Installed B&M 45163 short shift kit in 370Z yesterday...

The HACK

Just so we're on the same page, the group buy is still alive, I'm going to try and contact a board sponsor to organize the whole thing through instead of the half-assed way I've been conducting it so far. For the time being, continue to add your name to the list if you have an interest, the longer the list, the more "bargaining power" I have with the vendor/board sponsor.

Josh@STILLEN

We've been approached, and would be happy to work the deal for you guys..

Stay tuned..

g96818

1. black09Z
2. theDreamer
3. Zat_Zuma (Canada)
4. Imag
5. CBRich
6. Bullitt5897
7. Brazilbro
8. g96818
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The HACK

Thanks for taking care of this guys!

CBRich

So will Stillen also be throwing in those free install vouchers? ;-)

Josh@STILLEN

Ok guys.. we did everything we could do to get the price as low as possible. There is not a lot of margin in this product, and even buying in bulk on your behalf didn't help a whole lot.. but we did what we could.

Everyday low price: $210.25
10+ Price = $170
48 States Shipping = Free + $9.95 insurance & handling (for entire order.. add an exhaust.. $9.95 ships both, etc.)

Call or PM for additional freight quotes.

You can order online, or give a sales guy a call at 866-250-5537
STILLEN : B&M Precision Short Throw Shifters

Rather than make you all wait until all 10+ guys get their CC number and things into us, we'll ship right away for folks that order, and trust the community will get to the 10 number. We're working on getting the PO over to B&M, I would hope they have the stock to get to us to fill the orders, I'll know more hopefully first thing tomorrow. We'll ship in the order we receive..

Thanks for considering us for this GB.

Josh@STILLEN

Sorry.. GB pricing will be on through 5/31/09..

Brazilbro

Great deal!! Ill be ordering tomorrow

travisjb

This is a really good deal !

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imag

I now have the B&M kit sitting on my desk and I have a nice counterweighted knob on its way, but with the potential transmission issues on the Z, I'm a bit worried about installing it.

I brought this up with the service manager today when I had the car in for its first oil change and he said that the short shifter would definitely void the transmission warranty. I realize that's exactly what he *would* say, and that technically, if the short shifter doesn't cause the problem, it can't void the warranty. However, they could easily argue that some part of the short shifter did cause a problem - it's connected directly to the trans after all. I realize that it would be debatable, since stock cars are having transmission issues, but it's making me worried.

I could always put it in, the swap it back if the transmission goes bad. There's that little problem of the filed-off part (if the dealer noticed it).

Thoughts?

The HACK

The Magnusson Moss act puts the onus on the dealership and manufacturer to PROVE that any aftermarket part is directly responsible for the failure of said part. What they often do, is count on the fact that you as a consumer don't often contest for your rights when they claim to "void" your warranty.

The reality is, they can not void your warranty until they can provide ample proof that the aftermarket part you installed did indeed lead directly to the failure of the transmission, and if you go in prepared (i.e. with a lawyer familiar with the Magnusson Moss Act), 10 times out of 10 they will know you mean business and would rather take care of the issue under warranty than having to fight and prove that the part directly lead to the failure (and most times it's impossible to prove).

Remember, the burden of proof lies with the manufacturer and dealership, NOT YOU. It's a common ploy by dealerships to threaten to void your warranty, but I've NEVER seen it done even when there's clear evidence that the part(s) installed may have lead to the failure of the part, especially not when the consumer is well prepared to defend his/her rights.

Just my 2 cents.

DIGItonium

I would be very interested, but after owning the 350Z and going through 1 transmission my dealership will definitely void the warranty regardless. I also want to change out the clutch and flywheel, but I'd have warranty issues as well. :-(

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KillerBee370

If you guys could drive my car, you wouldn't be waiting any longer to order this piece... especially at that price.

All the bugs are worked out. The shifter kicks a$$.

INTENSEPOWER

We also have these items available for ya'll. We're direct with B&M and have special pricing on them also. Let us know if we can help.

Stillen always has great pricing and products as well.

No group buy necessary either
B&M Short Shifter 350Z/370Z/ G35/G37

AK370Z

Since Josh were contacted first and were first to step up and offer the GB, I would appreciate if you guys give him the first shot. Once he is sold out then looks like INTENSEPOWER has them in stock as well. (see below).

370Z shifting mechanism feels a lot crisp and precise than the 350Z yet the long, dull throw ruins it. This short shifter (I personally believe) is a must have. Killerbee and many other members had really good experience with it and it's on my list of things once the NAV/Audio stuff is out of the way.

Thanks Josh for the GB and INTENSEPOWER for keeping them in your inventory. You guys will move them quick!

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