thoughts about a B&M short shifter?!?

simota1 · 08-03-2012, 05:03 PM

hey everyone i dug up all the threads regarding this shifter... and i was wondering since most of them are dated 2009-2010 the most recent... would you guys recommend this shifter to me? im not really in the market to get it cuz i race but instead i just want one so the knob will sit lower

and i drove my friends g37 with a short shifter and it felt amazing.... so i was wondering is there any problems with the b&m i read that you have to file something down? and also you lose the lockout what does that mean?

any input would greatly be appreciated

karotZ · 08-03-2012, 05:40 PM

I'd like to know about this too. Sub'd.

simota1 · 08-04-2012, 09:12 PM

no beuno?

kellyefields · 08-04-2012, 09:21 PM

I have the B&M and love it. you do have to shave a little around where first gear is but otherwise that is it. the lockout they talk about is pushing down on the shifter to go into reverse but I did not experence that. The shifts are quicker and feel so much shorter and it looks great. easy install especially if you have another set of hands from above to hold the boot in place from above while you position it from below.

KaienZ34 · 08-04-2012, 09:52 PM

I had it on my 09 PG Z and loved it, i didn't experence the "lockout" thing either it worked normal. I didn't do the install so i don't know what needs to be done.

Unique_Z · 08-04-2012, 10:07 PM

TWM makes a great short shifter too, but much pricier..

simota1 · 08-04-2012, 10:24 PM

thanks for all the input guys

@iwan.. im buying mine used from a member here....

simota1 · 08-04-2012, 10:25 PM

reppd all of you for the help

Mr.Squeeze · 08-04-2012, 10:25 PM

This is what I will be putting on my car very soon.

Nissan 370Z Short Throw Shifter

simota1 · 08-04-2012, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze

This is what I will be putting on my car very soon.

Nissan 370Z Short Throw Shifter

that looks tastey man but the price kinda kills me....

w0rM · 08-05-2012, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze

This is what I will be putting on my car very soon.

Nissan 370Z Short Throw Shifter

Damn that's nice!

Mr.Squeeze · 08-05-2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1

that looks tastey man but the price kinda kills me....

For 100$ more it's worth it I know a few people that have it and love it.

simota1 · 08-05-2012, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze

For 100$ more it's worth it I know a few people that have it and love it.

No grinding needed?

Mr.Squeeze · 08-05-2012, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1

No grinding needed?

Nope

Here is more info on the shifter

The birth of a short shifter ---- TWM Performance - MY350Z.COM Forums

DR_ · 08-05-2012, 01:04 PM

There are lots of knobs that are made to sit lower without getting a short shift kit. I was thinking of a kit as well but once I put on my Voodoo knob I didn't want to go any lower.

08-03-2012, 05:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	thoughts about a B&M short shifter?!? hey everyone i dug up all the threads regarding this shifter... and i was wondering since most of them are dated 2009-2010 the most recent... would you guys recommend this shifter to me? im not really in the market to get it cuz i race but instead i just want one so the knob will sit lower and i drove my friends g37 with a short shifter and it felt amazing.... so i was wondering is there any problems with the b&m i read that you have to file something down? and also you lose the lockout what does that mean? any input would greatly be appreciated __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

08-03-2012, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 15	I'd like to know about this too. Sub'd. __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

08-04-2012, 09:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	no beuno? __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

08-04-2012, 09:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 16	I have the B&M and love it. you do have to shave a little around where first gear is but otherwise that is it. the lockout they talk about is pushing down on the shifter to go into reverse but I did not experence that. The shifts are quicker and feel so much shorter and it looks great. easy install especially if you have another set of hands from above to hold the boot in place from above while you position it from below. __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

08-04-2012, 09:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I had it on my 09 PG Z and loved it, i didn't experence the "lockout" thing either it worked normal. I didn't do the install so i don't know what needs to be done. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

08-04-2012, 10:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Unique_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 1,515 Drives: 370Z, 180SX Rep Power: 17	TWM makes a great short shifter too, but much pricier.. __________________ My Z Build UniqueZ

08-04-2012, 10:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	thanks for all the input guys @iwan.. im buying mine used from a member here.... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

08-04-2012, 10:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	reppd all of you for the help __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

08-04-2012, 10:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mr.Squeeze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keystone state Posts: 1,209 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 20153	This is what I will be putting on my car very soon. Nissan 370Z Short Throw Shifter FLYZ likes this. __________________ Driven Motorsports Single Turbo 7675 T4 1.32 A/R 995WHP 780TQ

08-05-2012, 01:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	There are lots of knobs that are made to sit lower without getting a short shift kit. I was thinking of a kit as well but once I put on my Voodoo knob I didn't want to go any lower.

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