Shifter Vibration/ Shift knob vibration

BlackCherryZ · 01-12-2010, 10:32 PM

just got my 2010 Z sports coupe a few days ago and it has about 100 miles on it.......

hmmmmmmmmm i just realized the vibration on the shifter.....

i have a habit of holding on to the shift knob when i drive.... perhaps many of us have similar habits

BUT the vibration is something i am not used to, especially when i am accustomed to BMW 3 series...

is there any way/ method/ aftermarket parts to minimize the vibration?

i did read from this forum that the vibration is normal for Z, but just curious as to what i can do.....................

Forrest · 01-13-2010, 03:21 AM

i might be crazy but i like the vibration feel. Its almost soothing to me.

JakeZ34 · 01-13-2010, 03:33 AM

it's not good to hold the shifter while your driving, unless your shifting of course, first it's dangerous because you need 2 hands to control the car, second it's bad for the gear box that you're constantly putting pressure on it. And to answer your questions, a couple of forum member has switched to short throw shifter kits and they claimed no shifter rattle.

armensti · 01-13-2010, 03:44 AM

i like the vibration and my right hand is always on the shifter. Left hand on the steering wheel right hand on the shifter at all times unless on the track or racing

JakeZ34 · 01-13-2010, 03:54 AM

^ epic fail picture lol. +1

armensti · 01-13-2010, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JakeZ34

^ epic fail picture lol. +1

haha

Red370 · 01-13-2010, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JakeZ34

^ epic fail picture lol. +1

No way!! Epic WIN!

+2!

IDZRVIT · 01-13-2010, 07:35 AM

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it's bad for the gear box that you're constantly putting pressure on it.

Will the gearbox fall out of the car over time?

MightyBobo · 01-13-2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Will the gearbox fall out of the car over time?

No, but it could **** the syncro's up pretty good.

bullitt5897 · 01-13-2010, 10:07 AM

I never had any ladies complain about my shifter knob vibrating

.... wait

ohhh snap your talking about your car ummmm yeah its kinda normal for a little vibration with these transmissions.

Not much you can do...

JakeZ34 · 01-13-2010, 11:06 AM

^ LOL! This thread has derailed hahahahah...

BlackCherryZ · 01-13-2010, 12:11 PM

"And to answer your questions, a couple of forum member has switched to short throw shifter kits and they claimed no shifter rattle."

i read otherwise...that B&M short thow shifters cause more vibration, cause it does not have dampening device vs OEM with dampening device..... and something about weight ratio.....

IDZRVIT · 01-13-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

No, but it could **** the syncro's up pretty good.

Oh no, not the ***** syncro's!!!!!!!!!!!! Will my front wheels fall off if I hold the steering wheel firmly with two hands? I better start using Amsoil so I can drive my car from here to eternity!

MightyBobo · 01-13-2010, 01:42 PM

I'm failing to see the sarcasm...or are you trying to imply that keeping your hand on the shifter during spirited driving is perfectly safe and that we're simply over obsessing? Because if that's the case...well hey...its your transmission, and if you want to be Mr. Joecool Onehander-ondawheel, well you have at it!

IDZRVIT · 01-13-2010, 04:21 PM

You won't screw up your syncros by holding the gearshift knob. Where do you get this from?

01-12-2010, 10:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlackCherryZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 BC-Z M6 Rep Power: 15	Shifter Vibration/ Shift knob vibration just got my 2010 Z sports coupe a few days ago and it has about 100 miles on it....... hmmmmmmmmm i just realized the vibration on the shifter..... i have a habit of holding on to the shift knob when i drive.... perhaps many of us have similar habits BUT the vibration is something i am not used to, especially when i am accustomed to BMW 3 series... is there any way/ method/ aftermarket parts to minimize the vibration? i did read from this forum that the vibration is normal for Z, but just curious as to what i can do.....................

01-13-2010, 03:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	i might be crazy but i like the vibration feel. Its almost soothing to me. __________________ my pictures http://www.the370z.com/members/forrest-albums-370z.html

01-13-2010, 03:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
armensti Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 447 Drives: 370Z/Tring/Spt/6MT Rep Power: 16	i like the vibration and my right hand is always on the shifter. Left hand on the steering wheel right hand on the shifter at all times unless on the track or racing __________________ Shutting down competition one car at a time

01-13-2010, 10:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I never had any ladies complain about my shifter knob vibrating.... wait ohhh snap your talking about your car ummmm yeah its kinda normal for a little vibration with these transmissions. Not much you can do... __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

01-13-2010, 01:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	I'm failing to see the sarcasm...or are you trying to imply that keeping your hand on the shifter during spirited driving is perfectly safe and that we're simply over obsessing? Because if that's the case...well hey...its your transmission, and if you want to be Mr. Joecool Onehander-ondawheel, well you have at it! __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

01-13-2010, 03:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	it's not good to hold the shifter while your driving, unless your shifting of course, first it's dangerous because you need 2 hands to control the car, second it's bad for the gear box that you're constantly putting pressure on it. And to answer your questions, a couple of forum member has switched to short throw shifter kits and they claimed no shifter rattle.

01-13-2010, 03:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	^ epic fail picture lol. +1

01-13-2010, 11:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	^ LOL! This thread has derailed hahahahah...

01-13-2010, 12:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
BlackCherryZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 BC-Z M6 Rep Power: 15	"And to answer your questions, a couple of forum member has switched to short throw shifter kits and they claimed no shifter rattle." i read otherwise...that B&M short thow shifters cause more vibration, cause it does not have dampening device vs OEM with dampening device..... and something about weight ratio.....

01-13-2010, 04:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	You won't screw up your syncros by holding the gearshift knob. Where do you get this from? __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP