not impressed with my twm short throw shifter

fairlady_z34 · 01-12-2015, 05:35 PM

just installed my twm short throw and i am not too impressed with it. only thing i like about it is throw does seems to be reduced. when going from 1st-4th, it seems great but when going into 5th it just doesnt feel right. it is very short that it seems weird compared to stock. maybe i just have to get used to it or what not but i am thinking about throwing the stock one back on and sell the twm one lol

edit: also going into gear is harder than stock. (not as smooth but im assuming thats how its supposed to be)

Read T · 01-12-2015, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fairlady_z34

just installed my twm short throw and i am not too impressed with it. only thing i like about it is throw does seems to be reduced. when going from 1st-4th, it seems great but when going into 5th it just doesnt feel right. it is very short that it seems weird compared to stock. maybe i just have to get used to it or what not but i am thinking about throwing the stock one back on and sell the twm one lol

Is the knob the stock one? May need a heavier knob.

phunk · 01-12-2015, 06:12 PM

to shorten the throw is to shorten the leverage... it will always take more effort to move the shifter.

For me personally, I have never been a fan. I dont care for the notchier feel or the reduced clarity in knowing what gear you are in or moving towards without looking. I guess its probably different for every car... but 350z/370z I feel like the stock shifter is just right.

1st · 01-12-2015, 06:18 PM

Well from what I have read and heard the B&M one isn't any better. If that matters......

7419sundat · 01-12-2015, 08:00 PM

Same thing happened to me, I didn't like how hard it was so I bought twm 4 inch extension. Now shifts are solid and easy!

kenchan · 01-12-2015, 08:14 PM

yah, the z's gates are pretty short already. wat i did was just got a shorter sitting heavier knob (twm big type r) on stock shifter. very nice feel.

Zoren 370 · 01-12-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

to shorten the throw is to shorten the leverage... it will always take more effort to move the shifter.

For me personally, I have never been a fan. I dont care for the notchier feel or the reduced clarity in knowing what gear you are in or moving towards without looking. I guess its probably different for every car... but 350z/370z I feel like the stock shifter is just right.

SlowZ · 01-13-2015, 01:37 AM

Look into getting the NST one! I have it and I love it!

Yeah fugging right..... Lol

The TWM is probably the best short shifter you can buy IMO. Should have gotten it but I thought the NST would have been a lot better than what it was.

jwick · 01-13-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SlowZ

Look into getting the NST one! I have it and I love it!

Yeah fugging right..... Lol

The TWM is probably the best short shifter you can buy IMO. Should have gotten it but I thought the NST would have been a lot better than what it was.

They actually had something in stock :weneedasurprisefaceicon:

Hotrodz · 01-13-2015, 08:13 AM

I think it's all about what feels the best for you. I have a TWM short shiftier with a TK heavy shift knob and I love it!!! My experience is regardless of oem or TWM, the Z does not have the most fluid gear box!!!

GaleForce · 01-13-2015, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I think it's all about what feels the best for you. I have a TWM short shiftier with a TK heavy shift knob and I love it!!! My experience is regardless of oem or TWM, the Z does not have the most fluid gear box!!!

JARblue · 01-13-2015, 08:51 AM

with Hotrodz and Gale

I ran TWM Desert Eagle knob (600 grams) on the stock shifter for year or two with positive results. But I was much happier when I paired it with the TWM short shifter over a year ago. Also, I have had to remove it a couple of times when doing transmission work, and one time I did not have it properly lined up and 5th and 6th gears felt terrible even though I could still get it into R ok. A quick adjustment and everything felt great again.

I have come to enjoy the 'notchiness' of the Z transmission. The heavy knob and TWM shifter have increased that a little I think, but they also make shifts feel much more solid. I drove a mostly stock Nismo recently and while it felt pretty smooth for a Z transmission, everything felt light and weak in comparison to my Z. On one particularly hard shift, I almost felt like I might break shifter. This is, of course, just my personal opinion, and some people might like a soft, smooth clutch. I enjoyed a buttery smooth clutch in my Accord coupe before, but I don't mind and even prefer a more raw feel in a sports car like the Z

Read T · 01-13-2015, 12:33 PM

DO IT

phunk · 01-13-2015, 01:03 PM

To better appreciate our trans... Drive a 5 speed subaru (wrx). You will then proceed to pickup flowers and apology card for your Z transmission on the way home.

