Just installed TWM short shifter today

Alfamale · 02-24-2012, 09:18 AM

So I read about the rave on the quality of TWM short shifters and gearknob and since as i always been wanting to get it, I reckon I put in an order for one. Browsed their website and fell in luv with their weighted matt black knob. Now the heavy knob is suppose to make the throw easier and I thought that's even better! Look and feel good! Took about an hour to install and here's the pic:

I should have gotten their boot sleeve as the oem doesnt fit (pic below), have to think of something over the weekend and diy something to hold it

Overall great quality product! This mod gets my 2 thumbs UP!! Shift throw feels much shorter and best part is less effort to push into gear now due to the weighted knob (which feels really heavy in my hand before I install it).

Next 2 weeks, more pics to follow as I'm doing:
1. custom bodykit
2. black out taillights, door handle and rims
2. Spacer and lower springs

Can't wait, life is gooood

m4a1mustang · 02-24-2012, 09:20 AM

Nice. A boot sleeve is a must. I'm not sure what TWM offers, but I ordered the shift knob finisher from ZeeToyz when I had my Z and really liked it. For a temporary fix you could stop by a home improvement store and pick up a rubber grommet.

Alfamale · 02-24-2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Nice. A boot sleeve is a must. I'm not sure what TWM offers, but I ordered the shift knob finisher from ZeeToyz when I had my Z and really liked it. For a temporary fix you could stop by a home improvement store and pick up a rubber grommet.

Ah good idea, should have thought of it on my way home so I could pick some up.

Philipp · 02-24-2012, 10:12 AM

TWM makes great products. No issues on my since 2 years.

kenchan · 02-24-2012, 10:29 AM

i agree that TWM products are top notch... but do you really need a short shifter on the 370Z? i dont sense this...

anyway good job and see if you can find a collar in the toliet section at home depot. it's like a tapered rubber washer used on the NISMO knobs. that and a washer under the boot should hold the boot up and clean that up real nice.

Alfamale · 02-24-2012, 10:49 AM

well i always find the oem throw is abit notchy. like when I wanted to do some spirited runs (and pretending i'm a race car driver

) the longer throws on the oem seems to upset the momentum a little when i'm "in the zone".. haha not sure how to describe it but pls dont think i'm a twinkle bell

kenchan · 02-24-2012, 11:04 AM

hummmm.... a weighted knob alone made mine feel good, so not sure.

anyway, glad you like your mod.

GaleForce · 02-24-2012, 01:04 PM

The TWM shift boot is a quality piece.

The only thing I don't like about it is the stitching doesn't line up with the stitching on the console trim ring.

GaleForce · 02-24-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by italy3541

does the stock shift knob fit on the shifter?

Yes you can see my write-up for it here DIY: TWM Short Shifter and Leather Shifter Boot

This is a picture of the TWM short shifter with the factory shift knob,

IMG_4382 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Bluebatmobile · 02-25-2012, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Yes you can see my write-up for it here DIY: TWM Short Shifter and Leather Shifter Boot

This is a picture of the TWM short shifter with the factory shift knob,

IMG_4382 by J M Gale, on Flickr

nice

.

B@t™

GaleForce · 02-25-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebatmobile

nice

.

B@t™

Thanks!

Waffles · 02-25-2012, 04:55 PM

I've really been going back and forth on whether or not I should get one installed. The stock shifter isn't really that bad at all but I do wonder how much better it could be...

Rusty · 02-25-2012, 05:09 PM

I installed my TWM about 2 weeks ago. I'm using a PWJDM knob. So far, I like it.

It's got better bearings on the bottom of it then the stock shifter has.

GaleForce · 02-25-2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

I installed my TWM about 2 weeks ago. I'm using a PWJDM knob. So far, I like it.

It's gone better bearings on the bottom of it then the stock shifter has.

Nice

I have the Nismo titanium shift knob on right now and a Password JDM knob waiting to go on come spring time...

02-24-2012, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Alfamale Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Island Singapore Posts: 38 Drives: 09 370z black MT Rep Power: 15	Just installed TWM short shifter today So I read about the rave on the quality of TWM short shifters and gearknob and since as i always been wanting to get it, I reckon I put in an order for one. Browsed their website and fell in luv with their weighted matt black knob. Now the heavy knob is suppose to make the throw easier and I thought that's even better! Look and feel good! Took about an hour to install and here's the pic: I should have gotten their boot sleeve as the oem doesnt fit (pic below), have to think of something over the weekend and diy something to hold it Overall great quality product! This mod gets my 2 thumbs UP!! Shift throw feels much shorter and best part is less effort to push into gear now due to the weighted knob (which feels really heavy in my hand before I install it). Next 2 weeks, more pics to follow as I'm doing: 1. custom bodykit 2. black out taillights, door handle and rims 2. Spacer and lower springs Can't wait, life is gooood

02-24-2012, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Nice. A boot sleeve is a must. I'm not sure what TWM offers, but I ordered the shift knob finisher from ZeeToyz when I had my Z and really liked it. For a temporary fix you could stop by a home improvement store and pick up a rubber grommet. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-24-2012, 10:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Philipp Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 189 Drives: 370z SP MT Titanium Rep Power: 16	TWM makes great products. No issues on my since 2 years. __________________ 2009 370z, MT & Sport package. DynoPack (stock): 268.8WHP & 224.4 Torque//K&N filters//Air cabin filter//HPS Tubes//Tune to come when VVEL...

02-24-2012, 01:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	The TWM shift boot is a quality piece. The only thing I don't like about it is the stitching doesn't line up with the stitching on the console trim ring. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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02-24-2012, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i agree that TWM products are top notch... but do you really need a short shifter on the 370Z? i dont sense this... anyway good job and see if you can find a collar in the toliet section at home depot. it's like a tapered rubber washer used on the NISMO knobs. that and a washer under the boot should hold the boot up and clean that up real nice.

02-24-2012, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Alfamale Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Island Singapore Posts: 38 Drives: 09 370z black MT Rep Power: 15	well i always find the oem throw is abit notchy. like when I wanted to do some spirited runs (and pretending i'm a race car driver ) the longer throws on the oem seems to upset the momentum a little when i'm "in the zone".. haha not sure how to describe it but pls dont think i'm a twinkle bell

02-24-2012, 11:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hummmm.... a weighted knob alone made mine feel good, so not sure. anyway, glad you like your mod.

02-25-2012, 04:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Waffles Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 28 Drives: 2010 Black 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	I've really been going back and forth on whether or not I should get one installed. The stock shifter isn't really that bad at all but I do wonder how much better it could be...