370z short shifter

theDreamer · 04-26-2009, 09:59 PM

From those who have the car so far, do you think the Z would benefit, hurt, or is fine as it? What are your thoughts on the topic, worth the upgrade?

Thanks.

soaka1 · 05-25-2009, 02:23 PM

i think that it would be great =D

m4a1mustang · 05-25-2009, 06:45 PM

I think it's worth it. The throws on the stock shifter are too long and it feels rubbery. Just looks like install will be a PITA.

ZYUL8R · 05-25-2009, 07:19 PM

Changing out the shift knob did alot for "shift feel", it made it acceptable to me. I didn't like the stock feel it was too clumsy.

imag · 05-26-2009, 09:03 AM

I bought the kit and a knob, but I can't bring myself to put it in yet because of the potential transmission problems.

I'm not usually a wuss about warranty stuff, but when I hear about people needing 3-5 transmission replacements on a car, that gets me nervous enough to care about the warranty. I'm getting used to the stock shifting; although I'd love shorter, less rubbery throws, I'm not sure if it's worth the possibility of a $2K transmission cost.

theDreamer · 05-26-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by imag

I bought the kit and a knob, but I can't bring myself to put it in yet because of the potential transmission problems.

I'm not usually a wuss about warranty stuff, but when I hear about people needing 3-5 transmission replacements on a car, that gets me nervous enough to care about the warranty. I'm getting used to the stock shifting; although I'd love shorter, less rubbery throws, I'm not sure if it's worth the possibility of a $2K transmission cost.

If I have any issues I would just slap the original back in, if you do not destroy it trying to remove it I guess.

soaka1 · 05-27-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYUL8R

Changing out the shift knob did alot for "shift feel", it made it acceptable to me. I didn't like the stock feel it was too clumsy.

what shift nob did u get that made them better ? pm me the link?

KillerBee370 · 05-27-2009, 08:57 PM

Absolutely worth every penny over that stock rubbery one.

m4a1mustang · 05-30-2009, 09:24 PM

Well I went ahead and ordered it today from Stillen. With luck I'll be installing it next weekend.

theDreamer · 05-30-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well I went ahead and ordered it today from Stillen. With luck I'll be installing it next weekend.

I have ordered mine also and I got tracking info saying it will arrive this Wednesday, may not install it until the weekend or the weekend after since I also am waiting on a new shift knob.

m4a1mustang · 05-30-2009, 10:16 PM

I just hope I can get the factory shift knob off without issue. Looks like it's a PITA.

theDreamer · 05-30-2009, 10:20 PM

I am just going to leave the factory knob on the shifter if I can and put my new shift knob on the new short shifter. Would hope I could avoid the fun part of removing the stock shift knob.

initialgemini · 05-30-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I am just going to leave the factory knob on the shifter if I can and put my new shift knob on the new short shifter. Would hope I could avoid the fun part of removing the stock shift knob.

I think you need to remove the knob to be able to remove the rubber boot and leather cover piece.

theDreamer · 05-31-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by initialgemini

I think you need to remove the knob to be able to remove the rubber boot and leather cover piece.

Fun, well if that is the case I might remove the entire thing so I can get a better grip with everything. Or I could just buy another leather cover. :P

Modshack · 05-31-2009, 01:58 PM

A different knob that mounts lower on the shaft will effectively shorten the throw as well. A Redline Goods leather Boot (for a 350) worked just great and is a nice upgrade over the cheezy plastic for only $60.. Knob here is a Miata pearl finished "Team Voodoo"...Same thread (10 x 1.25) as the Z..

04-26-2009, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	370z short shifter From those who have the car so far, do you think the Z would benefit, hurt, or is fine as it? What are your thoughts on the topic, worth the upgrade? Thanks. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-25-2009, 06:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I think it's worth it. The throws on the stock shifter are too long and it feels rubbery. Just looks like install will be a PITA. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-30-2009, 09:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Well I went ahead and ordered it today from Stillen. With luck I'll be installing it next weekend. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-30-2009, 10:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I just hope I can get the factory shift knob off without issue. Looks like it's a PITA. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-30-2009, 10:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I am just going to leave the factory knob on the shifter if I can and put my new shift knob on the new short shifter. Would hope I could avoid the fun part of removing the stock shift knob. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-25-2009, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
soaka1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: florida Posts: 54 Drives: 370z 6sp gry. Rep Power: 16	i think that it would be great =D

05-25-2009, 07:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZYUL8R Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, tx Posts: 140 Drives: 09 370z T/S, 03 S2K Rep Power: 16	Changing out the shift knob did alot for "shift feel", it made it acceptable to me. I didn't like the stock feel it was too clumsy.

05-26-2009, 09:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 16	I bought the kit and a knob, but I can't bring myself to put it in yet because of the potential transmission problems. I'm not usually a wuss about warranty stuff, but when I hear about people needing 3-5 transmission replacements on a car, that gets me nervous enough to care about the warranty. I'm getting used to the stock shifting; although I'd love shorter, less rubbery throws, I'm not sure if it's worth the possibility of a $2K transmission cost.

05-27-2009, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Absolutely worth every penny over that stock rubbery one.

05-31-2009, 01:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	A different knob that mounts lower on the shaft will effectively shorten the throw as well. A Redline Goods leather Boot (for a 350) worked just great and is a nice upgrade over the cheezy plastic for only $60.. Knob here is a Miata pearl finished "Team Voodoo"...Same thread (10 x 1.25) as the Z.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 05-31-2009 at 02:02 PM.

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