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:driving:

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.....................

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

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.

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

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Will the gearbox fall out of the car over time?

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

I never had any ladies complain about my shifter knob vibrating:bowrofl:.... wait :icon14: ohhh snap your talking about your car ummmm yeah its kinda normal for a little vibration with these transmissions.

Not much you can do...

^ LOL! This thread has derailed hahahahah...

"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.....

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!

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!

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