theoretically I would be able to feel even MORE vibration, but honestly it feels much smoother and has less vibration.

01-13-2010, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlackCherryZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 BC-Z M6 Rep Power: 15	Shifter/ Shift knob vibration just got my 2010 Z sports coupe a few days ago and it has about 100 miles on it....... hmmmmmmmmm i just realized the vibration on the shifter..... i have a habit of holding on to the shift knob when i drive.... perhaps many of us have similar habits BUT the vibration is something i am not used to, especially when i am accustomed to BMW 3 series... is there any way/ method/ aftermarket parts to minimize the vibration? i did read from this forum that the vibration is normal for Z, but just curious as to what i can do.....................

01-15-2010, 06:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
FuPaXxTyTy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 38 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	hahaha bro ur feelin a powerful beast now thats y it shakes hahahahaahahaha i love it and driving the 2010 370z stick its funny and alot easier for beginners as well for those who never drove stick before S mode helps alot

01-15-2010, 07:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Again... it's pretty simple. The shifter is directly mounted to the transmission, which is directly mounted to the engine, both of which vibrate. This is totally normal, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. You will eventually get used to it. There is nothing that will minimize it. All aftermarket shifters are solid and are designed to reduce the factory "slop." As a result they will vibrate more. The factory shifter has some hard rubber components designed to dampen vibrations from the drive train. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-15-2010, 09:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
TipsZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithia, FL Age: 51 Posts: 552 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 186	When I had the B&M Short Shifter installed, a lot of that vibration went away. I also installed the Forged 1lb shift knob so theoretically I would be able to feel even MORE vibration, but honestly it feels much smoother and has less vibration. __________________ Dynojet 285 HP/245 TQ (pre CBE)// Agency Power CBE // GTM Test Pipes // JWT Pop Chargers // B&M Short Shifter // Eibach Springs // Powder-coated Akebono's // Powder-coated Strut Bar // Black Chromed 19" Rays // // Redline Designs Graphics TipsZ journal

01-13-2010, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	I know how you feel. It makes you feel uneasy like its broken or something. But you'll get use to it after awhile. I actually prefer the vibration now. When I drive my friends cars and feel nothing, it almost feels like their car is dead to me, like its not giving me any feedback. But that's just me...I would be curious to know if there is a solution for this.