Short shifter

TypeOne · 12-29-2010, 11:59 PM

Can someone elaborate on what modifications you have to do with the B&M one?

I've driven 240s with B&M shifters and they are really solid... I think I would go with one of them mainly because of that. And they've been making shifter for the last like 40 years.

Any help would be great!

kellyefields · 12-30-2010, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Can someone elaborate on what modifications you have to do with the B&M one?

I've driven 240s with B&M shifters and they are really solid... I think I would go with one of them mainly because of that. And they've been making shifter for the last like 40 years.

Any help would be great!

I put the B&M in about a month ago and love it. It feels strong and it is diffently a shorter throw. As far as the modification a metal file and about two minutes you will be done. The instructions are very clear. Like everyone else on here the boot linkage is hell trying to get back on. Here is a helpful tip have help from above. I was on my back and had the front of the boot ( the front being towards the front of the car) in place and had my wife use two pairs of pliers grip the ears of the back of the boot and pull it into place while I held the front in place. It popped right into place the first time, this after me fighting with it for about 20 min before she got home. But my experince with the B&M is nothing but good. If feels great IMHO. Also a trick to take off the shift knob without destroying it is to use a oil filter strap (one of those that uses a strap and you use a socket to tighten or loosen it) use some soft shop towels and place the strap low on the knob, about halfway on the metal of the knob and before the ball. Use vice grips below the knob on the shaft to keep from twisting the linkage and apply slow steady force on the socket until it spins freely. You should be able to get it off without damage. Rep points if this helps anyone

NewYorkJon34 · 12-30-2010, 12:46 AM

you have to modify a part of the shifter housing, save yourself the trouble and get the TWM SS.

zFire · 02-25-2011, 03:35 PM

I've got a question- how long would an average Joe like me take to install this? What do you think the average time for a Nissan tuner shop would be to install?

If I take it in, I just don't want to be raked over the coals for a mod I have never attempted and don't know the install time.

Thanks!

RockStarKick · 02-25-2011, 03:44 PM

I want to try and get my factory knob off now... LOL...

TypeOne · 02-25-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RockStarKick

I want to try and get my factory knob off now... LOL...

I literally pulled mine off with one hand.

Now that I think about it... I do have a pretty hardcore grip.

christian370z · 02-25-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

I literally pulled mine off with one hand.

Now that I think about it... I do have a pretty hardcore grip.

Good forearm grip comes from many years of experience in various activities, use it wisely!

precision14 · 02-28-2011, 06:19 AM

twm and loving every shift so smooth shorter and comfortable.

Philipp · 02-28-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by precision14

twm and loving every shift so smooth shorter and comfortable.

The Dimer · 10-17-2011, 07:34 AM

Just ordered my TWM today based on what I've read on here, can't wait to get it. After reading about all the troubles people have been having with the stock shift knob I decided to try and get mine off and I don't know what the big deal is. I twisted mine off with one had just sitting in my driveway.

I think the previous owner may have taken it off already, or someone totally forgot the thread locker during assembly because they were totally bare.

TypeOne · 10-17-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

Just ordered my TWM today based on what I've read on here, can't wait to get it. After reading about all the troubles people have been having with the stock shift knob I decided to try and get mine off and I don't know what the big deal is. I twisted mine off with one had just sitting in my driveway.

I think the previous owner may have taken it off already, or someone totally forgot the thread locker during assembly because they were totally bare.

I'm with you as well... I got a new knob last Christmas from the gf and ran outside to put it on. Unaware of all of the fuss, I broke it loose and pulled it right off. No tools or anything...

I still haven't bought a short shifter but I plan on doing it soon. It's on there with UpRev and an oil cooler.

The Dimer · 10-17-2011, 11:09 AM

I thought about getting a knob along with the short shifter but I just can't find anything that makes me go wow. I really like the feel of the stock knob.

GaleForce · 10-17-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

I thought about getting a knob along with the short shifter but I just can't find anything that makes me go wow. I really like the feel of the stock knob.

I like the factory knob too. But the Nismo titanium one has me interested. Also the Zele.... but I'm not spending $400+ for a shifter knob.

I'm thinking of the TWM shifter, waiting for a discount code...

02-25-2011, 03:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
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12-29-2010, 11:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Can someone elaborate on what modifications you have to do with the B&M one? I've driven 240s with B&M shifters and they are really solid... I think I would go with one of them mainly because of that. And they've been making shifter for the last like 40 years. Any help would be great!

12-30-2010, 12:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	you have to modify a part of the shifter housing, save yourself the trouble and get the TWM SS.

02-25-2011, 03:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
zFire Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 46 Drives: to work. Rep Power: 15	I've got a question- how long would an average Joe like me take to install this? What do you think the average time for a Nissan tuner shop would be to install? If I take it in, I just don't want to be raked over the coals for a mod I have never attempted and don't know the install time. Thanks!

02-28-2011, 06:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
precision14 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: rochester ny Posts: 19 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	twm and loving every shift so smooth shorter and comfortable.

10-17-2011, 07:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 16	Just ordered my TWM today based on what I've read on here, can't wait to get it. After reading about all the troubles people have been having with the stock shift knob I decided to try and get mine off and I don't know what the big deal is. I twisted mine off with one had just sitting in my driveway. I think the previous owner may have taken it off already, or someone totally forgot the thread locker during assembly because they were totally bare.

10-17-2011, 11:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 16	I thought about getting a knob along with the short shifter but I just can't find anything that makes me go wow. I really like the feel of the stock knob.