Hotrodz · 01-13-2015, 01:16 PM

I driven a lot of manual trucks over most my life so, it's not the worst gear box in the world or even close to it.

Also, op you may want to remove the clutch helper spring or get a softer spring as well. I removed mine and it's made a significant difference in shifting as well.

01-12-2015, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
fairlady_z34 Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: socal Posts: 568 Drives: 09 370z touring Rep Power: 13	not impressed with my twm short throw shifter just installed my twm short throw and i am not too impressed with it. only thing i like about it is throw does seems to be reduced. when going from 1st-4th, it seems great but when going into 5th it just doesnt feel right. it is very short that it seems weird compared to stock. maybe i just have to get used to it or what not but i am thinking about throwing the stock one back on and sell the twm one lol edit: also going into gear is harder than stock. (not as smooth but im assuming thats how its supposed to be) Last edited by fairlady_z34; 01-12-2015 at 05:55 PM.

01-12-2015, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	to shorten the throw is to shorten the leverage... it will always take more effort to move the shifter. For me personally, I have never been a fan. I dont care for the notchier feel or the reduced clarity in knowing what gear you are in or moving towards without looking. I guess its probably different for every car... but 350z/370z I feel like the stock shifter is just right. TerribleONE, Mandingo, edub370 and 4 others like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

01-12-2015, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, the z's gates are pretty short already. wat i did was just got a shorter sitting heavier knob (twm big type r) on stock shifter. very nice feel. TerribleONE, onzedge, cooltoy and 2 others like this.

01-13-2015, 08:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I think it's all about what feels the best for you. I have a TWM short shiftier with a TK heavy shift knob and I love it!!! My experience is regardless of oem or TWM, the Z does not have the most fluid gear box!!! TerribleONE, JARblue, RN SHARK and 2 others like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

01-13-2015, 08:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	with Hotrodz and Gale I ran TWM Desert Eagle knob (600 grams) on the stock shifter for year or two with positive results. But I was much happier when I paired it with the TWM short shifter over a year ago. Also, I have had to remove it a couple of times when doing transmission work, and one time I did not have it properly lined up and 5th and 6th gears felt terrible even though I could still get it into R ok. A quick adjustment and everything felt great again. I have come to enjoy the 'notchiness' of the Z transmission. The heavy knob and TWM shifter have increased that a little I think, but they also make shifts feel much more solid. I drove a mostly stock Nismo recently and while it felt pretty smooth for a Z transmission, everything felt light and weak in comparison to my Z. On one particularly hard shift, I almost felt like I might break shifter. This is, of course, just my personal opinion, and some people might like a soft, smooth clutch. I enjoyed a buttery smooth clutch in my Accord coupe before, but I don't mind and even prefer a more raw feel in a sports car like the Z Zoren 370 and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

01-12-2015, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Well from what I have read and heard the B&M one isn't any better. If that matters......

01-12-2015, 08:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
7419sundat Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 145 Drives: 09 370z Gtm TT 2 Rep Power: 14	Same thing happened to me, I didn't like how hard it was so I bought twm 4 inch extension. Now shifts are solid and easy!

01-13-2015, 01:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
SlowZ Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: So cal Posts: 371 Drives: Z Rep Power: 11	Look into getting the NST one! I have it and I love it! Yeah fugging right..... Lol The TWM is probably the best short shifter you can buy IMO. Should have gotten it but I thought the NST would have been a lot better than what it was.

01-13-2015, 12:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	DO IT TerribleONE, DEpointfive0 and Merv like this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

01-13-2015, 01:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	To better appreciate our trans... Drive a 5 speed subaru (wrx). You will then proceed to pickup flowers and apology card for your Z transmission on the way home. Zoren 370, Hotrodz and Riptide67 like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

01-13-2015, 01:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I driven a lot of manual trucks over most my life so, it's not the worst gear box in the world or even close to it. Also, op you may want to remove the clutch helper spring or get a softer spring as well. I removed mine and it's made a significant difference in shifting as well. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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